The Skanner Breaking News Sept 15, 2014

New Focus on Minority Voting After Brown’s Death

In the most recent city election in April, only 1,484 of Ferguson's 12,096 registered voters cast ballots, easily re-electing the mayor…. For all the information click here

Hurdles for Obama Health Law in 2nd Sign-Up Season

The new sign-up period could expose underlying problems with the law itself that are less easily fixed than a computer system…. To read the whole story click here

King County Sheriffs Abandon Chokehold After Community Expresses Outrage

Seattle King County NAACP and community members argued against the use of the restraint at a forum held by the Sheriff’s Office… To read all about it click here

Wealth Gap Report Paints Grim Picture for Oregon

A new report showing that rising income inequality could negatively affect state tax revenue comes amid a push by Gov. John Kitzhaber, legislative Democrats and others to overhaul Oregon's tax code… To check the details click here

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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.

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