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April 16, 2015
Wyden introduces controversial fast track trade bill
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Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden cosponsored so-called fast track trade legislation introduced in Congress on Thursday. The legislation was immediately cheered by some in the business community and…
April 17, 2015
North Clackamas Education Foundation announces Olivia Thomas as…
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A resident of Clackamas County for 20 years, Olivia Thomas is excited to continue fulfilling her lifelong passion to help children and communities in her new role as executive director of the…
April 16, 2015
Reynolds High School music teacher's license suspended for texts…
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Reynolds High School music teacher Justin Prunk’s teaching license is suspended for one year because of inappropriate text messages with four female students. Prunk, 33, sent more than 1,000…
April 16, 2015
What should Portland do with $30 million?
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City faces torrent of ideas on how to divvy up the surplus cash As Portland’s economy continues humming and city coffers overflow, city officials face a welcome dilemma: how to spend $30 million…
April 16, 2015
Should Oregon 'ban the box?'
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Bill would shield job seekers from queries about criminal history Theresa Sweeney of Portland has raised three children, done volunteer work, and earned a master’s degree — in criminology and…
April 16, 2015
Democrats, Republicans seek to burnish ethics credentials
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Democratic Gov. Kate Brown and Republican legislative minorities are competing to put their imprints on changes in government ethics and public records laws. It's not just a question of pride of…
April 16, 2015
Sources Say: Settle in for long haul on Kitzhaber, Hayes…
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How long could the federal influence-peddling investigation into former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fiancee, Cylvia Hayes, take? Consider the case of George Levey, who was just indicted…
April 15, 2015
Izaak Gillen, 7 months old, dies after skull fracture at Oregon…
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A 7-month-old died from a skull fracture suffered at a babysitter’s house this week, and investigators have ruled it a homicide. The baby, identified as Izaak Gillen, was taken to Randall…
April 15, 2015
Port container terminal dispute drags
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Boss Bill Wyatt mentions unmentionable, moves quickly on. The Executive Director of the Port of Portland Bill Wyatt acknowledged the elephant in the room, Wednesday, at the Port’s grand Gateway…
April 15, 2015
Protesters march in support of minimum wage legislation
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The national movement for a $15 minimum wage has come to Portland. Building on momentum from Monday's packed minimum wage hearing in Salem and the announcement that 15 Now Oregon will file a…
April 15, 2015
Hales promises to replace police liaison soon
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Mayor Charlie Hales is not yet sure when and how he is going to replace the most visible local face of his police reform efforts. Retired Oregon Supreme Court Justice Paul De Muniz surprised…
April 15, 2015
Analysis: Oregon's tax burden not so bad
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It’s Tax Day, and you’ve mailed in your 1040 forms, right? According to WalletHub, Oregon taxpayers are living in the 11th best state for tax burden. A new WalletHub analysis found that Oregon…
April 15, 2015
Holocaust victims' name ring out on Day of Remembrance
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Thousands of Holocaust victims’ names will be read in Pioneer Courthouse Square Thursday as part of a national Day of Remembrance program, “Unto Every Person There is a Name.” The Oregon Jewish…
April 15, 2015
New UO president excited about 'new beginning'
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University of Chicago dean and law professor Michael H. Schill was named the new University of Oregon president Tuesday by the university’s board of trustees. He officially takes the position as…
April 15, 2015
Stage set for Gain Share debate
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House panel sends plan to budget committee, which has a competing version from Senate. The political stage is set for a legislative debate about the future of state payments to counties that…
April 15, 2015
Crash kills driver in front of police training complex
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A 22-year-old man died early Wednesday in a single-car accident in front of the Portland Police Bureau's training complex. The victim's name has not been released. According to the police, at…
April 14, 2015
Experts: High-value pot crop could test state rules on farm…
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SALEM — Legalized marijuana in Oregon may spur more home-building on farmland unless regulators revise existing land-use rules, according to legal experts. Under state rules, to build a dwelling…
April 14, 2015
Man killed in Portland's Woodlawn neighborhood
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UPDATE: Victim identified as Seattle resident Police are investigating an early Tuesday homicide in Northeast Portland. The victim is identified as D'Andre Dickerson, 24. His last known address…
April 12, 2015
Shooting suspect killed in Texas; victims' families grieve
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UPDATE: Police say Colby Robinson died outside of Dallas A Dallas, Texas, man sought in connection with the April 10 shootings in Southeast Portland was shot and killed by police Tuesday night…
April 14, 2015
Oregon employment basks in mild winter weather
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A mild winter may have helped push Oregon’s unemployment rate down to 5.4 percent in March, while the state added about 4,300 jobs last month. Oregon Employment Department officials said…
April 14, 2015
Troubled waters at the port? Loss of second shipper at Terminal…
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Governor calls for state to get involved, but not right away Those responsible for the Port of Portland are not promising any quick fixes for the problems at Terminal 6 — Oregon’s only deep…
April 14, 2015
Top pols vexed by marijuana taxes
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Wyden, Blumenauer push to reform tax laws for pot businessess This week, Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) will introduce bicameral legislation to reconcile state…
April 14, 2015
Brooks' believers know who's boss
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Country star's opening show one long love fest If Garth Brooks decides to run for president, Hillary Clinton and her Republican rivals would do well to drop out of the race immediately. Because…
April 14, 2015
City not quite ready to hitch a ride with Uber
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Business licenses for Uber drivers still a sticking point Uber promised to play nice with the city of Portland Thursday, agreeing it won’t force its way into the local taxi market again without…
April 14, 2015
Portland says hola! to Latino hub, market
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Public-private Mercado project lays out ambitious goals Joel Sommers has seen a lot of changes since moving into the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood in Southeast Portland eight years ago.…
