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Green science expert, mountaineer, offers free lecture at Reed
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Green coalition seeks ban on coal burning for Oregon customers
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More than 100,000 trees and shrubs being planted along Clackamas streams this winter
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A primer on Pembina terminal project
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Utility customers subsidize solar for Oregon Convention Center
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
January 27, 2015
First lady's consulting work leaves some scratching their heads
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SALEM — Oregon First Lady Cylvia Hayes was paid $118,000 for communications work for a nonprofit clean economy consulting organization at a time when she was advising the governor’s office on…
January 29, 2015
Gresham High replacing artificial athletics turf
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Work will take place during the summer at a cost of nearly $1.5 million The 13-year-old artificial surface field at Gresham High School is so worn out and potentially unsafe that the district…
January 29, 2015
Oregon Scorecard: More low-income help needed
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Oregon ranks near the bottom of states on several key measures or household financial security and needs to do more to help residents prepare for the future, according to a report released…
January 29, 2015
Tabor reservoirs' fate up to City Council
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Landmarks panel split on disconnecting city's water system The City Council will have to decide the future of the open reservoirs at Mount Tabor. That became apparent after the Historic…
January 29, 2015
Portland graduation rates continue climb
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All Portland-area districts are graduating more high school students than last year, according to 2013-14 data released by the Oregon Department of Education Thursday. The trend holds statewide…
January 29, 2015
Group hopes to ban older diesel trucks
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Public health advocates seek stricter rules on air quality Mary Peveto made her name as an activist prodding Esco Corp. to reduce toxic air emissions near her children’s school in Northwest…
January 29, 2015
Panel recommends state debt limits
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Though state could handle more charges, backlog of projects requires funding A panel has urged Oregon lawmakers to limit new state debt to just slightly more than $1 billion in the next two-year…
January 29, 2015
Members sought for police training council
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The Portland Police Bureau is seeking community members to serve on its Training Advisory Council. The bureau’s training council was set up to increase accountability for police training and to…
January 29, 2015
Beavers have Devil of a time in otherwise remarkable season
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The trouble with exceeding expectations is, expectations then change. The ugly duckling becomes a beautiful doll, and suddenly she has to look good every night out on the town.…
January 29, 2015
Sources Say: Mayors throw wrench in agenda on police issues
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Events are overtaking Portland’s agenda for the 2015 Oregon Legislature on police-related issues. The agenda endorsed by the City Council has only two issues related to the police: allowing the…
January 28, 2015
TriMet: All audit recommendations implemented
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TriMet has implemented all 23 recommendations in a 2014 audit by the Oregon Secretary of State’s office, regional transit agency General Manager Neil McFarlane told the board of directors on…
January 29, 2015
Finally, signs of progress in Lents urban renewal
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A spate of new development could finally come to the city’s Lents Urban Renewal Area, on land stockpiled over several years by the Portland Development Commission. The PDC, after soliciting…
January 28, 2015
Monthly water, sewer bills now available
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Portland utility customers can now receive their water, sewer and stormwater management fee bills every month in the mail instead of every three months. The city made the change because some…
January 28, 2015
City's paperless permit project to be delayed
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The completion date for Portland's new paperless permitting system will likely be delayed beyond the end of the year, the City Council was told Wednesday morning. The project is intended to…
January 28, 2015
Backers cite support for minimum wage increase, paid sick leave
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Coalition releases Oregon, national surveys as lawmakers gear up to consider the issues. Oregon and national voters support increased benefits for workers, according to surveys conducted on…
January 28, 2015
House speaker: Transportation finance plan will not revive…
