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Month: November 2021

Officials pledge $38M to address Portland’s homeless crisis

By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland and Multnomah County leaders have nearly $40 million is being allocated to address the city’s ongoing homeless crisis. The investments announced Monday will go toward creating 400 more shelter beds, increasing the number of outreach workers, expanding behavioral health services and funding community

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Alleged kingpin pleads guilty to overseeing dope ring responsible for 4,000 kilos of coke worth $24 million

By BRENDAN KIRBY Click here for updates on this story     MOBILE, Alabama (WALA) — A panel of potential jurors staring at him, an alleged drug kingpin on Monday cut a deal with prosecutors. Darrin Jamark “DD” Southall, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine

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Employment Department, Worksource Oregon launch 541VETS digital resource

The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon are proud to unveil 541VETS, a digital library offering training and employment resources for veterans, their spouses, and other covered persons. The library will include short videos, podcasts, and other digital resources in order to provide veterans with the maximum level of employment and training support.

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