Chantelle and Daniel Parks aim to revitalize a block in Parkrose by bringing in three businesses under the 'All in One' brand.

The Portland Public Schools Board voted Monday night to close one of the district's only schools focusing on science, math and engineering – and the only all-girls public school in the state.

The program's participants – if they are accepted and fulfill all its terms -- are able to resolve outstanding warrants and legal problems without becoming mired in the criminal justice system.

Instead of enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon, members of Occupy North East (ONE) – a.k.a. 'The Black Working Group,' We Are Oregon and Ainsworth United Church of Christ (UCC) came together to discuss foreclosure and how churches can get involved.

Sign up now for a free financial fitness workshop at the June Key Delta Community Center, North Albina, Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Monday night's Portland Public Schools Board "study session" is shaping up to be the Waterloo of the Harriet Tubman Young Women's Leadership Academy.

Gage, who is also an honor roll student, led the school's freshman basketball team to an undefeated season and averaged 24 points a game. He goes to great lengths to praise his coach, teammates and family influences for his success, both on the court and in the classroom.

Multnomah Youth Commission's candidate forum attracted almost every likely winner in Portland City Council's upcoming elections, and plenty of likely runners-up.

'Based on the City Attorney's opinion, I will not implement the Arbitrator's decision. If the Portland Police Association challenges my action, I will request that the ERB expedite their decision-making process on this matter.'

Portland's children and youth are in line to take big hits in the City of Portland's 2012-13 budget. Budget proposals currently under consideration by the council include deep cuts to programs that serve the city's most disadvantaged youth.