The Skanner Breaking News August 11, 2014

Homeless Los Angeles Woman Speaks About Beating

Marlene Pinnock spoke out Sunday about the beating that became a viral video. Pinnock was punched repeatedly by a California Highway Patrolman in an incident that has left her with slurred speech. …For all the information click here

Fury in Missouri After Police Shoot Unarmed 18-Year-Old

Violence erupted after a candlelight vigil for Michael Brown, 18, who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting. Watch video where witness tells what she saw.…To read the whole story click here

Portland-Metro News and Events for August 8 through September

Join the "Enough is Enough" campaign to end violence which holds its first meeting August 18. And check out the next event from Portland African American Leadership Forum's "We are Black. We are..." campaign.… To read all about it click here

Toyota's Buckle Up Campaign With Cincinnati Childrens' Hospital Aims to Save Lives

Black and Hispanic children are at greater risk of injury and death because they are 10 times less likely to be strapped into a child safety seat when in a car. The "Buckle Up for Life" campaign wants to help parents fix the problem. … To check the details click here

Marion Deloris DuBoise Johnson : Oct. 1934 - July 2014

Johnson was a teacher who taught diversity to all her students and was known for her classroom displays.… To check the details click here

Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Soduko puzzles

Click on Crossword Puzzle, under Entertainment. Ten fresh puzzles each week. If you just can’t get that word, tell it to help you out! …. Crossword Puzzle,   or Soduko Puzzle.

New Online Order Form to Place a Wedding Announcement 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 a wedding announcement.