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In Portland, Political Outsider Keith Wilson Elected Mayor After Homelessness-focused Race
Wilson, a Portland native and CEO of a trucking company, ran on an ambitious pledge to end unsheltered homelessness within a year of taking office.
‘Black Friday’ Screening Honors Black Portlanders, Encourages Sense of Belonging
The second annual event will be held Nov. 8 at the Hollywood Theatre.
Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson Wins Governor’s Race in Washington
Ferguson came to national prominence by repeatedly suing the administration of former President Donald Trump, including bringing the lawsuit that blocked Trump’s initial travel ban on citizens of several majority Muslim nations.
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.
Volunteers of America Oregon Announces Retirement CEO, Kay Toran
Toran's tenure at VOA Oregon is marked by decades of dedicated public service in the State of Oregon and unwavering commitment to...
NAACP Launches Innovative $200 Million Fund of Funds to Transform the Venture Capital Landscape
The fund will invest in fund managers and startups that are focused on closing gaps facing communities of color. ...
Legal Services Corporation Announces 2025 Grant Awards for Civil Legal Services
The grants are part of LSC's ongoing effort to support legal aid organizations in providing essential services to underserved...
Maxine Dexter Elected to Fill Earl Blumenauer's Seat
Blumenauer: “I can think of no person I would rather have take my place” ...
Dan Rayfield Elected Oregon’s Next Attorney General
Rayfield thanks AG Ellen Rosenblum and is honored "to follow her footsteps." ...
SEATTLE (AP) — A 37-year-old man who police say stabbed five people in Seattle in broad daylight Friday and possibly four others the day before made his first court appearance Saturday where a judge ordered him held on [scripts/homepage/home.php] million bail. “People who live in and travel to the...
Longtime Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler dies at 62
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Brian Wheeler, the radio voice of the team from 1998-2019, has died. He was 62. The Trail Blazers said Wheeler, affectionately called Wheels, passed away on Friday following a long illness. Wheeler had...
Missouri hosts Eastern Washington following Cook's 25-point game
Eastern Washington Eagles (1-1) at Missouri Tigers (1-1) Columbia, Missouri; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Washington plays Missouri after Andrew Cook scored 25 points in Eastern Washington's 93-86 victory against the Seattle U Redhawks. Missouri...
Young returns fumble for TD with 22 seconds left to lift Missouri past Oklahoma, 30-23
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Zion Young returned a fumble 17 yards for a touchdown with 22 seconds remaining as Missouri stunned Oklahoma 30-23 on Saturday night. Triston Newson sacked Oklahoma's Jackson Arnold and knocked the ball loose. Young, a defensive end, picked it up and raced in...
Why Not Voting Could Deprioritize Black Communities
President Biden’s Justice40 initiative ensures that 40% of federal investment benefits flow to disadvantaged communities, addressing deep-seated inequities. ...
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. ...
One person is dead after a shooting at Tuskegee University
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — Homecoming Week at Tuskegee University in Alabama was marred early Sunday by a shooting that left one person dead, school officials said. The victim of the shooting was not a university student, but some of those who were injured were. “The...
Actor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie 'Candyman' and other films, dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69. Todd died Wednesday at his home in the Los Angeles area, his manager Jeffrey...
Man charged with participating in march with flaming torch has pleaded guilty to lesser charge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Another man charged with carrying a flaming torch with the intent to intimidate during a 2017 rally at the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville has agreed to a plea deal. Dallas Jerome Nicholas Medina, 32, of Ravenna, Ohio, was originally...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will feature Ariana Madix, T-Pain, 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' and pasta
NEW YORK (AP) — A eclectic group of stars — including reality TV's Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop's T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan + Shay — will feature in this year's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Music...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 10-16
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 10-16: Nov. 10: Blues singer Bobby Rush is 90. Actor Albert Hall (“Ally McBeal,” ″Beloved”) is 87. Country singer Donna Fargo is 83. Lyricist Tim Rice is 80. Actor Jack Scalia is 74. Director Roland Emmerich (“The Patriot,”...
Music Review: State Champs’ self-titled album is enjoyable, quintessential, predictable pop-punk
New York pop-punk band State Champs’ self-titled album is one fans of the genre have heard before — a band musing about awkward interactions at parties, overthinking their romantic relationships and scorning the mundane. Across 12 tracks, the album is charming, but unchallenging. ...
California farmers enjoy pistachio boom, with much of it headed to China
LOST HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a sprawling plant in the heart of California's farmland, millions of shells rush...
King Charles III and Kate attend remembrance event as both slowly return to duty
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III led the nation Sunday in a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen service...
AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through...
Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Donald Trump's victory in the United States presidential election instantly changed...
Family of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary's capital mourns loss, suspect in custody
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Family members of a 31-year-old American tourist who was killed while on vacation in...
Iranian American human rights activist expresses defiance over Iranian plots to kill her and Trump
BERLIN (AP) — In the middle of a Berlin hotel cafe, Masih Alinejad raises her voice and starts singing at the...
DETROIT (AP) -- Comic book fans might call it a great origin story: In the aftermath of 9/11, a Muslim man creates a comic book series, "The 99," inspired by the principles of his faith. It builds a global audience and investors contribute millions for it to continue and expand.
LONDON (AP) -- The Black Eyed Peas have pulled out of this week's Michael Jackson tribute concert in Wales.
