Jul 20, 2017
Portland Tribune - News
Alberta Rose Theatre starts crowdfunding to save building
$300,000 sought by September 1 to save cultural icon with a long history in Northeast Portland
Jul 20, 2017
Portland Tribune - News
Boathouse floats ideas for new home
Looming rent hike forces nonprofit to seek a new site for building that hosts local rowing clubs along Willamette River
Jul 20, 2017
Lake Oswego Review - News
Who will replace Lake Oswego's Lininger in House District 38?
State representative's departure will trigger a monthlong process to appoint a successor
Jul 20, 2017
Lake Oswego Review - My Community
Ride on: A tale of two journeys
Former Lake Oswego residents relive 16,000 mile motorcycle ride to Pucan, Chile, 50 years after the original trek
Jul 19, 2017
Portland Tribune - News
Vision Zero gains wiped out by surge in fatalities
Ten people killed in crashes in last 6 weeks, bringing total fatalities to same number as last year
Jul 19, 2017
Portland Tribune - News
Eastmoreland neighbor tells committee: Preservation act 'being abused'
Critical of how historic districts operate, Patty Brandt testified before a U.S. House subcommittee on how historic district rules have affected her neighborhood.
Jul 19, 2017
Portland Tribune - News
Portland restrictions on fossil fuel terminals overturned
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals reversed the city ordinance, siding with an appeal brought by the oil industry and its allies
Jul 17, 2017
Lake Oswego Review - News
Tentative agreement reached in Title IX case
Lake Oswego School Board OKs a still-developing settlement that would provide artificial turf and a hitting facility for the LOHS softball team.
It's Thursday, July 20, Moon Day (One small step for man. . . .). Happy birthday to singer/songwriter/guitar god Carlos Santana (1947). Today in 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, the first humans to set foot on another planet. It should be mostly cloudy, with a high in the mid 70s and a light breeze. Reach for the stars today:
• Kids, take your parents for a hike at Story and Stroll at Tryon Creek State Park, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 11321 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd. www.tryonfriends.org/calendar/
• Hear Barracuda and Def Con 5 at Beaverton Third Thursday's free concert, 5:30 to 8 p.m., The Round at Beaverton Central, 12600 S.W. Crescent St. www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BTT
• See "Finding Dory" at Portland's Movies in the Park, at dusk, Reed College back lawn, Southeast 32nd Avenue and Steele Street. www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/69554
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City to spend $5 million on Superfund
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Lake Oswego outlines enforcement plan for short-term rentals
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Police capture robbery suspect after morning search
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Probes of officer-linked shootings hit snag
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Lake Oswego Police Department targets underage alcohol sales
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Sources Say: Auction threat works for zombie homes
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Proposed measure would ban taxes on food sales
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New state laws designed to protect against federal…
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Clover Court project faces opposition
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Group delays vote on treating water for crypto
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Proposed subdivison ignites smelly snafu
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FROM FOOD TO FUEL
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Portland Public Schools leader says 'We're going to get…
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MAX double homicide suspect: 'No heroes in this case'
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Decades-low unemployment rate hovers as state adds more jobs
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Motorcycle rider injured in collision with school bus
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'Emerick House' nearing landmark designation
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County takes over Fairview police
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City Hall Update: Tenant protections likely to continue…
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Milwaukie Pioneer Cemetery welcomes new board members
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45th Annual Forest Grove Concours a resounding success
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Crypto options to be considered by advisory committee…
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Controversial Montavilla resolution against homeless sweeps…
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Judge nixes Portland Public Schools' motion to void verdict
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18,000 voters registered as 'other' run gamut
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Burglary suspect wrestles with guard, hits him with truck…
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Oregon Republicans bash Obama, defend Trump
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Teenager arrested for shooting gun in Northeast Portland
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Recent staffing increase helps fight North Plains fire
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Police talk man down from signpost above I-5
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Big Float's annual party adds a little color to murky…
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County's Burnside project hopes to keep bridge standing…
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Rose City still cookin' as a hot hot hot housing market
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Rockwood organizations receive $100,000 donation
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Many Portlanders split over handling of homeless camping
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People are walkin', yes indeed
Portland Tribune - NewsNew study shows that more people are walking in downtown Portland, which is a good sign for businesses
