Democrats Spend Big in Oregon 1st District Runoff
Left-leaning allies have put more than $1 million behind Bonamici; ballots must be in tomorrow
2012-01-30
Jonathan J. Cooper The Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Determined not to lose another friendly district because of a sex scandal, Democrats and their allies have pumped more than $1 million into an Oregon special election race that has turned into a vicious exchange of attacks over the airwaves. Read the complete article
Seattle Library Seeks Public Input on Options for Improving Library Services
Citywide community meeting set for public’s ideas on programs
2012-01-26
Seattle Library Seeks Public Input on Options for Improving Library Services. Citywide community meeting set for public’s ideas on programs Read the complete article
11:45 Movement and Youth Violence Prevention Efforts Gain Strength
Stryve, POIC and churches bring new hope for youth
2012-01-25
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Portland's church-led 11:45 initiative is growing: adding four more congregations and volunteer staff. At the same time, the city and county’s youth violence prevention efforts have gained new programs and staff. Read the complete article
United Way King Weekend of Service Inspires Thousands
In total, 2,874 volunteers participated in the event
2012-01-23
Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News
Despite near freezing temperatures, volunteers were out in droves to participate in last weekend's United Way Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend of Service. Read the complete article
Self Enhancement Inc. Football Coach Naaman Yarbrough Wins Wellnitz Award
'That’s when we win. We don’t win at the finish line. We win when we see them graduate'
2012-01-23
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Naaman Yarbrough wins prestigious 2012 Wellnitz award for Sportsmanship placing his players and Self
Enhancement Inc. in spotlight
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American Diabetes Association Expo Offers Free Hearing Screenings
Researchers suggest that diabetes leads to hearing loss by damaging nerves and blood vessels in the inner ear
2012-01-19
Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News
The American Diabetes Association holds an Expo at the Oregon Convention Center, which will offer hearing screenings, lifestyle demonstrations, a speaker series and other resources to attendees, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read the complete article
Black America Needs a Wealth Creation Plan
The Skanner Foundation’s 26th Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
2012-01-18
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Black Americans need and deserve real economic change. And the way forward is through investment in entrepreneurship and technology. That was part of the powerful message delivered Jan 16, by Mike Green, the Keynote Speaker at The Skanner Foundation’s 26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Read the complete article
Live Blog: The 26th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Presented by The Skanner Foundation from The Oregon Convention Center
2012-01-16
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
The Skanner Foundation 26th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast: Live Blog by Helen Silvis from the Oregon Convention Center. Keynote Speaker Mike Green Read the complete article
Roosevelt High School Students Embrace Freedom Rider History
In March 2012 Roosevelt students plan to tour historic black colleges and Civil Rights Movement sites throughout the South
2012-01-14
Faye Powell Special To The Skanner News
During the month of January, a "Freedom Riders, Fighters & Writers Exhibit" created by Roosevelt High School students in partnership with University of Portland students and in collaboration with the traveling PBS "Freedom Riders" exhibit, will be installed for public viewing at many Portland locations, including: Read the complete article
Portlanders Speak Up on King, the Occupy Movement and Nonviolence
How important is nonviolence today?
2012-01-12
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
The Occupy Movement cites Dr. King and the civil rights movement as their inspiration. We asked Portlanders, "Is nonviolence essential to achieve social change?
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