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Portland's Latest News
December 08, 2013
Kitzhaber will run for a fourth term as governor
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Gov. John Kitzhaber said Monday morning that he will run for an unprecedented fourth term. Kitzhaber made the announcement during a press conference at Earl Boyles Elementary School in Southeast…
December 09, 2013
Portland's homeless contend with frigid temperatures
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For much of this week, nighttime temperatures have dipped below freezing. Some churches and community centers in Portland have transformed into emergency overnight shelters for homeless people.…
December 09, 2013
Portland considers controversial planning grant
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The City Council will consider accepting a Metro grant that has proven controversial in the past to improve access to the southern end of the growing South Waterfront neighborhood. On Wednesday…
December 08, 2013
Downtown power outage expected to continue into Monday
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A power outage that struck parts of downtown Portland is expected to continue into Monday. Morning business was canceled in several public buildings, including City Hall and the Multnomah County…
December 09, 2013
Schools tighten up safety in response to shootings
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Deadly shootings at the Clackamas Town Center, Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, Nevada’s Sparks Middle School and on Lake Oswego’s Atwater Road have spurred school districts…
December 09, 2013
Number of students per teacher hits a record high in Oregon
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Oregon's education system is making it into the record books, but it's not for something to be proud of. According to the Oregon Department of Education, the state has hit the highest number of…
December 08, 2013
Oregon-Texas in Alamo; Beavers-Broncos in Hawaii
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Pac-12 sends 9 teams to bowls It's Oregon versus Texas in the Dec. 30 Alamo Bowl at San Antonio. And Oregon State against Boise State in the Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu. The bowl schedule…
December 08, 2013
EGGERS: Mavericks play the full Monta, end Blazers' streak
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My dreams of playing in the NBA died four decades ago. And unless Rick Carlisle makes good on his promise to reference me for a coaching job in the NBA Development League, that's not going to…
December 08, 2013
Two police cars struck Saturday
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Two Portland police cars were struck and damaged by other cars Saturday. Both drivers were arrested. No one was hurt in either incident. The most recent incident happened when the driver of a…
December 08, 2013
Record cold arrives and could continue
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Portland and other parts of the Pacific Northwest experienced record low temperatures overnight — and the cold weather is predicted to continue into the week. "Historic December cold descended…
December 08, 2013
Homeless kidnapper arrested
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Kelsey McCune was arrested for allegedly kidnapping an Oregon City teenager earlier this week, the daughter of one of his friends. McCune, a 40-year-old with a glass eye, was arrested Saturday,…
December 06, 2013
Kitzhaber, Intel strike investment agreement
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Intel has become the second company in Oregon to strike an investment agreement with Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber under the terms of a law passed in December 2012 at the request of Nike. The…
December 06, 2013
Region slides into snowy Friday commute; colder air on the way
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Even a light dusting of snow was enough to cause problems throughout the Portland region Friday morning. And even colder weather is expected for the weekend — possibly including the coldest…
December 06, 2013
Kitzhaber orders flags lowered to honor Mandela
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Gov. John Kitzhaber ordered all flags at public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, Dec. 9, in memory of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected…
December 09, 2013
Missing 13-year-old girl found, 40-year-old man arrested
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office located missing runaway, 13-year-old Samantha Dodson, in good condition today. According to police, Dodson was found shortly after 4 p.m. in a wooded area…
December 05, 2013
Lawmaker, tobacco companies, to support bill banning e-cig sales…
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Rep. Andy Olson, R-Albany, will propose a bill for the February 2014 Oregon legislative session banning electronic cigarette sales to minors. Olson, who could not be reached for comment, told…
December 12, 2013
Battle lines drawn in water and sewer lawsuit
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The long-running civil lawsuit against the City of Portland for misspending water and sewer funds took a major sep forward Thursday when lawyers representing ratepayers filed their motion for…
December 05, 2013
Sources Say: Neighbors ready to bring attorneys into water fight
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Southwest Portland residents opposed to the sale of Water Bureau property to a developer are raising funds to hire an attorney. The residents have been unsuccessful in their efforts to convince…
December 05, 2013
After PPS deadlock, what's next?
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Viable approach needed for future labor negotiations The clock is ticking; the grievances are filed. As of Dec. 5, there were 22 days left for Portland Public Schools and the Portland…
December 05, 2013
City drive adds 'center' to East Portland
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Land-use plan hopes to guide investment in commercial hubs Division Street could be a focal point for public investments in East Portland in the next 20 years. City planners who are updating…
December 05, 2013
Manufacturing jobs: Good for economy, bad for environment?
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Some question regulations as Merkley touts employment Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has thrust himself into the middle of one of the most contentious debates in the region — the benefit of…
December 05, 2013
Mark & Dave: Who knew PDX carpet has cult following?
