Waterfront Blues Festival
The festival began in 1987 as the Rose City Blues Festival – a concert to support the homeless, sponsored by the Cascade Blues Association. Performers included John Lee Hooker, the Paul deLay Band, Curtis Salgado, Norman Sylvester Blues Band and Lloyd Jones Struggle.
Festival of Balloons in Tigard
The Festival of Balloons is a non-profit organization raising funds for many non-profit groups in Tigard while providing a premier family event for the entire community.
Grand Floral Parade Slideshow
Thousands lined downtown streets during a pleasant Saturday morning to see the 100th Queen of Rosaria, Emma A. Waibel of West Linn, the first queen from outside Portland.
Floral Grand Parade
We had a great time shooting this small video of the parade from the corner of Burnside and Martin Luther King Jr.
Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
This Festival is a weekend of fun, exciting, and safe whitewater activities. This year's festival marks the 31st anniversary of this great tribal gathering.
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Portland's Latest News
July 29, 2014
Lloyd Center to get $50 million redo
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Remodel starts soon and will take two years to complete An upcoming remodel of the Lloyd Center will take the mall back to its mid-20th Century roots, while also serving as a centerpiece for…
July 29, 2014
200,000 more people in city's future
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Comprehensive plan will provide guide for accommodating next growth wave Imagine a Portland of the not-too-distant future with 200,000 more residents inside the city limits, living in 120,000…
July 29, 2014
Calming troubled waters
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Alcohol ban helps, but people still sneak booze onto river Any given summer Sunday, the Clackamas River from Barton to Carver parks is packed with boats, rafts, inner tubes, pool toys, air…
July 29, 2014
Roads? Transit? Poll says we want both, but funds scarce
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Support for projects differs across state, but all agree on need One reason Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick are pushing their street fee so hard is to pressure the 2015…
July 29, 2014
Lawsuit aims to stop city's plan for PSU
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Activists say Hales' proposal violates tax limitation law Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to provide urban renewal money for Portland State University has been socked with a legal challenge even…
July 28, 2014
$100 million donation boosts OHSU Challenge drive
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The odds of Oregon Health & Science University meeting its billion dollar match for the Knight Cancer Institute improved significantly Monday when the institute announced a new $100 million…
July 29, 2014
Gresham man dies in one-car accident
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A Gresham man, Derek Allen Cranford, 25, of Gresham, died and his passenger was injured in a Saturday night single vehicle crash near Sam Barlow High School. The passenger's injuries are…
July 28, 2014
TriMet to provide shuttles during upcoming maintenance project
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TriMet will provide shuttle buses in a portion of the Lloyd District because a maintenance and improvement project will disrupt transit service between Aug. 11 and 15. Crews will be replacing a…
July 28, 2014
Suspected arson fire damages carport, vehicles
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Exclusive video shows destruction Five vehicles were damaged by a fire that destroyed a carport at a Beaverton apartment complex Sunday evening. According to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue,…
July 28, 2014
Home demolition controversy headed to City Council
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The City Council is expected to get an earful about the issue of existing homes being demolished for infill projects on Thursday. The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission calls the increasing…
July 28, 2014
Estimates differ on marijuana revenues
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Official projections far less than figures backed by advocates Two estimates differ sharply on how much money will be generated for Oregon coffers by voter approval Nov. 4 of a marijuana…
July 27, 2014
Search underway for missing Dundee woman
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A search effort is underway to find Jennifer Huston, 38, a mother of two who was last seen filling her Lexus SUV at the Circle K gas station at 3101 Portland Rd. in Newberg. at 6:00 p.m.…
July 26, 2014
Man injured in Southeast Portland shooting
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A 20-year-old man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds to both legs from a shooting in Southeast Portland last night. Portland Police officers arrived at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center at…
July 26, 2014
Reynolds School District announces high school gym renovations
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Cash and material donations are being accepted through the Reynolds Education Foundation Reynolds School District announced Friday plans for its renovations of the high school’s gym complex.…
July 25, 2014
Seattle firm buys landmark Oregonian Building
