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The Asian Reporter Foundation's 14th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet featured special recognition of the four "Most Honored Elders" as well as community volunteer awards

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New York closes youth prisons amid national sentencing debate

Helen Silvis, multimedia editor at The Skanner News was one of 31 journalists who received fellowships to attend, "Kids Behind Bars: Where's the Justice in Juvenile Justice?" at John Jay College's Center on Media Crime and Justice in New York City.

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Efforts to appeal to the Governor on school cuts and closures are unsuccessful

Multiple school protests are scheduled over the next week and a half against $27.5 million in Portland Public Schools cuts that, parents, educators and students say, are decimating the Jefferson High School cluster and crippling schools district-wide.


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Are you a Blazergonian?

Chantelle and Daniel Parks aim to revitalize a block in Parkrose by bringing in three businesses under the 'All in One' brand.

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But students keep agitating through 'Tubman News Network' Youtube channel

The Portland Public Schools Board voted Monday night to close one of the district's only schools focusing on science, math and engineering – and the only all-girls public school in the state.

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'I'm doing this now because I have a calling in my life, as a minister, and also to effect change in the Portland area'

The program's participants – if they are accepted and fulfill all its terms -- are able to resolve outstanding warrants and legal problems without becoming mired in the criminal justice system.

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'The banks should be ashamed. They are committing the crimes'

Instead of enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon, members of Occupy North East (ONE) – a.k.a. 'The Black Working Group,' We Are Oregon and Ainsworth United Church of Christ (UCC) came together to discuss foreclosure and how churches can get involved.

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The event is not a sales opportunity, and no products will be marketed or sold – but organizers say it will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about taking care of your money

Sign up now for a free financial fitness workshop at the June Key Delta Community Center, North Albina, Saturday, April 28, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

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Monday, April 16 school board session allows public comment

Monday night's Portland Public Schools Board "study session" is shaping up to be the Waterloo of the Harriet Tubman Young Women's Leadership Academy.

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The Jefferson High School freshman stands out as a success on the court and in the classroom

Gage, who is also an honor roll student, led the school's freshman basketball team to an undefeated season and averaged 24 points a game. He goes to great lengths to praise his coach, teammates and family influences for his success, both on the court and in the classroom.

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