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150604 obama moh

President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to WWI Hero Henry Johnson

Army Sergeant William Shemin and Army Private Henry Johnson were honored 100 years after their acts of courage… To read the story and view the slide show click here


150604 mmmain

Setting things right is its own award

The Oregonian Editorial Board recognizes The Skanner's efforts to shine a light on Henry Johnson's accomplishments… To read the editorial click here


150604 Alberta Rexall Drugs

Bleeding Alberta

Teen shot, activists arrested at Last Thursday… To read all about it click here


150604 PDX careersb

The Skanner's Career Edition is Out

This year the focus is on Civil Service jobs… To read the pages click here


150604 Bulldog Drumline Expo

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150601 distinctive death

Legal Intervention is the Most Distinctive Death in Oregon

Oregon’s most distinctive cause of death is not from disease or bicycle accidents – it is through interactions with the police … For all the information click here


150601 black business

Blacks Need to Join Discussion on the Economy

Benjamin Chavis looks at the racial wealth gap that is growing in the slow economic recovery … To read the whole story click here


150601 justice full

Justice is not Blind

Julianne Malveaux tears down the idea of "blind justice" in her newest column … To read all about it click here


150601 steph curry full

The Transformation of Steph Curry

Omar Tyree charts the evolution of Steph Curry's basketball career … To check the details click here


150601 Grand Floral

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Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters


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150528 ronnie herndon main

Head Start: Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary in the Crosshairs

Albina Head Start Director Ronnie Herndon says politics are threatening the effectiveness of the venerated group… For all the information click here


150528 gresham Max final

What Does ‘Gang-Related’ Mean?

Gresham Police Department spokesperson sheds light… To read the Q&A click here


150528 portland police photo radar

Fired Officer Suicide

Former Portland Policeman Dane Reister twice accused of mistakenly using live rounds… To read the whole story click here


150528 new playground

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150521 ban the box

Merkley, Murray and Wyden Urge President to ‘Ban the Box’

27 Senators sent a letter to President Obama, urging him to ban questions about criminal convictions on federal job applications… For all the information click here


150521 Hellfighters

President to Award Medal of Honor to Sgt Henry Lincoln Johnson

One Hundred years after he earned it, Sgt Henry Lincoln Johnson will be awarded the Medal of Honor… To read the whole story click here


150521 elections

Low Turnout and Narrow Margins in May Elections – Some Landslides

Kohnstamm barely edges out Regan in Zone 3 PPS race… To read all about it click here


150521 rose fest

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150518 bb king w

Week on the Web May 16, 2015

Remembering BB King, Purple Pocketbook, Indiana's 'cannabis religion' and more … For all the information click here


150518 vets healthcare

Official: VA Improperly Spends $5 Billion a Year on Health

'Gross mismanagement' by senior agency leaders has wasted billions of dollars and made a 'mockery' of federal laws regarding purchasing of goods and services … To read the whole story click here


150518 mybrotherskeeper

My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Sets High Goals for Future

'This will remain a mission for me and for Michelle not just for the rest of my presidency, but for the rest of my life' … To read all about it click here


150518 michelle obama

Michelle Obama Resists Taking the Easy Way Out

First Lady Obama’s recent commencement address at the Tuskegee University in Alabama exemplified her courage to speak truth to the world without fear of repercussions … To check the details click here


150518 mariners moms

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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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Have fun with our interactive Crossword and Sudoku puzzles

On our website, under Entertainment, click on Crossword Puzzle,  or Sudoku Puzzle.  Ten fresh puzzles each week. If you just can’t guess that word, just tell it to fill it in for you!


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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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The Skanner Foundation's 38th Annual MLK Breakfast