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Oregon Supreme Court Gives Judge Deadline on Virus Ruling
Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew Shirtcliff ruled Gov. Brown's stay-at-home orders are invalid but Supreme Court want explanation
Three-Car Derailment in North Portland Signals Ongoing Safety Concerns
A train derailment in North Portland Tuesday morning resulted in no injuries, but damaged a Lombard Street overpass. It also served as a reminder of the safety hazards of living alongside railways.
During Pandemic, Educators and Community Partners Hope to Bridge the Gap for Students of Color
Internet connectivity, social isolation undermine student success
Secretary of State Race Close; Backhoe Issue Grabs Attention
The race for the Democratic nomination to be Oregon secretary of state — the second-highest statewide office — remains too early to call between front-runners Sens. Shemia Fagan and Mark Hass
OSF Appoints David Schmitz as Fourth Executive Director
Schmitz will join Artistic Director Nataki Garrett to co-lead nation’s flagship repertory theatre ...
Rose Festival Inspired To Evolve Tradition With Virtual Presentations
The Rose Festival is looking different this year, but promises lots of fun events for families. ...
FamilyCare Health recently donated 2 million dollars to 14 Portland-based community organizations ...
New Poll Reveals COVID-19's Impacts on African American Communities
80% of those polled preferred to hold off on ending the shutdown to assure their safety ahead of boosting the economy ...
Nicholas Johnson Becomes Princeton’s First Black Valedictorian
Johnson is pursuing an Engineering degree, with Minors in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics...
Spike in coronavirus cases in Oregon traced to gatherings
REDMOND, Ore. (AP) — A spike in reported coronavirus cases in Redmond last week has been tied to family and social gatherings in the area.The Oregonian/OregonLive reports last week’s breakdown of coronavirus cases by ZIP code in Oregon reported eight new cases of COVID-19 in the...
Judge dismisses lawsuit against pellet grill company
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A district court judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against barbecue grill manufacturer Traeger Pellet Grills, deciding the defendants failed to establish the court has jurisdiction.U.S. District Court Judge Bruce Jenkins of Utah dismissed without...
Kansas, Missouri renew Border War with 4-game football set
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas and Missouri are resuming their bitter Border War in football after the former Big 12 rivals agreed to a four-game series in which each school will play two home games beginning in September 2025.The fourth-longest rivalry in college football dates to 1891, but...
Ballot Measure 26-210 is Needed Now
Though this measure was referred to the ballot by Metro, it was written by the HereTogether coalition ...
The Skanner News May Primary 2020 Endorsements
Read The Skanner News' midterm election endorsements for Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland, and ballot measures ...
Happy Earth Day. If we actually mean it, we will elect representatives who will force the military to clean up their pollution ...
Covid-19 Financial Warning: Consumers and Banks Should Stay Away From Payday Loans
When living costs exceed available financial resources, tough times lead to tough decisions ...
2020 Watch: Differing views on remaking post-virus economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential politics move fast. What we’re watching heading into a new week on the 2020 campaign:Days to general election: 162 ___THE NARRATIVEAs some parts of the nation continue to ease stay-at-home orders meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the economy...
The Latest: Fired NASCAR star wins World of Outlaws race
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Fired NASCAR star Kyle Larson won the World of Outlaws race Saturday night in Pevley, Missouri, a day after finishing second behind brother-in-law Brad Sweet in the first Sprint Cup event with live fans in the dirt...
Density, poverty keep Los Angeles struggling against virus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While most of California welcomed more places to eat, shop and play this holiday weekend, Los Angeles did not join the party.The nation’s most populous county is not planning to reopen more widely until the next summer holiday, July 4th, because it has a...
Perry's studio moves toward reopening while industry waits
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Perry is planning to make his Atlanta-based mega studio one of the first domestic filming grounds to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. But while Perry is looking to restart production in July, other studios in Georgia and beyond are anxiously waiting for...
Big art, small package: Tiny plays offered to stage at home
NEW YORK (AP) — The task facing playwright Tito Livas was intense: Write a new play in a few days that could be read alone or aloud with friends. Don't worry if it's too crazy. Oh, and make it 10 minutes or less.Livas is part of a national initiative called “ Play at Home,” a...
In prison, producer finds new voice for inmates, and himself
NEW YORK (AP) — David Jassy was a successful music producer who had worked with Britney Spears and others when he was sent to prison for killing a man during an altercation. While serving his time, he would hear talented young inmates rapping in the yards at San Quentin State Prison with...
Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dies
Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue”...
US communities face tough choices on opening public pools
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Public pools will look very different this summer if they open at all with the...
In Bolsonaro's Brazil, everyone else is to blame for virus
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With Brazil emerging as one of the world's most infected countries, President Jair...
Israeli leader vows to push ahead with annexing West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday pledged to annex parts of the occupied...
The Latest: South Korea reports 19 new virus cases, China 7
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For...
UK leader's aide says he won't quit over lockdown road trip
LONDON (AP) — British leader Boris Johnson’s powerful chief aide insisted Monday that he wouldn't...
