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Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press; Published: 13 December 2024

(Oregon Department of Transportation via AP, File)

According to Gov. Tina Kotek's office, fighting the fires cost the state over $350 million, making it the most expensive wildfire season in Oregon history.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 12 December 2024

(courtesy of Oregon Historical Society)

The historic property housed more than 100 low-income seniors until a Legionnaire’s outbreak forced residents out in 2021.

Details: Written by DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer; Published: 11 December 2024

(Rebecca Slezak/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File)

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the proposed merger until an in-house administrative judge at the Federal Trade Commission considers it.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 December 2024

Rukaiyah-Adams by Intisar abiotio

The 1803 Fund has announced it will invest $8 million in 11 community-based partners aimed at strengthening Black Portland. Founded in 2020, the investment fund aims to grow shared prosperity, through a mix of financial investments and investments in community-based organizations.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 04 December 2024

Shannon Singleton is sworn into office as Multnomah County Commissioner for District.

Shannon Singleton’s election victory was followed by a hectic two weeks.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 03 December 2024

Kayse Jama, Oregon Senate majority leader

Jama becomes first Somali-American to lead the Oregon Senate Democrats.

MLK Events 2025

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 02 December 2024

Bernie and Bobbie Foster (Photo by Antonio Harris)

Bernie and Bobbie Foster, The Skanner News founders, were presented with the award.

Details: Written by CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press; Published: 27 November 2024

(AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The tribe was among the dozens that lost federal recognition in the 1950s and ‘60s under a policy of assimilation known as “termination.” Congress voted to re-recognize the tribe in 1977. But to have their land restored, the tribe had to agree to a federal court order that limited their hunting, fishing and gathering rights.

Details: Written by AP News; Published: 25 November 2024

Snow piles up on a statue during a storm Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (Cody Mathison/Mammoth Mountain via AP)

Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “bomb cyclone” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Fewer than 25,000 people in the Seattle area were still without power Sunday evening.