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'Don't see larger projects on horizon,' she tells Portland Tribune editorial board. Although Oregon lawmakers are working on a transportation package this session, House Speaker Tina Kotek says…
January 28, 2015
Patrick Chung can't sing or dance
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New England Patriots defensive back doesn't want to talk about Philly, either, but he still loves Eugene and is back in the groove with AFC champs PHOENIX — The second time with the New England…
January 28, 2015
Inji the orangutan marks a milestone
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Inji, a Sumatran orangutan, the Oregon Zoo’s oldest resident, turned 55 this month. She is now the oldest of her species on the continent. “She is the oldest Sumatran orangutan in any accredited…
January 29, 2015
Fritz to seek another City Council term
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Commissioner Amanda Fritz will run for re-election to the City Council in 2016 after all. Fritz had said she would not seek a third term, but changed her mind after her husband, Dr. Steven…
January 28, 2015
Will Tukuafu finds a way
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PHOENIX — In late October, Will Tukuafu was at his Eugene home, working out and hoping his agent would get a call from an NFL team -- any team -- in need of his services. Then came the call, and…
January 28, 2015
Students team up for Science Bowl competition
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More than 130 teams of Portland-area middle and high school students will compete during the next two weekends in the nation’s largest regional science bowl. The Bonneville Power Administration…
January 28, 2015
North Plains cop won't be charged in Washington state
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Officer had been under scrutiny for harassment, criminal mischief A prosecutor in Cowlitz County, Wash., has declined to charge North Plains Police Officer Jody Petersen, 37, with any crime…
January 27, 2015
The Blount truth: Former Duck living the dream with Patriots
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PHOENIX — LaGarrette Blount wore a new cut of corn rows (underneath a baseball cap) and a wide grin as he stepped to the podium for Super Bowl XLIX media day Tuesday at US Airways Center. "I'm…
January 27, 2015
Senior Seahawk: Max Unger in center of Seattle's success again
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PHOENIX — Max Unger is almost as good an interview as he is a football player, so it was fitting that he was one of about a dozen Seattle Seahawks regulars set up at a podium for Super Bowl…
January 27, 2015
Kitzhaber to offer questions, ideas on Measure 91 implementation
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Letter on recreational marijuana planned for Liquor Control Commission, lawmakers. Gov. John Kitzhaber says he’s prepared to release a statement about what he wants the Oregon Liquor Control…
Jan 27, 2015
Speaker Tina Kotek returns for second term when Legislature…
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Having steered the Oregon House of Representatives through one two-year cycle, Rep. Tina Kotek of Portland is back for another term as its speaker. She returns with a larger Democratic majority,…
Jan 27, 2015
Portlanders talk, hoping mayor will listen
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Residents offer topics for Hales' annual State of City speech There are some things we know Mayor Charlie Hales will say when he delivers his State of the City speech this Friday. Hales will…
Jan 27, 2015
Burnside Bridgehead finally taking shape
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Beam developer credits delays for better design Portland is getting the Burnside Bridgehead project city leaders once rejected, and everyone is happy about it — especially Brad Malsin, the owner…
Jan 27, 2015
Can South Waterfront be made affordable?
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– City commits to build at least 200 low-income units, still struggles to create diverse neighborhood Squeaky wheels are getting more grease in Portland’s South Waterfront area, and it should…
Jan 27, 2015
City, short-term rental hosts face off
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Firms balk at new rule requiring names, addresses, permits A showdown is looming between the city of Portland and companies like Airbnb that promote short-term rentals in local residents’ homes.…
Jan 27, 2015
'I'm just like you,' says Brandon Browner
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Patriots cornerback reflects on his 'amazing journey' and controversial career PHOENIX — Brandon Browner's first experience with the Super Bowl media has been to his liking. "I thought I'd be…
Jan 27, 2015
Future bright for PSU business
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School closes in on $60 million goal to create business hub From his sixth-floor corner office, Scott Marshall can see the future. The Interim Dean of Portland State University’s School of…
Jan 27, 2015
Police say man in N. Kerby Ave. house not a threat
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UPDATE: SERT, other officers leave after talking with man's family Portland’s Crisis Negotiation Team has left the North Kerby Avenue home after a Tuesday morning incident involving a man who…
