The Skanner Breaking News, Nov. 3, 2014

Drop Off Your Ballot and Make Your Vote Count: Full List of Ballot Drop-Off Sites

VOTE: Tuesday Nov. 4 is last day to have your say on drivers licenses for undocumented drivers; GMO labeling; legalizing marijuana; gun control; Senator and Governor's races… For all the information click here

Civil Rights Groups Rally Voter for Nov. 4 Elections

Voters prepare to cast ballots in the first federal general election since the United States Supreme Court shredded a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965… For all the information click here

State Ballot Measures Across the Nation: 5 Things to Watch

Issues range from marijuana legalization and abortion to food labels and gun sales, here are some of the notable measures… To read all about it click here

Blacks Unbank at Higher Rates than Whites

The rate of Black households that go without federally-insured bank accounts dwarfs the national rate.… To check the details click here

Multnomah County Proclaims Linda Hornbuckle Week Oct. 30-Nov. 6

County commissioners proclaimed Oct. 30-Nov. 6 Linda Hornbuckle week, honoring Portland’s late “Diva of Soul” for her contributions to music and her work promoting sexual health for teens.… To read more click here

Family Fun Events in The Skanner News Community Calendar

To find a fun event click here

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.

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!

The Skanner's Online Webpaper

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