Apr 14, 2015
Bill would set limits, provide incentives for lower-cost housing
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Oregon House advances legislation to Senate. Cities and counties could choose to require builders to create below-market housing, in exchange for specified incentives for construction, under a…
Apr 14, 2015
Courthouse site goes to vote Thursday
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No fatal flaws found with either site Multnomah County leaders are one step closer to siting a new Central Courthouse. Project leaders delivered several pieces of good news to the Board of…
Apr 14, 2015
Mark & Dave: Fukushima? Real worry is Willamette
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Radiation from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power disaster has finally hit Northwest shores. But don’t worry, experts say you would have to swim for six hours a day in water with radiation levels…
Apr 13, 2015
Huey brings News, Frampton adds 'talking' guitar to Oregon Zoo…
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UPDATE: New this year, no outside food or drink The Oregon Zoo’s summer concert series is bringing a stack of rock ’n’ roll legends to its 15 shows this year. Weird Al is going to be there. So…
Apr 13, 2015
Hundreds show up for minimum-wage hearings
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House speaker leads off 100 who sign up to testify; lawmakers have several bills pending. House Speaker Tina Kotek led off more than 100 witnesses who spoke Monday night for and against a…
Apr 13, 2015
City may require building owners to report energy use
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The City Council will consider a new policy Wednesday to require the owners of around 1,000 commercial buildings report their energy use to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability every year.…
Apr 12, 2015
Sewage flows in river near Cathedral Park
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Because of a Saturday sewage release, the public should avoid contact with the Willamette River upstream of Cathedral Park through Monday evening. According to the Portland Bureau of…
Apr 12, 2015
Teenage girl fight leads to stabbing
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A 15-year-old girl is hospitalized in serious but stable condition after being stabbed several times by another 15-year-old girl during a fight at an Washington County elementary school Saturday…
Apr 10, 2015
'Swatting' hoax brings police to SW Garden Home apartment
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A hoax — sometimes called “swatting” — brought a heavy police presence Friday afternoon to an apartment in the 4100 of Southwest Garden Home Road on reports of a shooting. Portland police said…
Apr 10, 2015
Health care challenges still ahead
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Federal law added to Oregon recipients, workforce; future private, public costs at issue. The national health-care overhaul has dramatically reduced the share of Oregonians without insurance…
Apr 10, 2015
Hales promises to replace police liaison soon
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Mayor Charlie Hales is not yet sure when and how he is going to replace the most visible local face of his police reform efforts. Retired Oregon Supreme Court Justice Paul De Muniz surprised…
Apr 09, 2015
An 'all-time' win for Thunder
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Bryce Peila and company come to Portland's defense in 47-43 victory over Spokane Shock The Portland Thunder defense spent the first half of Thursday night’s division rivalry game rolling out the…
Apr 10, 2015
Rockwood apartment managers push out unwanted elements
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But some renters say evictions go too far; target the wrong people Six months ago, a new manager within Templeton Property Management took over at Grant View Court, an 80-unit apartment complex…
Apr 14, 2015
PCC Sylvania names new president
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Lisa Avery to take over college's largest and oldest campus. Portland Community College’s Sylvania Campus has a new leader. On Thursday, the school named Lisa Avery as the campus’ new president,…
Apr 09, 2015
Prosecutors: Florida businessman bribed McCoy with vacations,…
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Federal prosecutors say Florida businessman George R. Levey plied Portland transportation manager Ellis McCoy with vacations, trips to casinos and thousand of dollars in consulting fees for…
Apr 09, 2015
PPS employee makes a run for board seat
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Gretchen Hollands touts work history as project manager Worried about classroom overcrowding? Schools shutting down? Boundary redraws? Bond-funded rebuilds? Talk to the person in Portland Public…
Apr 09, 2015
Where will Portland grow?
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City planners predict 20-year, multifamily construction boom that home builders say isn't realistic Portland planners say the city can house half the people expected to move to the metropolitan…
Apr 09, 2015
Community garden plots, waiting lists growing like weeds
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Spring is here and you feel like gardening, but don’t have a plot? If you live in inner Northeast or Southeast Portland, you may be out of luck trying to find a plot at one of Portland Parks &…
Apr 09, 2015
Sources Say: Brown on the bus with email release; Kitzhaber…
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Gov. Kate Brown has now thrown John Kitzhaber under the bus twice. The first time happened when then-Secretary of State Brown publicly questioned Kitzhaber for calling her back from an…
Apr 09, 2015
Will taxi companies get a bad deal when Uber revs?
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Traditional firms say they'll have a hard time competing Get ready for taxi deregulation, Portland style. The Portland City Council may embrace the arrival of Uber and similar cab services into…
Apr 09, 2015
House speaker: Scale back Gain Share
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Proposal would keep more money for state, schools; approach differs from Senate plan. House Speaker Tina Kotek has proposed that the state budget keep most of the taxes generated by jobs…
Apr 09, 2015
Church bells ring to mark 150th anniversary of Civil War's end
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Portland’s First Congregational United Church of Christ will join organizations across the nation early Thursday afternoon to ring bells marking the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil…
Apr 09, 2015
TriMet says Stand Up for Transportation at Pioneer Square
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TriMet is joining with other governments, elected officials, private businesses and labor unions to call for more transportation funding. Representatives of the regional transit agency are…
Apr 09, 2015
Paying for Parklandia
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Every day, about 300 immigrant refugees in East Portland flock to the nonprofit African Youth and Community Organization for tutoring, sports and cultural classes throughout the year. Askina…
Apr 09, 2015
City councilors not ready to hitch a ride with Uber just yet
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Uber promised to play nice with the city of Portland Thursday, agreeing it won’t force its way into the local taxi market again without the support of the Portland City Council. But after a…
