The Skanner has served the public with timely information in the Portland edition since October 1975 and the Seattle edition since 1990. The publisher is a past two-term president of the West Coast Black Publishers Association as well as a member of the National Newspapers Publishers Association. Excellence is achievable every day. We are responsible for improving the health and vitality of our community. Reading is imperative.
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All parts work well together. Being accountable and responsible is essential for optimal results. The quality of our future depends on the self-worth, commitment and participation of our youth. What you have to say is important and you deserve to be heard. With a readership of 75,000, The Skanner reports news, entertainment, business and sports.