A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup pleaded not guilty Thursday to new federal charges that he tried to kill a fellow robber behind bars because he thought the one-time colleague had ratted him out.

State Economist Tom Potiowsky told lawmakers Thursday he expects the deep recession to begin easing its grip on Oregon this fall.

The effort to recall Mayor Sam Adams is now underway. The Community to Recall Sam Adams coalition say they have collected about 10,000 signatures so far ...

The Oregon League of Minority Voters is announced the upcoming Conference on Poverty in Salem on Oct. 16 from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The objective of this conference is to weave together our various dialogues around poverty into a narrative that's bold and inclusive of all perspectives. So save the date! ...

Garden-Based Food Fair, Aug. 29The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will host the…

Despite some successes, Oregon still places a disproportionate number of African American and Native American children in foster care, and the state continues to send more children to foster care than any other state in the nation …

Brittney Brown hosts a community meeting to gather support for youth who are NOT "at-risk." So many resources are going to support troubled young people that those who are on the right path often lack support and attention that they need to continue their success. "The youth need you," Brown says. The first gathering of "youth in support of youth" is Saturday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 714 NE Sumner St. For more information call 503-208-0750.

Stung by the long history of criticism on its inner-city development projects, the Portland Development Commission is rolling out an unprecedented public access and feedback system in the run-up to its newest North and Northeast Urban Renewal Area development planning ...
As the citizen advisory committee for the project convenes through next year at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge

Neighborhood activists and city staff are scrambling to prevent the closure of the TriMet Rider…

Marine Corporal Antoinette L. Donaldson of Seattle spoke with The Skanner last week direct from her post in Iraq via satellite telephone, describing her work and how she misses her family back home.