News of Alesana's death came as a particular shock to the local community, as many are still in mourning over the suicide death of another North County youth, known as Sage-David.
An Oregon man walking across America to bring attention to the issue of bullying after his gay son committed suicide is struck and killed by a big rig in Colorado.
A gay-rights advocacy organization has filed a complaint on behalf of a Southport High School student who was beaten, his mother says, because he is gay.
Over 70 Oregon school districts changed their anti-bullying policies last year to better protect students who are LGBT, but nearly one in three school districts still does not comply with state law, a new report has found.