The Skanner Breaking News August 3, 2015

Man Serving Time for Burglary Escapes Oregon Prison

State officials say they discovered Danny Spillers was missing from the Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland around 5:30 a.m. Sunday … Read more about it

National Urban League Hears from 5 Presidential Candidates

Five presidential candidates attended the National Urban League's annual conference this week in an attempt to court Black voters … Read the whole story

Wealthy Donors Give Millions to Super PACS for 2016 Election

Nearly all of the contenders for president are encouraging their deep-pocketed donors to give not just to their campaigns, but to groups known as super PACs, as well … Read all about it

In Drought, Pacific Northwest Cities, Farms Face Water Cuts

A deepening drought in the Pacific Northwest is forcing some cities, farms and state agencies to cut back on water use … Find out more

Kids Co-Write Play about Racial Tension

The play tells stories of racial tension and gentrification through the eyes of elementary school kids, their teachers and parents … Read more

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