A group of Portland housing activists have vowed to prevent homeowners in foreclosure from being evicted. They intend to turn out in force whenever sheriffs show up to evict families from their homes.
Eat more, and eat a variety of vegetables. You can't go wrong with vegetables! Our "best" picks are good to start with, but try other produce, too. These vegetables pack the most nutrition for the lowest cost:
Low-income individuals and families who need help paying their rent will be able to apply for the Section 8 rent assistance waiting list this November. Home Forward, the agency that administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in Multnomah County, is accepting online applications from Nov. 1 through Nov. 10, 2012.
The League of Oregon Cities' has honored Mary Beth Henry, manager of the City of Portland's Office for Community Technology, with the Herman Kehrli Award for 2012.
Since March 30, 2011, Parrish Bennette Jr. has been held in Multnomah County's Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center. He is accused of killing 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn and burying her body on the slopes of Rocky Butte, less than two months after his 16th birthday.
Proper representation amongst decision makers has long been a gripe in the Black community. The Portland African American Leadership Forum (PAALF) is launching its African American Leadership Academy (AALA) this month to address the problem.
The Obama administration has tapped Portland attorney Robert Stoll to champion everyday American consumers dealing with the powerful financial services industry.
According to police code, a 1011 refers to when an officer reports in for service at the beginning of the day. Thus, the Portland Police Bureau found it fitting to open a patrol substation at the old Southeast Precinct on Thursday Oct. 11.