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We realize your time is valuable. We now have online classified ad ordering for your convenience. Place your classified ad in print, online or both using our new quick and easy form… Click here to order your ad!


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How my Mother, Conscious Rap and Hip Hop Saved My Life

'Seeing her stop drugs on a dime, then go back to school, study each night and pursue her goals had a profound effect on me and helped shape who I am today'… Read the rest of the story here


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Dancer Attacked Outside Seattle Club

BoJohn Diciple, a former Jefferson Dancer and currently a member of the DASSdance modern performance ensemble, was beaten in front of Club Q… To read the whole story click here


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Could Google Help Portland Close the Digital Divide?

A fast, dependable internet connection in your home can mean the difference between success and failure, in school, at work and in life… To read all about it click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

 

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Can Multnomah County Help Black Youth Stay out of Juvenile Court?

Black youth are 468 times more likely than white youth to end up in juvenile court… For all the information click here


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Billy Frank Jr., Tribal Fishing Activist, Dies

Frank, a Nisqually tribal elder, was arrested dozens of times while trying to assert his native fishing rights during the Fish Wars of the 1960s and '70s… To read the whole story click here


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Weekend Celebration with Pastor Mary Overstreet Smith

As her health is declining, friends and family of Pastor Mary Overstreet Smith are holding a celebration with her, May 16-18, at the Powerhouse Temple of God in Christ on North Williams Avenue in Portland… To read all about it click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

 

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The Skanner News Endorsements, Oregon Primary Races

Wherever you go, people complain that there aren’t enough great political leaders anymore. But in the Portland-area races on May 20, we struggled to choose among the excellent candidates we interviewed… For all the information click here


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Editorial: Always Ask for Permission Before Using Any Name That’s Not Yours

' I was disturbed that my name and that of The Skanner News were attached to an event that took place last Saturday in Portland – without my permission'… To read the whole story click here


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Dozens of Local Groups Plan Free Health Clinic this Fall at Seattle Center

The volunteer-driven clinic will offer a full range of free dental, vision and medical care to underserved and vulnerable populations in the region… To read all about it click here


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Malala Yousafzai Seeks Help for Kidnapped Nigerian Girls

Reports that the girls were being 'married' to their abductors have raised fears that the girls are being raped or forced to be sex slaves… To check the details click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

 

SPONSORS:

PDC    Wells Fargo Bank     port of portland 140x90      TravelPortland


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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Ethnic Business Community: No to $15 Minimum Wage Hike

“I’ve had emails from women all over the country talking about their experiences,” filmmaker Melissa Lowery says. “They said, ‘Oh My God, this is my story and I thought nobody knew what I went through.’”…For all the information click here



"Black Girl in Suburbia" Documentary Tackles Cultural Isolation

Record fines or a long suspension won’t do in this case if – and that’s a big if – the NBA is serious about addressing raw racism in a sport dominated by African Americans…To read the whole story click here



Racist NBA Owner has Fouled Out

Record fines or a long suspension won’t do in this case if – and that’s a big if – the NBA is serious about addressing raw racism in a sport dominated by African Americans… To read all about it click here



Hall Of Fame Coach Jack Ramsay Dies at 89

Ramsay coached in the NBA for parts of 21 seasons before embarking on a second career as an NBA analyst. He was diagnosed with melanoma in 2004 and later battled growths and tumors that spread to his legs, lungs and brain.… To check the details click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

 

SPONSORS:

PDC    Wells Fargo Bank     port of portland 140x90      TravelPortland


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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Portland Food Cart Chef Tapped for ‘Hell’s Kitchen’

'Presentation is presentation, it's wonderful, and we can put that in our mind -- but I'm going after flavor'… To read the whole story click here


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Seattle Transit Advocates Plan Property Tax Initiative

A Seattle group says it will file a citywide initiative to raise money for bus service following Tuesdays' apparent defeat of a King County measure… For all the information click here


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Western States Golf Association Brings Tournaments to Northwest

Among African Americans golf continues to grow, attracting more women and youth than ever… To read all about it click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

 

SPONSORS:

PDC    Wells Fargo Bank     port of portland 140x90      TravelPortland


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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RIP Karyn Washington: Mental Illness is Our Dirty Little Secret

According to the National Associations of Mental Health more than 4 percent of African Americans have considered suicide. Most of them are African American women…For all the information click here



American Identifies Cleric in US Terrorism Case

Smith said he converted to Islam from Christianity in 1997 and began attending a Seattle mosque, where a fellow convert introduced him to Mustafa's video and audio tapes…To read the whole story click here



Portland Copwatch to City: Stop Making Policy Decisions in Secret

'There are at least six programs that have sprung up in the past 10 months, most of which are targeted against homeless people … none went through a public discussion at Council… To read all about it click here


The Skanner News is lighting our communities with solar energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building iIn 2012. By daytime since then we have sent thousands of dollars in energy back into the grid for community use. And now we are lighting our communities by nighttime into the bargain by lighting with LED lamps that use 90% less power than beforeclick here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.
SPONSORS:

TravelPortland     PDC    Wells Fargo Bank


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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View our full newspapers on-line just like they are printed. to turn the pages click here


