Waterfront Blues Festival
The festival began in 1987 as the Rose City Blues Festival – a concert to support the homeless, sponsored by the Cascade Blues Association. Performers included John Lee Hooker, the Paul deLay Band, Curtis Salgado, Norman Sylvester Blues Band and Lloyd Jones Struggle.
Festival of Balloons in Tigard
The Festival of Balloons is a non-profit organization raising funds for many non-profit groups in Tigard while providing a premier family event for the entire community.
Grand Floral Parade Slideshow
Thousands lined downtown streets during a pleasant Saturday morning to see the 100th Queen of Rosaria, Emma A. Waibel of West Linn, the first queen from outside Portland.
Floral Grand Parade
We had a great time shooting this small video of the parade from the corner of Burnside and Martin Luther King Jr.
Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival
This Festival is a weekend of fun, exciting, and safe whitewater activities. This year's festival marks the 31st anniversary of this great tribal gathering.
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July 31, 2014
The small hands that feed others
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Wrapping one’s head around the complexities of homelessness is difficult for most adults, but in the mind of one child, the answer is really quite simple. “They don’t have a place to live or any…
July 31, 2014
Sources Say: Oregonian moves, but not all head to paper's new…
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More employees are leaving The Oregonian as what’s left of the newspaper moves from its former headquarters on Southwest Broadway to smaller leased digs in the Crown Plaza Building next to the…
July 31, 2014
PCC prof takes heroic imagination around globe
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Curriculum: Overcome instinct and take action Vivian McCann is convinced that nurses can be taught to stand up to authority figures who are cutting safety corners. She is certain that most of us…
July 31, 2014
Coal, oil projects may be at mercy of panel
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Three projects are up for $7 million, which would aid in coal and oil transportation through Oregon What the Oregon Transportation Commission does at its next meeting in August may shape the…
July 30, 2014
Gang member arrested for April shooting
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Police have arrested a suspect in an April shooting. Alejandro Ray Vance Jr., 20, is charged with Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Reckless…
July 30, 2014
TriMet says take transit to MLS All-Star Week events
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TriMet is urging soccer fans to take transit to the MLS All-Star Game events being held from Aug. 1 to 6. The game between the MLS All-Stars and the German chamption team, FC Bayern Munich, is…
July 30, 2014
City legalizes Airbnb, other short-term home rental services
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People renting out their homes to short-term tenants and tourists will now be operating legally in the city of Portland. Portland city commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance…
July 30, 2014
New report questions earthquake estimates
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Nearly forgotten research from decades ago is raising questions about how accurately geologists have estimated previous earthquake activity in the region — and whether current predictions of a…
July 30, 2014
Four hospitalized in two crashes
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Four people were hospitalized in two accidents Tuesday evening and early Wednesday. The names of the victims were not immediately released. Portland Fire & Rescue and the Portland Police Bureau…
July 30, 2014
Senate candidates argue about business tax break
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To Merkley, repeal is 'no-brainer,' to Wehby, 'election-year gimmick' The U.S. Senate has thwarted legislation to end tax advantages for businesses that move jobs abroad and give a partial tax…
July 29, 2014
Neighbors rally to save 'heritage tree'
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Another lot-splitting controversy has neighbors in Northeast Portland angry over the loss of what they call a heritage tree. “It changes the whole character of the neighborhood. It’s…
July 29, 2014
Portland police sergeant being investigated for altercation
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An off-duty Portland police sergeant is under investigation for an altercation with a 17-year-old male on Sunday. The Portland Police Bureau is not commenting on the incident while it is being…
July 29, 2014
Tilikum Crossing time lapse video released
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TriMet has released a time lapse video of the construction of Tilikum Crossing, the new bridge being built over the Willamette River. The video, shot from the Oregon Health & Sciences University…
July 29, 2014
Palm is new PCC board chairwoman
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Deanna Palm, president of the Greater Hillsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, has been named chairwoman of the Portland Community College board for the 2014-15 year. Palm, who was appointed to the…
July 29, 2014
Lloyd Center to get $50 million redo
