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Green science expert, mountaineer, offers free lecture at Reed
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Green coalition seeks ban on coal burning for Oregon customers
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More than 100,000 trees and shrubs being planted along Clackamas streams this winter
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A primer on Pembina terminal project
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Utility customers subsidize solar for Oregon Convention Center
Ducks vs Buckeyes
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Rose Bowl 2015
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Portland's Latest News
January 27, 2015
First lady's consulting work leaves some scratching their heads
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SALEM — Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes was paid $118,000 for communications work for a nonprofit clean economy consulting organization at a time when she was advising the governor’s office on…
January 28, 2015
Monthly water, sewer bills now available
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Portland utility customers can now receive their water, sewer and stormwater management fee bills every month in the mail instead of every three months. The city made the change because some…
January 28, 2015
City's paperless permit project to be delayed
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The completion date for Portland's new paperless permitting system will likely be delayed beyond the end of the year, the City Council was told Wednesday morning. The project is intended to…
January 29, 2015
Fritz to seek another City Council term
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz will run for re-election to the City Council in 2016 after all. Fritz had said she would not seek a third term, but changed her mind after her husband, Dr. Steven…
January 28, 2015
North Plains cop won't be charged in Washington state
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Officer had been under scrutiny for harassment, criminal mischief A prosecutor in Cowlitz County, Wash., has declined to charge North Plains Police Officer Jody Petersen, 37, with any crime…
January 27, 2015
The Blount truth: Former Duck living the dream with Patriots
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PHOENIX — LaGarrette Blount wore a new cut of corn rows (underneath a baseball cap) and a wide grin as he stepped to the podium for Super Bowl XLIX media day Tuesday at US Airways Center. "I'm…
January 27, 2015
Kitzhaber to offer questions, ideas on Measure 91 implementation
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Letter on recreational marijuana planned for Liquor Control Commission, lawmakers. Gov. John Kitzhaber says he’s prepared to release a statement about what he wants the Oregon Liquor Control…
January 27, 2015
Portlanders talk, hoping mayor will listen
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Residents offer topics for Hales' annual State of City speech There are some things we know Mayor Charlie Hales will say when he delivers his State of the City speech this Friday. Hales will…
January 27, 2015
City, short-term rental hosts face off
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Firms balk at new rule requiring names, addresses, permits A showdown is looming between the city of Portland and companies like Airbnb that promote short-term rentals in local residents’ homes.…
January 27, 2015
'I'm just like you,' says Brandon Browner
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Patriots cornerback reflects on his 'amazing journey' and controversial career PHOENIX — Brandon Browner's first experience with the Super Bowl media has been to his liking. "I thought I'd be…
January 27, 2015
Police say man in N. Kerby Ave. house not a threat
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UPDATE: SERT, other officers leave after talking with man's family Portland’s Crisis Negotiation Team has left the North Kerby Avenue home after a Tuesday morning incident involving a man who…
January 27, 2015
Timber Joey to kick off Outdoor School for All with giant wood…
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Metro, other agencies hold round of public meetings to launch effort Outdoor School for All The Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition will launch its Outdoor School for All campaign to the public…
January 27, 2015
Portland, suburbs fail to make first Google Fiber cut
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Tech giant says Portland area is still in the running for possible expansion. Despite jumping through all the hoops required by Google, it looks like the Portland area will not be getting the…
January 27, 2015
Summit aims to build strong community
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Neighborhood leaders, activists to discuss array of issues Portlanders are invited to attend a free day-long community summit that will discuss such hot-button issues as racial profiling,…
January 27, 2015
Fritz seeks more money for infrastructure
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Street problems won't be resolved, but plan could ease pain After eight months of fruitless debate over a possible new street fee, Commissioner Amanda Fritz has suddenly come up with a plan to…
