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150514 church demo wall power lines

Construction Dangers on Your Block?

Good luck figuring out who to call when problems arise… For all the information click here


150514 seattle arctic protest

Kayakers Prepare to Meet Shell's Oil Drill Rig in Seattle

The city has warned that the Port of Seattle needs a new permit before it can host Shell's Arctic drilling fleet, threatening fines for unpermitted activity by the port and Foss Maritime… To read the whole story click here


150514 ufo fest

McMenamins UFO Festival Features Betty and Barney Hill’s Story

The Saturday night panel discussion will be key for anyone with questions about UFO phenomena because all the experts will be on hand to answer questions from the public… To read all about it click here


150514 elections

The Skanner News Endorsements for Multnomah County Special Elections

May 15 is the last day you can mail your ballot to make sure it arrives on time… To check the details click here


150514 break dance competitition

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 150511 end violence

Week on the Web May 9, 2015

Walking While Black in Forest Grove, Seattle Council Member to Police: “Did you start the ‘riot’?” … For all the information click here


150511 elections

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 … To read the endorsements click here


150511 state of b oregon

‘State of Black Oregon’ Reports Need for Economic Prosperity and Unity

The release of the Urban League’s second State of Black Oregon report last week shows that problems in the Black community have persisted or worsened … To read all about it click here


150511 wyden

5 Facts About the NSA Court Ruling

A federal appeals court has declared illegal the National Security Agency program that collects data on the landline telephone records of nearly every American … To check the details click here


150511 tuition immigration

Election 2016: Where they Stand on Immigration

Candidates are squeezed between big donors, who largely favor liberalization of immigration policy, and many primary voters, who don't … To read more click here


150511 blood pressure

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Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters


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150507 elections

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


150507 in country

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


150507 obama trade

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


150507 may day

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


150507 roosevelt groundbreaking

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 150504 sugar ray

Landmark Study Seeks to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

The breakthrough A4 study at OHSU seeks to stop Alzheimer's disease before it starts … For all the information click here


150504 may dayl

May Day Demonstrators Clash with Police in Pacific Northwest

Earlier demonstrations in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, to decry racism and income inequality were largely peaceful, but protesters who gathered later in the day confronted police, who attempted to keep them from damaging property and disrupting traffic … To read the whole story click here


150504 mayweather

The Black Athlete: 'No Viet Cong Ever Called Me N----'

Typically, in America, the mainstream white community has been the main culprits of wildly supporting athletes, while rejecting where they come from, what they stand for, or what their families and communities are still having to deal with in their lives daily … To read all about it click here


150504 baltimore mayor

Commentary: No Better Time to End Racial Profiling

Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) have once again introduced a bill designed to make racial profiling a federal criminal offense … To check the details click here


150504 nikki brown

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150430 Sound transit full

Letter to Gov. Inslee: Discrimination in Contracting Demands Lawsuit

In a letter to Washington Governor Jay Inslee, 20 civil rights groups say they will take legal action against the state alleging discrimination in contracting… Read the story and the letter here


150430 nepal scam

Aid to Nepal: Beware of Charity Scams

Officials say that if you give your money to a fake charity there is little hope of getting it back… To read all about it click here


150430 baltimore riots

Commentary: Baltimore, We Have Been Here Before

Fifty years after the Kerner Commission, we ignore its teachings at our peril… To read more click here


150430 grant high con team

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150427 obama w

Best of the Web: April 27 2015

We Out Here Magazine, Toni Morrison's new book, the White House Correspondents' Dinner and more … For all the information click here


150427 murray patty

Sen. Patty Murray Quietly Rises to Top

The Washington state Democrat is the reason behind an uncomfortable power standoff between two men who intend to lead the Democrats after Minority Leader Harry Reid retires … To read the whole story click here


150427 nepal quake w

No Time To Lose: Global Response To Nepal Quake Gears Up

There is still time to save lives — that's why governments and aid agencies Sunday rushed doctors, volunteers and equipment to Nepal without waiting for the dust to settle … To read all about it click here


