The Skanner Breaking News June 5, 2014

New! For Your Convenience Online Ordering for Classified Ads At The Skanner News

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!

Guest Opinion: In Support of Portland Schools Superintendent Carole Smith

The recent uproar concerning PPS Superintendent Carole Smith, and issues at the K-12 school Metropolitan Learning Center, have once again brought race into the forefront of public discourse… To read the story click here

Seattle’s Minimum Wage Will Not Buy Luxury in US Cities

But about $31,000 a year should be enough to pay the average rent for a shared one-bedroom apartment, plus utilities, health insurance, groceries and an inexpensive cellphone plan.… To read more click here

KairosPDX Charter School Has Ambitious Goals for Students of Color

A new charter school opening in Portland this August aims to close the racial achievement gap… To read the whole story click here

The Skanner Community Calendar

Family Fun Events in Seattle and Portland… Click here to view the calendar

National Newspaper Publishers Convention

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

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