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Details: Written by Helen Silvis of The Skanner News; Published: 14 May 2014

Three days in advance of a youth transit justice summit, TriMet is proposing a reduction in the youth fare.

Details: Written by Sadie Gurman, Associated Press; Published: 14 May 2014

Hash oil can contain up to 80 pecent THC and one or two drops are stronger than a whole joint

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 12 May 2014

Portlanders will rally Wednesday; a film to screen in Seattle Thursday

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 08 May 2014

Outrage over a nine-year-old’s arrest has led to a call for public comment on police policy

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 08 May 2014

Known for his soaring performances, BoJohn Diciple was left with his jaw broken in two places

Details: Written by The Associated Press; Published: 07 May 2014

Global warming is already altering Northwest forest landscapes, increasing wildfire risks and threatening coastal communities

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 07 May 2014

The city could finally act on its equity promise and allocate money to closing the digital divide

Details: Written by By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News; Published: 06 May 2014

Black youth in Multnomah County are more than four times as likely to end up in juvenile court than white youth

Details: Written by Lisa Loving; Published: 06 May 2014

As her health is declining, friends and family of Pastor Mary Overstreet Smith are holding a celebration with her, May 16-18, at the Powerhouse Temple of God in Christ

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 01 May 2014

A collaboration among Gresham and Multnomah County law enforcement, prosecutors and youth and family nonprofits will tackle youth and gang violence from all angles