Deltas Celebrate 100 Years with Seattle ‘Torch Tour’

An actual flame, the torch will visit the hometowns of the sorority’s living past national presidents and current Executive Committee members

2013-01-30

Celebratory torch activities in Seattle will reflect the region’s innovative spirit in keeping with the sorority’s strong commitment to educational excellence. Read the complete article

Prisoner Indicted for False Oregon Sex Abuse Claims Sued Foxx and Perry over ‘Skank Robbers'

The defendant launched his lawsuits as well as his claims of sex abuse from behind bars

2013-01-29

Lisa Loving Of he Skanner News

A Pennsylvania man indicted in Oregon for a scheme to defraud the Catholic Church is the same inmate who filed suit two years ago against Jamie Foxx and Tyler Perry for stealing his idea for the never-released film “Skank Robbers.” Read the complete article

Soul River: Clothes That Show us How to "Live Fly"

Veteran and designer Chad Brown shows us how to live fly

2013-01-29

By Helen Silvis of The Skanner News

Chad BrownFour years of behind the lines combat left Chad Brown suffering from post-traumatic-stress. But after discovering the healing powers of fly fishing, Brown started Soul River, a lifestyle clothing company designed for urbanites venturing into the wild. Read the complete article

Poverty: Obama's Speech was Inspirational but Unrealistic

Children born poor are caught in a vicious cycle -- especially children of color

2013-01-28

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

President Obama painted a picture of an America where a poor child has the same chance of success as everyone else. The problem? That's impossible. Read the complete article

Mayor Hales is Under Fire for Cutting Youth Education and Jobs Programs

Four in 10 youth of color live in poverty but just one in 10 have jobs

2013-01-24

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy Read the complete article

VIDEO: Peninsula Park Rose Garden Celebrates 100 Years with 3,000 Shrubs and a Lot of Mulch

Volunteers are welcomed to in February to tuck flower plants back into the soil

2013-01-24

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

Right now the air is frosty and every one of the Peninsula Park Rose Garden’s 3,000 blooming shrubs has been pulled up. Come June 27 – when the park’s 100th anniversary is celebrated – the replanted garden will be in full bloom with thousands of new roses gifted from local growers. Read the complete article

Parents Criticize Another Portland Public Schools Closure Process

Protest planned Saturday at Portland Schools meeting on Jefferson cluster enrollment

2013-01-24

Lisa Loving The Skanner News

The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon. Read the complete article

History-Making Scholar Joins Oregon Historical Society

Brian J. Carter is a founding member of the Northwest African American Museum

2013-01-23

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

The 33-year-old Carter was recently named Director of Museum Services and Education for the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). He is excited to bring his message of community driven exhibit creation to OHS. Read the complete article

Yashanee Vaughn: Parrish Bennette Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter, Sentenced to 18 Years

Defense lawyers told him not to reveal location of Vaughns body

2013-01-17

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Parrish Bennette pleads guilty to Manslaughter in the first degree, and will serve a fixed term of 18 years. Vaughn's family shocked by revelation that attorneys told him not to reveal location of her body. Read the complete article

Former Tubman Girls Leadership Academy Students Seek Mentors for Mathletes

The girls are holding a Jan. 19 Service Day to recruit more mentors for the 2013 MathCounts competition

2013-01-17

Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News

The Portland Girls Lead Club, all former students at the Harriet Tubman Young Women’s Leadership Academy shut down by Portland Public Schools last year, are trying to continue the science, technology, engineering and math studies that the school once offered. Read the complete article