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A Seattle real estate firm is buying the landmark Oregonian headquarters. The Oregonian announced the pending sale on its website Friday, the day after posting a story that said the newspaper's…
July 25, 2014
Drama over comprehensive plan continues in Damascus
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The city of Damascus is using stalling tactics to try to thwart a citizens’ group from placing another land use comprehensive plan on the November ballot, says Richard Johnson of Move Damascus…
July 25, 2014
Public memorial service for Atiyeh eyed in September
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Private funeral is set Friday. A private service and funeral for former Gov. Vic Atiyeh was conducted Friday for family members and close friends. Atiyeh died July 20 at Providence St. Vincent…
July 25, 2014
Southeast Portland pedestrian bridge to be replaced
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Work will begin on a replacement pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks near Southeast Lafayette Street on Tuesday. The bridge, which was originally built by Union Pacific in approximately…
July 25, 2014
Senate candidates trade jabs on budget
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Merkley: Foe backs 'draconian' cuts; Wehby: Balance requirement 'sensible' Oregon’s major-party candidates for U.S. senator are trading jabs over how the other stands on federal budget…
July 24, 2014
Council sends parks bond to November ballot
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The Portland City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to put a bond to renovate Portland parks on the November ballot. The $68 million bond would replace one set to expire next June and would…
July 24, 2014
Oregonian to move out of headquarters Monday
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The Oregonian has announced it will finish moving out of its longtime headquarters next week. In an online story posted Thursday afternoon, the newspaper — which is now two separate companies —…
July 24, 2014
Hales, Novick recall campaign continues
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The campaign to recall Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick is going forward, despite Novick appearing at the first organizational meeting and defending the street fee he and Hales…
July 24, 2014
PSU expands Urban Honors program
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$1 million in grants, and word of mouth, help fuel growth Tristan Weitkamp, a Portland State University student who graduated last month with honors, recently went to Nicaragua with the honors…
July 24, 2014
Study sheds light on treating gay addicts
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Research: Services should be tailored to group's special needs Gay men and women in addiction treatment are three times more likely than heterosexuals to have suffered sexual abuse and are twice…
July 24, 2014
Sources Say: Richardson's lack of diversity could color campaign
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During last week’s debate for Oregon governor, Republican challenger Dennis Richardson admitted that as a state representative from Central Point he doesn’t have a lot of experience with…
Jul 24, 2014
Old Town citation plan bears little fruit
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Low-level offenders still skip court dates as enforcement tightens One of Portland’s most vexing downtown problems — repeated low-level violations by homeless men and women — remains mostly…
Jul 24, 2014
New law gives county teeth to stop barking dogs
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Mediation, fines funded by boosting county dog licenses Tim McFarland feels like a prisoner on his own 4.89 acres outside of Canby. “I can’t talk on my property. I can’t blow my nose. I can’t…
Jul 24, 2014
Kitzhaber, GOP rival may meet 5 times
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Richardson responds in principle to governor's proposal The debate about debates has begun. But it appears Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber and Republican rival Dennis Richardson will make several…
Jul 26, 2014
Beaverton schools get $1.36 million bump from county
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District will have more Gain Share funds for 2014-15 school year than expected The Beaverton School District received some surprising news on Friday. Washington County officials announced the…
Jul 23, 2014
Missing Lake Oswego man's body found in heavily wooded area
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Lake Oswego Police found the body of Matthew Christopher Leonard, a 54-year-old Lake Oswego man who had been missing for more than a week, in a heavily wooded area behind a residence on Westview…
Jul 23, 2014
Lawsuit could waylay urban renewal funds for PSU
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Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to cancel the Education Urban Renewal Area surrounding Portland State University is running into a potential buzz saw. Hales proposes an alternate package of projects…
Jul 23, 2014
Body of missing man found in Sandy River
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Gresham's Kyle Peterson disappeared in February The months long search for missing Gresham man Kyle Peterson has ended after his body was found in the Sandy River, roughly half mile from the…
Jul 23, 2014
