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Brought to you by Ken Mitchell-Phillips - The Law Offices of Ken Mitchell-Phillips - LEGAL INSIDER -


THE LAW OFFICES OF KEN MITCHELL-PHILLIPS - Ken Mitchell-PhillipsSmall and mid-sized businesses often find it difficult to determine if they should rent or own commercial property. Purchasing commercial real estate is a complex, often difficult process with a fair amount of risk attached to it. Nevertheless, a commercial property purchase allows you to depreciate the property and reduce your taxable income, as well as giving you greater control over your overhead costs. If you’re ready to own your own commercial real estate, I’ve got a few tips to guide you.

Ask yourself a lot of questions: The biggest question to ask is “Are you ready to make an investment of this size?” If you are ready, you’ll need to grapple with issues relating to what kind of location you need, how much work you’re willing to put into the property, and how much risk you can tolerate.

Evaluate the property: You should visit many different properties to figure out which properties you fit with. Your situation and needs are unique, and not every building will fit them. Location, physical condition, allowable uses, adequacy of access, and the opportunity for expansion or leasing should all be considered.

Conduct a feasibility study: Feasibility studies are a great way to stress test potential properties. Study your business’ market, the market(s) of your potential properties, and your own finances to determine how viable your options are, and how much margin for error you have.

Call the Law Offices of Ken Mitchell-Phillips: The Law Offices of Ken Mitchell-Phillips can advise and assist you every step of the way.

The Law Offices of Ken Mitchell-Phillips, P.C.

1217 NE Burnside Rd, Suite 801, Gresham, OR 97080

1-888-335-0161

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Brought to you by Stan Robinson and Brian Jarvis - Pacific West Roofing - ROOFING INSIDER -


PACIFIC WEST ROOFING - Stan RobinsonPutting down a roof coating is one of the best things you can do to extend the life of your flat roof. A properly applied roof coating will reduce stress on your HVAC system, protect against leaks, and can save you money—in more than one way!

But traditional water-based coatings like acrylic can degrade from UV rays and soften under standing water; that’s why at Pacific West Roofing we use a silicone restoration membrane to coat your existing flat roof. Silicone has a number of advantages to acrylic:

• It’s incredibly durable, withstanding extreme temperatures, wind-driven sand, hail, harsh UV rays, and pooled or ponding water.

• It’s energy efficient, shielding your building from the sun so your energy use is reduced, saving you money.

PACIFIC WEST ROOFING - Brian Jarvis• It’s easy to use; a roof in good condition may just need minor repairs around pipe flashings, if any repairs are needed at all! After a thorough pressure washing, the roof is primed and coated, and can be touched up with a brush or roller.

Best of all, silicone roof coatings are amazingly costeffective, and can add years to your roof. While a full roof replacement will typically cost around $8/foot, you can have a silicone restoration membrane laid down for about half that price.

With 15-20 years of life, a silicone coating may be just the thing your roof needs. For superior roofing options, give Pacific West Roofing a call at (503) 635-8706.

Pacific West Roofing

9360 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Rd, Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 635-8706

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Brought to you by Dr. Michael Davis - Northwest Women's Clinic - WOMEN'S HEALTH INSIDER -


NORTHWEST WOMEN'S CLINIC - Dr. Michael DavisMany of my patients bring fears and concerns about getting an epidural in labor. Happily, this leads to a discussion of the facts and the science surrounding epidurals. A review of 38 studies comparing just under 10,000 women who USED epidurals to women who did NOT in labor determined the following risks:

Lower Risks: Epidural users reported a reduction in pain scores of 3.3 on average after getting an epidural, reporting on a scale of 1 (minimal pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). Epidural users were less likely to need any other pain medications, and babies were at a decreased risk of developing acidosis.

Higher Risks: Epidural users had more trouble emptying the urinary bladder, as well as more risk of difficulty moving the legs; this is not a surprise, given how the epidural medicine works. Also, epidural users were slightly more likely (1.2 times) to get oxytocin during labor, and the average length of labor was 13.6 minutes longer for epidural users.

NO DIFFERENCE: There are many myths about epidurals the study found to be false:

No difference in overall risk of cesarean delivery

No difference in risk of backache

No difference in five minute Apgar score

No difference in maternal satisfaction with pain relief

My best advice is to have a discussion with your labor and delivery provider before and during the labor process to help you decide if an epidural is right for you.

Northwest Women’s Clinic

11750 SW Barnes Road, Suite 300

2222 NW Lovejoy St., Suite 619

(503) 416-9922

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Brought to you by Shelley Kuhnhausen Howard - Kuhnhausen's Furniture Showcase - FURNITURE INSIDER -


KUHNHAUSEN'S FURNITURE SHOWCASE - Shelley Kuhnhausen HowardYou just bought that piece of furniture from Kuhnhausen’s that ties that whole room together. Whether it’s that solid cherry buffet you’ve been dreaming of for months, or the chic leather chair that will go perfect by your lamp for reading, a new furniture addition can be exciting. Now that you have your new furniture, here are Kuhnhausen’s tips for taking care of it:

• In order to enhance and protect the beauty of wood, use a silicone-free polish. Guardsman has both a convenient spray as well as cream polish, both of which we carry. With a unique blend of natural oils, Guardsman offers your wood pieces luster with no artificial gloss or oily residue.

• Full grain leather is the strongest upholstery material available. To keep it strong for you and your family, remove any dust and apply a leather conditioner to keep your leather pieces supple and nourished. It’s as easy as that!

• For upholstered furniture, you’ll want to follow the fabric manufacturer’s recommendation. The typical codes, “S” and “W”, advise you to use a solvent-based cleaning product or a water-based cleaning product, respectively.

• If your piece has loose pillow backs and/or seats, turning and rotating the backs and seats will ensure a longer cushion and fabric life. Vacuum your upholstered furniture to remove everyday dust and keep your fabric looking fabulous.

If you’re ready for a new furniture addition, head to Kuhnhausen’s. We offer quality furniture and would love to help you with your next furniture purchase!

Kuhnhausen’s Furniture Showcase

2640 East Burnside, Portland, Oregon 97214

(503) 234-6638

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Brought to you by Jan Nielsen - Nielsen's Jewelers - JEWELRY INSIDER -


NIELSEN'S JEWELERS - Jan NielsenJewelry is all about the story behind it. So here’s a story for you: Just the other day a woman came in with her fiancée carrying a diamond ring made of white gold. The ring was her grandmother’s, and had been with her family for 75 years. She loved the ring because it was her grandmother’s, but she could never see herself wearing it.

That’s when I told her all about Nielsen’s jewelry redesign service. We are able to take the gems off of your old jewelry and recast the metal into the custom design of your choice. If you’d like a little luster added, we can match loose gemstones and diamonds to your gems for a completely redesigned and totally beautiful piece.

Using both wax models and computer-assisted design, we ensure that your new piece of jewelry is exactly what you want—before we ever cast it!

If you’d prefer to keep just the stones, don’t limit yourself to just rings. We can help you create that perfect necklace, those earrings that make the whole room stop and stare, even that bracelet that you never want to take off.

We ended up designing a new piece for the woman and her fiancée, adding a few diamonds and sapphires to grandma’s recast white gold to create a stunning new ring. They loved it, and if you have any jewelry you’re looking to redesign, we can create a piece you’ll love too.

Nielsen’s Jewelers

825 NE Multnomah St # 280, Portland, OR 97232

(503) 234-1614

www.nielsensjewelers.com

Brought to you by Griffin Hampson - Cartridge-Network - PRINTER, INK & TONER INSIDER -


CARTRIDGE-NETWORK - Griffin HampsonNew printers for both consumers and business have a cautionary warning. Both buy on price or perceived savings while rarely having knowledge of each printer’s associated cost-per page (CPP).

New printer models generally replace a previous model with similar capabilities. Rarely do new models possess startling new capabilities. Printers have a market life cycle of three to four years until replaced by another new model for that segment, just like cars. The new Ford Fairlane, replaces the previous Fairlane. However gasoline is gasoline.

If you use aftermarket factory remanufactured or compatible cartridges which provide 30% to 60% savings, there is another key factor involved with buying a new model printer.

New model printers use “new to the world” cartridge(s) only capable of working in a specific model or series. Each new model or series’ OEM cartridges are your only alternative for a year, or more, until aftermarket factories catch up with collected empty / recycled cartridges, reverse engineered chips, parts and the appropriate ink or toner formulation. So your cartridge cost and associated CPP will be full retail.

Furthermore, most printers ship with an “Introductory”, “Set Up” or “Starter” cartridge(s) with a fraction of the Standard or Low Yield cartridge(s)’ stated “page rating”, let alone the High Yield version with significantly higher page rating and as a consequence a much lower CPP.

How do we approach customers’ printer purchases? Know your “needs” vs. “wants”. Color vs. black only?, copy & scan?, wireless?, duplexing? Routine volumes (measured by reams of paper), user(s) environment. Call or stop by to learn how to get the most value for your money.

Cartridge-Network

6800 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225

(503) 246-0665

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Brought to you by Adam East - Alberta Rose Theatre - LIVE SHOWS INSIDER -


ALBERTA ROSE THEATRE - Adam EastFriday, July 22

Lakou Mizik, a multi-generational Haitian band that blends many traditional styles (including Vodou drumming) with modern sounds, bring their spirit-stirring rhythms to Portland. Portland-based kompa group Balans opens the show. 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 28

Legendary British country-rock guitarist and Grammy Award-winner Albert Lee has toured and recorded with Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, the Everly Brothers, and even was a member of The Crickets. He now comes to Portland to perform, with Kate Taylor, the sister of super-famous songwriter James Taylor, scheduled to open the show. 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 29

Rolling Stone called Patrice Pike “Tina Turner, Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin, and Robert Plant all rolled up into a tiny but explosive package.” Join Patrice and former Portlander/now-Austinite Raina Rose for a great night of original bluesy folk-rock at the Alberta Rose Theatre. 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 5

Let’s Fall in Love”—Renee Terrill pairs her bright, sweet voice with artistic expression to take the listener on an emotional journey through the Great American Songbook. Renee will be backed by the Mike Horsfall Trio. 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 11

Show/Show is a comedy showcase featuring award-winning stand-up comedians performing live with their own jokes animated by some of Portland’s finest animators. Performers include Bri Pruett, Gabe Dinger, Jason Traeger, and Curtis Cook. Stick around for a showing of The Hoofnagle Tapes by Erik Hoofnagle immediately afterwards. 8:00 p.m.

Alberta Rose Theatre

3000 NE Alberta St, Portland OR 97211

(503) 719-6055

www.albertarosetheatre.com

Brought to you by David Anchel - Elmer's Flag & Banner, Kites Too! - FLAG, BANNER, KITE INSIDER -


ELMER'S FLAG & BANNER, KITES TOO! - David AnchelWhether you want to show your American pride, your support for our armed forces, or want to display a more custom message, flying your flag on a quality in-ground flagpole is the best way to do it.

But how to know what pole is best for you? When considering an in-ground flagpole for your home or business, here’s a few things you’ll need to keep in mind:

Height and Location - A flagpole should look good (proportional) in relation to the house or building that it stands next to or in front of. Choose an area that is open, without trees or powerlines that can tangle with your flag. Then choose a flagpole height that’s within a few feet of your roofline as seen from the street.

Choose a Style and Finish - Telescoping, Sectional, and One-Piece are some of the more popular styles. Sometimes one is more suitable than another depending on the site and application. Popular finishes include satin, brushed aluminum, and a wide variety of powder coated colors.

Call Before You Dig - Whether you choose to have one of Elmer’s experts install your flagpole or you want to set it up yourself, always “call in a locate” first. Dialing 811 before you dig will give your local utility companies a chance to verify that it’s safe to install a flagpole in your chosen location.

Do you have more questions about in-ground flagpoles? Feel free to give us a call, send us an email, or stop by anytime.

Elmer’s Flag & Banner, Kites Too!

1332 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232

(503) 282-1214

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Brought to you by Dr. Cristina Mondragon, M.D. - The Portland Clinic - MEDICAL INSIDER -


THE PORTLAND CLINIC - Dr. Cristina Mondragon, M.D.Summer is upon us and travel season is in full force. At The Portland Clinic we believe in traveling smart and being prepared so vacation time is spent relaxing and enjoying instead of dealing with avoidable health situations.

Before departure:

Talk to your doctor about your travels plans. They can provide a vacation override to allow you an early refill on your maintenance medications.

Update vaccinations: include a tetanus update if you are not current, and a flu vaccine, especially during flu season.

Pack a travel health kit including over the counter items:

Antidiarrheal medication; Antihistamine/Decongestant; Anti-motion sickness medication; Acetominophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen for pain or fever; Mild laxative and antacid; Cough suppressant/expectorant/drops; Antifungal and antibacterial ointments/creams and bandages; 1% hydrocortisone cream.

During your trip:

Practice good hand and food hygiene to prevent traveler’s diarrhea caused by improper food handling

For areas/countries with mosquito/tick borne illnesses, use insect repellant containing DEET (30%50%) or picaridin (up to 15%); do a thorough tick check after outdoor activities.

Practice pedestrian/motor vehicle safety; traffic/vehicular accidents are a common cause of injury while traveling

If you or your doctor ever feel the need, don’t hesitate to consult a travel expert.

Safe travels!

The Portland Clinic

800 SW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

(503) 223-3113

www.theportlandclinic.com

Brought to you by Marshall Smith - Parr Lumber - BUILDING MATERIALS INSIDER -


PARR LUMBER - Marshall SmithFew home improvements can pay for themselves like new siding. Siding is a home’s first defense against wind and rain and is probably the largest contributor to a home’s curb appeal. Parr Lumber experts will help you choose the right siding products to increase the value and improve the look of your home while also protecting it from the weather.

Several factors should be considered when deciding on the type of siding to install, including durability, appearance, cost, maintenance, installation requirements, and ease of replacement.

Fiber cement siding by James Hardie® is the most popular horizontal lap siding in the country and is available in standard primed grey or several pre-painted colors with patented ColorPlus® technology. The ColorPlus process applies 50% more paint than a typical painter and adds beauty and durability. Fiber cement is attractive and extremely durable. It carries up to a 30-year warranty but can be more difficult to install than other siding options since it is heavy and brittle.

Parr Lumber also carries an excellent selection of natural wood and engineered wood siding. Though it is expensive and requires annual maintenance, wood siding is an attractive choice that can be stained to preserve its wood grain. Engineered wood siding, such as Smartside® from LP Building Products®, has an authentic wood grain appearance and comes with a 50-year warranty.

Parr Lumber employees can help you understand the benefits of each product and walk you through the installation process. Speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable salespeople today.

Parr Lumber

We have 10 locations in the Portland area.

Visit our website to find one near you.

1-866-214-7277

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Brought to you by Jennifer Cook-Buman - Living Right Senior Placement - SENIOR PLACEMENT INSIDER -


LIVING RIGHT SENIOR PLACEMENT  -  Jennifer Cook-Buman When considering a move for yourself or a loved one into a senior living community, the options can be overwhelming, and the information confusing, with several types of licensures for senior communities available.

Continuing Care: Requires an upfront buy-in and continued monthly payments, and one must be independent upon move in, in most cases. Has care available to meet nearly every foreseeable need to end of life.

Assisted Living: Provides assistance with the activities of daily living – medication management, mobility, etc. To what extent can vary. 3 meals a day are included, and transportation to shopping and medical appointments is typically included as well.

Memory Care: Designed to care for those with dementia diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Caregivers have received more training, and there are more of them per resident than assisted living.

Adult Foster Care Homes: Single family homes that have been built or converted to house up to 5 residents. Onsite caregivers assist with all care needs. Care homes are licensed differently and their abilities vary with their license level. Generally, a quieter environment than assisted living, with fewer activities.

State regulations set a minimum standard for each type of licensure, but each facility has the option to offer greater care capabilities than what is legally required, e.g. some assisted living communities can accommodate special diets, even lift devices, others cannot. It’s important to check with each community and not to rely on others for this information.

Living Right Senior Placement

(503) 780-7353

Visit us at: livingright.net/

Brought to you by Griffin Hampson - Cartridge-Network - PRINTER, INK & TONER INSIDER -


CARTRIDGE-NETWORK - Griffin HampsonDo “bargain” (cheap) printers save you money? Rarely. Consumers and businesses are sold printers and buy on price, without understanding a printer’s actual cost-per-page (CPP).

Office supply stores, warehouse clubs (limited selection / knowledge) and general merchandise big chain stores (limited selection / knowledge), have printers “on special” for $60 or $70 with $40, $50+ in savings from “regular pricing”. Buyer beware. The least expensive printers have higher CPP. You’ll spend more money for cartridges with a high CPP.

Fully costed CPP costs range as follows: inkjet from $0.05 - $0.30+, black laser from $0.01 to $0.05, color laser from $0.06 to $0.25.

Spending $30 or $40 more on a better inkjet model, or $100 for a laser printer now, saves hundreds (or thousands) of dollars over time, because CPP costs are significantly lower. There are several superior performing and low CPP inkjet printers currently available for about $100. Why save $40 or $50 for an inferior printer?

And remember if you’re interested in factory remanufactured or compatible cartridges, buying the newest printer, which replaced a virtually identical model, means only OEM cartridges are available for a year or more, so you can’t reduce further your CPP for quite a while, with aftermarket cartridges.

How we approach customers’ printer purchases: know your “needs” vs. “wants”. Color vs. black only?, copy & scan?, wireless?, duplexing? Routine volumes (measured by reams of paper), user(s) environment. Call or stop by our store to learn how to get the most value for your money.

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(503) 246-0665

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Laid off mill workers retrain through TAA program

by Colin Staub
Former Newberg mill workers have gone in many directions since the announcement that the facility would idle last fall and its eventual permanent closure in February. Some have moved to work at other mills in the region, including West Linn and…
PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP: STEVEN BROWN - This 1950 Merc belong to Brad Venderberg.
August 13, 2016

Car shows roll into Metro area

by Pamplin Media Group
Whether you're in Gresham, Hillsboro or Clackamas County, there are plenty of car show on tap this week. Thousands of people converged on downtown Gresham on Saturday, taking in the sights of hundreds of vintage cars and trucks during the annual…
August 13, 2016

Northeast Portland's Fairley's Pharmacy Robbed on Saturday morning

by Pamplin Media Group
Portland Police say two men robbed Fairley's Pharmacy, 7206 N.E. Sandy Blvd., this morning, taking money and narcotics. Nobody was hurt in the incident. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 9:30 a.m. and spoke with employees, who told police…

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Aug 12, 2016

It's not The Bank of Oswego anymore

by The Review
Seattle-based HomeStreet completes it's acquisition of the Lake Oswego financial institution Seattle-based HomeStreet Inc. announced Friday morning that it has completed the purchase of The Bank…
Aug 13, 2016

Beavers show 'give and take' during first scrimmage

by Kerry Eggers
CORVALLIS — Some observations, from others and your faithful scribe, after Oregon State’s first scrimmage Friday night at Reser Stadium … • There were some wins on both sides of the balls, and…
Aug 11, 2016

Clackamas County voters to decide fuel, pot taxes

by Peter Wong
Board takes formal action to put them on Nov. 8 ballot. It’s official: Clackamas County voters will decide new local taxes on fuel and retail sales of marijuana on their Nov. 8 ballots. County…
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Aug 12, 2016

Canby woman charged with embezzlement

by Pamplin Media Group
Police allege Sarah Ahschlager stole $145,000 from Sherwood Family Medicine A 39-year-old Canby woman faces numerous charges for allegedly embezzling at least $145,000 from a Sherwood medical…
Aug 12, 2016

