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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.
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.
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." ...
Elizabeth Steiner Statement on State Treasurer Victory
Treasurer-elect Steiner makes history as the first woman ever elected Oregon State Treasurer. ...
Merkley Statement on the Passing of Bob Sallinger
“Bob was a trusted voice, advising me on ways to safeguard the state’s natural wonders and wildlife and fighting against climate...
Troutdale Library Now Renovation Complete
Library provides refreshed experience for patrons with new, comfortable seating and carpeting ...
Federal judge temporarily halts Idaho's plan to try a second time to execute a man on death row
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily halted the planned execution of an Idaho man on death row whose first lethal injection attempt was botched earlier this year. Thomas Eugene Creech was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection Nov. 13 — roughly nine months...
First-term Democrat tries to hold on in Washington state district won by Trump in 2020
SEATTLE (AP) — Among the nation’s most closely watched races is a rematch in southwestern Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, where first-term Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is defending her seat against Republican Joe Kent, a former Green Beret who has called for the...
Haggerty scores 22 of 25 after break to rally Memphis past Missouri 83-75 in opener
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — PJ Haggerty scored 22 of his 25 points in the second half when Memphis took over en route to an 83-75 win over Missouri in the season opener for both teams on Monday night. The Tigers trailed by 10 at halftime but shot 58% in the second half, while going 17-20...
Memphis hosts Missouri to start season
Missouri Tigers at Memphis Tigers Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -4.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Memphis opens the season at home against Missouri. Memphis went 22-10 overall with a 13-2 record at...
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. ...
AP VoteCast takeaways: Gender voting gap was unremarkable compared with recent history
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump ran a campaign centered on hypermasculinity, actively courting young men in particular with interviews on popular male-centric podcasts. In the closing weeks of the campaign, the former president and many of his surrogates leaned into sexist remarks and...
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is elected as the state's governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein was elected governor on Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and maintaining Democratic leadership of the chief executive’s office in a state where Republicans have recently controlled the legislature and appeals...
San Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first Black woman elected mayor of San Francisco is fighting a self-funded philanthropist for reelection while in nearby Oakland, the first Hmong American mayor of a major city is battling a recall on Wednesday. It was too early to call either the...
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,”...
Book Review: A man searches for meaning in Mike Fu's unnerving debut novel, 'Masquerade'
Meadow is coming up on 10 years living in New York, and he’s still adrift. His boyfriend ghosted him, his current residence is actually a housesitting gig, and his bartending job isn’t exactly filling his parents with pride. But this summer, strange things keep happening that will make or break...
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...
On Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines in the country’s east were...
Troubled by illegal border crossings, Arizona voters approve state-level immigration enforcement
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona voters have approved letting local police arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering...
Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Build the Wall” was Donald Trump's rally cry in 2016, and he acted on his promise by...
European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook on Thursday, during a...
4 dead, 25 survivors in Greece after migrant smuggler allegedly forced his passengers overboard
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have recovered the bodies of four people from the sea just off the coast...
Sorrentino's ode to Naples, 'Parthenope,' gets mixed reviews in Italy over San Gennaro sex scene
ROME (AP) — When director Paolo Sorrentino’s hit series “The Young Pope” debuted in 2016, it took the...
