The Skanner Breaking News Oct. 23, 2014

The Skanner News Elections Endorsements: Candidates and Measures are Updated

With gun control and transit funding on the line in Washington State, as well as retail cannabis and legal driving cards for undocumented motorists in Oregon, there are game-changing initiatives awaiting your participation.… For The Skanner's endorsements click here

Portland News and Events for Oct. 24 Through Nov. 7, 2014

Portland NAACP elections are this weekend, plus two valuable free events Saturday, Oct. 25: The 16th Annual African American Homeownership Fair offers housing and finance counselors and credit experts to help you plan for your own home. The 19th Annual Wellness Village Fair includes: dental, hearing/vision, flu shots, immunizations, diabetes and high blood pressure screenings, kids’ activities… To read the details click here

Kam Williams Celebrity Interview: Anthony Bourdain

Kam talks to chef, author and world traveler Anthony Bourdain. Read what this outspoken trailblazer with unique insights about food, culture has to say… To read the interview click here

Oregon State Names Dorm After First Black Male Graduate

Oregon State University has dedicated a new residence hall to a man who overcame racism and adversity to become the university's first African American male graduate in 1948… To read the story click here

Northwest States: C for Women’s Health

A new women’s health study ranked the state of Washington #22 nationally and gave it a C+ grade, while Oregon was listed at #26 and given a C.… To read more click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

To find a fun event 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!

The Skanner's Online Webpaper

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