January 27, 2015
Mark & Dave: Uber provides news fix in street fee's absence
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We’re mourning the loss of our favorite subject — the street fee. What will we write about now that it’s been abandoned by Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick? Oh yeah, recent…
January 28, 2015
MAX takes test run on Tilikum Crossing
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TriMet ran an electrified MAX train over Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, for the first time Wednesday, Jan. 21. The test run was intended to verify the interface between the track and…
January 26, 2015
$ 20 million targeted to fight gentrification in N/NE Portland
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The City Council will review a $20 million plan to mitigate the impacts of gentrification in North and Northeast Portland on Wednesday. The North/Northeast Neighborhood Housing Strategy was…
January 26, 2015
Humanities' gatherings put race/police issue in spotlight
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Oregon Humanities is jumping into the hot topic of race and policing with a series of Portland-area talks in February. The nonprofit group is hoping for a civil conversation during its meetings…
January 26, 2015
Pedestrian safety focus of Capitol Highway action
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Drivers, get ready to hit your brakes. Portland’s Bureau of Transportation and the Portland Police Bureau will conduct a crosswalk enforcement action from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at…
January 26, 2015
Rolling domestic disturbance leaves wife, husband wounded
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A husband-and-wife domestic disturbance rolled through Oregon City streets Monday afternoon, leaving both people with gunshot wounds. Oregon City police said the incident began at about 1:48…
January 26, 2015
Green schools unite; network launches kickoff
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Eco-School meeting set for Jan. 28 Portland parents wanting to green up their schools are invited to this year's kickoff meeting for the Portland Eco-School Network. The network includes parents…
January 26, 2015
Oak Grove warned about release of dangerous sex offender
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Clackamas County warned the community last week that dangerous sex offender Michael W. Miller, 44, is planning to stay at Your Host Motel, 13222 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Unit 7, upon his release…
January 25, 2015
Boy stabbed in Gateway attack
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A 13-year-old boy was stabbed and seriously injured in Northeast Portland on Sunday. The victim is hospitalized and his name and condition was not immediately released. The suspect is only…
January 25, 2015
Pabst lawsuit back before City Council
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The City Council is once again scheduled to consider suing the Pabst Brewing Company for copyright infringement involving the landmark "Portland, Oregon" sign at its Wednesday meeting. A…
Jan 25, 2015
Man charged with Southeast Portland murder
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A suspect has been indicted in a Jan. 8 killing in Southeast Portland. Michael Aaron Wyatt Mininger, 22, is charged with murder and felon in possession of a firearm. He was arrested on an…
Jan 25, 2015
Police respond to five shootings Saturday, no injuries or arrests
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Portland police responded to five shooting incidents on Saturday, including one in the parking garage at the Lloyd Center Mall. There are no reports of anyone injured in the shootings, and no…
Jan 24, 2015
Blazers feel 'trickle-down effect' from Aldridge's return vs.…
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LaMarcus Aldridge heard a chant that hadn't sounded at Moda Center since last season when he stepped to the free-throw line with 4.1 seconds left in the Trail Blazers' 103-96 victory over…
Jan 24, 2015
Cat Ladies and Gentlemen
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International Cat Show comes to Portland Cat fans packed the 10th Annual International Cat Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn at the Portland Airport. Breeds on show included the Lykoi,…
Jan 24, 2015
Artists, sci fi fans and alien characters mingle at Portland…
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Portland artist Randy Emberlin, best known as the artist/inker for Spider-Man, X-Men and Batman, spent most of Saturday afternoon cheerfully selling signed drawings to hundreds of fans who…
Jan 23, 2015
OCPD: Wanted shooter escapes quick police response
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UPDATE: Suspect turns himself in Friday morning Oregon City police Friday morning were still looking for a suspected shooter who apparently fled out a downstairs side door of the home as…
Jan 23, 2015
Name released of man who fell from Goat Mountain cliff
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Clackamas County Sheriff's Office released the name of the man who fell from a cliff on Goat Mountain Thursday morning as Lance K. Leek, 38, of Beavercreek. According to the medical examiner,…
Jan 23, 2015
School choice becomes rally cry across nation, Portland
