The Skanner Breaking News September 11, 2014

Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Groups Mobilize

Community health advocates as well as families in Oregon and Washington are working to step up their outreach to new generations of sickle cell sufferers as well as potential blood and bone marrow donors … For all the information click here

Sen. Shields Hopes New Oregon Law on Racial Impact Statements Will Prevent Bad Policy Decisions

Passed July 2013, Oregon's law allows two lawmakers from different parties to request a racial impact statement before the Legislature votes on a new criminal justice or child welfare bill … To read the whole story click here

Seattle Settles Out of Court in Malaika Brooks Case

The City settled for $45,000 with the local mother over the 2004 triple-Tasing incident that left the then-eight months pregnant motorist face-down, handcuffed on the sidewalk in front of her child’s school … To read all about it click here

Indictment Charges Man in Shooting of Durieul Harris

Xavier Bolden is charged with one count of murder and additional counts of attempted aggravated murder for shooting that shut down the Fontaine Bleau nightclub… To read more click here

Spike Lee’s Classic Film ‘Do the Right Thing’ Screened with Race Forum

The Hollywood Theatre this month offers Spike Lee’s classic followed by a panel discussion on race featuring author, filmmaker and scholar David Walker with comedian Sean Jordan, hosted by Jason Lam… To check the details click here

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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.

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