May 19, 2019
Portland Tribune - News
Ill-fated vaccine fight stoked grassroots anger
Motivated citizens, egged on by social media campaigns and powerful anti-vaccine groups, left some legislators shaken.
Regal Courier News
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Cap-and-trade bill takes step toward reality
Portland Tribune - NewsLandmark carbon pricing proposal moved out of committee on a party-line vote after months of hearings and… -
Beaverton, Washington County seek comment on housing bond plans
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsStrategies will guide city, county on how to spend their shares of money from a bond measure that Metro… -
Oregon's roads, bridges and pipes don't pass engineers' muster
Portland Tribune - NewsWith a big quake looming, civil engineers society says state needs to spend billions to improve… -
Oregon taxpayers will get $1 billion back in 'kicker' rebate
Portland Tribune - NewsEconomists say the kicker is double the predicted amount and would be the largest in state history. -
Lawmakers wrangle changes to cut PERS costs
Portland Tribune - NewsAttempts to rein in Oregon's hugely complicated retirement system have left agencies and others with high… -
State economy stays hot, adding 3,300 jobs in April
Portland Tribune - NewsState employment officials said new jobs were added mostly in health care and social assistance, and in… -
Senate approves business tax to boost school budgets
Portland Tribune - NewsGovernor plans to sign legislation; Democrats give up two key bills to coax Republicans back to the Senate… -
Deadline approaches for May 21 election
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsEast Washington County voters will decide tax measure and two seats on TVF&R board; there are also contests… -
Proposed budget adds more employees for growing demands
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsWashington County spending plan at $1.4 billion and 2,200 full-time workers for the year starting July 1;… -
Public records rule change slipping 'through the cracks'
Portland Tribune - NewsProposal to fine jurisdictions when they don't comply runs into well-organized opposition as it heads to the… -
Victim in fatal shooting in Eugene identified as student from…
The Times - NewsAlex Oyombe Gradin, 21, was born in Kenya and was a 2016 Tigard High School graduate. -
Contentious vaccine bill passes House, heads to Senate
Portland Tribune - NewsDespite a persistent, vocal opposition, the bill limiting medical execptions passed easily. -
Student Success Act passes House on party-line vote
Portland Tribune - NewsEducation reform and tax package, adding $1 billion per year in school funding, now goes to the Senate. -
TVF&R seeks 5-year extension of tax levy
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsRate would remain unchanged from 2014; district extends from east Washington County into three other counties and… -
Clock ticking on daylight saving change
Regal Courier - NewsSome lawmakers want state to go on standard time, others want public vote on proposal. -
Major hike in school funding heads to vote
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsGroups representing corporations not all on see 'huge investment' as way to improve state education. -
Business groups sort out impact of tax plan
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsLegislature's proposal to boost education funding heads to a vote as state's largest business organization… -
Nominees announced for civic association board
Regal Courier - NewsThree to step down in June from the leadership of the King City Civic Assocition. -
Annual honor shines spotlight on region's 'Amazing kids'
Portland Tribune - NewsPamplin Media Group event highlights the accomplishments of 28 young people from across the region. -
Washington County elected officials explain their jobs
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsAuditor, sheriff, district attorney, circuit and justice court judges join commissioners in expanded state of… -
Committee's vaccine bill approval provokes backlash
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsLawmakers gearing up for a House vote on controversial measure limiting medical exemptions for childhood… -
Say so-long to Twain
The Times - NewsLongtime Tigard-Tualatin educator set to retire; reception slated Tuesday, May 7. -
Out & About
Beaverton Valley Times - FeaturesA listing of theater, arts and musical events, along with things to do, throughout our communities. -
Washington County officials share the stage in Beaverton
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsFive commissioners and five other elected officials speak at a state of the county event open to the public;… -
Chief gets into the swing of policing
Regal Courier - NewsThe terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 turned Ernie Happala from a golf pro to a cop. -
Beaverton tells parents to plan for possible school closures on…
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsBeaverton School District says planned teacher walkout could force schools to shut down. -
Vial to serve as deputy secretary of state
Sherwood Gazette - NewsThe one-term lawmaker served an area that included Sherwood and King City in 2017-18. -
Brown taps Bev Clarno to finish secretary of state term
Portland Tribune - NewsRedmond Republican, former speaker of the House, selected from more than a dozen GOP candidates. -
Out & About
Beaverton Valley Times - FeaturesA listing of theater, arts and musical events, along with things to do, throughout our communities. -
Neighbor 2 Neighbor volunteer day slated for May
Sherwood Gazette - NewsThose who wish to help, or who need help, can register to take part in this annual event. -
Dems to gather in Sherwood
Sherwood Gazette - NewsCongresswoman Bonamici slated as speaker at Democrats' annual fundraising event. -
Dance & Thrill
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsTigard, Valley Catholic score honors for 2nd year in a row at state Dance and Drill tourney. -
Leaders turn to prayers, solidarity after New Zealand mosque…
Portland Tribune - News'We aren't going to allow anyone to continue to target us out of hatred, out of bigotry, out of every phobia… -
Tributes pour in for Norma Paulus
Portland Tribune - NewsShe was the first woman to win state constitutional office as secretary of state, also state schools… -
Something to cheer about
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsCompetitors from several area high schools particiated in the 2019 OSAA Cheerleading State Championships. See… -
Curtain rises on behalf of ailing actor
Beaverton Valley Times - NewsFriends will stage a play written by local actor Michael Allen as he listens from hospital bed.
Regional News
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Ill-fated vaccine fight stoked grassroots anger
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Cap-and-trade bill takes step toward reality
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Sunday Parkways pumps up happy, healthy Portland families
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Bonamici: Trump 'not fit' for presidency
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Gov. Brown: Gray wolves on 'path to recovery' in Oregon
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PPB: Carjacker hits squad car, found hiding in basement
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Sunday Parkways to avoid Portland's SW hills this year
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Oregon's roads, bridges and pipes don't pass engineers' muster
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Washington County OKs drug takeback ordinance
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Oregon disability group 'deeply concerned' by e-scooters
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Despite trade worries, Oregon exports continue to grow
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Oregon taxpayers will get $1 billion back in 'kicker' rebate
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Alberta Commons: Doing business on Dream Street
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Senate approves business tax to boost school budgets
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Police: Man charged for 'horrific' murder in Beaverton
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Lawmakers wrangle changes to cut PERS costs
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State economy stays hot, adding 3,300 jobs in April
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Wyden to Canada: Protect Kanter if Blazers play Raptors
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RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION
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It's time to invest in Oregon's education system
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You want concussion records? Sign away your right to sue
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Battling concussions: Where's the trainer?
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Battling concussions: Solving a funding puzzle
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From powerhouse to jailhouse: A life shattered
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Head injuries push football player's life out of bounds
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Rattling the data shakes out changes
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Oregon's concussion 'haves' and 'have-nots'
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Hawaii taps its culture of caring to battle head injuries
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Rattled: A different path back to the classroom
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Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field
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Schools stumble in dealing with nonsports head injuries
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Did gridiron collisions slam into Randy Casey's life?
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