11-24-2024  12:30 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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NORTHWEST NEWS

'Bomb Cyclone' Kills 1 and Knocks out Power to Over Half a Million Homes Across the Northwest US

A major storm was sweeping across the northwest U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks through Friday and hurricane-force wind warnings were in effect. 

'Bomb Cyclone' Threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest

The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks beginning Tuesday and lasting through Friday. Those come as the strongest atmospheric river  that California and the Pacific Northwest has seen this season bears down on the region. 

More Logging Is Proposed to Help Curb Wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

Officials say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean that forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency.

Democrat Janelle Bynum Flips Oregon’s 5th District, Will Be State’s First Black Member of Congress

The U.S. House race was one of the country’s most competitive and viewed by The Cook Political Report as a toss up, meaning either party had a good chance of winning.

NEWS BRIEFS

OMSI Opens Indoor Ice Rink for the Holiday Season

This is the first year the unique synthetic ice rink is open. ...

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Portland Fire & Rescue extends their wish to you for a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday. ...

Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery Showcases Diverse Talent

New Member Artist Show will be open to the public Dec. 6 through Jan. 18, with all works available for both rental and purchase. ...

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Oregon Announces New State Director and Community Engagement Coordinator

“This is an exciting milestone for Oregon,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “These positions will play critical roles in...

Multnomah County Library Breaks Ground on Expanded St. Johns Library

Groundbreaking marks milestone in library transformations ...

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week

WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters through the U.S. issued warnings that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California,...

Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here's what forecasts show so far

WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters warned over the weekend that another round of winter weather could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving in parts of the U.S. In California, where a person was found dead in a vehicle submerged in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced...

Carroll runs for 3 TDs, Missouri beats Mississippi State 39-20

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Things had a chance to unravel for Missouri early in its matchup with Mississippi State on Saturday, but a big play changed it all. Trailing 3-0 and giving up great field position to the Bulldog offense, the Tigers got a fumble recovery from Dylan Carnell...

Moore and UAPB host Missouri

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions (1-5) at Missouri Tigers (4-1) Columbia, Missouri; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAPB plays Missouri after Christian Moore scored 20 points in UAPB's 98-64 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Tigers are 4-0 in home...

OPINION

A Loan Shark in Your Pocket: Cellphone Cash Advance Apps

Fast-growing app usage leaves many consumers worse off. ...

America’s Healing Can Start with Family Around the Holidays

With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps the main overarching topic of our national conversation in recent years. And it has taken root within many of our own families. ...

Donald Trump Rides Patriarchy Back to the White House

White male supremacy, which Trump ran on, continues to play an outsized role in exacerbating the divide that afflicts our nation. ...

Why Not Voting Could Deprioritize Black Communities

President Biden’s Justice40 initiative ensures that 40% of federal investment benefits flow to disadvantaged communities, addressing deep-seated inequities. ...

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE NEWS

National monument proposed for North Dakota Badlands, with tribes' support

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A coalition of conservation groups and Native American tribal citizens on Friday called on President Joe Biden to designate nearly 140,000 acres of rugged, scenic Badlands as North Dakota's first national monument, a proposal several tribal nations say would preserve the...

What to know about Scott Turner, Trump's pick for housing secretary

Scott Turner, President-elect Donald Trump choice to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a former NFL player who ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term. Turner, 52, is the first Black person selected to be a member...

Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Penny chose not to testify and defense lawyers rested their case Friday at his trial in the death of an agitated man he choked on a subway train. Closing arguments are expected after Thanksgiving in the closely watched manslaughter case about the death of...

ENTERTAINMENT

Book Review: Chris Myers looks back on his career in ’That Deserves a Wow'

There are few sports journalists working today with a resume as broad as Chris Myers. From a decade doing everything for ESPN (SportsCenter, play by play, and succeeding Roy Firestone as host of the interview show “Up Close”) to decades of involvement with nearly every league under contract...

Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company

CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Did the Mouse King strike? A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” The lost items include a grandfather...

Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'

The piano on the set of “The Piano Lesson” was not a mere prop. It could be played and the cast members often did. It was adorned with pictures of the Washington family and their ancestors. It was, John David Washington jokes, “No. 1 on the call sheet.” “We tried to haunt...

U.S. & WORLD NEWS

A man called 911 for help during a home invasion. Las Vegas police fatally shot him

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot...

Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans will return to the polls on Sunday for a second round of voting to choose...

Nigeria turns to natural gas as transport prices soar after petrol subsidies were removed

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — When Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu ended the costly subsidies that made petrol...

These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Sadith Silvano’s crafts are born from ancient songs. Brush in hand, eyes on the cloth, the...

Tens of thousands of Spaniards protest housing crunch and high rents in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in downtown Barcelona on Saturday to protest the...

Canada's top military commander calls out US senator for questioning a woman's role in combat

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The first woman to command Canada's military called out a U.S. senator on Saturday...

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The Skanner Foundation is committed to the growth and development of America's youth and aids in helping talented young Americans pursue higher education. Through gifts provided by our corporate sponsors and individuals, The Skanner is able to provide scholarships to deserving college students on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference. Scholarships of $1,000 were presented to local graduating seniors and students working toward academic degrees. The scholarships are presented annually at the foundation's Martin Luther King Breakfast.
 

 

PLATINUM SPONSORS


PACIFIC NW COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS Doug Tweedy presents a scholarship to Darrell Keys, who is attending Hampton University. Accepting for Keys is Ralph Nickerson.

 


 


OREGON LOTTERY Steve Ungar presented four scholarships:  Pictured above is Marneet Lewis, a student at Warner Pacific University;

Kaitlan Purkapile is a student at Portland Community College;

To apply for next year's Scholarships, click here


Kevin Jones is a graduating senior at De La Salle North Catholic High School;
A scholarship was also awarded to Natalyia Payne, attending Portland State University

 

 

  
PORTLAND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Executive Director, Patrick Quinton, presented the scholarship for Deanna Hartley, who is attending Georgetown University. Accepting is her sister Rachael.

 


 
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Roger Thompson, Vice-Provost of Enrollment Management, presented a scholarship to Veronica Medhanie, attending the University of Oregon

Photo by David Krapes

 

 

GOLD SPONSORS

 

 

PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEMS Vice President/CEO Greg Van Pelt, presents a scholarship to Christine Trinh, a student at De La Salle North Catholic High School.

 

 


 
OREGON HEALTH &SCIENCE UNIVERSITY Assistant Diversity Officer Leslie Garcia, presents the scholarship to Allyson Knapper, Rice University. Accepting is her mother, Vicki Guinn.

Photo by David Krapes

 


 

SAFEWAY Steve Frisby, Div. President, presents a scholarship for Arya Morman who attends Oregon State University. Accepting is her mother Rev. Renee Ward.

 


 
LEGACY MEDICAL CENTER Dr. Lori Morgan, Chief Administrative Officer at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, presents a scholarship to Selam Wako who attends the University of Oregon.

Photo by David Krapes

 

 

 

SILVER SPONSORS
 

 
PACIFIC POWER & LIGHT President, Pat Reiten,  presents a scholarship to Shikara Lowe, a student at Georgetown University. Accepting is her mother.

 


 
FAMILY CARE President, Jeff Heatherington, presents a scholarship to Lorena Santiago-Hernandez, a graduating senior De La Salle High School.

 


 
WELLS FARGO Lisa Smalley, Market Integration Manager, Home Equity, presents a scholarship to Shantel Monk, attending  Spelman College. Accepting for her is Lisa Gates.

Photo by David Krapes

 

 

   
HOME FORWARD Lee Moore, chair of Home Forward's Board of Commissioners, presents a scholarship to Jeremiah Moses, a graduating senior at Open Meadow High School.

 

 
 
TURNER CONSTRUCTION Dan Harmon, Operations Manager, presents a scholarship to Rudy Rolon-Rivas, a student at Portland State University

 

 

BRONZE SPONSORS

 
MULTNOMAH COUNTY PURCHASING Rep. Lew Fredericks presents a scholarship to Venasha Williams, a student at Portland Community College. Multnomah County Commissioner Judy Shiprack is at left.

Photo by David Krapes

 

 

  
  
 

UNITED WAY presents scholarships to Kelsey Haws, a student at Open Meadow High School  and Shaniece Curry of De La Salle North Catholic High School. They are pictured here with Keith Thomajan, (L) CEO of United Way of the Columbia Willamette,  and Senator Jeff Merkley.
     

 

To apply for next year's Scholarships, click here

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