The Bottle Redemption Law may Change due to Concerns over Drugs and Homelessness
Oregon's trailblazing bottle redemption law may undergo changes because of concerns that redemption centers have become gathering places for drug users and homeless people while having no services to support them. Proposed changes could allow nonprofits to run alternative bottle redemption centers possibly mobile centers such as trucks. Stores could stop accepting bottles after 8pm and convenience stores in some areas after 6pm
PHOTOS: The Skanner Celebrates Its 50th with Longtime Sponsors, Supporters, Community
More than 200 people raised their glasses to toast The Skanner’s 50th anniversary at the Oregon Convention Center on April 24.
Senator-designate Courtney Neron to Serve Remainder of Term Held by Late Senator Aaron Woods
County commissioners in Washington, Clackamas and Yamhill counties have chosen State Rep. Courtney Neron yesterday to serve in Senate Dist.13. The district covers Wilsonville, Sherwood, King City, Tigard and parts of Beaverton and Yamhill County. It was most recently represented by the late Sen. Aaron Woods
Bill to Help Churches, Nonprofits Turn Extra Property into Affordable Housing Advances to Senate
Faith leaders estimate there are thousands of acres of prime real estate being offered by shrinking congregations.
The Skanner News Video: Skanned this Week for March 19 
