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Ducks vs Buckeyes
Here are the best photos of the final game!
Rose Bowl 2015
the celebration was on for oregon at the rose bowl on thursday. the ducks thrashed florida state 59-20
Best photos of the year
We selected the best photos that represented 2014
Portland's Latest News
March 10, 2015
More heat expected at reservoir hearing in May
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Fight continues over disconnecting Mount Tabor facilities For years, City Council members have been insisting that disconnecting the open reservoirs is a done deal that cannot be reversed. But…
March 10, 2015
Democrats act quickly to pass trio of bills
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GOP doesn't have enough votes to stop partisan legislation Democrats used their larger majorities in the Oregon Legislature, over the vocal objections of Republicans this past week, to pass…
March 10, 2015
Hales to run again: 'There's more work to do'
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Saying that he believes Portland has turned a corner and is headed into a unprecedented period of change, Mayor Charlie Hales has decided to run for reelection in 2016. “I’m enjoying the job and…
March 10, 2015
Panel OKs statues of Indian chief, suffragette
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Legislative nod would replace McLoughlin, Lee in Capitol hall Last Wednesday, the Statuary Hall Study Commission announced to the Legislature its recommendations for replacements in the national…
March 10, 2015
Withering weather
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Warm temperatures threaten many Washington County crops, but grape growers are hopeful While many Portland metro area residents are happy to sneak outside for a little lunch-break sunshine or…
March 10, 2015
County adopts ban on e-cig sales to minors
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Multnomah County on Thursday took final action to prohibit minors from buying and using inhalant delivery systems, such as e-cigs and vape pens. When the law takes effect April 5, businesses…
March 10, 2015
Mark & Dave: Voters may get what they want with Hales
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Looks like Portland Mayor Charlie Hales will run for another term in 2016. We haven’t had a mayor run for re-election since Vera Katz. In today’s Portland Tribune exclusive, the mayor says he…
March 09, 2015
Charter school's naturalization ceremony welcomes 10 new citizens
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A March 12 event will culminate 48 students' research into civics, immigration and countries of origin Southwest Charter School is planning the party of a lifetime for 10 people from 10…
March 09, 2015
ODOT meeting focuses on Outer Powell project
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Oregon’s Department of Transportation hosts an open house Monday evening, March 9, to discuss the Outer Powell Boulevard Transportation Safety Project. The informal session is from 6 to 8 p.m.…
March 09, 2015
Man seriously wounded in Gresham shooting
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UPDATE: A 15-year-old charged with attempted murder in the shooting Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy from Portland in connection with the shooting of 23-year-old Umberto Velasco-Arango in…
March 09, 2015
Business leaders support 'ban the box,' with conditions
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Some Portland business leaders say they support a proposal by Mayor Charlie Hales to prevent employers from asking about criminal convictions on job application forms. But the leaders say…
March 09, 2015
Gang shooting sends man to the hospital
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A 23-year-old Portland man was wounded early Monday morning in what police say was a gang attack in Southeast Portland. Police said the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a…
March 09, 2015
Council to consider Uber-related policy Thursday
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Commissioner Steve Novick will ask the City Council to prepare to regulate so-called ride sharing service like Uber and Lyft on Thursday. Novick, who in charge of the Portland Bureau of…
March 08, 2015
Victims in Saturday I-5 crash identified
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Police have identified the victims in the multi-vehicle crashed that close most of I-5 through North Portland on Saturday afternoon. The victims included children in several of the five cars…
March 08, 2015
In defense of a 0-0 draw, Timbers' back line shines
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'I'm not sure how we didn't win,' says Portland coach Caleb Porter, after opener vs. Real Salt Lake It was opening day of soccer season in Portland. The official end of winter in Soccer City USA…
March 08, 2015
Gresham woman killed in motorcycle accident near Government Camp
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A Gresham woman was killed in an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash on highway 26 near Government Camp. The victim is identified as Angela R. Decorte, 36. According to the Oregon State…
March 08, 2015
Police: Suspect accidentally killed friend
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UPDATE - Friend turns himself in hours after shooting Police say a 23-year-old man was accidentally shot and killed by a friend in a car in North Portland overnight. The name of the victim was…
March 07, 2015
