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NORTHWEST NEWS

Washington State AG and Ex-Sheriff Face off in Governor's Race

Former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert is trying to become Washington’s first GOP governor in 40 years. But he faces a difficult hurdle in the Democratic stronghold against longtime Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a darling of liberals for his many lawsuits against the Trump administration. 

19 Mayoral Candidates Compete to Lead Portland, Oregon, in a Race With Homelessness at Its Heart

Whoever wins will oversee a completely new system of government.

The Skanner News Endorsements: Oregon Statewide Races

It’s a daunting task replacing progressive stalwart Earl Blumenauer, who served in the office for nearly three decades. If elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas) would be the first Black representative Oregon has ever sent to the U.S. Congress. This election offers many reasons to vote.

Washington State Voters will Reconsider Landmark Climate Law

Supporters of repealing the Climate Commitment Act say it has raised energy costs and gas prices. Those in favor of keeping it say billions of dollars and many programs will vanish if it disappears. The law is designed to cut pollution while raising money for investments that address climate change. 

NEWS BRIEFS

Oregon Delegation Seeks Federal Help for State’s Record Fire Season

Citing severe damages to Central and Eastern Oregon, state lawmakers’ letter asks President Biden: “to swiftly provide the federal...

Explore WA State’s Post Offices’ New Interactive Library Project

The web-based project maps and catalogues the post offices of the state and is available for the public to view, enjoy, and comment on...

Volunteers Needed For Portland Parks & Recreation’s 21st Annual No Ivy Day

Have fun and help protect Portland’s treasured parks and natural areas ...

Transitional Housing Program Will Focus on Support for Black and African Americans in Recovery

Quest Center for Integrative Health has opened its new Woodstock Recovery House. ...

Outside the Frame Presents Reel Ambitions: Films by Youth Who Have Experienced Homelessness; at Hollywood Theatre November 7

“I look back at my time being homeless and I’m done with looking at it as traumatic. Now it’s art.” – Violet Clyne,...

Rain, humidity have sealed some mail-in ballot return envelopes shut, elections officials say

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some voters living in areas that recently experienced rainy or humid weather have reported receiving ballot return envelopes that are already sealed shut because of moisture dampening mail, elections officials say. The issue has been reported in parts of North...

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Fifty years ago, Philadelphia prison officials ended a medical testing program that had allowed an Ivy League researcher to conduct human testing on incarcerated people, many of them Black, for decades. Now, survivors of the program and their descendants want reparations. ...

No. 15 Alabama hosts No. 21 Missouri in battle of fallen former Top 10 teams

No. 21 Missouri (6-1, 2-1 SEC) at No. 15 Alabama (5-2, 2-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Alabama by 13 1/2. Series record: Alabama leads 5-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Both teams have their playoff hopes hanging in the...

Once top 10 teams, Alabama and Missouri square off as they fight for their playoff lives

Those top 10 rankings have fallen by the wayside for Alabama and Missouri. Still clinging to now-precarious playoff hopes, the 15th-ranked Crimson Tide (5-2, 2-2 SEC) and No. 21 Tigers meet Saturday in Tuscaloosa for what amounts to an elimination game. “The sense of...

OPINION

The Skanner Endorsements: Oregon State and Local Ballot Measures

Ballots are now being mailed out for this very important election. Election Day is November 5. Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8 p.m. Election Day. View The Skanner's ballot measure endorsements. ...

Measure 117 is a Simple Improvement to Our Elections

Political forces around the country have launched an all-out assault on voting rights that targets Black communities. State legislatures are restricting voting access in districts with large Black populations and are imposing other barriers and pernicious...

How Head Start Shaped My Life

My Head Start classroom was a warm environment that affirmed me as a learner. That affirmation has influenced my journey from Head Start to public media president. ...

The Skanner News: 2024 City Government Endorsements

In the lead-up to a massive transformation of city government, the mayor’s office and 12 city council seats are open. These are our endorsements for candidates we find to be most aligned with the values of equity and progress in Portland, and who we feel...

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE NEWS

Georgia men who killed Ahmaud Arbery want a new trial

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The only Black person who served on the jury that convicted three white men of murdering Ahmaud Arbery three years ago as called to the witness stand Thursday as defense attorneys sought to make a case that their clients deserve a new trial. The juror,...

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — President Joe Biden said he will formally apologize on Friday for the country’s role in forcing Indigenous children into boarding schools, where many were physically, emotionally, and sexually abused and nearly 1,000 died. “I’m doing something I should...

Forced assimilation and abuse: How US boarding schools devastated Native American tribes

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden will apologize on behalf of the U.S. government Friday for its 150-year campaign to break up Native American culture, language and identity by forcing children into abusive Indian boarding schools. More than 900...

ENTERTAINMENT

Book Reviews: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in US prisons

“Framed: Astonishingly True Stories of Wrongful Convictions,” by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey (Doubleday) and “The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men and a 20-Year Fight for Justice“ by Dan Slepian (Celadon) —- It’s painful to read those...

Book Review: Richard Chizmar tells a creepy occult tale in ‘Memorials'

Richard Chizmar, who co-wrote parts of the “Gwendy” trilogy with Stephen King from 2017-2022 (“Gwendy’s Button Box” and “Gwendy’s Final Task”), has written his longest novel yet and readers should not be surprised that it reads, at least somewhat, like something from the mind of...

Book Review: 70-year-old psychiatrist takes to the road in Anna Montague's beguiling new novel

Americans love road trips. Or at least American writers love them as metaphors of self-discovery. In Anna Montague’s beautiful, beguiling and slightly bonkers debut novel, “How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?” the main character does indeed jump into a car and head out on the highway...

Oregon Symphony Announces Holiday Concert Lineup

Stars Shine Bright at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Whitney Houston’s Iconic South Africa Concert to Be Released in First-Ever Live Album and Concert Film

Spike Lee's 1st Trip, Michael Jordan's Welcome to Newcomers and More From Basketball Hall of Fame

U.S. & WORLD NEWS

50 Years After Philadelphia Halted Prison Medical Testing, Families Seek Reparations

Martin Luther King III Embraces Interfaith Effort to Rebuild Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church

South Carolina to Build First Monument to an African American. Meet Robert Smalls

Trump Hurls a String of Insults at Harris Including 'Lazy,' a Racist Trope Against Black People

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in...

No end for Boeing labor strike as workers reject latest contract proposal

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing factory workers voted against the company’s latest contract offer and remain on the...

By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messages

NEW YORK (AP) — Among the legacy news outlets that have come up empty in their efforts to interview Kamala...

Britain's leaders likely to face slavery reparations questions at a summit of former colonies

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Britain's leaders will likely face uncomfortable questions about reparations for...

Canada will reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed

TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that Canada will significantly reduce the number of...

Argentine police raid the Buenos Aires hotel where One Direction’s Liam Payne died

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's police raided the Buenos Aires hotel where ex-One Direction singer...

Sam Hananel the Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of the nation's top labor unions says it will back President Barack Obama's re-election bid on a wider scale than it did four years ago.

The Service Employees International Union plans to mobilize its 2.1 million members earlier than usual and focus on reaching out to Latino and African-American voters.

SEIU President Mary Kay Henry says the union is starting early partly because of reports that some Obama supporters are less enthusiastic than they were four years ago.

The union was one of Obama's earliest backers in 2008. It spent about $60 million to help him win and became an influential voice in forming administration policy.

Some union leaders have expressed disappointment with Obama. SEIU has remained a steadfast supporter.

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