What's happening for you in Seattle this week? Read here a day-by-day diary of free community events to fill your spare time. For a full calendar please click on "Read the complete article" below.…

What's happening for you in Portland this week? Read here a day-by-day diary of free community events to fill your spare time. For a full calendar please click on "Read the complete article" below.…

President Obama's economic stimulus plan passes from the U.S. House to the Senate for finalization. As it stands currently, the bill will send an $819 billion...

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The latest unemployment rates are nothing short of stunning. The overall rate, 7.6 percent is alarming enough. The fact that unemployment claims have topped 600,000 last week is even more challenging. 
And then, the fact that the African American unemployment rate is 12.9 percent is startling. This means that more than one in 8 African Americans is officially out of work....

• Allen Temple Turns 60
• Community Health and Wellness Fair
• Oregon Food Bank Fund Raiser
• Recession-Proofing Your Business
• Oregon School Choice Contest
• Oregon Action to Hold Racial Profiling Event
• Facets of Africa

The Third Annual Youth Summit (Youth Organized and United to Help) drew a large crowd of young people to PSU Smith Memorial Union Saturday, Feb. 7. Anael Jeannis and Mandela Cordeta of USA La Familia perform during the talent portion of the evening ...

Dr. Cleveland Haynes, III, PhD, the beloved son of Audrey Houston Haynes and Cleveland Haynes, Jr., was born in Portland, on Dec. 24, 1960.
He was a member of Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church until he relocated to Seattle.
Haynes was a graduate of John Adams High School, Evergreen State College and The Union Institute. He was a teacher at Middle College High School in Seattle....

Mayes was well-known throughout the Northeast community and easily engaged in conversations with most people he met. His sense of humor brought laughter and smiles to many. He will most definitely be remembered for his fun-loving and positive attitude. One of Mayes' favorite youthful activities was playing basketball. He loved family functions, playing dominoes, barbecues and being with his family and friends. Last year was a turning point in Mayes' life ...

For young people who have gone through the trauma of a cancer diagnosis, the American Cancer Society has developed a program that will take some of the concern from their shoulders as they approach their college years. The Society's "Cancer Survivor College Scholarship Program" is designed to help students who have been diagnosed with cancer pay for part of their tuition. ...