FOCUS EAST: Highland Christian Church will host "Are You Ready?" an event that aims to bring support and services to residents of East Portland. Everyone is welcome to attend Saturday Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Linda Hornbuckle and 'Yung Mil' lend their support … To read the whole story click here
SPORTS: Scandals in the NCAA show that only thing consistent about the rules is that they are broken. In part 1 of a four-part series, law professor Roger Groves argues that young players need mentors who embody the best of amateur sports … For all the information click here
HEALTH: The Oregon Health Authority has ambitious reform plans. With a reduced budget the state will have to cut costs and become more efficient, as well as focus on prevention and better management of chronic illness. A meeting, Monday night, will bring Portlanders together to hear about the changes and weigh in … To check the details click here
OCCUPY THE HOOD: Protests against wealth inequality and the excesses of the financial sector have spread across the country and now the world. Al Sharpton, Cornel West and Nancy Pelosi are just a few of the prominent African Americans calling on Black Americans to Occupy the Hood … To read all about it click here
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