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Keeping Portland weird: Say goodbye to the old carpet at PDX, a new design arrives soon. Who knew the 20-year-old carpet was so popular with locals who snap “footsies” on the carpet upon their…
December 05, 2013
OHSU taps lawmakers in fund search
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Request could ignite giving for Knight's $1 billion cancer challenge If you’re looking for a way to raise a couple hundred million dollars to finance a new building or two, Oregon Health &…
December 05, 2013
Death Café aims to ease concerns about death
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In a classic episode of “Cheers” know-it-all mailman Cliff Clavin somehow gets involved in a conversation about death. Usually he revels in a chance to show his ignorance. But he does not like…
December 05, 2013
City hopes to move R2DT camp into leased warehouse
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A new indoor location for the Right 2 Dream Too homeless camp is close to being finalized. The camp that has been in a privately owned lot at Northwest Fourth Avenue and Burnside Street since…
Dec 05, 2013
CCSO: Missing OC girl likely with 40-year-old suspect
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The search is continuing for an Oregon City girl with the help of the FBI and other agencies. SWAT personnel, working with search-and-rescue coordinators, are searching the Newell Creek area in…
Dec 05, 2013
City releases final concepts for Willamette Falls
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Community invited to review ideas for 23-acre mill site - Oregonians are invited to review and comment on final concepts for the former Blue Heron Paper Co. at an interactive community event…
Dec 04, 2013
MAX homicide ruled self-defense
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Newly released court documents reveal the 15-year-old boy shot and killed on a MAX platform was armed with two guns, and that a Multnomah County grand jury has ruled his homicide as an act of…
Dec 04, 2013
Libkes to benefit from OC breakfast
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At least 200 people are expected to attend a pancake breakfast next week at the McLoughlin Place assisted-living facility to benefit the family of Oregon City Reserve Officer Robert Libke, who…
Dec 04, 2013
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in…
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The public is being asked to help find a runaway 13-year-old Oregon City girl, who may be in the company of a 40-year-old man. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Samantha…
Dec 04, 2013
Grocery store owner, employees arrested for food stamp fraud
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Five suspects accused of using food program benefits to gain profit Following a five-year investigation into a food stamp fraud ring, a Portland resident and four Beaverton residents associated…
Dec 04, 2013
Funds aim to recruit minority volunteers for stream health
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Wells Fargo donated $8,245 to the Milwaukie-based nonprofit Johnson Creek Watershed Council in support of its 2014 volunteer program. Amy Lodholz, JCWC volunteer and outreach coordinator, said…
Dec 03, 2013
Rasheed Wallace pays up
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Former Portland Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace is now up to date on paying property taxes for his Dunthorpe home. Wallace, a skilled power forward with a penchant for racking up technical fouls,…
Dec 03, 2013
Blumenauer proposal to increase federal gas tax draws criticism
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer will announce legislation to nearly double the federal gas tax on Wednesday. The proposal from the Portland area Democrat would increase the current 18.4-cent per…
Dec 03, 2013
I-5 south to close overnight for repairs
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Southbound I-5 at the I-405 junction reopened before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday after crews removed a jacknifed semi-truck that snarled morning rush hour traffic. The Oregon Department of Transportation…
Dec 03, 2013
Portland police are collecting thousands of license plate…
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Cameras on Portland police cars are starting to collect information on local vehicle license plates, and can track up to 128,000 vehicle license plates per day. That means that if authorities…
Dec 03, 2013
Head of Cover Oregon takes three months medical leave
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Cover Oregon director Rocky King is out on medical leave. The director of the Oregon Health Authority will take temporary control of the embattled health insurance exchange. Since Cover Oregon…
Dec 03, 2013
Attorney General releases list of 20 worst charities
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List highlights nonprofits that spend less than 30 percent of the funds they raise on charitable services or programs they claim to support To help Oregonians participate in “Giving Tuesday”…
Dec 03, 2013
Fairview police shoot man
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Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened early Tuesday morning at the Fairview Oak Woods Apartments. Chief Ken Johnson told KOIN News 6 a police officer was dispatched…
Dec 02, 2013
Water main breaks in NE Portland
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A water main break shut down a portion of Northeast 92nd Avenue on Monday. According to the Portland Water Bureau, a maintenance crew responded to a report of water seeping through the pavement…
Dec 02, 2013
Caleb Porter is MLS coach of the year
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The Portland Timbers' turnaround season has turned into a top coaching honor for field boss Caleb Porter. Major League Soccer announced Monday morning that Porter, who led the Timbers to the MLS…
Dec 02, 2013
Teachers challenge PPS on class size in labor talks
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The Portland Association of Teachers on Monday filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Portland Public Schools, alleging that district leaders are violating the law by refusing to talk…
Dec 02, 2013
Blazers win, by George, and match West's best record
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Paul George was unconscious. Everyone in the Moda Center could see it. Would it be enough to beat the Trail Blazers? Not hardly. As Indiana's George was bombing in 3-pointer after 3-pointer in…
Dec 02, 2013
Council to consider $250,000 to reduce prostitution
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The City Council will consider reversing a cut in the current budget and increasing funding for services to reduce prostitution in Portland. On Wednesday the council will consider spending…
Dec 02, 2013
No 'smoking gun' in CRW elections
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Oregon City voters living in homes previously within the boundaries of Clackamas River Water received and cast ballots in CRW elections even though they are no longer receiving water services…
Dec 02, 2013
IN PHOTOS: Anatomy of Blazers' win over Pacers
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The Trail Blazers beat the team with the best record in the NBA, coming on strong in the second half Monday night at Moda Center. Portland took its first lead after intermission and took every…
Nov 30, 2013
TriMet adjusts service on eight bus lines on Sunday
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Eight TriMet bus lines will be adjusted to help relieve overcrowding and better match their schedules to traffic conditions for more on-time arrivals on Sunday, Dec. 1. According to TriMet,…
Dec 01, 2013
High School football: Canby's wild season ends with 35-17 loss…
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Top-ranked Crusaders will face Central Catholic in title game PORTLAND — The Canby football team had the fast start and the memorable finish. Jesuit had most of everything in between. Unable to…
Nov 30, 2013
Portland man, Gresham woman stabbed
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A Portland man and a Gresham woman were stabbed in a Gresham apartment Friday evening. Pedro Nuñez-Valdivia, 45, of Gresham was charged him with two counts of Assault II, two counts of Unlawful…
Nov 30, 2013
EGGERS: Mike Riley's second-day view of Civil War
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Reflections after a Saturday morning conversation with Oregon State coach Mike Riley following the Beavers' 36-35 loss to Oregon Friday night … • Like me, Riley doesn't necessarily buy the…