I-5 northbound closed for several hours at Victory Boulevard
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Five-vehicles crash, nine people injured Interstate-5 northbound will be closed to all traffic for several hours after a multi-vehicle crash involving five vehicles on northbound I-5 and Victory…
March 07, 2015
Rock climber discovers body at Broughton Bluff
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A rock climber discovered the body of a man at the base of Broughton Bluff this morning. At approximately 10 a.m., a rock climber called 911 and reported spotting a body and a gun laying near…
March 07, 2015
Saturday morning shooting leads to man's arrest
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UPDATE: Intended victim wasn't hurt, but car was damaged A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with Saturday morning’s shooting at Northeast 102nd Avenue and…
March 07, 2015
Fire at Hillsboro substation extinguished
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A Friday afternoon fire in a voltage control device at a Bonneville Power Administration substation in Northeast Hillsboro was successful extinguished, but not before a dramatic column of black…
March 06, 2015
Hales to run for re-election in 2016
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Mayor tells Portland Tribune he is right person for the job Saying that he believes Portland has turned a corner and is heading into a period of unprecedented change, Mayor Charlie Hales has…
March 06, 2015
Driver dies in Oak Grove Boat Ramp incident
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Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating how a man died Friday driving into the Willamette River at the Oak Grove boat ramp. At 9:16 a.m., Clackamas Fire District No. 1…
March 06, 2015
Documents reveal Police Chief Jim Pryde's final dealings with…
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Embattled former Gladstone Police Chief Jim Pryde this week was successfully driven out of town before his retirement date, but at a cost of $58,262.59 to taxpayers. After more than 35 years…
March 11, 2015
Fatal crash closes Highway 26
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Highway 26 was closed following an early morning fatal car crash near milepost 33 in Clackamas County. At 3:30 a.m., the driver of a 2014 Hyundai sedan, now identified at Michael E. Eberitzch…
Mar 06, 2015
It's a win, but a big loss, for Blazers: Matthews out for season
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The mood in the Trail Blazers' Moda Center locker room was solemn Thursday night, even after a 94-75 dismantling of the Dallas Mavericks. The Blazers had a large burden to bear. Shooting guard…
Mar 06, 2015
Atkins named Oregon's new secretary of state
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Longtime Democratic staffer gets praise, but also criticism from House Republicans. Jeanne Atkins, a longtime Democratic legislative and senatorial staffer, is Gov. Kate Brown’s appointee to…
Mar 06, 2015
Lawmakers take time to honor local musicians
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Call it a tribute to Oregon’s musical history. Friday’s meeting of the House Rules Committee in Salem included a handful of measures honoring local musicians who died within the past few years:…
Mar 06, 2015
Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences places in robotics…
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The Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences FIRSTRobotics Team, Skynet 2550, in alliance with the Bowtie Brigade and Shockwave teams, won second place in the "Recycle Rush" tournament this past…
Mar 06, 2015
Arron Afflalo: 'I'll be me'
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Next man up? Blazers' recent arrival says he's ready to start again, but feels for injured Wesley Matthews With 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game between the…
Mar 05, 2015
Sheriff apologizes for death of Molalla horse
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A judgement call made in the field to euthanize the animal was a mistake, Roberts said Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts apologized for the death of a Molalla family’s horse last month when…
Mar 05, 2015
State senate passes bill for study of expansion of natural gas…
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Estacada officials support Senate Bill 32 The Oregon State Senate passed a bill Wednesday, March 4, establishing a study of how public utilities that supply natural gas may expand service to…
Mar 05, 2015
Brown replaces state CEO Jordan in 'transparent' transition
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SALEM — Oregon Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan, whose agency came under scrutiny for its handling of former Gov. John Kitzhaber’s personal emails, resigned Thursday. Gov. Kate Brown…
Mar 05, 2015
Panel sets hearings on state school aid
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A budget subcommittee of the Oregon Legislature plans four hearings on the $7.23 billion proposed in the state school fund for the next two years. The education budget subcommittee has set…
Mar 05, 2015
Developer says brewpub will spark other projects in Lents…
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Chad Rennaker has big plans to transform the Southeast neighborhood Can a new brewpub be the ticket to liven up Lents’ moribund town center? That’s Chad Rennaker’s game plan. The little-known…
Mar 05, 2015
Mates? Check.
