The Skanner Breaking News Sept. 22, 2014

Census Bureau: Wages Up for Black Men, Down for Black Women

The Black-White income gap narrowed in 2013 with Black men who worked full-time, year-round experiencing the greatest gain in earnings among all adult workers, according to the current population reports on income and poverty released by the Census Bureau… For all the information click here

Voz Organizer Claims Sanctuary in Augustana Lutheran Church

Immigrant workers rights advocate Francisco Aguirre has taken sanctuary in Augustana Lutheran Church in Northeast Portland, after ICE agents came to his door early Friday… To read the whole story click here

You are Invited to Have a Say in Portland's Plans for Affordable Housing

Portland wants your input on how to spend more than $20 million earmarked for affordable housing. Attend one of three meetings to have your say… To read all about it click here

Seattle to Drop all Tickets for Public Use of Marijuana

Seattle's elected prosecutor said Monday he's dropping all tickets issued for the public use of marijuana through the first seven months of this year, because most of them were issued by a single police officer who disagrees with the legal pot law… To check the details click here

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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