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Local groups want more than just traditional schools The public education system is a pillar of American democracy — but questions are rising about the method of delivery. The Cascade Policy…
Jan 23, 2015
Richmond neighbors say car prowls shatter peace of mind
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Portland police are looking for two trucks they think might be linked to a rash of late-night vehicle break-ins and car prowls that have hit the Richmond neighborhood hard in the past few…
Jan 23, 2015
PDX's old carpet ripped from NW folklore
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With a mechanical tug Friday morning, Portland International Airport’s beloved 28-year-old carpet began being ripped (literally) from Northwest history. Shortly after 11 a.m. Jan. 23, Bill…
Jan 23, 2015
B&B Lite: Less bread, more broth
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NW Portland bakery closes, while SW Portland bone broth bar opens The food scene in Portland is like a big ocean: Tides coming in, tides going out. On the exist list this month is Grand Central…
Jan 23, 2015
County open house looks at Bonny Slope development
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Washington County will host an open house next week to talk about development of the Bonny Slope West area. The event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at Jacob Wismer Elementary School,…
Jan 27, 2015
County may smoke out e-cig sales to minors
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Public feedback solicited online, at upcoming forums Have a strong opinion on e-cigarettes? Multnomah County wants to hear from you. County leaders have held three public hearings on the subject…
Jan 23, 2015
Panel recommends state debt limits
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Lawmakers will set bond ceilings, set projects as part of state budget process A panel has urged Oregon lawmakers to limit new state debt to just slightly more than $1 billion in the next…
Jan 23, 2015
Cop and deputy association launched amid controversies
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A new coalition of police officers and sheriff's deputies in the Portland area was announced Friday. The Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs is intended to work on policy issues and help…
Jan 22, 2015
Thumbs down on Aldridge status
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Knife this week for All-Star forward; Blazers will be without him for 6-8 weeks The word on LaMarcus Aldridge finally came out Thursday night, an hour before the Trail Blazers took to the Moda…
Jan 22, 2015
Man falls to death off Goat Mountain cliff
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A man fell to his death off a 230-foot cliff on Goat Mountain southeast of Colton early Thursday morning. Crews from Molalla Fire District and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office search and…
Jan 22, 2015
Lawsuit hits Nike's signature 'Jumpman' image
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Nike’s signature image — Michael Jordan’s silhouetted “Jumpman” leaping toward a dunk — is under fire in federal court for copyright infringement. Jacobus Rentmeester, a Life Magazine…
Jan 22, 2015
Lost night for Blazers -- no Aldridge, no Batum, and Celtics win…
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In his 2 1/2 seasons as head coach of the Trail Blazers, Terry Stotts has had plenty of joyous days. Thursday was not one of them. In the afternoon, the Portland coach learned that All-Star…
Jan 22, 2015
So, you think you know Portland? Think again
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Survey of 50 largest cities shows we're older, better paid. Portland is a young city, right? And it’s filled with people making subpar pay. Well, it turns out those and other bits of…
Jan 22, 2015
Mayors: Outside investigations of police shootings
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors recommended appointing outside investigators to review police shootings on Thursday. Mayor Charlie Hales, who is attending the annual conference in Washington DC,…
Jan 22, 2015
Fritz wants more infrastructure funding
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz is proposing the City Council increase its commitment to infrastructure maintenance by agreeing to commit half of all year-end balance sand one-time funds to such…
Jan 22, 2015
Biblical scholar, OSU professor Borg dies
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Marcus Borg, a New Testament scholar known for his books on the life of Jesus, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, following a battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Borg, a professor emeritus of…
Jan 22, 2015
Uber survey: Drivers like being own bosses, earning extra income
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Uber drivers often turn out to be former taxi drivers who want to be their own bosses, set their own hours, and, supplement existing income, according to a survey released Thursday, Jan. 22, by…
Jan 22, 2015
Restoring order in the court
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From the outside, the Multnomah County Courthouse is just another old building in Portland — a little worse for wear, but with enough historical charm in the form of marble, brass and oak to…
