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NORTHWEST NEWS

African American Alliance On Homeownership Turns 25, Honors The Skanner Cofounder Bernie Foster

AAAH's executive director Cheryl Roberts recalls how the efforts of Bernie Foster led to an organization that now offers one-on-one counseling for prospective home buyers, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention services, estate planning, assistance with down payments and more.

Police Say Fires Set at Ballot Boxes in Oregon and Washington Are Connected; ‘Suspect Vehicle’ ID'd

Surveillance images captured a Volvo stopping at a drop box in Portland, just before security personnel nearby discovered a fire inside the box. That fire damaged three ballots inside, while officials say a fire at a drop box in nearby Vancouver, Washington, early Monday destroyed hundreds of ballots.

Two Major Affordable Housing Developments Reach Milestones in Portland

Both will provide culturally specific supportive services to residents. 

Washington State AG and Ex-Sheriff Face off in Governor's Race

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert is trying to become Washington’s first GOP governor in 40 years. But he faces a difficult hurdle in the Democratic stronghold against longtime Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a darling of liberals for his many lawsuits against the Trump administration. 

NEWS BRIEFS

Oregon MESA Expands with Two New Regional Centers in Washington County and Lane County

“Our regional partners are embedded in the communities MESA serves, bringing a wealth of local knowledge and expertise. Regional...

Historic Seattle Black Church Hosts "Bring Your Ballot to Church" Event to Mobilize Voters

As Seattle's oldest African American-founded church, FAME carries forward the legacy of Black churches as centers of civic engagement...

Statement Regarding Ballot Box Incident in Vancouver, WA

While an investigation is ongoing, we believe some ballots were damaged. We are confident the Clark County Auditor’s Office will...

Oregon Delegation Seeks Federal Help for State’s Record Fire Season

Citing severe damages to Central and Eastern Oregon, state lawmakers’ letter asks President Biden: “to swiftly provide the federal...

Explore WA State’s Post Offices’ New Interactive Library Project

The web-based project maps and catalogues the post offices of the state and is available for the public to view, enjoy, and comment on...

Police say the man behind ballot box fires has metalworking experience and might plan more attacks

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man suspected of setting fires in ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state is an experienced metalworker and may be planning additional attacks, authorities said Wednesday. Investigators believe the man who set the incendiary devices at ballot boxes...

Dozens report feeling 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off southern Oregon coast

BANDON, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of people reported feeling an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that struck off the southern coast of Oregon on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No tsunami was expected. More than 75 people reported feeling light...

Many top players from one-bid leagues left for bigger schools. Here are some of the best who stayed

Identifying the top returning players in the era of the transfer portal is trickier than ever. Now that players can transfer without having to sit out a season, mid-major and low-major programs have essentially become farm systems for power-conference teams. Players who earn...

Miller rushes for 2 TDs, No. 15 Alabama picks off 3 passes in 34-0 win over No. 21 Missouri

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jamarion Miller rushed for two touchdowns and No. 15 Alabama's defense had three interceptions in a 34-0 victory Saturday over No. 21 Missouri, which played most of the game without starting quarterback Brady Cook. The Crimson Tide (6-2, 3-2 Southeastern...

OPINION

The Skanner News 2024 Presidential Endorsement

It will come as no surprise that we strongly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. ...

Black Retirees Growing Older and Poorer: 2025 Social Security COLA lowest in 10 years

As Americans live longer, the ability to remain financially independent is an ongoing struggle. Especially for Black and other people of color whose lifetime incomes are often lower than that of other contemporaries, finding money to save for ‘old age’ is...

The Skanner Endorsements: Oregon State and Local Ballot Measures

Ballots are now being mailed out for this very important election. Election Day is November 5. Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8 p.m. Election Day. View The Skanner's ballot measure endorsements. ...

Measure 117 is a Simple Improvement to Our Elections

Political forces around the country have launched an all-out assault on voting rights that targets Black communities. State legislatures are restricting voting access in districts with large Black populations and are imposing other barriers and pernicious...

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE NEWS

Race-motivated assault charges filed against former New Hampshire police officer

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A white former New Hampshire police officer has been accused of race-motivated assault against a Black bank executive outside of a diner on Thanksgiving Eve 2023, according to a civil rights complaint filed by the state attorney general’s office. Similar...

US voters hear a stark message in the presidential race: The country's fate is on the line

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Few elections in the nation’s history have provided such a divide as this year's, with the two major candidates and so many of their supporters saying the outcome will determine the fate of the country and whether it can hold to its democratic moorings. ...

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

WORTHINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Two Guatemalans wearing traditional embroidered skirts bought coconut boba teas on an October afternoon at the bustling downtown Asian market. In decades past, the building served as this rural town’s hardware store where farmers shopped for hammers, nuts and bolts. ...

ENTERTAINMENT

A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friend

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in Los Angeles early next year on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator on the streets near a Hollywood hotel in 2021. The trial of the 36-year-old rapper, fashion mogul, Grammy nominee and celebrity...

Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas dates

NEW YORK (AP) — When Tears for Fears hit the stage at Firstbank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee, on July 11, 2023, there were no tears but some fears. “We walked on stage and I felt like a deer caught in the headlines,” says singer and guitarist Roland Orzabal, half of the...

Samuel L. Jackson lauded at MoMA film benefit by close family and friends

NEW YORK (AP) — The Museum of Modern Art was filled with expletives and laughter Wednesday evening as Samuel L. Jackson’s family and friends celebrated the actor and director’s storied career of box office hits, larger-than-life characters and explosive one-liners at the annual film benefit. ...

U.S. & WORLD NEWS

Middle East latest: 5 killed in Israel by projectile from Lebanon; Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon

Five people were killed in northern Israel on Thursday by projectiles fired from Lebanon, including four foreign...

America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

BERLIN (AP) — The United States' European allies are bracing for an America that's less interested in them no...

North Korea's long-range missile test signals its improved, potential capability to attack US

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in...

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — At least 10 people were fatally shot by police and dozens of others were injured when...

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan on Thursday, killing one person and bringing...

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

LONDON (AP) — Singapore has become much more repressive, and corruption in the Asian financial hub has worsened...

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The Miss Black USA Scholarship Foundation is searching for Miss Black Oregon USA 2010

Are you the next
African American Queen?

She must have a 2.5 GPA or more, be talented, and have a consuming desire to represent her community and higher education for Oregonians.
We are awarding $3,500.00 in College Scholarship and a Year Reign as our Spokesperson for the Foundation, with Promotional & Endorsement Opportunities and "you" will Represent Oregon in the National Competition for a $10,000.00 college scholarship and the *Crown* of Miss Black USA 2010

We are accepting Applications:
October 21st 2009 * Wednesday 6:PM to 8:PM
October 28th 2009 * Wednesday, 6:PM to 8:PM
@ 10 N. Russell St. & Williams Ave.
in the URBAN LEAGUE Building

For More Information call: 971-409-8687
Please visit our website: www.missblackoregon.org

 

 

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