The Skanner Breaking News August 18, 2014

Ferguson Residents Question Credibility of Investigation into Shooting

The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a separate civil rights investigation, which could mean there are two decisions about whether to charge Wilson, who is white.…For all the information click here

Commentary: Why Would a Police Chief Incite Violence in His Own Streets?

Chief Jackson is a local police authority pushed aside by federal and state officials and he is fighting back – against the public safety of his own city and ultimately all of us…To read the whole story click here

Three Portland Shootings Sunday Leave a Young Mom Dead and Four Men Injured

Police say they are unsure if two of the shootings were related but they suspect those involved have gang connections… To read all about it click here

Portland City Club to Discuss November Ballot Initiatives Wednesday

Committees of volunteers have spent months studying the impact of nine proposed initiatives and produced reports on each of them… To check the details click here

Low-Cost Family Fun Events on The Skanner News Community Calendar

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