President Obama painted a picture of an America where a poor child has the same chance of success as everyone else. The problem? That's impossible.

Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy

The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon.

The 33-year-old Carter was recently named Director of Museum Services and Education for the Oregon Historical Society (OHS). He is excited to bring his message of community driven exhibit creation to OHS.

Parrish Bennette pleads guilty to Manslaughter in the first degree, and will serve a fixed term of 18 years. Vaughn's family shocked by revelation that attorneys told him not to reveal location of her body.

The Portland Girls Lead Club, all former students at the Harriet Tubman Young Women's Leadership Academy shut down by Portland Public Schools last year, are trying to continue the science, technology, engineering and math studies that the school once offered.

The National Organization of Minority Contractors of Oregon last month named TriMet Agency of the Year by an "overwhelming" margin of its members.

Parrish Bennette, 18, accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn on  March 19, 2011, is expected to appear in court 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 17 and take a plea deal.

Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller joins several other public officials across the nation who have decided to square off with the White House even before it outlines what its plans are for expanded measures.