The Skanner Breaking News Feb. 19, 2015

Former Trail Blazers Player Jerome Kersey Dies at 52

A team ambassador, Kersey appeared Tuesday with fellow former Blazers Terry Porter and Brian Grant at a Portland high school in celebration of African American History Month… To read the story click here

Kate Brown Sworn in as Oregon Governor

In a speech to the Legislature after her swearing-in, Brown praised Kitzhaber for his contributions to Oregon but also said ‘we must restore the public's trust’… To read all about it click here

Nielsen Report 2015: African American Spending Power Reaches Over One Trillion Dollars

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Black Power Movement inspired racial pride and self-esteem amongst African-Americans and encouraged all Americans to acknowledge and embrace Black culture and heritage. Now Black Power also refers to the considerable economic influence of African-Americans… To read the details click here

Film Review: The Business of Disease

If you are concerned about your health and are at all inclined to question authority, you might want to check out ‘The Business of Disease,’ a damning documentary written, directed, produced and narrated by Sonia Barrett… To read the full review click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

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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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