A delegation of activists, government officials and professionals from French-speaking Africa dropped by The Skanner's offices in North Portland March 20 to discuss the role of investigative journalism in transparent societies. While the group was forced to cut its visit short due to a scheduling conflict, they nonetheless got to take a look around The Skanner's offices and hear about the paper's purpose and readership.

The race to be Oregon's next governor heats up this week when two leading candidates face off at the City Club of Portland's Friday Forum.

Newly crowned Grant High School Rose Festival Ambassador Maggie Simpkins, center, is congratulated on her selection by her mother, Susan Schuster, left, and her father, Franklin Simpkins, right, after her recent coronation.

The Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will celebrate 50 years of service to the Portland community on March 17 in the Acadian Ballroom, 1829 N.E. Alberta St.

Youth between 13 and 21 years old who are interested in influencing government and changing society may want to serve on the Multnomah Youth Commission.

Mary StallingsThe elegant Mary Stallings wowed a less-than-capacity crowd at Seattle's Jazz…

ASHLAND—From classic, proven plays to quirky newly minted premieres, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plans a variety of offerings in the 2007 schedule.

The March 23 performance by The O'Jays with The Manhattans at the Theater of the Clouds in the Rose Garden has been cancelled, Rose Quarter officials announced last week.

Grand Central Bakery opened the doors to its newest location recently, with a grand opening celebration at the company's bakery and distribution center on the corner of North Fremont Street and Borthwick Avenue.