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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 October 2025

Alex Sarama

Global leader in modern player development joins General Manager Vanja Černivec and Vice President Ashley Battle to lead Portland Fire

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 14 October 2025

Ashley Battle

Battle joins Fire’s general manager Vanja Černivec in shaping Portland’s new era of women’s basketball

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 October 2025

Ivory N. Mathews, CEO of Home Forward

Home Forward CEO takes national leadership role; agency honored with two NAHRO National Awards of Merit

Details: Written by Business Wire; Published: 07 October 2025

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New data confirms progress is possible in reducing the disparity in mortality between Black and white patients

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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 September 2025

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson speaks at a news conference in Portland, Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, after Republican President Donald Trump said he would send troops to the city. (AP Photo/Claire Rush)

Letter from elected officials and community leaders tells the Trump administration not to send in federal troops, which will disrupt the city’s hard-earned progress

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 26 September 2025

Michael “Chappie” Grice, March 3, 1948 - September 13, 2025

Grice served with distinction in the Portland and San Francisco Public Schools, co-founded the World Arts Foundation Inc. (WAFI) alongside Ken Berry, and pioneered programs at the intersection of arts, education and history.