EAGLE POINT, Ore. (AP) -- Employees of a southwest Oregon school district are on strike and classes have been canceled as contract negotiations continue.

An advocate against hunger, a philanthropist businessman, a technology pioneer and a publisher, were honored May 1 at the second annual "Bending Toward Justice" luncheon. Sen. Jeff Merkely hosted the event and made the awards.

Last month, Kelly was named to Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs' (ODVA) governor-appointed Veterans' Affairs Advisory Committee -- the first Black woman to be appointed, and the youngest to serve.

Terri McGee opened Sweet Baby Ray's while still attending Mt. Hood Community College in the culinary program

The Black vote took the forefront last Tuesday at the "Countdown to Election Day: Candidates Forum on Equity and Accountability."

The City of Portland has asked gang outreach nonprofit Brothers and Sisters Keepers to return close to $21,000 in funds, which is says were not spent in accordance with the grant agreement.

The Asian Reporter Foundation's 14th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet featured special recognition of the four "Most Honored Elders" as well as community volunteer awards

Helen Silvis, multimedia editor at The Skanner News was one of 31 journalists who received fellowships to attend, "Kids Behind Bars: Where's the Justice in Juvenile Justice?" at John Jay College's Center on Media Crime and Justice in New York City.

Multiple school protests are scheduled over the next week and a half against $27.5 million in Portland Public Schools cuts that, parents, educators and students say, are decimating the Jefferson High School cluster and crippling schools district-wide.

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