150427 freddie gray

In Baltimore Grief and Fury Over Freddie Gray’s Death

A night of violence gave way to a day of mourning Sunday for a man who died after sustaining serious injuries while in the custody of Baltimore police … To check the details click here


150427 SHOWBOAT

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150423 ahjamu umi

Black Empowerment for Kids: Free Breakfast Program Kicks Off

It starts April 27, running from 7 to 8 a.m. every Monday and Friday at the Columbia International Cup Coffee Shop and Café at 9022 North Newman Ave., in New Columbia… For all the information click here


150423 scott shooting

Bill Would Make Filming Police Legal in Oregon

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Monday that says merely videotaping a police, parole or probation officer does not constitute the crime of interfering with the official's duties… To read the whole story click here


150423 showboatMagnJulQueenie

Q&A With Angela Renée Simpson of 'Show Boat'

The Skanner News interviews opera singer Angela Renée Simpson, who plays “Queenie” in the production… To read the interview click here


150420 susan full

County Proclaims Crime Victims' Rights Week

District Attorney Rod Underhill testified before the county board about the hardships of crime victims who are often overlooked and neglected… To read the whole story click here


150423 world music fest

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 150420 Clingman James

Blackonomics: Creating Conscious Black Millionaires

Conscious brothers and sisters consider it their “reasonable” service to support one another, to contribute to one another’s causes, and to let their actions speak louder than their words … For all the information click here


150420 common core girl

Students Opting Out of Common Core Testing

Some lawmakers, sensing a tipping point, are backing the parents and teachers who complain about 'high stakes' tests … To read the whole story click here


150420 mcdonald robert web

Veterans Health Care Threatened by Privatization

The issue is likely to influence the 2016 presidential election … To read all about it click here


150420 susan full

County Proclaims Crime Victims' Rights Week

A number of the bills now before the Oregon State Legislature protect parties who have experienced domestic violence or sexual assault … To check the details click here


150420 story time

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skanner place ads wedding

New Online Order Form to Place a Wedding Announcement 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 a wedding announcement.


Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Sudoku puzzles

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150416 dr marten

Letter Protests Dr. Martens’ Skinhead Marketing Ploy

The brochure says, 'Almost immediately after its launch, skinheads adopted the boot as their weapon of choice'… For all the information click here


150416 trayvon mom

Sybrina Fulton Pushes Community Involvement in Two-Day Portland Stop

A message of youth empowerment at one event, and a call to end racial profiling at another were the focus of Sybrina Fulton during her visit this week… To read more click here


150416 opb documentary

'Oregon Experience' Explores Portland Civil Rights History

The show delves into local African American social movements of the 1960s, 70s and early 80s … To read the whole story click here


150416 police drug program

Seattle Attempt to Keep Addicts Out of Jail Shines in Study

Unlike with many drug courts or other programs, participants aren't threatened with jail time or with being kicked out if they relapse… To read all about it click here


150416 church

GoFundMe Started for Church in Danger of Demolition

Community advocate Cat Goughnour urges Portlanders to act to halt the teardown of the historic St. Paul's Church … To check the details click here


150416 poetry grand slam

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skanner place ads wedding

New Online Order Form to Place a Wedding Announcement 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 a wedding announcement.


Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Sudoku puzzles

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 150413 teen health full

Multnomah County and Partners Team Up for Teen Health

The agency last month put in a bid for federal funding to address local Black teens’ runaway STD infection rate as well as overall sexual health and pregnancy among youth of color … For all the information click here


150413 black women wealth m

Black Women Face Challenges in Building Wealth

The median wealth, or net worth, among single Black women is just $100; the median wealth among single White women is $41,500… To read the whole story click here


150413 pot tax main

Oregon Lawmakers Seek Tax Code Change for Legal Pot

Two Oregon lawmakers plan bills allowing marijuana businesses operating in compliance with state law to take federal deductions on taxes like other small businesses … To read all about it click here


150413 NEWS arbor day

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skanner place ads real estate

New Online Order Form to Place a Real Estate 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 a real estate ad.


Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Sudoku puzzles

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The Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast