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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
February 26, 2015
No middle ground likely among Portland taxi companies and Uber
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Portland taxi drivers say Uber should play by the same rules they must follow if the city allows the San Francisco-based company to enter the local taxi market. Uber drivers say the quality of…
February 27, 2015
Lawmakers put end to Cover Oregon
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Gov. Brown gets bill to transfer remaining functions into state insurance agency. The Legislature has completed action on a bill to end Cover Oregon, the public corporation that oversaw Oregon’s…
February 27, 2015
PSU wins Tree Campus USA title
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Portland State University has claimed a new title: Tree Campus USA. PSU received the honor this month by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management on its…
February 27, 2015
Suspect sought in 'Meals on Wheels' robbery in Oregon City
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Oregon City police are looking for a white man in his early 30s who robbed a 64-year-old female homeowner by pretending to be with Meals on Wheels. On Friday Feb. 13, at about 5:26 p.m., OCPD…
February 26, 2015
Park Avenue murder suspect arrested
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Deputies have arrested Zachary Michael Hughes for the Jan. 22 shooting of Scott L. Firkus on Southeast 20th Avenue in unincorporated Clackamas County near the intersection of Park Avenue and…
February 26, 2015
Driver injured after car chase, crash
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One man was injured — and taken into custody — Thursday evening after a car chase that ended with a collision in Northeast Portland. Police have not released the name of the man. Charges are…
February 26, 2015
Cities still seek property tax changes
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They press their case with lawmakers; voter approval also required to alter 1990s limits. City officials will continue to press for what they say are long overdue changes in Oregon’s tight…
February 26, 2015
Gov. Brown: Re-examine small business regulations
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She's still considering ideas about economic development; state aid will continue to regions. Gov. Kate Brown says she wants to make her mark on economic development in Oregon’s rural…
February 26, 2015
Body discovered on east bank of Willamette near esplande
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UPDATE: Police say homeless man's death not tied to foul play Portland police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old homeless man whose body was found Thursday morning under a drain pipe…
February 26, 2015
Woman's body is second found near esplanade
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UPDATE: No foul play suspected in homeless woman's death For the second time in less than 12 hours, Portland police are investigating the discovery of another body on the banks of the Willamette…
February 26, 2015
Hayes goes to court to block release of emails
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Former first lady Cylvia Hayes is asking a court to block release of her emails in response to a Jan. 29 public records request made by The Oregonian newspaper. Hayes asserted her Fifth…
February 26, 2015
Despite labor deal, port slowdown continues
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Terminal operator's dispute with union threatens economy Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is facing the first crisis of her new administration — the ongoing labor dispute at the Port of Portland. Friction…
February 26, 2015
Audit: Keep spending levy money wisely
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Analysis says good job so far but suggests more oversight, input The voter-approved Portland Children’s Levy is living up to its goals of providing millions of dollars to proven programs that…
February 26, 2015
Questions multiply over gray areas in Hayes' green work
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Conservative publications are seizing on Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber’s resignation as proof of a vast green energy conspiracy. But even Politico, a liberal political website, published a Feb. 18…
February 25, 2015
Behind Matthews, Blazers steamroll Spurs
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LaMarcus Aldridge emerged from the shower and headed toward his stall in the Trail Blazers' Moda Center locker room Wednesday night, stopping to gaze at media surrounding his teammate. "Wes-ley…
February 25, 2015
Portland police to rejoin FBI task force on terrorism
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The Portland City Council, despite strong concerns about potential civil liberties violations, formally agreed Wednesday to have the Portland Police Bureau resume working with the FBI Joint…
February 25, 2015
Police identify suspect, officers in Southeast Portland shooting
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Police have identified the suspect who they say killed himself after shooting at an officer in Southeast Portland early Wednesday. The officers involved in the shooting who have been placed on…
February 25, 2015
Courtney: Lawmakers should vote on school aid now
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Plan proposes $7.23 billion in next two years; Republicans, other groups seek $8 billion. Senate President Peter Courtney says lawmakers should vote soon on a $7.23 billion state school fund,…
February 25, 2015
USDA taps Portland for farm-to-table access ideas
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One of Portland's foodie hotspots will be the site of a federal roundtable discussion on Thursday. John Gorham, owner of Tasty n' Sons, on North Williams Ave., will play host to visiting U.S.…
February 25, 2015
City gets two new Street Seats applications, 13 renewals
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The city's Street Seats program has attracted just two new applicants this time around, despite recent efforts to encourage more interest. Bamboo Izakaya on Northeast Alberta Street and Bunk…
February 25, 2015
County sets public budget forums
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Want to have a say in how Multnomah County spends its $1.6 billion budget? County leaders will take public comment on the budget at two upcoming sessions in March. County department leaders…
February 25, 2015
Final e-cig vote planned, on heels of city parks smoking ban
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Public health advocates are cheering two new measures that will help keep clear the smoke from the air. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is set to take a final vote March 5 on a…
February 25, 2015
Driver held in NE Columbia Blvd. collision that killed man
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Portland police say a 25-year-old man arrested in connection with Wednesday afternoon’s collision on Northeast Columbia Boulevard that killed a man may have been intoxicated at the time of the…
February 25, 2015
Clackamas Fire District seeks voter approval of $29M bond
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Board says medics, firefighters need better equipment - One of the largest fire districts in Oregon is asking the typical $300,000 homeowner for $30 a year, or $2.50 a month, to improve local…
February 25, 2015
Police: Suspect shoots at officer, kills self
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No Portland police hurt in overnight incident A suspect who fired shots at a Portland police officer was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in the backyard of a Southeast…
Feb 25, 2015
PPS deploys $ 7.5M in fast cash this spring
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Fears of state budget kept the board from spending more The Portland Public Schools district has some walking around money this spring after the board unanimously authorized the superintendent…
Feb 26, 2015
Three Wilson High School teachers on leave after initiation…
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Principal calls possible hazing activities "troubling" An initiation into a Wilson High School class has left three teachers on paid administrative leave while Portland Public Schools…
Feb 25, 2015
Voices weigh in on paid sick leave
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Portland, Eugene have requirement; lawmakers consider making it a statewide policy. Jim Houser says he has offered paid sick leave to employees at his Portland auto repair business for 32 years…
Feb 25, 2015
Portland Streetcar ready for expansion in September
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The Portland Streetcar system will expand in September, with more cars, more operating money and more miles of track. Starting Sept. 12, when the Tilikum Crossing bridge formally opens, Portland…
Feb 27, 2015
Citizens press DEQ on air permit application
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Intel wants to double air contaminant limits Many questions remain to be answered to satisfy the public’s concern over Intel Corporation’s air emissions at its Aloha and Ronler Acres chip…
Feb 25, 2015
Schoolchildren asked to help restore Oregon Constitution document
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A $60,000 campaign would restore and permanently display the 158-year-old document To address a longtime funding shortage, the Oregon secretary of state's office has issued a challenge to…
Feb 24, 2015
Slim majority backs carbon-fuel tax
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Poll: Dems, GOP differ sharply on cause of warming A majority of Oregonians say they’d support a tax on carbon-based fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not a strong enough…
Feb 24, 2015
Mark & Dave: Fans flock for piece of PDX magic carpet
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There’s a little bit of hoarder in all of us. So we’re not surprised that 32 vendors bid for the remains of the PDX carpet being torn out at the airport and replaced with a newer, more modern…
Feb 24, 2015
Anti-hunger advocates seek wide-ranging actions
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They urge state support for low-income families moving toward self-sufficiency. Advocates against hunger in Oregon want to seek other changes to provide greater state support and lead to…
Feb 24, 2015
Share your thoughts with the city on Uber, Lyft, and city taxi…
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Have a gripe about taxi service in Portland? Excited — or worried — about a new generation of DIY taxi services such as Uber and Lyft? The city of Portland wants to hear your thoughts. Portland…
Feb 24, 2015
For Sale: surplus property
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Portland has begun to prepare 24 properties for sale, which could generate millions of dollars Two Portland bureaus are preparing to dispose of dozens of pieces of property they no longer need.…
Feb 24, 2015
Report urges closer look at future BES projects
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Fish says enough already being done to keep tabs on spending An independent investigation into cost overruns at the Bureau of Environmental Services office building includes 11 recommendations…
Feb 24, 2015
Multnomah Villagers draw line on growth
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Residents wary of designating area 'center' vs. 'corridor' Deborah Honthaner remembers that when she moved to the Multnomah neighborhood in Southwest Portland 30 years ago, it wasn’t hard to…
Feb 23, 2015
Problems continue at the Port of Portland
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Terminal operator, union trade accusations That didn't take long. Only a few days after West Coast port operators reached a tentative contract agreement with the International Longshore and…
Feb 23, 2015
Rep. Schrader: Immigration is the new civil rights battle
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Oregon Democrat speaks at gathering sponsored by immigrant-rights group. SALEM — U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader says the current debate on federal immigration policy is “the civil rights battle for the…
Feb 23, 2015
Boxers hope to toss aside Stags for mascot supremacy
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With time running out, the politicians have jumped into the middle of the smackdown of sports mascots. After a month of online voting, the Pacific University Boxers hold a healthy lead over the…
Feb 23, 2015
Council gets a pitch for city Rooney Rule on hiring
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If the NFL can do it, and the state of Oregon can do it, couldn’t the city of Portland do it too? That’s the question Sam Sachs is going to ask Portland’s City Council Wednesday morning, when he…
Feb 23, 2015
Teacher of teachers seeks election to PPS board
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Brown laments the board's lack of a Latino voice Much of Julie Esparza Brown’s career grew from her father’s experience in a 1940s Americanization school in California. There, children were…
Feb 23, 2015
TriMet sets March 1 schedule, transfer changes
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TriMet service will improve March 1 as part of a $1.6 million spring schedule upgrade that includes added trips and other changes. In addition to the service improvements, transfer times will be…
Feb 23, 2015
Neighbors win battle over Beaverton park land along Murray…
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Mayor Denny Doyle confirms city won't pursue deal that would have shrunk future park to create housing for seniors and foster families The following story was updated to reflect an interview…
Feb 22, 2015
Unattended candle starts SE Portland apartment fire
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A fire started by a candle damaged an apartment Saturday night in Southeast Portland. No one was injured in the incident, which caused an estimated $6,000 in damages. According to Portland Fire…
Feb 22, 2015
Tigard woman learning to ride motorcycle dies in SW Portland
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A Tigard woman learning to ride a motorcycle in a Southwest Portland parking lot died after the crashed into a parked car. The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Tigard resident Tara…
Feb 22, 2015
Father saved by wife and son by CPR
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The life of a North Plains father who went into cardiac arrest while doing chores on his family's farm was saved by the quick action of his wife and son. When Troy Van Roekel collapsed on Jan.…
Feb 22, 2015
Two injured in SE Portland rollover accident
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Two people were hospitalized Sunday morning after their vehicle rolled over during a two-car crash in Southeast Portland. The names and conditions of the victims were not immediately released.…
Feb 22, 2015
Female pedestrian dies crossing TV Highway
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A 33-year-old woman was struck and killed by a minivan while crossing Tualatin Valley Highway on Saturday evening. The name of the victim was not immediately released. The female driver stopped…
