The Skanner News Update September 17, 2012
September 17, 2012
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Department of Justice: Portland Police Used Excessive Force Against People with Mental Illness
Report finds civil rights violations and notes concerns of communities of color … To read the whole story click here

Federal Government Finds Cheating on State Highway Construction Contract
Oregon Department of Transportation on the hot seat for hiring of fake minority contracting firm… For all the information click here

Fresh Exchange Gives Struggling Families More Access to Fresh Food
Portland Farmers Market will now match SNAP cards with up to an additional $7 … To check the details click here

Peninsula Park Wrestling Program Starts Monday
The popular program has served 70,000 Portland kids over more than 40 years … To read all about it click here

Oral Historians, Filmmakers, Learn HD Camera Operation, Lighting And Sound Techniques.
Learn how to create compelling oral history productions in a free hands-on intensive workshop, Saturday Sept 29. To find out more click here or email npmtc@comcast.net or leave a message at 503-285-5555 x 521 Register now!
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