The Skanner Breaking News July 10, 2014

New Online Order Form to Place a Job, Bid/Legal Notice or Sub-Bid Ad 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 an ad for a job, bid/legal notice or sub-bid.

Seattle Gun Violence Study Points to Prevention Policy

A groundbreaking study by Harborview Hospital shows people with a history of firearm-related hospitalization are most likely to become repeat victims or shooters.… To read the about the study click here

Portland Ban the Box Campaign Could Remove Barriers to Housing and Jobs

Portland activists from the Urban League, Oregon Action and the AFL-CIO are building a ballot measure campaign to eliminate job and housing discrimination against people with arrest and conviction histories by “banning the box.”… To read the whole story click here

Portland Comedy: Whitney Streed and Jen Tam Host Diverse Array of Comics

Two great comedy nights showcase Portland's funny and diverse comics… For more information and dates click here

George Curry Says: Democrats 'Aint Loyal

Although people of color comprised 45 percent of Democratic voters in 2012, less than 2 percent of the $1.1 billion collected over a 4-year period by the three primary Democratic fundraising committees went to candidates of color… To read the editorial click here

Tony Award Winning Kinky Boots Will Come to Northwest This Fall

Kyle Taylor Parker will star in the first national tour of the musical "Kinky Boots," kicking off in Las Vegas on Sept. 4. The production will visit Portland and Seattle this fall..… For all the information click here

Don't Get too Excited about Debt Settlement Programs

Consumers mired in debt may often find debt settlement programs to be costly, misleading, and far less helpful than they promise… To read more click here

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