Portland Gang Task force says Jeray Lashawn Jessi, 22, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the Feb. 22 shooting of Cortez Wade.

In response to the Trayvon Martin shooting, around 80 men and 20 women gathered at Self Enhancement Inc. (SEI) this past week to discuss police brutality and strategic action in the Black community.

Business leaders at the POIC Work Opportunites Breakfast gave a standing ovation to two students receiving CARE Role model awards. 

All kinds of jobs are available as well as GED assistance and career training through the Londer Learning Center.

"Frashour remains on 'terminated status' with the Portland Police Bureau and he will remain that way until we figure out a means of asking for a second opinion from the State Employment Relations Board which has jurisdiction over this matter," Adams said Monday afternoon.

 Portland's gang violence task force is adding evening meetings in North and East Portland, so more people can attend.

Performance artists, "Up and Over," will headline the entertainment at the Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 21 at Highland Christian Center 7600 N.E. Glisan Street.

Portland Police Gang Detectives have arrested 26-year-old Shantae Bell on charges of attempted murder, assault and unlawful use of a weapon, in the shooting of 16-year-old Antonio Leron Cabine Jr.

Schools in the Portland-metro area are pioneering a new approach to school discipline that aims to prevent suspensions and expulsions. Restorative Justice takes an educational approach to discipline. Supporters say it is our best hope for keeping students of color in school and on track.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- The U.S. soldier accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians suffered a traumatic incident during his second tour in Iraq that triggered "tremendous depression," his lawyer said Wednesday.