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04-29-2024 1:09 pm • PDX and SEA Weather
MLK BreakfastBelow are fast-breaking news items.
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reports that the University in Washington will enroll 6,255 students, its largest first-year class ever.
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Portland Police Bureau have released two surveillance camera images of possible witnesses to the shooting of Durieul Harris. Harris, pictured left) was shot in the early hours of Nov. 9, outside the Fontaine Bleau Nightclub, at 237 Northeast Broadway in Portland.
Police say they found a crowd of 75-100 people fighting as Harris, 30, lay bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds. Harris died at the scene. Two other people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds during the disturbance.
Homicide detectives have conducted several interviews, but say many people fled the scene without talking to police. They are asking those people to come forward, saying they may have critical information.
The surveillance images, released show a man that possibly witnessed the shooting. Detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying this possible witness.
You can give information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony.
Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip, or call 503-823-HELP (4357) and leave your tip information. 
The International Center for Traditional Childbearing holds it final doula training of 2013 December 12-15 in Portland, Oregon.
The ICTC Full Circle Doula training prepares well-rounded professionals to offer both prenatal and postpartum services to birthing women.
With infant mortality in the black community far higher than in the general population, ICTC strives to close this gap by training women to become doulas in our communities.
Police responded to a report of several gunshots fired around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 26 at Northwest 6th Avenue and Everett St. Officers found evidence of gunfire on 6th Avenue but no victims or suspects.
Around 2:45 a.m. a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital.
Police believe the shooting was gang-related. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gang Enforcement Team at (503) 823-4106.
San Jose resident Ashlei McPherson has started an online petition at change.org, asking for more accountability from administrators over the case of a Black student who says he was racially harassed by four roommates. The four roommates allegedly: taunted the student with racial slurs; placed a bike lock around his neck and said they lost the key; put a Confederate flag in the room and barricaded the student in his room.
Read The Skanner News full story here
The petition reads:
To:
President Mohammad Qayoumi, San Jose State University
The punishment of the four students in question should include but are not limited to: expulsion, revoking housing privileges, financial aid and eco passes. Additionally, someone in the chain of command in housing should be held responsible for not taking action sooner and failure to take action sooner.
Sincerely,
Police have a message for you this holiday season: Think before you drink and don’t be a danger on the road.
READ MORE211 is getting the word out that many organizations in the Tri-County Portland Metro Area are looking for clothes and other items to help people experiencing homelessness. They say you should contact the organization before dropping off your donation.
Anyone in need of shelter services can dial 2-1-1, toll-free, to be referred to a shelter. 211info is available 24/7 in Multnomah County for families seeking shelters. 211info is open 8am to 6pm Monday - Friday in Washington and Clackamas counties.
Homeless people need:
Adult socks
Adult men’s and women’s underwear (all sizes)
Gloves
Blankets
Drop donations off Monday - Friday 10am to 3pm. Otherwise call (503) 232-7052 ext 204.
Address:
1435 NE 81st Ave.
Portland, OR 97213
Folks can bring donations to the Janus Youth administrative offices located at 707 NE Couch Street, Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. Over the weekend they can call the Access Center at (503) 432-3986 between 8am and 6pm to arrange a delivery to our downtown shelter building.
They’re most in need of blankets, sleeping bags, warm hats and warm gloves (preferably in darker colors).
Street Roots vendors are in need of little hotties hand warmers.
You can drop them off at:
211 NW Davis St.
Portland, OR 97209-3922
Open:
M-F 7:30-3
Sat 7:30-2
Sun 7:30-11
TPI is in need of coats—particularly larger sizes and sleeping bags.
Contact information: 650 NW Irving St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 280-4700
The Washington County Shelter Network
If you would like to donate to these shelters, please contact them directly - they could use socks, gloves, coats and sleeping bags.
Forest Grove United Church of Christ
Rolling Hills Community Church
Father’s Heart Street Ministry Winter Shelter
In need of gloves, men’s jeans, thermal underwear, sleeping bags, hygiene items (i.e. razors, deodorant) cold cereal, juice and men’s and women's underwear.
Drop off at The Father’s Heart Tues-Fri from 8:30am-4:00pm, and as long as we are open at night for warming center, 5pm-10pm. 603 12th Street, Oregon City. 503-722-9780
Sister Simone Campbell visited Oregon last week to take part in several events including a conversation with Gov. John Kitzhaber and first Lady Cylvia Hayes about poverty, prosperity and economic justice.
READ MOREThe Eastside Human Services Forum, Eastside Homelessness Advisory Committee and the City of Bellevue have secured a site for the temporary Eastside Winter Shelter for homeless men. The groups worked together with several partners to identify and lease a portion of a Sound Transit-owned site at 1899 120th Ave. N.E. in Bellevue.
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Your Neighborhood! Your Voice! This Rosewood Initiative Community Center event gives you the opportunity to weigh in on housing in the metro area. The meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 4-6 p.m. at 16126 SE Stark St. in Portland.
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