The Skanner Breaking News July 14, 2014

New Online Order Form to Place a Job, Bid/Legal Notice or Sub-Bid Ad for Print or Web

We now have online classified ad and announcement ordering for your convenience. Place your ad or announcement in print, online or both using our new quick and easy form… Click here to purchase an ad for a job, bid/legal notice or sub-bid.

Drop in Black Homeownership Rate Double That of Whites

In 2011-12, Black applications for conventional mortgages were denied 40 percent of the time…For all the information click here

Portland Youth Lead Effort to Heal Community and Build Peace

Research has found that children are twice as likely than the general population to be victims of violence…To read the whole story click here

Tamara Stephens: Portland Singer Grew Up with Gospel and Soul Greats

She's recording an album with her band The Tamara Stephens Experience, scheduled to be released next Spring… To read all about it click here

Activist Malala in Nigeria: 'Bring Back Our Girls'

Malala, who escaped a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012, met with Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday… To check the details click here

Find Affordable, Fun Activities for the Whole Family

In The Skanner News Community Calendar… To check the details click here

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