Parrish Bennette Will Take Plea Deal in Yashanee Vaughns Death
Family are disappointed that Bennette has been offered 18 years with time served
2013-01-16
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Parrish Bennette, 18, accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn on March 19, 2011, is expected to appear in court 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 17 and take a plea deal. Read the complete article
Linn County Sheriff Vows to Defy "Unconstitutional " Federal Gun Laws
Tim Mueller is among several law enforcement officers who question if gun laws abridge rights
2013-01-16
By Ed Payne and Ric Ward CNN
Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller joins several other public officials across the nation who have decided to square off with the White House even before it outlines what its plans are for expanded measures. Read the complete article
Latest Diversity Office Shakeup Rekindles Tensions at University of Oregon
Some students worry that they’re losing resources to address their culturally specific needs
2013-01-10
Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News
A recent decision to discontinue the contracts of three popular administrators and restructure the University of Oregon’s diversity office has angered many students and community members. Read the complete article
Meet the New Kids in Town
Mayor Hales and Commissioner Novick pick their teams
2013-01-09
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Portland’s new mayor and city commissioner are settling into their offices in City Hall, and they’re bringing a whole new set of staffers with them. Here’s the who’s who of the new faces at Portland City Hall. Read the complete article
The 27th Skanner Foundation Breakfast Will be Held in the Portland Hilton Hotel
The foundation has reserved 300 tickets for individuals and nonprofits
2013-01-04
Of The Skanner News
The Skanner Foundation will present the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, Jan. 21 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW 6th Ave., in downtown Portland Read the complete article
The Naysayers: Why Blumenauer, DeFazio and Schrader Opposed Fiscal Cliff Deal
A missed opportunity for real reform that puts Medicare and Social Security at risk
2013-01-03
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
A majority of lawmakers from both parties eventually decided the benefits of the fiscal cliff deal outweighed its downside. Both Oregon senators, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D) and Rep. Greg Walden (R), voted in favor. But Reps. Blumenauer, De Fazio and Schrader voted against. So what were they thinking? Read the complete article
Sen. Jeff Merkley to hold Town Hall Meeting
Meeting will be his 152nd as a U.S. senator
2013-01-02
The Skanner News
Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley will hold a town hall in Multnomah County next week.
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Portland Artist Visits War-Torn Congo and Finds Photos Drawings and Friendship
New park is home to a myriad of species, some previously unknown
2013-01-02
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News with Roger Peet
Roger Peet spent three months in the war-torn DRC. But instead of war and violence, he found an area of amazing natural beauty and people whose warmth and generosity are unparalleled. Peet's photos and prints show the wildlife and the way of life in Lomami Park, a remote part of the Eastern Congo River basin. Read the complete article
Four Suspects Arrested in Burglaries
Three young men and a teen are in custody
2012-12-31
Of The Skanner News
Portland police say they have arrested three adults and a teen in connection with a string of burglaries in Portland-metro area. Read the complete article
New Years Eve in Portland: Where Will You be at Midnight?
TriMet has free bus and MAX service from 8 p.m. until around 3 a.m.
2012-12-31
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
It’s New Years Eve and time to say goodbye to 2012 as we welcome in 2013. The weather forecast says it will be cold and maybe even snowy, but according to partygoers we talked to, Portland’s celebrations are sure to be hot. Read the complete article