Future of Lloyd Center Includes Teardown, But Keeping the Ice Rink
New owners submit plans for mixed-use and open spaces, residences and promenades, to city.
Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding and Warm Winter Temperatures to the Pacific Northwest
The National Weather Service reported that rainfall records were shattered in some areas of the Olympic Peninsula. Washington and Oregon officials have urged drivers to use caution as standing water and flooding affect roadways.
Oldest Black Church in Oregon Will Tear Down, Rebuild To Better Serve Community
As physical attendance dwindles, First African Methodist Episcopal Zion is joining the growing trend of churches that are re-imagining how best to use their facilities.
Cities Crack Down on Homeless Encampments. Advocates Say That’s Not the Answer
Homeless people and their advocates say encampment sweeps are cruel and costly, and there aren't enough shelter beds or treatment for everyone. But government officials say it's unacceptable to let encampments fester and people need to accept offers of shelter or treatment, if they have a severe mental illness or addiction.
Letitia Carson Traveling Exhibit at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Letitia Carson was one of the first Black women to settle in Oregon. ...
OHCS Announces Homeowner Assistance Fund Application Portal to Close on December 20
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is closing the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to most new applicants to...
2024 Rose Festival Court Applications Are Open
Applications for the 2024 Rose Festival Court Program presented by Unitus Community Credit Union are now available on the Rose...
Talk A Mile Event Connects Young Black Leaders with Portland Police Bureau Trainees
Talk A Mile operates on the idea that conversation bridges gaps and builds empathy, which can promote understanding between Black...
Turkey Rules the Table. But an AP-NORC Poll Finds Disagreement Over Other Thanksgiving Classics
Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly...
LSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being out of playoff hunt to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season
NEW YORK (AP) — LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels overcame being outside the playoff race with a prolific season that Heisman Trophy voters could not ignore. Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most...
Some Seattle cancer center patients are receiving threatening emails after last month's data breach
SEATTLE (AP) — Some patients of a Seattle-based cancer center received threatening emails following a data breach last month. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center officials said a Nov. 19 hack hit a portion of the health care system's clinical network, possibly leaking patient data. ...
Dickinson scores 13 points, has 16 rebounds, helps lead No. 2 Kansas over rival Missouri 73-64
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 13 points and 16 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. and KJ Adams had 17 points each and No. 2 Kansas beat rival Missouri 73-64 on Saturday. The Jayhawks closed out the first half on a 14-0 run started by a Elmarko Jackson's 3-pointer to turn a...
Lee scores 28 points, No. 13 Kansas State women use big third quarter to race past Missouri 84-56
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Ayoka Lee scored 28 points on 12-of-15 shooting and No. 13 Kansas State used a big third quarter to roll to an 84-56 win over Missouri in the inaugural Bill Snyder Basketball Classic on Saturday. Snyder, a former football coach at Kansas State and member of...
Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior
Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. ...
Federal Agencies Issue $23 Million Fine Against TransUnion and Subsidiary
FTC and CFPB say actions harmed renters and violated fair credit laws ...
First One to Commit to Nonviolence Wins
Every time gains towards nonviolence looked promising, someone from the most aggrieved and trauma-warped groups made sure to be spoilers by committing some atrocity and resetting the hate and violence. ...
The NRA has a surprising defender in its free speech case before the Supreme Court: the ACLU
NEW YORK (AP) — In a case of politics making strange bedfellows, the National Rifle Association will be represented by frequent nemesis the American Civil Liberties Union in an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court. The New York-based civil liberties group confirmed Saturday that it...
Wisconsin university regents reject deal with Republicans to reduce diversity positions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Universities of Wisconsin regents narrowly rejected a deal Saturday reached with Republicans that would have given employees a pay raise and paid for construction of a new engineering building in exchange for reductions in staff positions focused on diversity, equity and...
Arkansas man sentenced to 5 1/2 years for firebombing police cars during 2020 protests
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The ringleader of a group who admitted to firebombing several police cars in Arkansas during the 2020 protests over the killing of George Floyd has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison, while three of his co-defendants were sentenced to 18 months...
Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence
An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police. Smollett, who appeared in the TV show “Empire,” challenged the role of a...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 10-16
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 10-16: Dec. 10: Actor Fionnula Flanagan (“Waking Ned Devine”) is 82. Actor-singer Gloria Loring is 77. Drummer Walter “Clyde” Orange of The Commodores is 77. Country singer Johnny Rodriguez is 72. Actor Susan Dey is 71. Musician Paul...
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is No. 1 at the box office with million debut
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday. The post-Thanksgiving, early December box...
Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they're not left behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy...
Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield
KORCZOWA, Poland (AP) — Pickup trucks and tourniquets bound for Ukraine’s battlefield are among items stuck in...
Peek inside Joe Biden's campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you're a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places, you can spend thousands...
Technology built the cashless society. Advances are helping the unhoused so they're not left behind
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Littlejohn remembers the days when lots of people had a couple of dollars to spare to buy...
Polish truck drivers are blocking the border with Ukraine. It's hurting on the battlefield
KORCZOWA, Poland (AP) — Pickup trucks and tourniquets bound for Ukraine’s battlefield are among items stuck in...
Peek inside Joe Biden's campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you're a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places, you can spend thousands...