The Skanner Breaking News Mar. 30, 2015

EDITORIAL: Being Ambitious is No Crime

Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith apparently works too hard and spends too much on her constituents. Is that a sin? … For all the information click here

Chokehold at High School Draws Complaint

A Madison High School mother is taking a stand after her daughter was placed in a chokehold by a school vice principal during a minor scuffle off campus last winter… To read the whole story click here

Q & A: OLCC Chair Rob Patridge on Marijuana Regulation

The Skanner News spoke with Patridge to clarify what role diversity will plan in the OLCC’s rulemaking, lessons learned from Colorado’s marijuana rollout, and ensuring a healthy free-market in Oregon … To read all about it click here

Tenant Rights Organization Releases Eviction Comic

The new Community Alliance of Tenants’ comic book “Know Your Rights: Don’t Get Evicted” is a reference to help people understand their legal rights as a renters facing eviction … To check the details 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!

The Skanner's Online Webpaper

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