One of Oregon’s few Black-owned publications shutters as newsrooms across the state shrinkBy Kyra Buckley (OPB)Feb. 5, 2026 1:11 a.m.The Skanner has covered politics, policy and other community issues in Oregon and Washington for five decades. 📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up