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Safety Lapses Contributed to Patient Assaults at Oregon State Hospital
A federal report says safety lapses at the Oregon State Hospital contributed to recent patient-on-patient assaults. The report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigated a recent choking attack and sexual assault, among other incidents. It found that staff didn't always adequately supervise their patients, and that the hospital didn't fully investigate the incidents. In a statement, the hospital said it was dedicated to its patients and working to improve conditions. It has 10 days from receiving the report to submit a plan of correction. The hospital is Oregon's most secure inpatient psychiatric facility
Police Detain Driver Who Accelerated Toward Protesters at Portland State University in Oregon
The Portland Police Bureau said in a written statement late Thursday afternoon that the man was taken to a hospital on a police mental health hold. They did not release his name. The vehicle appeared to accelerate from a stop toward the crowd but braked before it reached anyone.
Portland Government Will Change On Jan. 1. The City’s Transition Team Explains What We Can Expect.
‘It’s a learning curve that everyone has to be intentional about‘
What Marijuana Reclassification Means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. Some advocates for legalized weed say the move doesn't go far enough, while opponents say it goes too far.
Legendary Civil Rights Leader Medgar Wiley Evers Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Evers family overwhelmed with gratitude after Biden announces highest civilian honor. ...
April 30 is the Registration Deadline for the May Primary Election
Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on April 30. ...
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson Releases $3.96 Billion Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Investments will boost shelter and homeless services, tackle the fentanyl crisis, strengthen the safety net and support a...
New Funding Will Invest in Promising Oregon Technology and Science Startups
Today Business Oregon and its Oregon Innovation Council announced a million award to the Portland Seed Fund that will...
Unity in Prayer: Interfaith Vigil and Memorial Service Honoring Youth Affected by Violence
As part of the 2024 National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the Multnomah County Prevention and Health Promotion Community Adolescent...
Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — When teachers at A.D. Henderson School, one of the top-performing schools in Florida, are asked how they succeed, one answer is universal: They have autonomy. Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew...
Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days
SEATTLE (AP) — A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening, nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle. Local residents and animal control officers corralled the zebra...
The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...
Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins, Jonah Ellis and Luke McCaffrey have turned the NFL draft into a family affair. The sons of former pro football stars, they've followed their fathers' formidable footsteps into the league. Elliss was...
Multiple recent announcements from the Biden administration offer new hope for the 43.2 million borrowers hoping to get relief from the onerous burden of a collective
Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these...
Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners
Yet our responsibility to all parents and society at large means we must do more to share insights, especially with underserved and under-resourced communities. ...
Gallup Finds Black Generational Divide on Affirmative Action
Each spring, many aspiring students and their families begin receiving college acceptance letters and offers of financial aid packages. This year’s college decisions will add yet another consideration: the effects of a 2023 Supreme Court, 6-3 ruling that...
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at the US Capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. The statues that had stood there for more than 100 years were obscure figures in the...
They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Growing up in the streets of east Baltimore surrounded by poverty and gun violence, two kids named Antonio became fast friends. Both called “Tone,” they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined...
On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could
BRETTEVILLE-L'ORGUEILLEUSE, France (AP) — On D-Day, Charles Shay was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic who was ready to give his life — and save as many as he could. Now 99, he’s spreading a message of peace with tireless dedication as he’s about to take part in the 80th...
Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Actor Ashley Judd, whose allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein helped spark the #MeToo movement, spoke out Monday on the rights of women and girls to control their own bodies and be free from male violence. A goodwill ambassador for the U.N....
Movie Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are great fun in ‘The Fall Guy’
One of the worst movie sins is when a comedy fails to at least match the natural charisma of its stars. Not all actors are capable of being effortlessly witty without a tightly crafted script and some excellent direction and editing. But Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt seem, at least from afar, adept...
Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
NEW YORK (AP) — A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday. The Asian American Literature Festival is making a return, the Asian American Literature...
A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s...
3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives have identified three bodies found in a well as those of two Australian surfers and...
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia's Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons —...
Italy's RAI journalists strike over budget streamlining, complain of censorship and media repression
ROME (AP) — Some journalists at Italy’s state-run RAI went on strike Monday to protest budget streamlining and...
Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Voters in Chad headed to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot in a long delayed...
An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has...
The Skanner is a website and newspaper published in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. Established in 1975, The Skanner News Group has advanced the cause of the Black Press in the North Western United States. Through the newspapers and the Web site The Skanner has provided regional and national corporate advertisers a variety of methods to effectively market their products and services to our readers.
The Skanner has served the public with timely information in the Portland edition since October 1975 and the Seattle edition since 1990. The publisher is a past two-term president of the West Coast Black Publishers Association as well as a member of the National Newspapers Publishers Association.
It took The Skanner Publisher Bernie Foster eight years of work to commission, engineer and build equipment to meet the stringent specifications for federal broadcasting, but after getting an FCC license he entered the radio market and launched KEUG 105.5 in Eugene, Oregon, in 1998. A year later he followed up with the launch of KAVJ in Roseberg, Oregon.
The radio stations did well and The Skanner ran them for 5 -7 years before selling them to new investors.
Each day The Skanner strives to work in harmony with its mission statement: "Challenging People to Shape a Better Future Now" and at the same time abide by the declared values that are reflected in the mission statement.
Declared Values:
With a readership of 75,000, The Skanner reports news, entertainment, business and sports. Being a part of the print media is an advantage in providing a service to communities today. The Skanner views its printed editions as a tool for the community to learn about what is happening around us as well as giving our readers an opportunity to voice their opinion. We consider our on-line version of the newspaper to do the same, reaching an even broader audience.
The Skanner News Group has received honors and awards from many organizations:
2021 - DJC Building Diversity Lifetime Achievement Award - Bernie and Bobbie Foster (view video)
2019 - National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Merit Award - Digital Excellence (website) 3rd place
2017 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Layout and Design 1st place
2016 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Editorial 2nd place
2015 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Use of Photos 1st place
2014 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Feature Story 1st place
2014 - NNPA Merit Award - Digital Excellence (website) 2nd place
2014 - NNPA Merit Award - Community Service Award 3rd place
2013 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Editorial 1st place
2012 - NNPA Merit Award - Community Service Award 1st place
2012 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards: for Breaking News 2nd place and for Sustainability 2nd place.
2011 - NNPA Merit Award - Community Service Award 1st place; Best Original Advertising Award 2nd place
2010 - The Ida B. Wells prize for Best News Story
2010 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards for Cultural Diversity 1st; for Heritage 1st. Also finalist: Aid/Emergency Relief, Environment; Responsibility and General Excellence. The Skanner News was the only newspaper to win a prize in all its five categories.
2010 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Use of Photos Award 1st place
2009 - NNPA Merit Award - Overall layout and design Award 1st place; Best Entertainment pages Award 1st place.
2009 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Awards: two 1st places and two 3rd places
2008 - OPB Business Partners, 10 years
2008 - North Northeast Business Boosters - Outstanding Business & community service
2008 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Award of Excellence in the Categories of Education and Employment. Also three honors
2006 - Vancouver Branch NAACP - Diversity Leadership Award
2006 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Award for Publishing Excellence
2005 - Jefferson High School Football Program
2002 - Cascade AIDS Project - Angel Award
2002 - Black United Fund Oregon - Legacy Award
2002 - A. Philip Randolph Messenger Award for News Writing, 1st place runner-up
2001 - UHURU Grassroots Community Service Award
2001 - Spirit of Portland Award
2001 - Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs - Economic Development Award
2001 - African American Alliance for Homeownership - Certificate of Appreciation
2000 - NNPA - Best Use of Photographs 1st place
2000 - NNPA - Best Layout and Design 1st place
1999 - NNPA - Best Use of Photographs 1st place
1999 - NNPA - Best News Pictures 2nd place
1999 - NNPA - Best Layout and Design 2nd place
1999 - NNPA - Best Feature Story 3rd place
1999 - African American Chamber of Commerce in Oregon - I Believe I Can Fly
1998 - Nigerian Community in Oregon and Southwest Washington
1998 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Use of Photos 1st place
1998 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Special Edition 2nd place
1998 - NNPA Merit Award - Best Layout and Design 2nd place
1997 - The Northeast Economic Development Council - Friend of Nigeria Award
1997 - Terry Porter Basketball Camp
1997 - Outstanding Contribution to the Smoke Detector Campaign of 1987
1996 - Austin Family Business Program at Oregon State University - Small Family Business of the Year
1995 - West Coast Publishers Association - Best Special Edition 1st place