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Chess for Success program teaches students problem-solving skills and critical thinking Oregon's Chess for Success program is gearing up for its March 13-14 state competition at the Oregon…
Mar 05, 2015
Multnomah County to restrict use of inhalant devices
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Board passes ordinance without vape shop exemption The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance on Thursday morning that essentially aligns regulation for "vapes" and…
Mar 05, 2015
Saxton endorsed for state's top health job
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Panel clears way for confirmation by Oregon Senate. Nominated by one governor, Lynne Saxton of Portland will proceed with the endorsement of another governor as director of the Oregon Health…
Mar 05, 2015
Courtney: Judges should have more authority over restraining…
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Violations result in deaths of at least three women in recent years, Senate president says. Senate President Peter Courtney wants to give judges more authority to enforce restraining orders,…
Mar 05, 2015
Certified sustainability
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Local businesses are working with a Lake Oswego citizens group and Clackamas County to boost the city's economic and environmental health Maybe swapping compostable cups for containers made from…
Mar 05, 2015
Senate clears automatic voter registration
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Gov. Brown will sign; it was her top priority as secretary of state. Automatic voter registration, linked with Oregon driver records, is headed to Gov. Kate Brown. The Senate passed the bill on…
Mar 05, 2015
Davidson aims to bring change to PPS
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Those who are worried about a lack of student voice on the Portland Public Schools board might take a look at Andrew Davidson. The 19-year-old graduate of Grant High School is running in…
Mar 05, 2015
Sources Say: This Lents is Guthrie's Lents: Complex may honor…
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Woody Guthrie may get something named after him in Lents after all. ROSE Community Development is proposing a multifamily complex called the Woody Guthrie Apartments on Southeast 91st Avenue…
Mar 05, 2015
Spelling bee puts some buzz in weekend
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Two-time champion, others compete for shot at national title Returning champions always make competitions more interesting, and so it is with the 2015 Portland Tribune/Comcast Regional Spelling…
Mar 06, 2015
Just add water
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Gary and Judi Mittelstaedt believe WaterAfrica can change lives, and they're hoping Lake Oswegans will join them in that quest Gary and Judi Mittelstaedt’s lives changed profoundly in 2010, when…
Mar 04, 2015
Clackamas River Water Patricia Holloway recall petitioner Naomi…
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Angier wants seat currently held by Grafton Sterling - The recall campaign she led against Grafton Sterling wasn’t the main reason that Naomi Angier filed for election as a commissioner on the…
Mar 04, 2015
'Get in the van' man approaching Ardenwald Elementary students
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Milwaukie police took a second report in less than a month about a man in a white van approaching a student at Ardenwald Elementary. The student was walking alone to school Wednesday, March 4,…
Mar 04, 2015
Missing elderly men from Happy Valley, Gladstone found
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Two elderly Clackamas County were found safe after both were reported missing March 3. Carl Neil, 81, disappeared on the morning near Southeast Sunnyside Road and 122nd Avenue in Happy Valley.…
Mar 04, 2015
Gov. Brown: Senate should proceed with Saxton nomination
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Oregon Health Authority director, named by Kitzhaber, began work Jan. 21. Gov. Kate Brown has asked the Oregon Senate to proceed with her predecessor’s nomination of Lynne Saxton of Portland to…
Mar 04, 2015
Gov. Brown urges probe of energy tax credits
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Agency raises questions about $12 million in connection with solar projects at OSU, OIT. Gov. Kate Brown says she will encourage a state investigation into potential fraudulent use of almost $12…