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Remodel starts soon and will take two years to complete An upcoming remodel of the Lloyd Center will take the mall back to its mid-20th Century roots, while also serving as a centerpiece for…
July 29, 2014
200,000 more people in city's future
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Comprehensive plan will provide guide for accommodating next growth wave Imagine a Portland of the not-too-distant future with 200,000 more residents inside the city limits, living in 120,000…
July 29, 2014
Darwin Barney excited to be with Dodgers
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Backup role, pennant race await former Cubs infielder Darwin Barney enjoyed the opportunity to spend a little time this past week at his Beaverton home with wife Lindsay and their two young…
July 29, 2014
Jail employee faces felony charges for sexual misconduct with…
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Jill Ann Curry, a longtime technician at the Washington County Jail, was accused of six counts of first-degree custodial sexual misconduct with an inmate. The charges are Class C felonies. Curry…
July 29, 2014
Calming troubled waters
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Alcohol ban helps, but people still sneak booze onto river Any given summer Sunday, the Clackamas River from Barton to Carver parks is packed with boats, rafts, inner tubes, pool toys, air…
July 29, 2014
Roads? Transit? Poll says we want both, but funds scarce
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Support for projects differs across state, but all agree on need One reason Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick are pushing their street fee so hard is to pressure the 2015…
July 29, 2014
Lawsuit aims to stop city's plan for PSU
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Activists say Hales' proposal violates tax limitation law Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to provide urban renewal money for Portland State University has been socked with a legal challenge even…
July 28, 2014
$100 million donation boosts OHSU Challenge drive
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The odds of Oregon Health & Science University meeting its billion dollar match for the Knight Cancer Institute improved significantly Monday when the institute announced a new $100 million…
July 29, 2014
Gresham man dies in one-car accident
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A Gresham man, Derek Allen Cranford, 25, of Gresham, died and his passenger was injured in a Saturday night single vehicle crash near Sam Barlow High School. The passenger's injuries are…
July 28, 2014
TriMet to provide shuttles during upcoming maintenance project
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TriMet will provide shuttle buses in a portion of the Lloyd District because a maintenance and improvement project will disrupt transit service between Aug. 11 and 15. Crews will be replacing a…
July 28, 2014
Suspected arson fire damages carport, vehicles
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Exclusive video shows destruction Five vehicles were damaged by a fire that destroyed a carport at a Beaverton apartment complex Sunday evening. According to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue,…
Jul 28, 2014
Home demolition controversy headed to City Council
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The City Council is expected to get an earful about the issue of existing homes being demolished for infill projects on Thursday. The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission calls the increasing…
Jul 28, 2014
Estimates differ on marijuana revenues
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Official projections far less than figures backed by advocates Two estimates differ sharply on how much money will be generated for Oregon coffers by voter approval Nov. 4 of a marijuana…
Jul 27, 2014
Search underway for missing Dundee woman
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A search effort is underway to find Jennifer Huston, 38, a mother of two who was last seen filling her Lexus SUV at the Circle K gas station at 3101 Portland Rd. in Newberg. at 6:00 p.m.…
Jul 26, 2014
Man injured in Southeast Portland shooting
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A 20-year-old man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds to both legs from a shooting in Southeast Portland last night. Portland Police officers arrived at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center at…
Jul 25, 2014
Seattle firm buys landmark Oregonian Building
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A Seattle real estate firm is buying the landmark Oregonian headquarters. The Oregonian announced the pending sale on its website Friday, the day after posting a story that said the newspaper's…
Jul 26, 2014
Reynolds School District announces gym renovations
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Cash and material donations are being accepted through the Reynolds Education Foundation The Reynolds School District announced plans Friday for its renovation of the high school’s locker rooms,…
Jul 25, 2014
Drama over comprehensive plan continues in Damascus
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The city of Damascus is using stalling tactics to try to thwart a citizens’ group from placing another land use comprehensive plan on the November ballot, says Richard Johnson of Move Damascus…
Jul 25, 2014