Scrum, shoving match interrupts county Democrats meeting

by Kevin Harden
Last week's meeting of the Democratic Party of Multnomah County devolved into a shouting shoving scrum as some in the audience faced off with the party chairwoman over procedures. Portland…
COURTESY MIKE PULLEN, MULTNOMAH COUNTY - A full-size sculpture to be used in 'Stratum' is getting  shaped at Jim Schmidt's Art & Design Works studio in Cornelius. The Sellwood Bridge gateway project includes 23 of the 14-foot sculptures.
Aug 11, 2016

Sellwood gets new gateway, bridge art

by Lyndsey Hewitt
Tearing down the old Sellwood Bridge to make way for the new has gotten creative juices flowing. By month’s end, workers will begin installing 23 multicolored sculptures on the east approach to…
OUTLOOK PHOTO: JOSH KULLA - Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. Williams Bud Pierce, left, was guest speaker Thursday afternoon at Gresham's Main City Park. He was there at the invitation of the East Metro Economic Alliance, a business advocacy organization in East Multnomah County.
Aug 11, 2016

GOP gubernatorial candidate Bud Pierce puts focus on economic…

by Christopher Keizur
Pierce speaks during Economic Alliance event at Gresham's Main City Park - Republican gubernatorial candidate Dr. William “Bud” Pierce stopped by Gresham Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11, to give the…
Aug 11, 2016

MAX riders warned about service disruptions

by Peter Wong
TriMet plans Rose Quarter work between Aug. 21 and Sept. 3. Light-rail riders on TriMet’s Red, Green and Blue MAX lines are warned to prepare for service disruptions in the final weeks of August…
PORTLAND TRIBUNE: JAIME VALDEZ - Tom Walsh, a veteran IT troubleshooter who worked on the inside of the Cover Oregon project, says the full story of the debacle has never been told.
Aug 11, 2016

Cover Oregon shows need for change, insider says

by Nick Budnick
Take a week off, wade through thousands of pages of court filings in Oregon’s long-running court battle with software giant Oracle, and you still won’t have the real story of how Cover Oregon…
CLACKAMAS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Booking photo: 29-year-old Jorge Keymolen Jr. of Woodburn
Aug 11, 2016

Wilsonville man dies after June assault, hospitalization

by Claire Colby
Woodburn man charged with assault, D.A. considers additional charges A little more than a month after sustaining serious injuries outside of Wanker’s Corner Saloon and Cafe on June 25,…
PORTLAND TRIBUNE: JONATHAN HOUSE - A majority of the City Council supports using this 96,000 square foot warehouse at Terminal 1 for a homeless shelter.
Aug 11, 2016

Lawyer threatens to sue city for Terminal 1 homeless shelter…

by Jim Redden
Less than an hour after the City Council agreed to lease Terminal 1 for a homeless shelter, Portland attorney John DiLorenzo told city officials that he will sue to stop the lease if the monthly…
Aug 11, 2016

State to investigate health issues related to pollution from…

by Steve Law
The Oregon Health Authority has agreed to do a public health assessment in the area around Precision Castparts Corporation’s manufacturing complex in Southeast Portland and Milwaukie. The state…
Aug 11, 2016

Mayor-elect Wheeler adds to transition staff

by Jim Redden
Mayor-elect Ted Wheeler named several additions to his transition team on Thursday. Wheeler is State Treasurer until Jan. 1 of next year, when he will be sworn in as Portland's next mayor after…
COURTESY OF PACIFIC POWER  - This Lakeview, Ore. solar array was completed in 2012 for Pacific Power. The Portland-based utility is largely relying on solar power to help it meet the states renewable energy requirements through 2028.
Aug 11, 2016

Clock ticking on wind, solar projects

by Bianca Pahl
Extended federal tax breaks and Oregon’s new law to replace coal with renewable energy have combined to put new pressure on local electric utilities to procure more wind and solar power.…
PORTLAND TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO - Regional leaders worry there is no enough money for the transit improvements needed to offset increasing congestion.
Aug 11, 2016

