“Now is Still the Time” Rev. Dr. J.W. Matt Hennessee On Sunday, January 18, 2026, Portland’s historic Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church (the first and only largely African-American Church in Oregon listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2017) and its vibrant community will host the 20th annual Drum Major Celebration. The Sunday Service will be held at 1:50 PM in the Sanctuary. The Church is located at 3138 N. Vancouver Avenue in Portland and the theme, “

Guilty plea brings life prison term Mohamed Osman Adan (Photo courtesy of Multnomah County District Attorney's Office) Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Jenna Plank Tuesday (12/30/25) sentenced Mohamed Osman Adan to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 25 years. Adan pled guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for the brutal killing of his domestic partner, Racheal Abraham on August 27, 2022.  Adan was also convicted of Felony Strangulation Constituting Domestic

Providing recovery housing and support Photo Courtesy of Portland.gov Transition Projects partnered with the City of Portland to open a new overnight, recovery-oriented shelter, providing an essential step in helping people move from homelessness to housing. The SE Grand Recovery Shelter opened January 5 and began offering 140 overnight shelter beds, with the capacity to expand to 200 beds as needed, for individuals seeking a safe night’s sleep in an alcohol- and drug-free en

Porthaven Post Acute Staff (Photo courstey of Porthaven) Porthaven Post Acute provides skilled nursing and care for patients with severe, complex or life-threatening illness or injury who require intensive, continuous medical care for serious health issues. But their problems are made worse because many of these patients lack stable housing, a problem that is getting worse as homelessness continues to grow. “Porthaven routinely accepts patients that many other facilities cann

ODOT promotes awareness and reporting An ODOT variable message sign raises awareness of Human Trafficking Prevention Month (Photo courtesy of ODOT) The Oregon Department of Transportation is supporting January’s Human Trafficking Prevention Month, designed to educate people about human trafficking and the role we all play in preventing and reporting the crime. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that involves using force, fraud, or pressure to obtain cheap labor or

Portland Community College is delivering a big assist to men’s health Aaron Bell Sr. (Photo courtesy of Portland Community College) NORTH PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Community College is delivering a big assist to men’s health.   The Cascade Campus gym (705 N. Killingsworth St.) will host the annual Aaron Bell Sr. Black Men’s Health Awareness Day from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17. The event honors the legacy of Aaron Bell Sr., a PCC men’s basketball assistant coach who passed aw

Showcasing local art through December 24 DB Dessert Company is a dessert café and lifestyle brand in Portland specializing in custom cakes, elaborate cupcakes, and picture-perfect treats. (Photo courtesy of Portland Metro Chamber - Downtown Portland Clean & Safe) As the 2025 PDX Pop-Up Shops continue through December 24th, the 11 participating small business owners are drawing growing interest for the distinct personal histories, cultural influences, and artistic disciplines

Targeted efforts credited with ongoing declines IACP Award The Portland Police Stolen Vehicle Operations (SVOs) have continued to show results, including arrests and recovered stolen vehicles. Additionally, the innovative, data-driven initiative is getting more national recognition. This year, there have been 10 Stolen Vehicle Operations missions, involving PPB and nine outside agencies, including the Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, Multnomah Co

Strengthening the City’s Commitment to Community-Focused Service Jeffrey Hairston (Photo courtesy of City of Gresham) The City of Gresham announced today that Fire Chief Derik Minard will be departing the organization, effective December 12, to accept the position of Fire Chief for the City of Savannah, Georgia.   “Chief Minard brought stability and strength to Gresham Fire at a critical moment, and we are grateful for his service,” said City Manager Eric Schmidt. “His leader