SEATTLE (AP) -- Homes across north Seattle were rattled by an explosion Monday morning that destroyed a house and sent two residents to a hospital.

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Oregon's father of African music – and the 25th anniversary of his arts organization Homowo – master drummer Obo Addy presides over a musical extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Emanuel Hospital atrium.

About 100 prospective longshore workers thronged Reflections Coffee and Books Tuesday morning at 11 sharp to make sure their application cards were filled in correctly for the Portland Maritime Association "casual worker" jobs lottery.

Jefferson Smith kicks of his campaign for Portland mayor.  A grassroots jobs and small business strategy with equity for all are top of his must-do list.

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A judge said Monday he's considering giving Washington state's third-largest school district the option of replacing teachers on the picket line as a strike continued despite the judge's order to return to work.

Mr. & Mrs. Charley Brandon celebrated 46 years of marriage by renewing their vows and rededicating their lives to one another September 17, 2011.

Advocates say that Portland needs an Office of Equity to examine city policies and practices through the lens of what is fair and just to everyone. City Council will vote Sept. 21. Other cities, including our neighbors Eugene and Seattle, already have done so.

 

Sellwood Bridge Project Set to 20 percent Minority Goal.  Technical assistance and mentorship for smaller firms will be a priority

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- Teachers in Washington state's third-largest school district are defying a judge's order and will continue to strike, forcing the cancellation of classes.

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- To the sound of honks, hundreds of teachers in Washington state's third-largest school district picketed in front of the city's major high schools Tuesday, hours after they overwhelmingly voted to walk away from the classroom.