Civil rights groups in Seattle will rally to protest police brutality at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 15, on the corner of 23^rd Avenue and E. Union St.

With the help of Multnomah County and citizens of Portland, Brown hopes to trace the names of the people, help bring communities together and educate people on the city's often forgotten history.

Leaders from Washington's African American, Latino, Asian, Native American, and Middle Eastern communities gathered Monday in Seattle, Spokane, Olympia, Tacoma and the Tri-Cities to release the new report "Facing Race: 2012 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity."

After two boys aged 7 and 11 were arrested after threatening a woman with a loaded gun, they were returned home. Some say they should be in custody. But experts in youth violence say each case is different.

The Rosewood Initiative held a Holiday Party, Saturday Dec. 8.

Portland Police officers report two boys, aged 11 and 7,were found in possession of a loaded firearm, Saturday after attempting a robbery in East Portland.

Portland's gang task force meeting drew a larger crowd than usual, to say goodbye to Mayor Sam Adams, who co-chaired his final meeting as mayor.

Portland City Commissioners yesterday unanimously approved referring the Children's Levy to the May 21, 2013, ballot to give voters the chance to approve its possible five-year extension.

Governor Kitzhaber today announced that Oregon is a recipient of the federal "Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge" grant. The state will receive $20 million over four years to strengthen the state's early childhood system and ensure that Oregon children reach school ready to succeed.

The Urban League of Portland expands its jobseeker services, offers five state-of-the art computer stations