News Briefs

Below are fast-breaking news items.

voting by mail

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 25 November 2024

The bill co-led by Congressman Mfume would make it easier for Americans to track their mail-in ballots; it advanced in the U.S. House with a vote of 396-6

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 22 November 2024

Photo: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

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

Details: Written by Portland Fire & Rescue; Published: 22 November 2024

Photo by Megan Watson on Unsplash

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

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 November 2024

Original Painting by Jacqueline Kamin (Image couresty of PAM)

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

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 15 November 2024

Photo: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

“This is an exciting milestone for Oregon,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “These positions will play critical roles in working with DELC to expand the program and bring books to mailboxes, homes and hearts across the state so that young children can build early literacy skills and a love of reading.”

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 November 2024

Photo: Multnomah County Library

Groundbreaking marks milestone in library transformations

janelle-bynum

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 November 2024

FILE - Janelle Bynum, the Democratic candidate running to represent Oregon's 5th Congressional District, poses for a photo on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

"I am proud to be the first – but not the last – Black Member of Congress from Oregon"

Portland Art Museum

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 11 November 2024

(Photo courtesy PAM)

The New York Times wrote, “Jeffrey Gibson’s history-making turn at the Venice Biennale brings the gay and Native American artist center stage with works of struggle and freedom.”

about-Veterans-Day

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 11 November 2024

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is pleased to share the Veterans Day Proclamation and highlight the various events taking place throughout Washington