Murmurs: Portland Poised to Break Ties With FBI

In other news: The Richmond Neighborhood Association is at it again.

A Federal Jury Finds Mary Holden Ayala Guilty Of Stealing Nearly $1 Million Meant for Foster Kids

A federal jury finds former foster care provider Mary Ayala Holden guilty of stealing nearly $1 million meant for foster kids.

Criminal Trial of Former Foster Care Provider Mary Holden Ayala Begins in Federal Court

A legendary state senator takes the stand on the first day of the federal criminal trial of former foster care provider Mary Holden Ayala.

Murmurs: Trial Begins for Foster Home Operator

In other news: Freedom Foundation and SEIU quarrel over whether union numbers are dropping.

Murmurs: Portland Mayor Proposes New Taxes on Airbnb

In other news: A foster care provider is headed for trial.

Former Head of Corrupt Portland Foster Care Provider Indicted on Federal Charges

The Bad News Never Stops at Former Portland Foster Care Home

The troubled history of a foster home on Northeast Rodney Avenue has taken a bizarre turn. The house was the principal location for the foster care provider Give Us This Day, although it was actually owned by an affiliated organization, the Alfred Yaun Child Care Centers. Both organizations were run by Mary Holden. Last year, … Continue reading The Bad News Never Stops at Former Portland Foster Care Home

Former Give Us This Day Executive Director Loses Her Home to Foreclosure

Mary Holden allegedly spent money allocated for foster kids on her personal residence.