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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.
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...
Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media...
Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack are returning to honor those who perished 82 years ago
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor's uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call for a fire rescue party. He went topside to see the USS Utah capsizing and Japanese planes in the air. He scurried...
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities rescued people from raging rivers and roads submerged by high waters in the Pacific Northwest and continued to investigate the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Oregon creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and...
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. ...
Paramedics told investigators that Elijah McClain had 'excited delirium,' a disputed condition
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — Two paramedics on trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain told investigators in videotaped interviews previously unseen by the public that the 23-year-old Black man had " excited delirium,” a disputed condition some say is unscientific and rooted in racism. ...
White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health regulators to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that anti-tobacco groups fear could scuttle the long-awaited rule. Administration officials indicated Wednesday the...
Pressley, Welch introduce legislation to guarantee right to vote for people with felonies on record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow people convicted of a felony to vote in federal elections, a proposal that if enacted could restore the voting rights of millions of people in U.S. elections. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts...
Brit Marling has created 'A Murder at the End of the World,' a whodunit only Emma Corrin can solve
From the “Knives Out” films to TV's “Only Murders in the Building," and even season four of Netflix's “You,” closed-circle murder mysteries are alive and thriving. And now, there's FX's “ A Murder at the End of the World" to solve, a new Agatha Christie-inspired series...
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...
Norman Lear, producer of TV's 'All in the Family' and influential liberal advocate, has died at 101
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with...
Trump tells supporters, 'Guard the vote.' Here’s the phrase's backstory and why it's raising concern
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” during next year's election, a phrase...
Nevada grand jury indicts six Republicans who falsely certified that Trump won the state in 2020
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada grand jury on Wednesday indicted six Republicans who submitted certificates to...
Generation after generation, Israeli prison marks a rite of passage for Palestinian boys
NABI SALEH, West Bank (AP) — For all Palestinian parents, Marwan Tamimi said, there comes a moment they realize...
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...
Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi...
