A federal jury in Oregon found Mohamed Osman Mohamud, 21, guilty of one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. The Defense said the FBI entrapped the 19-year-old Somali-born student Read the complete article
Speaking in Portland Tuesday, economist Jared Bernstein said America’s best strategy for revitalizing the economy and lifting families out of poverty would be a national jobs program to create full employment. But, he says, the public debate has been hijacked by wealthy campaign donors, who want policies that benefit them. Read the complete article
Why is it ok to carry an assault weapon in Sellwood, but not ok to carry your Uzi 9mm into a store? An arrest Tuesday, illustrates the difference between legal and not legal, when it comes to guns. Read the complete article
Celebratory torch activities in Seattle will reflect the region’s innovative spirit in keeping with the sorority’s strong commitment to educational excellence. Read the complete article
A Pennsylvania man indicted in Oregon for a scheme to defraud the Catholic Church is the same inmate who filed suit two years ago against Jamie Foxx and Tyler Perry for stealing his idea for the never-released film “Skank Robbers.” Read the complete article
Four years of behind the lines combat left Chad Brown suffering from post-traumatic-stress. But after discovering the healing powers of fly fishing, Brown started Soul River, a lifestyle clothing company designed for urbanites venturing into the wild. Read the complete article
President Obama painted a picture of an America where a poor child has the same chance of success as everyone else. The problem? That's impossible. Read the complete article
Mayor Hales is under fire for axing the successful Summer Youth Connect program, seen as smart anti-poverty and anti-crime policy Read the complete article
Right now the air is frosty and every one of the Peninsula Park Rose Garden’s 3,000 blooming shrubs has been pulled up. Come June 27 – when the park’s 100th anniversary is celebrated – the replanted garden will be in full bloom with thousands of new roses gifted from local growers. Read the complete article
The Jefferson Cluster Feedback forum is Saturday, Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 5210 N Kerby. Picketing and rally begin at noon. Read the complete article
