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AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Oregon's Primaries
Oregon has multiple hotly contested primaries upcoming, as well as some that will set the stage for high-profile races in November. Oregon's 5th Congressional District is home to one of the top Democratic primaries in the country.
Iconic Skanner Building Will Become Healing Space as The Skanner Continues Online
New owner strives to keep spirit of business intact during renovations.
No Criminal Charges in Rare Liquor Probe at OLCC, State Report Says
The investigation examined whether employees of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission improperly used their positions to obtain bottles of top-shelf bourbon for personal use.
Portland OKs New Homeless Camping Rules That Threaten Fines or Jail in Some Cases
The mayor's office says it seeks to comply with a state law requiring cities to have “objectively reasonable” restrictions on camping.
Rose Festival Announces Starlight Parade Grand Marshal
The Portland Rose Festival announced today the 2024 CareOregon Starlight Parade Grand Marshal is Jenny Nguyen, founder and CEO of The...
Oregon Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Oregon Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected two new members who bring extensive experience in community engagement...
Governor Kotek Issues Statement on Role of First Spouse
"I take responsibility for not being more thoughtful in my approach to exploring the role of the First Spouse." ...
Over million in new funding will help build a behavioral health drop in center, expand violence prevention programs, and...
Scheduled for June 29th, the “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.: A Call to...
Hiker dies after falling from trail in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, officials say
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A young woman died after falling off a cliff while hiking in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, officials said Monday. The woman was hiking with friends near Horsetail Falls, about 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) east of Portland, on Sunday. After separating from the...
California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
A congressman who represents California’s north coast has sent a letter to federal regulators asking that they “urgently place” a senior official in the state to respond to tribal needs as wind power is developed offshore. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman sent the letter as the U.S....
Defending national champion LSU boosts its postseason hopes with series win against Texas A&M
With two weeks left in the regular season, LSU is scrambling to avoid becoming the third straight defending national champion to miss the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers (31-18, 9-15) won two of three against then-No. 1 Texas A&M to take a giant step over the weekend, but they...
The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...
The Skanner News May 2024 Primary Endorsements
Read The Skanner News endorsements and vote today. Candidates for mayor and city council will appear on the November general election ballot. ...
Nation’s Growing Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Need Policy Reform
Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males. ...
Multiple recent announcements from the Biden administration offer new hope for the 43.2 million borrowers hoping to get relief from the onerous burden of a collective
Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these...
Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach 4M
PHOENIX (AP) — Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as sheriff of Arizona’s most populous county, taxpayers are still footing the bills from a racial profiling verdict over his signature immigration crackdowns – and those costs gave been getting heavier since. The tab for the...
70 years ago, school integration was a dream many believed could actually happen. It hasn't
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional. On paper, that decision — the fabled Brown v. Board of Education, taught in most every American classroom — still stands. But for decades,...
2 top Penguin Random House editors are leaving amid ongoing changes at publishing house
NEW YORK (AP) — Two top editors at Penguin Random House are leaving as the country's leading trading publisher continues to transform during a period of uncertain revenues and generational change. The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a Penguin Random House division, announced...
Free 'Buzz Book' compilation includes excerpts from Dava Sobel, Jami Attenberg
NEW YORK (AP) — New fiction from Jami Attenberg and from young adult authors Kwame Mbalia and Robert Beatty and the latest book on science from best-selling writer Dava Sobel are among the upcoming works excerpted for a free e-compilation. The industry newsletter Publishers Lunch...
Book Review: Veronica Roth taps into her Polish roots for 'When Among Crows,' a lore-packed novella
Dymitr is on a personal mission, and it starts with facing the mythical leszy who’s guarding the fern flower as it blooms for the summer solstice. “When Among Crows,” a novella by Veronica Roth — bestselling author of the “Divergent” series — dives into the world of...
Book Review: 'Challenger' is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy
When the Challenger space shuttle exploded a little over a minute after its launch in 1986, it pierced the dreams of millions about who watched the tragedy unfold live on television. It also eventually exposed the weaknesses of a space program that had been revered by many. In...
US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the...
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country's supreme...
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
CANNES, France (AP) — Before a journalist has even lobbed a question, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos spit out a...
What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal from the 1970s to '90s?
LONDON (AP) — The final report of the U.K.'s infected blood inquiry was published on Monday, nearly six years...
Modi's Hindu nationalist politics face a test as India holds fifth stage of national election
AYODHYA, India (AP) — When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a Hindu temple on the site of a razed...
The Latest | US and Israel strongly condemn ICC prosecutor's request to arrest Israeli officials
Israel and the U.S. on Monday both harshly condemned an effort by the International Criminal Court's chief...
