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Portland's Latest News
April 22, 2014
Transportation director calls traffic 'public health threat'
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Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Leah Treat declared war on cars Tuesday, saying her top priority was providing more alternatives to automobiles for city residents. "We have a growing…
April 22, 2014
Metro wants court to OK headquarters hotel
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Metro has gone to court to hasten a final decision on the legality of its proposed contract and funding plan for a Headquarters Hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, which it owns and…
April 22, 2014
Hales: Trader Joe's still a no-go for project
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Trader Joe’s will not be returning to a project on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Northeast Portland, Mayor Charlie Hales announced Tuesday. An official from the grocery chain’s Los Angeles…
April 22, 2014
Carr's net goal: Oregon governor
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On Sports Tim Carr is a story-teller and a talker, but he is also a listener. Carr has a résumé that includes decades in business, but he has no experience at all in politics. Maybe that’s all…
April 22, 2014
This ain't granny's house anymore
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DEQ survey says city's accessory units have found a home There aren’t a lot of grannies living in Portland granny flats. And there aren’t a lot of mother-in-laws living in local mother-in-law…
April 22, 2014
Officer's shooting a 'wakeup call' for quiet SW neighborhoods
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Three face charges after chase, arrest ends crime spree The crime spree that frightened Southwest Portland neighbors for several hours last week began with a plan to hold a man hostage and force…
April 21, 2014
Fire damages North Portland school
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Portland firefighters responded to a fire at the Open Meadows alternative school in North Portland on Monday afternoon. No one was injured and there was no immediate estimate of the cause.…
April 21, 2014
Milwaukian arrested on shooting charge in motel
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Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office detectives Monday released the names of two Milwaukians who were involved in a reported shooting Thursday, April 17, at Kings Row Motel, 12700 McLoughlin Blvd.…
April 21, 2014
Blazers plan how to do it again in Game 2
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HOUSTON -- NBA playoff games are often like chess matches. In Sunday's opening victory over Houston at the Toyota Center, Portland coach Terry Stotts put his counterpart with the Rockets, Kevin…
April 22, 2014
Relaxed Aldridge lets it sink in, with mom, but not Bonzi
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HOUSTON — LaMarcus Aldridge was so relaxed and cooperative and at peace with the world during Monday's media availability at the Toyota Center, he ran out of reporters to ask questions. We wound…
April 21, 2014
City blames self, company for Reverse 911 errors
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The Reverse 911 system mistakes that occurred during the April 16 officer-involved shooting incident were made by both the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications and the private company…
April 21, 2014
Police: Women fight over man after Easter church service
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Police have arrested a woman they say fought with another woman over a man after an Easter church service. Naomi Etta Perkins, 30, was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree and booked into…
April 21, 2014
Anti-ballot measure sparks debate
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The campaign against the Portland Public Water District measure has released it's first online ad — but it may actually support the measure to create an independently-elected water and sewer…
April 21, 2014
Controversial bar closes after state seizes accounts
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A local bar owner who asked a group of cross-dressing and transgender people not to return closed the bar for good on Saturday. The owner, Chris Penner, said he was forced to close the Twilight…
April 21, 2014
Aldridge, Lillard spectacular as Blazers draw first playoff blood
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HOUSTON -- LaMarcus Aldridge was franchise-record brilliant. Damian Lillard's first playoff performance was a Rembrandt. Wesley Matthews helped make life miserable for James Harden. They were…
April 21, 2014
Oregon sheriffs oppose driver cards measure
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(Oregon Public Broadcasting) — Oregon's sheriffs voted April 17 to oppose a ballot measure that would allow the state to issue driver cards to residents who cannot prove their legal presence in…
April 20, 2014
Woman arrested in domestic violence-related shooting
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A woman has been arrested by Domestic Violence Reduction Unit Detectives in a Southeast Portland shooting on Sunday morning. Myesha Lewis-Turner, 36, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and…
April 20, 2014
Study: Portland fifth funniest city
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Despite Portland's embrace of the satiric "Portlandia" TV series, the Rose City is only the fifth funniest city in the country, according to a study by the University of Colorado Boulder. When…
April 19, 2014
Shooting suspect charged and jailed
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Police have booked the suspect accused of wounding an officer and killing his K-9 partner in Southwest Portland Paul Alan Ropp, 20, is being held on charges of Attempted Aggravagted Murder,…
April 19, 2014
Former Portland finance director to sue city for discrimination
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(Oregon Public Broadcasting) — The former leader of Portland's Office of Management and Finance plans to sue the city for race discrimination. Jack Graham was the city's highest ranking…
April 18, 2014
Detectives seek help in locating endangered runaway
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Update: Beaverton teen found in Pittsburgh Washington County sheriff's detectives received information that Steven Zellmer was in Pittsburgh headed to a bus terminal. Detectives had been trying…
April 18, 2014
Gang shootings prompt additional police patrols
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Portland police will be adding patrols this weekend because of a recent rash of suspected gang-related shootings. The police released the following statement Friday afternoon: The Portland…
April 18, 2014
Missing man found safe
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Police say a missing Portland man was found safe Friday. Matthew David Todd was last seen at 3:54 p.m. on April 17 in the area of St. Johns Park. Police characterize him as endangered person and…
April 20, 2014
Glendoveer hosts egg hunt on Sunday
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For those who missed Saturday's Easter egg hunts, there's at least one more chance on Sunday, April 20, to take the children in search of a golden egg. Portland's Glendoveer Golf & Tennis will…
April 18, 2014
Portland-area animal shelters acquire vital disaster response…
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The next time tragedy strikes, animal rescuers across the Portland area will be ready. Animal rescuers from across the region have pooled resources to purchase four large animal transport…
Apr 18, 2014
Police: Shooting suspects on crime spree
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Police say the three suspects arrested in Wednesday's officer-involved shooting were involved in a crime spree over the past several weeks that included robbery and burglary. Investigators…
Apr 17, 2014
Perfect night for Blazers: Records, victories and no injuries
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Things couldn't have gone a whole lot better for the Trail Blazers in their regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Portland won 110-104 to…
Apr 17, 2014
Suspects named in officer-involved shooting
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Police have identified the suspect accused of wounding an officer and killing his K-9 partner in Southwest Portland early Tuesday. The suspect is Alan Ropp, 20. He is expected to be charged with…
Apr 17, 2014
'Tween girls run toward self-respect, healthy life
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The Duniway Park track near Oregon Health and Science University can be an intimidating place. On a wet, April evening, tights-clad runners battle one another at 1,500-meter speeds. Dozens of…
Apr 17, 2014
Sources Say: What if they held an election and no cash was…
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Although they both are facing several challengers for re-election, city commissioners Nick Fish and Dan Saltzman have not yet reported raising huge amounts of campaign cash. That could be…
Apr 17, 2014
Scholarships help teens from families gripped by addiction
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Recipients must show they're survivors and giving back to others When Greg Stone decided to start a scholarship fund for teens suffering from addiction, he didn’t do the obvious — give grants to…
Apr 17, 2014
Survey: Portland hospitals a good place to be if you are sick
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City ranks No. 4 in nation, though some patients may disagree The Portland area is a fine place to run a hospital, with a growing market populated by a homogeneous citizenry that mostly keeps…
Apr 17, 2014
Will family ties hinder or help Kafoury?
