A Black History Month Celebration Photo courtesy of SEI Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is excited to announce the return of the annual Culture+ Commerce Market, a dynamic pop-up marketplace showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering the community an opportunity to support and engage with local vendors while celebrating Black excellence in business. Held during Bla

20th Annual Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade Event Photo courtesy of the Rose Parade. What started out nineteen years ago by the 82nd Avenue Business Association, has turned into a must-see event, hosted by community groups and enjoyed by all. To celebrate the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year, neighbors, businesses and community groups are filling a weekend of fun events that highlights the diversity of Portland's Eastside. The 20th year theme: “History of East Po

Affordable Housing Tenants Ask Judge to Rein in Tear Gas Near ICE Facility Law enforcement officers stand in the street to allow vehicles to leave a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest in Portland, OR October 11 2025. (AP photo/Jenny Kane, File) (AP) — Multiple residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have bought gas masks to wear in their own homes to protect themselves from tear gas fired by federal agents outside the im

Highlighting local culture in the airport’s renovation Left: Lettie Jane Rennekamp. Photo by Christopher Diego. Right: Mark Small. Photo courtesy of the artist. In collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is excited to announce that Oregon artists Lettie Jane Rennekamp and Mark Small have each been chosen to create a mural design for the exit halls at the Portland International Airport (PDX), anticipated to be installed in spring 20

Breaking barriers and building young leaders REAP Students (Photo courtesy of REAP Inc.) What began in 2001 as a bold vision to amplify youth voices has materialized into one of the Northwest's most impactful youth serving organizations. This year, REAP celebrates 25 years of breaking down systemic barriers, developing young leaders, and fundamentally reshaping how schools and communities support students across the region. From its Portland roots, REAP has grown into a regio

“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