Michael Martin struggled for years to build his construction business. Now he's taking it to the next level with help from loan nonprofit Albina Opportunities Corporation

A new help center for problem gambling opened last month in Portland, offering free services in multiple languages - even on weekends, the time frame when many people need it the most. Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services is located at 4445 SW Barbur Boulevard.

Gentrification, the intersection of race and gender, and white privilege have all come to the forefront as the fallout continues from a Northeast Portland bar booking a blackface drag queen.

Multnomah County Health report says coal trains could hurt people of color most. Noting good research is missing, it calls for a regional environmental impact study, says exporters should prove safety

Both Portland and Seattle had thriving Black Panther chapters. Kent Ford and Aaron Dixon of the Portland and Seattle Panthers, respectively, explain some of the lesser known points about the party in a Skanner News Black History Month special feature.

Worksystems is gearing up a campaign to laser-focus local business sector efforts to create 1,000 summer jobs for youth.

Welcome to Coffee Creek women's prison, and to the Family Preservation Project, a one-of-kind program that strengthens bonds between women in prison and their children. 

A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice, the City of Portland, Portland Police Association, and the Albina Ministerial Alliance to enter mediation to try to resolve differences on reforms to police policies.  U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon also plans to hold a Fairness Hearing where the public can testify either in person or by video.

Downtown restaurant Portland Prime will hold the second annual "Salute to African American Leaders in Portland"  starting at 6:30 p.m. next Monday, Feb. 25. The dinner will recognize 12 African Americans who have made a difference in the Portland community.