Public memorial service for Atiyeh eyed in September
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Private funeral is set Friday. A private service and funeral for former Gov. Vic Atiyeh was conducted Friday for family members and close friends. Atiyeh died July 20 at Providence St. Vincent…
Jul 25, 2014
Southeast Portland pedestrian bridge to be replaced
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Work will begin on a replacement pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks near Southeast Lafayette Street on Tuesday. The bridge, which was originally built by Union Pacific in approximately…
Jul 25, 2014
Senate candidates trade jabs on budget
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Merkley: Foe backs 'draconian' cuts; Wehby: Balance requirement 'sensible' Oregon’s major-party candidates for U.S. senator are trading jabs over how the other stands on federal budget…
Jul 24, 2014
Council sends parks bond to November ballot
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The Portland City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to put a bond to renovate Portland parks on the November ballot. The $68 million bond would replace one set to expire next June and would…
Jul 24, 2014
Oregonian to move out of headquarters Monday
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The Oregonian has announced it will finish moving out of its longtime headquarters next week. In an online story posted Thursday afternoon, the newspaper — which is now two separate companies —…
Jul 24, 2014
Hales, Novick recall campaign continues
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The campaign to recall Mayor Charlie Hales and Commissioner Steve Novick is going forward, despite Novick appearing at the first organizational meeting and defending the street fee he and Hales…
Jul 24, 2014
Rebound Avenue
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Recession-slammed 50th and Division finds new economic life When Betre “Peter” Tesfu opened a new Ethiopian restaurant six years ago off Southeast Division Street and 50th Avenue, friends said…
Jul 24, 2014
Parking app drives into city's garages
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Technology helps drivers find cheapest spot for their vehicles Next time you’re planning on driving downtown and looking for a parking space where you know you won’t get ripped off, you might…
Jul 24, 2014
PSU expands Urban Honors program
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$1 million in grants, and word of mouth, help fuel growth Tristan Weitkamp, a Portland State University student who graduated last month with honors, recently went to Nicaragua with the honors…
Jul 24, 2014
Study sheds light on treating gay addicts
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Research: Services should be tailored to group's special needs Gay men and women in addiction treatment are three times more likely than heterosexuals to have suffered sexual abuse and are twice…
Jul 24, 2014
Sources Say: Richardson's lack of diversity could color campaign
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During last week’s debate for Oregon governor, Republican challenger Dennis Richardson admitted that as a state representative from Central Point he doesn’t have a lot of experience with…
Jul 24, 2014
Old Town citation plan bears little fruit
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Low-level offenders still skip court dates as enforcement tightens One of Portland’s most vexing downtown problems — repeated low-level violations by homeless men and women — remains mostly…
Jul 24, 2014
New law gives county teeth to stop barking dogs
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Mediation, fines funded by boosting county dog licenses Tim McFarland feels like a prisoner on his own 4.89 acres outside of Canby. “I can’t talk on my property. I can’t blow my nose. I can’t…
Jul 24, 2014
Kitzhaber, GOP rival may meet 5 times
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Richardson responds in principle to governor's proposal The debate about debates has begun. But it appears Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber and Republican rival Dennis Richardson will make several…
Jul 26, 2014
Beaverton schools get $1.36 million bump from county
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District will have more Gain Share funds for 2014-15 school year than expected The Beaverton School District received some surprising news on Friday. Washington County officials announced the…
Jul 23, 2014
Missing Lake Oswego man's body found in heavily wooded area
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Lake Oswego Police found the body of Matthew Christopher Leonard, a 54-year-old Lake Oswego man who had been missing for more than a week, in a heavily wooded area behind a residence on Westview…
Jul 23, 2014
Lawsuit could waylay urban renewal funds for PSU
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Mayor Charlie Hales’ plan to cancel the Education Urban Renewal Area surrounding Portland State University is running into a potential buzz saw. Hales proposes an alternate package of projects…
Jul 23, 2014
Body of missing man found in Sandy River
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Gresham's Kyle Peterson disappeared in February The months long search for missing Gresham man Kyle Peterson has ended after his body was found in the Sandy River, roughly half mile from the…
