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Forecasts Warn of Possible Winter Storms Across US During Thanksgiving Week
Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “bomb cyclone” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Fewer than 25,000 people in the Seattle area were still without power Sunday evening.
Huge Number Of Illegal Guns In Portland Come From Licensed Dealers, New Report Shows
Local gun safety advocacy group argues for state-level licensing and regulation of firearm retailers.
'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.
Vote By Mail Tracking Act Passes House with Broad Support
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...
OMSI Opens Indoor Ice Rink for the Holiday Season
This is the first year the unique synthetic ice rink is open. ...
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. ...
“This is an exciting milestone for Oregon,” said DELC Director Alyssa Chatterjee. “These positions will play critical roles in...
Long-sought court ruling restores Oregon tribe's hunting and fishing rights
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (AP) — Drumming made the floor vibrate and singing filled the conference room of the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, on the Oregon coast, as hundreds in tribal regalia danced in a circle. For the last 47 years, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz...
Trump promised mass deportations. Educators worry fear will keep immigrants' kids from school
Last time Donald Trump was president, rumors of immigration raids terrorized the Oregon community where Gustavo Balderas was the school superintendent. Word spread that immigration agents were going to try to enter schools. There was no truth to it, but school staff members had to...
Arkansas heads to No. 23 Missouri for matchup of SEC teams trying to improve bowl destinations
Arkansas (6-5, 3-4 SEC) at No. 23 Missouri (8-3, 4-3, No. 21 CFP), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (SEC) BetMGM College Football Odds: Missouri by 3 1/2. Series record: Missouri leads 11-4. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Arkansas and Missouri know they are headed...
Arkansas heads to No. 23 Missouri intent on winning in Columbia for the first time in seven tries
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman delivers a presentation to his team every Monday about the upcoming opponent. It's a breakdown of rosters and schemes, of course, but also an opportunity for Pittman to deliver a motivating message to his team. Like the fact that the Razorbacks have never...
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. ...
Border Patrol trains more chaplains as the job and polarizing immigration debate rattle agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida (AP) — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election, the Border Patrol agents tasked with enforcing many of its laws are wrestling with growing challenges on and off the job. ...
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups. ...
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a Monday evening announcement, President-elect Donald Trump railed against Mexico and Canada, accusing them of allowing thousands of people to enter the U.S. Hitting a familiar theme from the campaign trail and his first term in office, Trump portrayed the...
Book Review: 'How to Think Like Socrates' leaves readers with questions
The lessons of Socrates have never really gone out of style, but if there’s ever a perfect time to revisit the ancient philosopher, now is it. In “How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World,” Donald J. Robertson describes Socrates' Athens...
Music Review: The Breeders' Kim Deal soars on solo debut, a reunion with the late Steve Albini
When the Pixies set out to make their 1988 debut studio album, they enlisted Steve Albini to engineer “Surfer Rosa,” the seminal alternative record which includes the enduring hit, “Where Is My Mind?” That experience was mutually beneficial to both parties — and was the beginning of a...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 1-7
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 1-7: Dec. 1: Actor-director Woody Allen is 89. Singer Dianne Lennon of the Lennon Sisters is 85. Bassist Casey Van Beek of The Tractors is 82. Singer-guitarist Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult is 80. Drummer John Densmore of The Doors is 80....
Democrats in Pennsylvania had a horrible 2024 election. They say it's still a swing state
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The drubbing Democrats took in Pennsylvania in this year's election has prompted...
UN Resolution 1701 is at the heart of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?
BEIRUT (AP) — In 2006, after a bruising monthlong war between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group,...
Australia's social media ban for kids is closer to becoming law
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban...
Ukraine says Russian attack sets a new record for the number of drones used
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched 188 drones against most regions of Ukraine in a nighttime blitz, the...
Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its...
An Australia police officer who shocked a 95-year-old woman with a Taser is guilty of manslaughter
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — A police officer who shocked a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a Taser was found...
Information, resources and links to help you, your family and our community survive any disaster. The Skanner News Video: National Geographic's Tsunami 101
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When Disaster Strikes It's Up to You Advance Planning is the key for families, communities and for you is the key for families, communities and for you. |
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72-hour Emergency Kits and Family Plans Your checklist of the emergency supplies you'll need in a disaster |
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More Heroes Needed to Train for Emergency Response Neighborhood Emergency Teams need people like you to train for emergencies. |
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What Do You Do When All the Lights Go Out Many disasters disrupt electrical power systems. Here's how you cope. |
Advice and information about emergency preparedness from city, county, regional and national leaders.
The Skanner News Video: National Geographic's Earthquakes 101
Disaster Preparedness in Other Languages
King County, offers disaster preparedness videos in Spanish, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese and Somali, and online pamphlets in Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese, and disaster kit information in 17 languages.
Disaster Volunteer Trainings
Find out how to train to be a disaster volunteer in Portland sign up online. See King County Public Health Reserve Corps for their details.
Services for Elderly or Disabled People
If you or a family member is disabled, elderly or would need special help in an emergency, check out Multnomah County Info and Trainings.
Resources and information for people with disabilities is available from King County.
Public Health
To reduce your chances of getting sick check out these links: Oregon Health Department; King County health Department; Center For Disease Control.
Pets
Many of the listed sites include information on how to plan and prepare for your pets during a disaster. For expert information visit Ready America or the Humane Society of the United States.
Ready America
The National disaster site
