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News stories for Fri, Feb 3, 2012


Reynolds High principal placed on unpaid leave

Jeff Gilbert let his administrator license expire

(News - February 3, 2012 - (none))

Tualatin booster club hosts annual casino night

(News - February 3, 2012 - (none))

Nearly 100 vehicles damaged in overnight vandalism

UPDATE • Four dozen incidents reported in Lake Oswego neighborhoods and about 50 more in SW Portland

(News - February 3, 2012 - Kara Hansen Murphey)

Clackamas County rejects library deal with Oregon City

Poll had shown citizens wanted land at Red Soils for books

(News - February 3, 2012 - Raymond Rendleman)

Report: Foreclosures keep Portland-area home prices down

Real estate firm expects ‘continued downward pressure’ on prices

(News - February 2, 2012 - Steve Law)

Car owner thwarts vehicle prowler

Father and son interrupt theft in progress at The Round

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Aloha man arrested after marijuana found in car’s trunk

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Police arrest car jacking suspect

Officials continue to search for Christopher Kirkendall

(News - February 2, 2012 - Mara Stine)

He's got the voice

'Typical working-man musician' Justin Hopkins to appear on NBC's 'The Voice'

(News - February 2, 2012 - Geoff Pursinger)

Gladstone cop fired over porn, fraud allegations

City officials decline further comment in ‘personnel matter’

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Key to downtown’s future is events, says business consultant

(News - February 2, 2012 - Geoff Pursinger)

Police Blotter - Feb. 2, 2012

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Macpherson jumps at Lake Oswego mayor’s post

(News - February 2, 2012 - Kara Hansen Murphey)

Students meet fundraising goal, principal gets slimed

(News - February 2, 2012 - Geoff Pursinger)

Tigard Chamber takes over farmers market

Chamber plans to do more outreach, possibly move market downtown in the coming years

(News - February 2, 2012 - Geoff Pursinger)

Troubled dogs have place to call home at new rescue shelter

Duo’s passion for dogs leads to full-time shelter in Tualatin

(News - February 2, 2012 - Alana Kansaku-sarmiento)

Moving on up

Habitat for Humanity chapter celebrates Beaverton's first 'Women Build' event

(News - February 2, 2012 - Shannon Wells)

Early survey results show 63 percent oppose contraceptives on campus

(News - February 2, 2012 - Geoff Pursinger)

LOSD eyes K-5 Spanish now, Mandarin later

(News - February 2, 2012 - Rebecca Randall)

Nothing to do, nowhere to go

(News - February 2, 2012 - Lori Hall)

Rotary honors Brian Grant

The former NBA player earns its 2012 Service Above Self Award

(News - February 2, 2012 - Lori Hall)

Schools' ‘Alpha’ option gets support

(News - February 2, 2012 - Rebecca Randall)

City’s Iron Heritage Trail has tourist attraction potential

(News - February 2, 2012 - Cliff Newell)

Grandparents are special targets for phone scammers

(News - February 2, 2012 - Cliff Newell)

How low do we go?

Citizens asked to share their thoughts on affordable housing

(News - February 2, 2012 - Kara Hansen Murphey)

Aloha community remembers Ryan Johnson

(News - February 2, 2012 - Christina Lent)

City’s map choices expand

New interactive maps offered

(News - February 2, 2012 - Cliff Newell)

Fatal shooting may stem from custody battle

Investigation reveals link between murder suspect and 22-year-old victim

(News - February 2, 2012 - Christina Lent)

Rough political waters toss utility panel

Environmental groups say board could hurt city’s cutting-edge strategies

(News - February 2, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Sources say • Bonamici wins, local issues lose

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Q & A with Bill Schonely

(News - February 2, 2012 - Peter Korn)

Commons project drinks in research

Study of Seattle project shows promise for ‘wet housing’

(News - February 2, 2012 - Peter Korn)

Putting the bite on bedbugs

Hotels, dorms and local groups work hard to keep little suckers at bay

(News - February 2, 2012 - Steve Law)

Auto show drives in ‘home run’ attendance

Lucky Tualatin man wins a new Accord during three-day event

(News - February 2, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Police log - Feb. 2, 2012

(News - February 2, 2012 - (none))

Police face discrimination lawsuit

Ex-animal control officer alleges WLPD retaliated when she reported sexual harassment

(News - February 2, 2012 - Kara Hansen Murphey)

Beaverton School Board interviews candidates for open seat

(News - February 1, 2012 - Shannon Wells)

For winter adventure, Saddle Mountain delivers on all fronts

(News - February 1, 2012 - Darryl Swan)

Port green lights coal export projects

Port commissioners support plans to ship coal through county

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Oregon joins states’ foreclosure fight

Tentative settlement includes tough loan rules

(News - February 1, 2012 - Steve Law)

POLICE: Smoke shops raided for selling synthetic pot

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

Change in store for village landscape

Fibers in Motion closes its doors; ZoomCare is on its way

(News - February 1, 2012 - Claire Oliver)

Woman hit by pickup on Scholls Ferry Road dies

UPDATE • Police said driver did not see Debra Compton crossing the road

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Clackamas firm wins $5M city-of-Portland bid

Oregon Iron Works tasked with building two new fireboats capable of pumping over 7,000 gallons of water per minute