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County chair candidate has name recognition, resources, experience Al Gore did the Macarena. Mitt Romney did Gangnam Style. Both Clintons and Obamas have danced in public on numerous occasions.…
Apr 17, 2014
Audit questions Portland Streetcar organization
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The Portland Auditor's Office is urging the City Council to postpone future expansion of the Portland Streetcar system until questions about its financing and organizational structure can be…
Apr 17, 2014
Mark & Dave: After poop stings, we can sell air to China
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Neighbors, students and staff have had enough. So, with fair warning, Multnomah County Animal Services announced they will conduct poop stings at Beach School, da Vinci Arts Middle School, and…
Apr 17, 2014
Three wounded in suspected gang shooting
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Three people were wounded in a suspected gang-related shooting in Northeast Portland on Wednesday evening. Two of the victims were hospitalized and the third was treated at the scene. Their…
Apr 20, 2014
Sharing an artistic vision of Christ
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From Tenebrae prayer services and telecast speakers for Good Friday to sunrise and traditional worship services on Easter Sunday, believers in Newberg had no shortage of options for celebrating…
Apr 17, 2014
PCC, school partners get $445,000 from state for dual-credit…
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Consortium will expand class offerings in districts and add services that prepare students for college The Oregon Education Investment Board and the Oregon Department of Education announced that…
Apr 16, 2014
Shooting suspect stole body armor
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The suspect who shot a Portland police officer and killed his K-9 partner was reportedly among three people who stole body armor out of a Southwest Portland store just before the confrontation.…
Apr 16, 2014
Andrusko already missed at Happy Valley City Hall
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City Councilor Tom Andrusko resigned from his position on Happy Valley City Council last week. Self-employed in the building, development and remodeling industry, Andrusko was first elected in…
Apr 16, 2014
CUB stays neutral, offers information on water and sewer measure
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The board of the Citizens' Utility Board has voted to remain neutral in the fight over the measure to create a Portland Public Water District on the May 20 Primary Election ballot. Instead, the…
Apr 17, 2014
'Bridge of the People'
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Tilikum Crossing name reflects area's native roots, friendship TriMet has named the new multimodal bridge over the Willamette River the Tilikum Crossing, Bridge of the People. “Tilikum” is a…
Apr 16, 2014
Officer shot, suspect captured in Southwest Portland
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A Portland police officer was shot and the suspect was captured after the extensive manhunt. The injured officer was taken to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Police spokesman Pete Simpson said…
Apr 16, 2014
Reverse 9-1-1 system had problems while shooter on the loose
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City officials are trying to figure out why the reverse 9-1-1 system did not work correctly in Southwest Portland on Wednesday morning. The system — officially known as the Community Emergency…
Apr 16, 2014
38 million gallon flush after teen urination
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The Portland Water Bureau will be discarding roughly 38 million gallons of water after surveillance video caught a teenager urinating into a reservoir, bureau administrator David Shaff said…
Apr 16, 2014
Happy Valley bans marijuana, considers Climate Smart plans
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Tuesday night meeting begins with discussion of Damascus property owners who may want to leave their city - Happy Valley City Council reached an informal consensus at its Tuesday evening work…
Apr 16, 2014
TriMet says MAX project has created 10,298 jobs
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The Portland-to-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project has created 10,298 jobs, according to Neil McFarlane, TriMet's general manager. McFarlane made the announcement during the Wednesday morning…
Apr 16, 2014
Mt. Tabor reservoir off-line
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The Portland Water Bureau was forced to shut down one of its Mt. Tabor reservoirs Wednesday morning after three people were spotted trespassing Bureau officials said Wednesday the trio jumped…
Apr 16, 2014
Wounded officer: K-9 partner died saving my life
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Police identified the K-9 Unit officer injured and his partner dog killed in a shootout in Southwest Portland early Wednesday morning. The officer is Jeff Dorn, a 16-year-veteran assigned to the…
Apr 16, 2014
AT&T cell tower proposal appealed
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Clackamas County’s recent approval of an AT&T cell phone tower just outside of Oregon City has met with a bevy of backlash from homeowners surrounding the would-be 150-foot structure. Neighbors…
