The Skanner Breaking News Sept. 18, 2014

Justice 4 Youth: Group Wants Reform of Oregon’s Measure 11 Law

The Justice 4 Youth campaigners may have a difficult fight ahead of them. Oregon District Attorneys are mobilizing to oppose any changes to the law… For all the information click here

Oregon Minimum Wage Inches Up – Advocates Agree, Not Enough

The Oregon Center for Public Policy gave the state a pat on the back for tying the wage floor to the cost of living but stressed that poverty wages hurt the state’s economy in the long run… To read the whole story click here

REACH Buys Senior Complex in Boise-Elliot for Renovation

The housing nonprofit announced a deal to preserve 64 senior citizen apartments at low rents locked in for the next 60 years… To read all about it click here

US Wealth Gap Putting the Squeeze on State Economies

The widening gap between the wealthiest Americans and everyone else has been matched by a slowdown in state tax revenue… To check the details click here

Find Affordable Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

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New Online Order Form to Place an Auto 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 auto ad.

Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Sudoku puzzles

On our website, under Entertainment, click on Crossword Puzzle,  or Sudoku Puzzle.  Ten fresh puzzles each week. If you just can’t guess that word, just tell it to fill it in for you!

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