City of Portland's Top Black Administrator -- Forced Out -- Files Discrimination Claim

'City employees and managers questioned his qualifications because of his race and repeatedly complained about Mr. Graham’s decision to make diversity hiring a priority in OMF'… To check the details click here


The Skanner News Editorial: Jack Graham Wrongfully Accused

The facts of Graham’s case are shocking and point to the fact that a handful of city officials have smeared his professional name using hearsay and a poorly-done 'investigation'… To read all about it click here


Services Planned for Christine Poole-Jones, 70

Christine was passionate about making a difference in her community …For all the information click here


Seattle News and Events April and May 2014

Possible youth bus cuts, reclaiming your lost cash, veterans job fair and more …To read the whole story click here


The Skanner News is Lighting our Communities with Solar Energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime we have sent thousands of dollars of energy back into the grid for community use, to see it in action click here. And now by nightitime we are lighting our communities with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before... To read more see the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

SPONSORS:

TravelPortland     PDC    Wells Fargo Bank


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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Herman McKinney, Civil Rights Activist, Seattle Statesman, 1939-2014

He was as comfortable leading street protests as he was leading job initiatives and chairing business meetings… To check the details click here



Oregon Innocence Project Offers Hope to the Wrongly Convicted

Until this week Oregon was the only state without an Innocence Project. Now, with top defender Steve Wax at the helm, Oregon Innocence Project takes aim at exonerating the wrongly convicted…For all the information click here



Jury Selection this Week in NY Trial of Egyptian Preacher

He’s charged with conspiring to support al-Qaida, in part by trying to create a training camp in Oregon 15 years ago; former Washington State resident James Ujaama pleaded guilty in 2007 to a single count of providing material support to the Taliban in the case.…To read the whole story click here



Janet Taylor, MD Featured Tuesday at Second Wind Tour in Portland

The goal of the tour is to start a new conversation that reframes “life after adulthood” as an exciting stage of human growth and development—a time for challenging received attitudes toward aging … To read all about it click here


The Skanner News is Lighting our Communities with Solar Energy

The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building in 2012. By daytime we have sent thousands of dollars of energy back into the grid for community use, to see it in action click here. And now by nightitime we are lighting our communities with LED lamps that use 90% less power than before... To read more see the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.
SPONSORS:

TravelPortland     PDC    Wells Fargo Bank


VOTE ON MAY 20th



The Skanner's
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View our full newspapers on-line just like they are printed. to turn the pages click here

 


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The Skanner's Election Endorsements: May 2014

Wherever you go, people complain that there aren’t enough great political leaders anymore. But in the Portland-area races on May 20, we struggled to choose among the excellent candidates we interviewed… For all the information click here


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National Director of ACT-SO Featured at Seattle King County NAACP Annual Competition

ACT-SO includes 26 categories of competition, including poetry, original essay, photography, dance, or a science project… To read the whole story click here


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A Kidney for Hasan: Local Dad Needs Donor, Could It be You?

Artharee, 35, suffers from a rare genetic condition called polycystic kidney disorder – and he needs a kidney donor as soon as possible… To read all about it click here


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Baker Sisters Make Colorectal Cancer a National Issue

ACT-SO includes 26 categories of competition, including poetry, original essay, photography, dance, or a science project… To check the details click here


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The Skanner News Powered by Solar Energy Since 2012

Since 2012 when The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building, we have saved thousands of dollars in energy and sent power back into the grid for surrounding businesses to use. Now you can check out our power grid’s efficiency right on our homepage! Every morning the meter starts at zero, but it ticks up throughout the day. Just wait until the summer when the sunshine turns the meter image into a plume of orange – and our fellow businesses on North Killingsworth Street share our watts. click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.
SPONSORS:

TravelPortland     PDC    Wells Fargo Bank


VOTE ON MAY 20th



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View our full newspapers on-line just like they are printed. to turn the pages click here

 



Slideshow: Groundbreaking Parks Director Charles Jordan, 1937-2014

One of the most beloved leaders in Portland history is remembered…For all the information click here



As Growing Demand for US Apartments Push Up Rents, Seattle’s Jump Highest

A 6 percent rise in apartment rents between 2000 and 2012 has been exacerbated by a 13 percent drop in income among renters nationally over the same period…To read the whole story click here



Veteran Journalist and National Association of Black Journalists Co-Founder Chuck Stone Dies

Many who helped launch the NABJ credited Stone as the driving force behind its founding… To read all about it click here


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The Skanner News Powered by Solar Energy Since 2012

Since 2012 when The Skanner News first installed dozens of solar panels on our building, we have saved thousands of dollars in energy and sent power back into the grid for surrounding businesses to use. Now you can check out our power grid’s efficiency right on our homepage! Every morning the meter starts at zero, but it ticks up throughout the day. Just wait until the summer when the sunshine turns the meter image into a plume of orange – and our fellow businesses on North Killingsworth Street share our watts. click here

See the review in The Oregonian


National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.
SPONSORS:

TravelPortland     PDC    Wells Fargo Bank


VOTE ON MAY 20th



The Skanner's
Online Webpaper

View our full newspapers on-line just like they are printed. to turn the pages click here