The Skanner Breaking News Oct. 5, 2014

Linda Hornbuckle, Blues Diva, 1955-2014

Services are Oct. 14 at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland… For all the information click here

Michelle Obama Back on Campaign Trail to Help Democrats this November

Democrats are clamoring for her to campaign with them even as they avoid appearing with the president, whose job approval rating has sunk to the low 40s… To read the whole story click here

Oregon Sanctions Portland Public Schools Over Discipline for Black Special Education Students

Oregon Department of Education has sanctioned Portland Public Schools for disciplining Black special education students at a higher rate than white students… To read all about it click here

NCAA’s Anti-Celebration Rule is Unfair and Should be Dropped

Oregon was one of the leading contenders to make college football's new four-team playoff, but those chances might have gone up in smoke because a player had the nerve to get caught up in the excitement of making a huge play with a polite gesture toward his own fans… 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 Obituary 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 obituary.

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!

The Skanner's Online Webpaper

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