Talk of 'Portland creep' comes home

by Jim Redden
Four years ago, anti-light rail activists in Clackamas County coined the term Portland Creep to describe the high density redevelopment they feared would accompany the Portland-to-Milwaukie MAX…
TRIBUNE PHOTO: JAIME VALDEZ - Blood factors keep Matthew Tache alive, but drug company marketing tactics are costing taxpayers millions.
Aug 11, 2016

Blood money: Hemophilia treatment raises ethical questions

by Peter Korn
When Matthew Tache was a child, hemophilia summer camp was free, courtesy of major pharmaceutical companies. Tache recalls being handed business cards by drug company representatives in between…
Aug 11, 2016

'Funnest day of year' fetes Alberta arts

by Max Denning
With more than 300 vendors filling 20 city blocks, the Alberta Street Fair is gearing up for what organizer Angie Heiney calls the “funnest day of the year.” More than 30,000 people are expected…
Aug 11, 2016

Sources: Brown's big donors also support tax hike

by Jim Redden
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s belated endorsement of the corporate sales tax ballot measure was hardly a surprise — her campaign is supported by public employee unions, whose members will benefit…
Aug 10, 2016

Report: State costs to climb by 14.3 percent

by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
The projections include a $1.35 billion shortfall The cost to maintain existing state services in the next two years will climb by 14.3 percent, or $2.7 billion, according to budget projections…
PORTLAND TRIBUNE: JONATHAN HOUSE - The City Council has approved opening a homeless camp in this warehouse at Terminal 1 for six months and possibly a lot longer.
Aug 10, 2016

Terminal 1 homeless shelter approved on 3-2 vote

by Jim Redden
The City Council brushed aside neighborhood opposition and legal questions Wednesday to authorize opening a homeless shelter in an vacant warehouse at Terminal 1 for six months — and possibly…
SUBMITTED PHOTOS - Giani found a home in Milwaukie after having been subjected to a lot of abuse in her young life.
Aug 10, 2016

Cascade Beagle Rescue plans annual fundraiser, helps four-legged…

by Karin Dixon Butler
She wasn’t looking for a dog, she didn’t want a dog and she had too much responsibility in her life to add caring for a dog — but she went home from the mall with one anyway. Moreover, Denise…
PORTLAND TRIBUNE: LYNDSEY HEWITT - The Ocobock Mansion, 5128 N.E. Rodney Ave., constructed in 1913, was designed by Charles W. Ertz. Ertz designed several Portland buildings, including Laurelhurst Theater. The building may be demolished after a delay expires on Aug. 19.
Aug 09, 2016

Ocobock Mansion's long, rough history may end in demolition

by Lyndsey Hewitt
The Ocobock Mansion sits on a corner in Portland’s King Neighborhood as it has since 1913. The mansion isn’t just any old home though. The ambitious development back then warranted announcement…
TRIBUNE PHOTO: ADAM WICKHAM - The Gateway Liquor store is located on Halsey Street in the Gateway Urban Renewal District. The Portland Development Commission wants to improve the Halsey and Weidler commercial corridors to get some momentum in its Gateway urban renewal effort.
Aug 09, 2016

Gateway urban renewal plan due for makeover

by Steve Law
Of all the city’s urban renewal districts, few have been bigger disappointments than the Gateway Urban Renewal Area in outer Northeast Portland. Long envisioned as a major employment and…
COURTESY PHOTO: FELICITY J. MACKAY/PBOT - Portland city officials cut the ribbon Tuesday, Aug. 9, on the new Ankeny Plaza, a public space on Southwest Third Avenue near Voodoo Doughnut.
Aug 09, 2016

City cuts ribbon on new Ankeny Plaza space - with doughnuts

by Pamplin Media Group
Say hello to Portland’s newest public space: Ankeny Plaza. Oh, yeah, and don’t forget the doughnuts. Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick, Transportation Director Leah Treat and…
OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE - Former Elections Director Jim Williams
Aug 11, 2016

Elections director faced termination over investigation into…

by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
SALEM — The state elections director resigned last month while under investigation for allegations he made inappropriate comments to a female temporary employee, records reveal. Jim Williams,…