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Details: Written by Arashi Young; Published: 07 July 2016

On June 14, Mayor Charlie Hales visited the Montavilla Community Center and spent time with Portland Parks staff and volunteers. The visit was in support of the Community Centers Initiative to provide free access to recreation and deter young people from gang-related violence. Photo courtesy of Charlie Hales via Facebook.

The $700,000 grant block will fund programs for youth at risk of getting involved with gangs

Details: Written by JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer; Published: 04 July 2016

Can Trailblazers beat Warriors with Durant in lineup?

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 June 2016

At the National Newspaper Publishers’ Association’s convention The Skanner News took second place for Best Editorial award

Details: Written by Arashi Young; Published: 30 June 2016

Oregon families have faced a very slow recovery from the Great Recession, with many still living in poverty

Details: Written by Anne M. Peterson, AP Sports Writer; Published: 29 June 2016

In this Jan. 9, 2014, file photo, University of Portland basketball player Korey Thieleke (21), right, and teammate Thomas van der Mars (12) celebrate after beating Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore. Like a lot of Olympic hopefuls, Korey Thieleke needed a way to help pay for his training. Things as basic as shoes add up for athletes who don’t have endorsement deals. Thieleke, a basketball player that was surprisingly successful at the 400 meters, wasn’t at the level where he qualified for a stipend or a company’s endorsement. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens, File)

Athletes are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to pay for Olympic training