Missing girl returns home
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Sierra Shaver, 17, has returned home. The Portland Police Bureau's Missing Persons Unit had asked the public to help find Shaver Wednesday. She ran away from home on Monday, June 21, and was…
Jul 23, 2014
Take a virtual tour of Clackamas County Jail
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Have you ever wanted to see the inside of Clackamas County Jail — without getting arrested? Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is taking Twitter followers on a virtual ride-along today, complete…
Jul 23, 2014
Vinton, Gnosis deal puts Claymation animator in director's seat
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Gnosis Moving Pictures and Vinton Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday the two companies have signed a co-production deal on a slate of CG animated feature films, to be directed by Oscar winner…
Jul 23, 2014
Man dies in SE Portland shooting
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Portland homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 19-year-old man who died Tuesday night after collapsing in front of a house near Southeast 57th Avenue and Harold Street.…
Jul 23, 2014
Cat dies, firefighter hurt in Rosa Parks Way fire
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A pet cat died and a Portland firefighter was slightly injured in an early morning blaze that destroyed a Rosa Parks Way home Wednesday. Portland Fire and Rescue said the firefighter suffered a…
Jul 23, 2014
U.S. Senate to debate end to corporate offshore tax break
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Merkley: Manufacturing should return home. The U.S. Senate will proceed to debate a bill ending tax advantages for companies that move jobs abroad and giving a tax break for companies moving…
Jul 22, 2014
Voters to decide marijuana legalization
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Oregon, Alaska have ballot measures. Voters will decide Nov. 4 whether Oregon joins other states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The state Elections Division confirmed Tuesday…
Jul 22, 2014
City looks for comments on draft comprehensive land-use plan
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Portlanders can now review the draft comprehensive land-use plan updated that will guide future growth after it has been approved by the City Council. The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability…
Jul 22, 2014
Governor candidates sharpen differences
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Kitzhaber, Richardson jab during first debate at newspaper gathering Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber and Republican rival Dennis Richardson have laid out clear differences for the fall campaign.…
Jul 22, 2014
Metro talks trash, digs up hard lesson on recycling
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Attention Portlanders, environmental expert Ed Humes has something to say. You are not as special as you think. In fact, when it comes to saving the world, you could learn a lesson from WalMart.…
Jul 22, 2014
Novick poll: Tax the rich to repair streets
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Commissioner Steve Novick has finally found a street fee that most Portlanders support — one that only the rich pay. Novick and Mayor Charlie Hales have struggled for months to find a new source…
Jul 21, 2014
City Council to consider sending parks measure to ballot
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz will ask the City Council at its Thursday, July 24, meeting to refer a parks bond measure to the Nov. 4 general election ballot. Fritz is proposing a measure…
Jul 20, 2014
Former Gov. Atiyeh dies at 91
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Led Oregon out of 1980s recession Tributes are being paid to Vic Atiyeh, the governor who led Oregon out of the 1982 recession and laid the economic foundations for international trade and high…
Jul 21, 2014
Markum Inn destroyed by fire
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Early Sunday morning fire burns down local landmark Multiple fire agencies battled a five-alarm fire at the Markum Inn in the early hours of Sunday July 20 that destroyed the local landmark. The…
Jul 20, 2014
Portland man drowns near Troutdale
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A Portland man, Birtha B. Subba, a native of Nepal, drowned while fishing in the Sandy River at Dabney State Park, just north of Troutdale around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20. The Multnomah County…
Jul 20, 2014
Classic cars converge in Forest Grove
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You can see more than 300 stunning automobiles at Pacific University today It required an unexpected tromp through a wheat field, but one of the most celebrated cars in the Pacific Northwest…
Jul 20, 2014
Charcoal briquettes set Hillsboro deck on fire
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A Saturday fire on the back deck of a Hillsboro home spread to the rear of the house and the garage, causing extensive damage. The fire began around 8:15 p.m. on July 19 in the 1800 block of…
Jul 20, 2014
Fire damages Scratch Restaurant in Lake Oswego
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An explosion and fire heavily damaged a downtown Lake Oswego restaurant late Saturday. No one was injured at the incident at Scratch Restaurant, 149 A Ave. The cause and damage estimate were not…
