The Skanner Editorials

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 29 October 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris tours the Hemlock Semiconductor Next-Generation Finishing facility in Hemlock, Mich., Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

It will come as no surprise that we strongly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Details: Written by Patricia; Published: 18 October 2024

(Photo courtesy Multnomah County)

Ballots are now being mailed out for this very important election. Election Day is November 5. Ballots must be received or mailed with a valid postmark by 8 p.m. Election Day. View The Skanner's ballot measure endorsements.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 14 October 2024

If elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas) would be the first Black representative Oregon has ever sent to the U.S. Congress – and we think Congress would benefit greatly from her voice.

It’s a daunting task replacing progressive stalwart Earl Blumenauer, who served in the office for nearly three decades. If elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Clackamas) would be the first Black representative Oregon has ever sent to the U.S. Congress. This election offers many reasons to vote.

Details: Written by Saundra Sorenson; Published: 03 October 2024

In the lead-up to a massive transformation of city government, the mayor’s office and 12 city council seats are open. These are our endorsements for candidates we find to be most aligned with the values of equity and progress in Portland, and who we feel have the experience to lead this new form of government.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 09 May 2024

Read The Skanner News endorsements and vote today. Candidates for mayor and city council will appear on the November general election ballot.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 October 2022

Read The Skanner News' endorsements for federal, state and local offices and vote like your life depends on it. Election Day is November 8.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 October 2022

Tina Kotek visits The Skanner News building. (Photo/The Skanner)

The Skanner News endorses Tina Kotek for Governor of Oregon in the General Election 2022

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, publisher The Skanner News; Published: 29 June 2022

Bernie Foster, publisher The Skanner News

The last time Oregon hosted a PGA Tour event was the Portland Invitational Open back in 1966.

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 05 May 2022

Primary election day is May 17, 2022. Read The Skanner's endorsements for this important election.

Details: Written by Bernie Foster, publisher The Skanner News; Published: 14 March 2022

I share many fellow publishers' concerns that, despite best intentions, if this legislation is passed in its current form an unintended consequence will be to diminish Black voices