Jan 27, 2015
Timber Joey to kick off Outdoor School for All with giant wood…
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Metro, other agencies hold round of public meetings to launch effort Outdoor School for All The Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition will launch its Outdoor School for All campaign to the public…
Jan 27, 2015
Portland, suburbs fail to make first Google Fiber cut
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Tech giant says Portland area is still in the running for possible expansion. Despite jumping through all the hoops required by Google, it looks like the Portland area will not be getting the…
Jan 27, 2015
Summit aims to build strong community
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Neighborhood leaders, activists to discuss array of issues Portlanders are invited to attend a free day-long community summit that will discuss such hot-button issues as racial profiling,…
Jan 27, 2015
Fritz seeks more money for infrastructure
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Street problems won't be resolved, but plan could ease pain After eight months of fruitless debate over a possible new street fee, Commissioner Amanda Fritz has suddenly come up with a plan to…
Jan 27, 2015
Mark & Dave: Uber provides news fix in street fee's absence
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We’re mourning the loss of our favorite subject — the street fee. What will we write about now that it’s been abandoned by Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick? Oh yeah, recent…
Jan 28, 2015
MAX takes test run on Tilikum Crossing
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TriMet ran an electrified MAX train over Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People, for the first time Wednesday, Jan. 21. The test run was intended to verify the interface between the track and…
Jan 26, 2015
$ 20 million targeted to fight gentrification in N/NE Portland
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The City Council will review a $20 million plan to mitigate the impacts of gentrification in North and Northeast Portland on Wednesday. The North/Northeast Neighborhood Housing Strategy was…
Jan 26, 2015
Humanities' gatherings put race/police issue in spotlight
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Oregon Humanities is jumping into the hot topic of race and policing with a series of Portland-area talks in February. The nonprofit group is hoping for a civil conversation during its meetings…
Jan 26, 2015
Pedestrian safety focus of Capitol Highway action
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Drivers, get ready to hit your brakes. Portland’s Bureau of Transportation and the Portland Police Bureau will conduct a crosswalk enforcement action from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at…
Jan 26, 2015
Rolling domestic disturbance leaves wife, husband wounded
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A husband-and-wife domestic disturbance rolled through Oregon City streets Monday afternoon, leaving both people with gunshot wounds. Oregon City police said the incident began at about 1:48…
Jan 26, 2015
Green schools unite; network launches kickoff
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Eco-School meeting set for Jan. 28 Portland parents wanting to green up their schools are invited to this year's kickoff meeting for the Portland Eco-School Network. The network includes parents…
Jan 26, 2015
Oak Grove warned about release of dangerous sex offender
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Clackamas County warned the community last week that dangerous sex offender Michael W. Miller, 44, is planning to stay at Your Host Motel, 13222 S.E. McLoughlin Blvd., Unit 7, upon his release…
Jan 25, 2015
Boy stabbed in Gateway attack
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A 13-year-old boy was stabbed and seriously injured in Northeast Portland on Sunday. The victim is hospitalized and his name and condition was not immediately released. The suspect is only…
Jan 25, 2015
Pabst lawsuit back before City Council
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The City Council is once again scheduled to consider suing the Pabst Brewing Company for copyright infringement involving the landmark "Portland, Oregon" sign at its Wednesday meeting. A…
Jan 25, 2015
Man charged with Southeast Portland murder
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A suspect has been indicted in a Jan. 8 killing in Southeast Portland. Michael Aaron Wyatt Mininger, 22, is charged with murder and felon in possession of a firearm. He was arrested on an…
Jan 25, 2015
Police respond to five shootings Saturday, no injuries or arrests
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Portland police responded to five shooting incidents on Saturday, including one in the parking garage at the Lloyd Center Mall. There are no reports of anyone injured in the shootings, and no…
Jan 24, 2015
Blazers feel 'trickle-down effect' from Aldridge's return vs.…
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LaMarcus Aldridge heard a chant that hadn't sounded at Moda Center since last season when he stepped to the free-throw line with 4.1 seconds left in the Trail Blazers' 103-96 victory over…
