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Oregon BIPOC Caucus Calls for Action to Support Victims of Gun Violence
The Legislative Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Caucus has released the following statement in response to the tragedy at Half Moon Bay, CA that left seven dead and one person wounded, all of whom were people of color
Democrats Voice Priorities for Coming Year in the Capitol
Highlights from the Democrats 2023 legislative agenda.
Colorado Lawmakers Look to AI to Detect Wildfires Earlier
A historic drought and recent heat waves tied to climate change have made wildfires harder to fight in the American West and scientists say warming weather will continue to make fires more frequent and destructive.
Justices Weigh Effort to Balance Washington State's Tax Code
Washington is one of nine states without an income tax, and its heavy reliance on sales and fuel taxes to pay for schools, roads and other public expenses falls disproportionately on low-income residents.
Oregon State Celebrates Black History Month With a Series of Events
Free events highlight the achievements and perseverance of Black and African American communities from the past to the present. ...
Word is Bond Announces Second Annual In My Shoes Walking-tour Project for Black History Month
Tours run February 4 through February 25, 2023 in King, New Columbia, Vancouver, Woodlawn, Goose Hollow, Montavilla, Parkrose, and...
Oregon Graduation Rate Rises With Gains Made In Every Student Group
Class of 2022 graduation rate is second highest In Oregon’s history ...
City Council Approves 13 to Independent District Commission
The commission will lead the effort to establish four new geographic districts for Portland’s next city council. ...
Incorporating Mindfulness Into Social Justice Classes Topic of Feb. 8 Oregon State Science Pub
The free event, which can be attended in person or viewed online, will feature a presentation by Kathryn McIntosh. She will discuss...
Kidnap suspect released day he arrived at Nevada prison
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man at the center of an intense police search in Oregon after a violent kidnapping last week was released from custody in October 2021 by Nevada prison officials on the same day he was transferred to the state’s custody to serve a kidnapping sentence, authorities said...
Name of Seattle officer in crash that killed woman released
SEATTLE (AP) — Police have released the name of a Seattle police officer who was responding to a medical call when his patrol SUV hit and killed 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula last week in a city crosswalk. Seattle Police Department Detective and spokesperson Judinna Gulpan confirmed...
Knight, Illinois State take down Southern Illinois 72-66
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Seneca Knight scored 24 points and Kendall Lewis secured the victory with a jump shot with 37 seconds remaining as Illinois State took down Southern Illinois 72-66 on Sunday. Knight shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 9 of 10 from the free...
Deen scores 21 to lead Bradley to 83-76 victory over UIC
CHICAGO (AP) — Duke Deen had 21 points to lead Bradley to an 83-76 win over Illinois-Chicago on Sunday. Deen shot 5 for 10 from the floor (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Braves (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons added 19...
It's Time to Irrigate the Fallow Ground of Minority Media Ownership
In 2023, one aspect of civil rights and racial justice that barely remains addressed is racial inclusion in media ownership. ...
A Letter to Residents of N. and N.E. Portland from Commissioner Susheela Jayapal
Susheela Jayapal, Multnomah County Commissioner for District 2, North and Northeast Portland, reviews her first four-year term and looks forward to her second term ...
“So, you have two types of Negro. The old type and the new type. Most of you know the old type. When you read about him in history during slavery he was called ‘Uncle Tom.’ He was the House Negro.”-Malcolm X ...
We need not forgive racial injustices in America’s past, and we must never forget them. But as a nation, we can reconcile. ...
Police ask court to ban protest at Cardinal's Sydney funeral
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian police plan to ask a judge to ban gay rights protesters from demonstrating outside the funeral of Cardinal George Pell in Sydney on Thursday due to public safety concerns. Pell, who was once considered the third-highest ranking cleric in the...
Trustees picked by DeSantis may change progressive college
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — “Your education. Your way. Be original. Be you.” That's how New College of Florida describes its approach to higher education in an admission brochure. The state school of fewer than 1,000 students nestled along Sarasota Bay has long been known for its...
State of emergency declared over Atlanta 'Cop City' protest
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday, giving him the option of calling in the Georgia National Guard in response to a violent protest in downtown Atlanta over the killing by authorities of an environmental activist said to have shot a state trooper. ...
Review: Making of 'The Way We Were' is a rich, gossipy tale
“The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen” by Robert Hofler (Citadel) Most people seem to like their screen romances a little on the sad side. When the American Film Institute listed its top romantic...
Amina Luqman-Dawson’s 'Freewater' wins John Newbery Medal
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, Amina Luqman-Dawson made time to write a children's book she calls her "little quiet project," a historical adventure about a community of escaped slaves that she completed while raising a son and working as a policy consultant and researcher on education and domestic...
Trevor Noah returns as Grammy host with comfort, nervousness
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Noah feels more comfortable hosting the Grammy Awards for a third-straight year, but the former “The Daily Show” host still has some nervousness about leading the ceremony with big-time acts like Beyoncé, Adele and Harry Styles looking on. “The...
IMF upgrades outlook for the global economy in 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID...
Global report highlights link between corruption, violence
BERLIN (AP) — Most of the world continues to fail to fight corruption with 95 % of countries having made little...
US futures slide as corporate earnings pour in
Wall Street pared some steeper losses but markets were still down in premarket trading Tuesday as a deluge of...
Recent extremist attacks kill 32 people in Burkina Faso
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Multiple jihadi attacks across Burkina Faso over several days have resulted in the death...
Former Shanghai bookseller's wife hit with 'exit ban'
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese police have prevented a woman from returning to her home in Florida in an effort to...
NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy
TOKYO (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sharply criticized China on Tuesday for “bullying its...
Photos from The Skanner Foundation's 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.