1995 - West Coast Publishers Association - Best News Story 1st place
1995 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Typography and Graphics 2nd place
1995 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best News Story 1st place
1995 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Editorial 2nd place
1995 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Black History Edition 2nd place
1995 - Portland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce - "Dedicated Service on the Board of Directors"
1995 - Cascade Pacific Council - Guardian Member
1994 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - General Excellence 1st place
1994 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Typography and Graphics 1st place
1994 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best News Story 2nd place
1994 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Editorial 1st place
1994 - United Way of the Columbia-Willamette - Spotlight Award, Outstanding Media Coverage
1994 - African American Employment Subcommittee - Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian award
1993 - West Coast Publishers Association - Publisher of the Year
1993 - T&T - In Appreciation for Your Participation in Unity Day
1993 - Portland Community College - For outstanding contributions and service to the college and the community at large
1993 - Northeast Business Boosters
1992 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - General Excellence 3rd place
1992 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Sports Page 2nd place
1992 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Editorial, 2nd place
1992 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Black History Edition 2nd place
1991 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Use of Photos 1st place
1991 - West Coast black Publishers Association - Best Black History Edition 1st place
1991 - The Black United Fund of Oregon, Inc - "You Make the Difference" Award
1989 - West Coaster Black Publishers Association - Best Black History Edition 1st place
1989 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Publisher of the Year
1989 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Editorial, 2nd place
1989 - Oregon Minority Enterprise - Achievement Award
1989 - Northeast Shrine Hospital - Outstanding Performance
1988 - Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc - Emerald Award
1988 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - General Excellence 1st place
1988 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Religion 1st place
1988 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Editorial 1st place
1988 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Black History Edition 1st place
1988 - United Way of the Columbia-Willamette - Award of Excellence
1987 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Entertainment Page
1987 - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - Certificate of Life Membership
1986 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Woman Page 1st place
1986 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Publisher of the Year
1986 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Entertainment Section 1st place
1986 - Summit Award - African American Entrepreneur of the Year
1986 - Oregon Human Development Corporation - Community Organization Award
1986 - Black Publishers Association - Best Use of Photographs 2nd place
1985 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Typography and Makeup
1985 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Sports Page 2nd place
1985 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Sports Page 2nd place
1985 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - Best Entertainment Section
1985 - Trade-Mark Corporation Roy Jay Enterprises - Special Recognition
1985 - The Jazz Community - For the recognition that he and his staff have shown to the jazz musicians in our city
1985 - Opening of the Light Rail Spike
1984 - West Coast Black Publishers Association - General Reporting
1984 - Read Council - Media Award
1984 - Oregon Association of Colored Women’s Clubs - In Appreciation for Outstanding Service and Support
1983 - The Pacific Northwest Minority Business Economics Assn.
1983 - Minority Business Opportunity Committee - Special Recognition Award
1982 - George H. Baldwin Memorial Foundation, Inc
1981 - The National Alliance of Business job Fair - in appreciation for service
1981 - Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs - Economic Development Award
1980 - Contractors Management Association, Inc - First Quality Award for Outstanding Performance in Minority Business Enterprise
1979 - Contractors Management Association, Inc - First Quality Award
1976 - Black Law Enforcement Executives National Organization
The Skanner also produces several special supplements each year. In January, The Skanner pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For the month of February, The Skanner celebrates Black History with our Black History Edition. Next, in May, is the Career Guide, which covers trends in business and how it affects new careers and those in transition. The Minority Business Enterprise and National Fire Prevention Week are special editions that are produced in October. These special editions are also on-line.
An integral part of The Skanner News Group is The Skanner Foundation, the non-profit arm of The Skanner involved in promoting education through scholarships and technological training.
As an expanding Black news group reporting news to inform and help others, The Skanner deems it a privilege to have served people for more than 40 years.
