The Skanner News

Trump Levels Political Attack on Rob Reiner in Inflammatory Post After His Killing

The statement on Monday, even for Trump, was a shocking comment that came as police were still investigating the deaths of the beloved director and his wife as an apparent homicide. Read More
Higher Cost, Worse Coverage: Affordable Care Act Enrollees Say Expiring Subsidies Will Hit Them Hard

For some families, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means going without insurance altogether. Read More
NAMI Debuts New Caregiver HelpLine as Families Come Together for the Holidays

This new resource offers compassionate, lived-experience guidance to those who may be noticing mental health concerns in loved ones. Read More
Science Has Always Been Marketed, From 18th-century Coffeehouse Demos of Newton’s Ideas to Today’s TikTok Explainers

Portland University marketing scholar explains how institutions that are supposedly above or apart from market logics – such as science, religion, medicine and education – use marketing tools to sustain credibility and build or keep moral authority. Read More

NORTHWEST NEWS

Record Flooding Threatens Washington as More Heavy Rain Pounds the Northwest

Flooding rivers could break records

Judge Orders Trump to End California National Guard Troop Deployment in Los Angeles

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Wednesday's ruling was a victory for democracy and the rule of law, and he accused the administration of playing “political games” with the troops.

Oregon State Hires Alabama Assistant Jamarcus Shephard to Take Over Struggling Football Program

Shephard will be formally introduced at a news conference Tuesday.

Tobias Read Among Democratic State Election Officials Demanding Answers on Justice Department's Requests for Voter Data

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins letter with Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and eight others.

NEWS BRIEFS

NAMI Debuts New Caregiver HelpLine as Families Come Together for the Holidays

This new resource offers compassionate, lived-experience guidance to those who may be noticing mental health concerns in loved ones. ...

Public Hearing Scheduled for Repealing Rules Relating to the Administration of the Oregon Forest Land Protection Fund

Public comment can be made by joining the Teams meeting. ...

OHA Seeks Applicants for the Oversight and Accountability Council

OHA is seeking new members in the category of an academic researcher specializing in drug use or drug policy ...

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will do the rest! ...

Message From Oregon Secretary of State

"By addressing the technical and clerical errors previously found in the OMV program, we’re building a stronger, more secure, and...

OPINION

Black Financial Advisor Warns: Beware the Merchants of Debt

Award-winning certified financial planner exposes predatory tactics hurting the Black community ...

Don’t Let Predatory Debt Traps Rob the Holiday Season’s Joy

App-based loans could magnify financial stresses after government shutdown, says CRL ...

Generation Z is the Battleground

Generation Z’s early and passionate embrace of activism reflects both a reaction to the challenges of their era and a proactive commitment to making a tangible impact. ...