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

New digital billboard features couple wanted in Internet fraud

Federal investigators are seeking two suspects who slipped away after their arrest

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

School districts in funding conundrum

Students with disabilities at center of open-enrollment debate

(News - February 1, 2012 - Raymond Rendleman)

Peek at mayor’s tax bill, learn about your own

Annual Town Meeting focused on where property tax money is spent in the city and how costs outpace revenue collections

(News - February 1, 2012 - John Schrag)

Pirate Festival to return

No more ‘yo ho ho’ for Portland as event again plans St. Helens invasion

(News - February 1, 2012 - Stover E. Harger III)

City settles Campbell shooting case for $1.2 million

UPDATE • Attorney says city is not admitting wrongdoing in the incident

(News - February 1, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Local mayors face new realities

Five leaders trade quips, challenges at summit

(News - February 1, 2012 - Raymond Rendleman)

The Boston wrangler

Cornelius dog rescue helps snub-nosed terriers find their way to a new home

(News - February 1, 2012 - Christian Gaston)

Arrests made in New Year’s Day shooting

One man charged with shooting at nearby houses and wounding a 7-year-old boy

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Vet ends life homeless, but remembered fondly

(News - February 1, 2012 - Raymond Rendleman)

Got your remote-controlled tap shoes?

At the Invention Convention, second- graders go creatively crazy

(News - February 1, 2012 - Nancy Townsley)

Oak Grove woodcarver brings creatures to life

Local resident and trial lawyer creates a menagerie of animals in wood

(News - February 1, 2012 - Ellen Spitaleri)

Stecchino: Italian food ‘with a touch of French’

Coming from The Pearl, restaurateur brings touch of class to town

(News - February 1, 2012 - Nancy Townsley)

PCC, PSU renew ‘streamlined’ co-admission agreement

Schools’ leaders say agreement benefits both institutions

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Treasurer: Oregon could do more to help job generation

Mix of funds operate as ‘silos,’ often without analysis

(News - February 1, 2012 - Steve Law)

Arts Briefs

Good Lovelies bring folk sounds to Pacific, Submissions sought for ‘Questioning Functionality’ exhibit

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

News Briefs

Minor injury crash between Nissan Leaf and empty school bus, ID theft program aids Tuality

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

New Viking House hits the street

Street of Affordable Homes features the latest built by Forest Grove High Schoolers

(News - February 1, 2012 - John Schrag)

School Notes

Garden club offers $1,000 college scholarship, Scholarships available through county farm bureau

(News - February 1, 2012 - (none))

Community will get multiple chances to scour budget

Business manager and superintendent promise more public engagement

(News - February 1, 2012 - Nancy Townsley)

Sad goodbye; Joyous hello

Guide dog graduation calls for lots of tissues

(News - February 1, 2012 - Anne Endicott)

TriMet task force recommends new fare structure, increases

A TriMet task force is recommending the transit agency adopt a new fare system

(News - February 1, 2012 - Christian Gaston)

Setting the tone for young musicians

Oak Grove’s René Ormae-Jarmer is unique among metro-area music teachers

(News - February 1, 2012 - Raymond Rendleman)

Democrats celebrate Bonamici’s 1st District victory

UPDATE • Winning candidate pledges to ‘put people before politics’

(News - January 31, 2012 - (none))

TriMet: Fare enforcement way up

Figures show 10-fold increase in citations since December 2010

(News - January 31, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Early results cement lead for Suzanne Bonamici in CD1 race

Democrat Suzanne Bonamici is leading her Republican challenger Rob Cornilles in all counties reporting so far

(News - January 31, 2012 - Christian Gaston)

Funds missing from Kelly Creek Elementary School Parent-Teacher Club

(News - January 31, 2012 - Mara Stine)

Officers identified in Friday shooting in Fairview

Mother of Larry McKinney says her son did not attack officers

(News - January 31, 2012 - Calvin Hall)

Deputies recover body near Sandy River

Update • Officials identify Leslie Charles Armstrong as drowning victim

(News - January 31, 2012 - Mara Stine)

A bunch of animals make Super Bowl predictions

Oregon Zoo, Cat Adoption Team try their hand at calling Sunday’s big game

(News - January 31, 2012 - (none))

Crime spree leads to arrest

(News - January 30, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Smart Park employees assaulted during car prowl

(News - January 30, 2012 - (none))

Council seeks delay for controversial reservoir projects

EPA already considering a similar New York request

(News - January 30, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Terra Nova High School will close after this year

Parent meeting set Wednesday to discuss transition plan for students

(News - January 30, 2012 - (none))

Shooting incidents lead to arrests

No one apparently injured in early Sunday gunplay

(News - January 29, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Pedestrian killed in SE Portland hit and run

Victim not yet identified

(News - January 29, 2012 - Jim Redden)

Girl's body recovered from Clackamas River

Search team finds 6-year-old who was swept into water Jan. 22

(News - January 28, 2012 - (none))

Sandy girl dies in snowboarding accident

(News - January 28, 2012 - (none))

A Kid's Paradise

Readers choose Imagination Station as best place to take children in East County

(News - January 28, 2012 - Calvin Hall)

Former city employee cleared of charges

Gresham let Burch go in August

(News - January 27, 2012 - Mara Stine)

Former Gresham forestry planner dies

(News - January 27, 2012 - Calvin Hall)

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