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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.
Schools in Portland, Oregon, Reach Tentative Deal With Teachers Union After Nearly Month-Long Strike
The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board.
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...
Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media...
Sanford Biggers and Yoonhee Choi’s projects will be on display with the opening of the new terminal in May 2024 ...
Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and unusually warm temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. The conditions also closed rail links, schools and roads in some areas and...
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane's engines indicted on endangerment charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight has been indicted on 84 endangerment charges, but is no longer charged with attempted murder, authorities said Tuesday. The district attorney’s office in Oregon’s...
Missouri RB Cody Schrader wins Burlsworth Trophy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Missouri running back Cody Schrader has won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation's best player who started his Division I career as a a walk-on. Schrader, who walked on two years ago after transferring from Division II Truman State, leads Division I...
AP names LSU's Daniels unanimous SEC offensive player of year; Watson named top defensive player
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is the unanimous pick as Associated Press Southeastern Conference offensive player of the year, while Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson is defensive player of the year. Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz won coach of the year honors Monday after...
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. ...
What is patently obvious to all Americans right now is the adolescent dysfunction of Congress. ...
College Board revises AP Black history class set to launch in 2024
The College Board on Wednesday released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the non-profit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics...
Biden will sign an executive order on federal funding for Native Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday during a tribal nations summit that aims to make it easier for Native Americans to access federal funding and have greater autonomy over how to invest those funds. “Tribal nations still face...
Attorneys for family of absolved Black man killed by deputy seeking M from Georgia sheriff
WOODBINE, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys for the family of a Black man fatally shot by a Georgia deputy during an October traffic stop have given formal notice of plans to sue the sheriff's office in a letter demanding million in restitution. Civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry...
Music Review: Violent Femmes debut, a cult favorite, turns 40 with an expanded new edition
In 1983, Milwaukee trio Violent Femmes released their self-titled debut, an album that would quickly enter the college-rock pantheon for its spirited acoustic punk. Forty years later, Craft Recordings has released a deluxe edition of the record, in which the cult band turns back the...
In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — When music requires her to cry, Japanese traditional dancer Naoko Kihara barely alters her expression. It’s her arms and torso that move like a slow-motion wave. “Expression is minimal because we cry with our body,” said Kihara, wrapped in her white and navy...
Breaking the chains: Creator of comic strip 'Mutts' frees his Guard Dog character after decades
NEW YORK (AP) — Something is different on the comics pages this week. In the panels of “Mutts,” there's the long-delayed sight of freedom. Patrick McDonnell, the cartoonist who draws the popular strip, is freeing his character Guard Dog, liberating an animal who has become for...
Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?
LONDON (AP) — The generative AI boom has sent governments worldwide scrambling to regulate the emerging...
Biden will sign an executive order on federal funding for Native Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday during a tribal nations summit...
Under Putin, the uber-wealthy Russians known as 'oligarchs' are still rich but far less powerful
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — When Vladimir Putin came to power in 2000, the outside world viewed those Russians known...
A survivor is pulled out of a Zambian mine nearly a week after being trapped. Dozens remain missing
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — A man has been pulled alive out of a Zambian mine nearly a week after dozens of informal...
NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security
STOCKHOLM (AP) — On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington...
Britain and Rwanda strike a new treaty in efforts to revive asylum plan blocked by UK courts
LONDON (AP) — The governments of Britain and Rwanda signed a treaty on Tuesday that aims to revive a plan to...
