Multnomah Youth Commission's candidate forum attracted almost every likely winner in Portland City Council's upcoming elections, and plenty of likely runners-up.

'Based on the City Attorney's opinion, I will not implement the Arbitrator's decision. If the Portland Police Association challenges my action, I will request that the ERB expedite their decision-making process on this matter.'

Portland's children and youth are in line to take big hits in the City of Portland's 2012-13 budget. Budget proposals currently under consideration by the council include deep cuts to programs that serve the city's most disadvantaged youth.

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.