The Skanner Breaking News Jan. 15, 2015

New Portland Police Chief Talks Trust, Recruitment

Larry O'Dea says the bureau must be ‘connected’ to those they are paid to serve and protect… To read the interview click here

High Radon Risk Found in North and Northeast Portland

Throughout January -- Radon Action Month -- the American Lung Association of Oregon and The Oregon Health Authority want to educate Oregonians on the risks of exposure and encourage residents to get their homes tested for radon… To read the whole story click here

Payday Lending Crackdown in Washington State

Within the past few months, DFI successfully resolved three administrative actions against Action PDL, Integrity PDL, and Mycashnow.com… To read all about it click here

Celebrating Women in Sports

After watching a half dozen college football bowl games and the first two rounds of the NFL Playoff over the past two weekends, I continue to be proud of how many women are now involved in covering professional and college sports… To read more click here

The 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

The 29th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, from 8:30 am —10:30 a.m. at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., in Portland. Follow #KingBreakfast2015 #SK40Years for updates … To get more details click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

To find a fun event click here

New Online Order Form to Place a Job, Bid/Legal Notice or Sub-Bid 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 ad for a job, bid/legal notice or sub-bid.

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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