The Skanner Breaking News May 7, 2015

The Skanner News Endorsements for Multnomah County Special Elections

The May 19, 2015, election is all about education, with candidates running for school boards, the Multnomah Education Service District, and the Portland Community College Board… For all the information click here

Q&A With Lucien Darensburg of 'In Country'

For one weekend every year Oregon woods are transformed into a war zone as a mix of combat enthusiasts, veterans and a former South Vietnamese Army officer re-enact the Vietnam War. A new documentary tells their story… To read the interview click here

President Obama in Oregon to Promote Trade

The president arrives Thursday afternoon at Portland International Airport and is scheduled to hold a fundraiser in Portland for the Democratic National Committee. The next day, he'll promote free trade at Nike headquarters outside Beaverton… To read all about it click here

Check Out Our Photos of the Portland May Day March

The protest stayed peaceful until demonstrators diverged from the downtown route approved by the city and attempted to cross the Burnside Bridge and were met with police resistance… To view the photos click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

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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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