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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...
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record-breaking rain in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities in Oregon were investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five...
At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
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 and will throw his support behind a request to allow a...
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 studies 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 nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics. The revision includes more material on topics...
At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
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 and will throw his support behind a request to allow a...
Rep. Pressley introduces 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...
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...
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...
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...
At tribal summit, Biden to sign order on funding, support Indigenous lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Wednesday during a tribal nations summit...
US files war crime charges against Russians accused of torturing an American in the Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Russian men accused of torturing an American during the invasion of Ukraine have been...
Maduro orders the 'immediate' exploitation of oil, gas and mines in Guyana's Essequibo
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday directed the country's state-owned...
Dutch military police have discovered 47 migrants hiding in a truck heading for United Kingdom
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch military police found 47 illegal migrants hidden in a truck that was about...
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...
Germany is returning hundreds of artifacts known as the Benin Bronzes that were mostly looted from West Africa by a British colonial expedition and subsequently sold to collections around the world, including German museums
Singer-songwriter talks about his new album, first major movie role
