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SneakerWeek 2024 Launches in Pioneer Courthouse Square July 26
The event brings together industry experts, BIPOC designers and sneaker enthusiasts.
Money From Washington's Landmark Climate Law Will Help Tribes Face Rising Seas, Climate Change
Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes that are at risk from climate change and rising sea levels to help them move to higher ground, install solar panels, buy electric vehicles and restore wetlands. The Quinault Indian Tribe on the Olympic Peninsula is getting million to help relocate its two main villages to higher ground, away from the tsunami zone and persistent flooding.
The Top Draft Pick of the Mariners Pitches Lefty and Righty. Jurrangelo Cijntje Wants to Keep It Up
Cijntje threw right-handed to lefties more often in 2024 but said it was because of discomfort in his left side. The Mariners say they want Cijntje to decide how to proceed as a righty and/or lefty as a pro. He says he wants to continue pitching from both sides.
Wildfire Risk Rises as Western States Dry out Amid Ongoing Heat Wave Baking Most of the US
Blazes are burning in Oregon, where the governor issued an emergency authorization allowing additional firefighting resources to be deployed. More than 142 million people around the U.S. were under heat alerts Wednesday, especially across the West, where dozens of locations tied or broke heat records.
Merkley, Senators Urge VA to Expand Access to Medical Cannabis for America’s Veterans
Senators’ letter follows DEA’s recommended rescheduling of cannabis from earlier this year ...
Federal Appeals Court Declines to Restore Voting Rights in Mississippi
Thousands of Mississippians Face “Especially Cruel” Disenfranchisement Scheme ...
Draft of Statewide Wildfire Hazard Map Mandated by Legislature Released
The Oregon Department of Forestry today released drafts of new statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps developed...
Tatum Talbert was recognized for her exceptional achievement and creativity in the GVC’s 2024 Lemonade Day program. ...
Oscar Arana Selected as NAYA's Permanent CEO
The NAYA Family Center Board of Directors selected Oscar Arana (Chichimeca) as the organization's...
Biden's decision to drop out leaves Democrats across the country relieved and looking toward future
HARPER WOODS, Mich. (AP) — After weeks of uncertainty about who would be at the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket in November, many voters expressed relief over the news that President Joe Biden would drop his reelection bid and began to think about who might replace him in a dramatically...
Seattle police officer fired over ‘vile’ comments after death of Indian woman
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle police officer has been fired for making callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck last year by another officer’s vehicle in a crosswalk. Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr fired Officer Daniel Auderer on...
Chiefs set deadline of 6 months to decide whether to renovate Arrowhead or build new — and where
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri. After a joint ballot initiative with the...
Missouri governor says new public aid plan in the works for Chiefs, Royals stadiums
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that he expects the state to put together an aid plan by the end of the year to try to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from being lured across state lines to new stadiums in Kansas. Missouri's renewed efforts...
The 900-Page Guide to Snuffing Out American Democracy
What if there was a blueprint for a future presidential administration to unilaterally lay waste to our constitutional order and turn America from a democracy into an autocracy in one fell swoop? That is what one far-right think tank and its contributors...
For Black and Latino Americans, this power-grab by the court throws into doubt and potentially weakens current agency rules that sought to bring us closer to the nation’s promises of freedom and justice for all. In two particular areas – fair housing and...
Minding the Debate: What’s Happening to Our Brains During Election Season
The June 27 presidential debate is the real start of the election season, when more Americans start to pay attention. It’s when partisan rhetoric runs hot and emotions run high. It’s also a chance for us, as members of a democratic republic. How? By...
State of the Nation’s Housing 2024: The Cost of the American Dream Jumped 47 Percent Since 2020
Only 1 in 7 renters can afford homeownership, homelessness at an all-time high ...
Harris could become first Black woman, first person of South Asian descent to be president
WASHINGTON (AP) — She's already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could shatter several more after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that he was stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance catalyzed fears...
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history. Their efforts in Coloma, a...
Legal fight continues with appeals over proposed immigration initiative for Arizona Nov. 5 ballot
PHOENIX (AP) — The fight to keep a proposed border initiative off Arizona’s Nov. 5 ballot is not over yet. Immigrant advocates kept the issue alive this week by filing notice to the state Supreme Court that they will appeal the judge’s ruling. A Maricopa County...
On anniversary of Frida Kahlo's death, her art's spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frida Kahlo had no religious affiliation. Why, then, did the Mexican artist depict several religious symbols in the paintings she produced until her death on July 13, 1954? “Frida conveyed the power of each individual,” said art researcher and curator Ximena...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 21-27
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 21-27: July 21: Actor Leigh Lawson (“Tess”) is 81. Singer Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) is 76. Cartoonist Garry Trudeau (“Doonesbury”) is 76. Actor Jamey Sheridan (“Homeland”) is 73. Singer-guitarist Eric Bazilian of The Hooters is 71....
Canadian officer says Alice Munro claimed her daughter was lying about being abused by stepfather
TORONTO (AP) — A retired police detective involved in the arrest 20 years ago of the husband of Canadian Nobel laureate Alice Munro, said Friday he was disturbed by the writer's reaction 20 years ago when she learned her husband would be charged for sexually assaulting her daughter. ...
JD Vance makes solo debut as GOP vice presidential candidate with Monday rallies in Virginia, Ohio
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Republican JD Vance will make his first solo appearances on the campaign trail Monday, a...
Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has appointed a bipartisan, independent...
2024 Election Latest: Biden ends reelection bid, endorses VP Harris for Democratic nomination
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping his reelection bid against Donald Trump, in a social...
Nepal’s new prime minister seeks vote of confidence in parliament, secure more than two-third votes
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s newly appointed prime minister secured overwhelming support in parliament on...
Pope Francis calls for Olympic truce for countries at war, prays for peace
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday voiced his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will...
Israel shoots down a missile fired from Yemen hours after a deadly Israeli strike on Houthi rebels
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early Sunday, hours after...
Each year this bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. is carefully packed and transported from The Skanner office for display at the MLK Breakfast. (photo by Julie Keefe)
To make a donation, of any amount, to The Skanner Foundation to help support the 36th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, and the foundation's other community programs, please use the donate button below.
For the last 35 years, The Skanner Foundation has invited the community to celebrate the life of civil rights giant the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at our shared breakfast event. This year we are inviting you to join us on the morning of Jan. 17, 2021 to once again honor Dr. King's life and legacy.
We'll be announcing the speaker soon – watch this space and sign up for our newsletter – and we are working on a fantastic lineup to inspire us to begin 2022 with joy and determination to bring Dr. King's dream a little closer to reality.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jerry Foster at [email protected] or 503-285-5555 ext. 506 or Bernie Foster at [email protected] or 503-285-5555 ext. 501.
