Members of the local community are trying to step in and find a solution for the kids that will keep the family together while establishing some kind of stability. Read the complete article
Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence will be held Saturday March 16 at the Ambridge Center. Event is free to everyone under 21 with 40 giveaways Read the complete article
Officials are concerned about the impact of coal trains on the health of people living near the tracks. At least nine schools in Multnomah County are on the railroad route: Roosevelt High, Rosa Parks Elementary, George Middle, Woodlawn Elementary, Faubion, Helensview High, Parkrose High, Shaver Elementary and Troutdale Elementary. Read the complete article
After years of serious health problems, former City Commissioner Richard McIver died Saturday night at age 71. Read the complete article
Washington State Senate has passed a bill that will allow police to search students without their parents consent, if they are suspected of breaking a school rule. But Greg Link a defense attorney with the Washington Appellate project says that if the bill passes it likely will be struck down. Read the complete article
A public hearing on the city budget March 6 packed the conference room at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in East Portland. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for North and Northwest Portland Read the complete article
“Let’s get this party started!” celebrity librarian Nancy Pearl yelled to an excited crowd of more than 4,000 roller derby fans at Seattle’s Key Arena last month. Read the complete article
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 Read the complete article
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. Read the complete article
A new pilot program will help underwater homeowners refinance and take advantage of current lower interest rates. Other foreclosure prevention programs help with arrears and mortgage payments. Read the complete article
