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Janelle Bynum Becomes First Black Member Of Congress For Oregon
The former state representative for Clackamas County takes oath in D.C. and joins historic Congressional Black Caucus.
Boeing Still Needs a Culture Change to Put Safety Above Profits, According to the Head of the FAA
It was Jan. 5 of last year when a door plug blew out of Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon. That led to increased scrutiny of Boeing by regulators and Congress.
Smart Oregon Solutions (SOS), a minority-owned enterprise based in Portland has positioned itself to blaze the trail in creating ‘smart cities’ throughout Oregon ‘to create a100% clean energy solution by 2040.
The Salvation Army Announced as Operator of 200 Overnight Winter Shelter Beds
Locations will be existing Salvation Army facilities
Joint Center Mourns the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
"We will continue to honor President Carter’s unwavering commitment to public service and his lifelong dedication to racial,...
Civil Rights Museum Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
A giant among leaders and a true example of the highest ideals of public service, President Carter’s legacy will forever be etched...
Rep. Mfume Announces Winner of Congressional App Challenge
The app, EcoGoal, was designed to help environmental organizations set, organize, and track goals in a private and collaborative...
Sen. Lisa Reynolds to Chair Newly-Formed Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health
New committee to focus on upstream solutions for some of Oregon’s toughest challenges. ...
Union Gospel Mission to Serve 350 Meals on Christmas Day
Union Gospel Mission’s Christmas Day meal will take place on Wednesday, December 25th at 10:00 a.m. at 15 NW Third Avenue. ...
Leaders seek power-sharing deal to avert opening day Democratic boycott of Minnesota House
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Leaders were trying Tuesday to avert an opening day boycott of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session by House Democrats who want to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda. A court ruling early Tuesday might take some...
Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start to its 2025 session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The 2025 session of the Minnesota Legislature could be headed for a rocky start when it convenes Tuesday, with House Democrats threatening to boycott opening day and House Republicans saying they'll try to recall lawmakers who fail to show up. The messy power...
Mitchell, Missouri Tigers square off against the No. 5 Florida Gators
Missouri Tigers (13-3, 2-1 SEC) at Florida Gators (15-1, 2-1 SEC) Gainesville, Florida; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gators -10.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Alijah Martin and No. 5 Florida host Mark Mitchell and Missouri in SEC action...
Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died. He was 84. The charismatic figure known as Coach Mac died Friday night “after a courageous journey with dementia,” according to a family statement. His family...
As Dr. King Once Asked, Where Do We Go From Here?
“Let us be dissatisfied until America will no longer have high blood pressure of creeds and an anemia of deeds. Let us be dissatisfied until the tragic walls that separate the outer city of wealth and comfort from the inner city of poverty and despair shall...
On May 16, we will be closing our childcare centers for a day — signaling a crisis that could soon sweep across North Carolina, dismantling the very backbone of our economy ...
Among the Powerful Voices We Lost in 2024, Louis Gossett, Jr.’s Echoes Loudly
December is the customary month of remembrance. A time of year we take stock; a moment on the calendar when we pause to reflect on the giants we have lost. ...
What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary is publicly facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans — about his “unconventional” resume. Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and...
Federal prosecutors won't seek charges in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene
Federal prosecutors told family members Tuesday they will not bring charges in the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene, closing the books on a lengthy FBI investigation into the white troopers who stunned, punched and dragged Greene on a roadside and allegations of an attempted...
MONROE, La. (AP) — Prosecutors tell family of Black motorist Ronald Greene they won't bring charges after his 2019 death, ending FBI probe....
Movie Review: In ‘Hard Truths,’ Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives the performance of the year
Pansy is angry and she doesn’t know why. We all have days like that, when we snap at strangers for a minor infraction: The person who wants the spot in the parking lot that you’re not ready to leave, the couple behaving a little inappropriately in a public place, the chipper...
Media companies scrap Venu Sports streaming service before it even started
The planned streaming service Venu Sports has been scrapped before it ever started. ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on Venu. It had been expected to make available sports products from all three services as a mid-priced entry for cable...
Elmo tells all: 'Sesame Street' 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more
NEW YORK (AP) — Appearing on “Sesame Street”? That's the best idea. The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival: SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp and Samara Joy. ...
Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Police Department can begin ending its longstanding federal oversight, a...
The Latest: Senators ask Hegseth about tax returns, tattoos and diversity in the military
Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice...
Al Capone called it his sweetheart. The pistol that saved his life is coming to Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was on a school playground where she learned her last name carries weight, when another girl...
Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams
LONDON (AP) — The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer on Tuesday, offering...
Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers?
MADRID (AP) — Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to...
UK minister quits while facing questions over links to ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s anti-corruption minister resigned on Tuesday, bowing to mounting pressure over her...
