Home & Garden October 2021
Home & Garden October 2021 - A Special Section Publication produced by The Pamplin Media…
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Portland kids learn about fight to save Earth's oldest creature
SW Connection - NewsSlimy, parasitic fish are key to Oregon ecosystems, but they're fast disappearing -
Southwest Portland Trader Joe's is finally opening
SW Connection - NewsGrocer announces grand opening date for Garden Home store at site of former Lamb's Thriftway
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Portland schools now require vaccine or test for visitors
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Portland Public Schools: 96% of staff vaccinated, 37 on leave
SW Connection - NewsWhile most complied with statewide mandate, district granted 115 exemptions while placing 37 employees on… -
PCC welcomes first cohort for new writing residency
SW Connection - NewsPortland Community College's Carolyn Moore Writing Residency program is unique at the community college level. -
Portland Community College welcomes first cohort for new writing…
SW Connection - NewsCarolyn Moore Writing Residency program is only one of its kind at community college level -
Portland to unveil new Gabriel Park playground in spring 2022
SW Connection - NewsPortland Parks & Rec installing new 10,000-square foot all abilities play area with accessible swings,… -
Portland Community College VP leaves behind 'caring culture'
SW Connection - NewsThe Beaverton resident reflects on her seven-year period at Oregon's largest community college. -
Kaiser Permanente nurses, health professionals authorize strike
SW Connection - NewsWith a 96% vote of Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals union members, its leaders can now… -
For many teens, peer support is biggest life line
SW Connection - NewsWhen the world shut down, crisis intervention volunteers never stopped showing up -
Oregon House Rep. Andrea Salinas mulls run for Congress
SW Connection - NewsSalinas recently announced that she is considering running for Congressional District 6, the new seat created… -
Portland Public Schools awarded $8.2 million to revamp leadership
SW Connection - NewsSchool district one of eight in nation to receive Principal Pipeline grant for equity-driven staffing effort -
Will this winter be as bad as the last one?
SW Connection - NewsThe free 29th annual Winter Weather Forecast Conference hosted by the Oregon Chapter of the American… -
Parks community centers reopening with fall schedules
SW Connection - NewsThe local option levy approved by Portland voters last November will fund more activities starting Monday,… -
Four vying for Multnomah County chair
SW Connection - NewsThree current commissioners are competing for the top county seat, but face a challenge from a state staffer -
Portland Public Schools now offering COVID-19 screening tests
SW Connection - NewsUsing submitted saliva samples, students can be tested weekly before symptoms present -
Meet the man doing maintenance in Southwest Portland for no pay
SW Connection - NewsHillsdale man spends countless hours on local park, school, church properties -
Divided Oregon lawmakers OK congressional, legislative maps
SW Connection - NewsGov. Brown signs bills before a deadline set by the Oregon Supreme Court, which has final say over challenges. -
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler: 'I love this job'
SW Connection - NewsDespite missteps, beleaguered Portland mayor contends he's making progress, just slower than he expected. -
In face of bus driver shortage, school district gets creative
SW Connection - NewsPortland Public Schools is issuing stipends to families and using contracted transport services to get kids… -
Tobias Read announces bid for Oregon governor
SW Connection - NewsThe state treasurer and former Beaverton lawmaker joins Tina Kotek and others in the Democratic primary race. -
Portland students walk out of class for climate strike
SW Connection - NewsThe downtown Portland rally echoed international youth-led climate activism events. -
Portland Community College turns down vaccine mandate
SW Connection - NewsBoard votes against requiring COVID-19 vaccine for in-person classes, after considering racial, economic… -
STEM Like A Girl all about inspiration
SW Connection - NewsThe nonprofit organization and book by the same name, by Sarah Foster, hopes to spark interest in STEM among… -
Multnomah County schools grapple with 1000s in quarantine
SW Connection - NewsDespite low transmission rates on campus, Portland-area schools see thousands in quarantine due to exposure -
Rental aid payments still lag in metro area
SW Connection - NewsState and community agencies make progress but many tenant applications await action -
Despite protests, giant Doug fir tree will come down in…
SW Connection - NewsRenaissance Homes plans to remove estimated 150-year-old tree by early October. -
West Portland Town Center Plan gains steam
SW Connection - NewsVision for westside includes high density housing, transit focused development -
Family of slain Trump supporter sues Portland, Multnomah County…
SW Connection - NewsThe federal lawsuit claims lax policing, prosecution of political protest violence contributed to Aaron 'Jay'… -
Report: In-N-Out pays $3.3M for Bridgeport Village site
SW Connection - NewsThe retro fast food joint just officially bought the old Village Inn spot in Tualatin. -
Portland Public Schools will consider vaccine mandate
SW Connection - NewsOregon's largest school district is slated to decide whether to require COVID-19 vaccines for eligible… -
Sen. Wyden urges improved access to mental health care
SW Connection - NewsOn World Suicide Prevention Day, he calls for federal intervention to fix insurance practices and address a… -
Westside Economic Alliance names new executive director
SW Connection - NewsGail Greenman, a West Linn resident and former Oregon Farm Bureau lobbyist, will lead the regional group. -
In-N-Out Burger could slide into Bridgeport Village area
SW Connection - NewsThe retro fast food joint just officially bought the old Village Inn spot in Tualatin. -
Portland hospitals bring in temporary morgue trucks
SW Connection - NewsTwo hospitals will use refrigeration trucks to keep COVID-19 fatalities as hospital morgues fill up. -
Body found along Tigard's Fanno Creek
SW Connection - NewsPolice and medical examiner are investigating body found off of Burham Street in downtown Tigard -
From New York to Afghanistan
SW Connection - News20 years after 9/11, Southwest Portland veteran reflects on Taliban's takeover -
New Oregon law expands insurance for immigrants, underserved…
SW Connection - NewsCover All People will provide health care for low-income, undocumented residents
Regional News
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Jail deputy charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccination cards
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Check out these 5 haunted sites this Halloween weekend
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Outsiders shake up wide open race for Oregon governor
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DA says Washington County can avoid 'Portland's mistakes'
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Milwaukie OKs 234 apartment complex on neighborhood greenway
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Jessica Gomez, GOP candidate for Oregon governor, on tour
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Portland: Air pollution surcharge would cost biz $2M yearly
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New lawsuit challenges Oregon legislative redistricting
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Anti-maskers shut down Portland School Board meeting
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Lawsuit: Girl sexually assaulted on Hillsboro school bus
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Columbia County port director suspected of misusing funds
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Lawsuit: Newberg school board violated public meetings law
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Portland Clean Energy Fund's unspent cash hits $169 million
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Church donates 80,000 lbs of food to Portland's Sunshine Division
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Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue pitches $122M bond to voters
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Portland airport crafts wooden roof, part of $2B expansion
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Oregon to increase RV fees 25% for out-of-state campers
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Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro revitalized downtowns praised
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