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December 05, 2013
Sources Say: Neighbors ready to bring attorneys into water fight
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Southwest Portland residents opposed to the sale of Water Bureau property to a developer are raising funds to hire an attorney. The residents have been unsuccessful in their efforts to convince…
December 05, 2013
After PPS deadlock, what's next?
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Viable approach needed for future labor negotiations The clock is ticking; the grievances are filed. As of Dec. 5, there were 22 days left for Portland Public Schools and the Portland…
December 05, 2013
Manufacturing jobs: Good for economy, bad for environment?
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Some question regulations as Merkley touts employment Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has thrust himself into the middle of one of the most contentious debates in the region — the benefit of…
December 05, 2013
Mark & Dave: Who knew PDX carpet has cult following?
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Keeping Portland weird: Say goodbye to the old carpet at PDX, a new design arrives soon. Who knew the 20-year-old carpet was so popular with locals who snap “footsies” on the carpet upon their…
December 05, 2013
OHSU taps lawmakers in fund search
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Request could ignite giving for Knight's $1 billion cancer challenge If you’re looking for a way to raise a couple hundred million dollars to finance a new building or two, Oregon Health &…
December 04, 2013
MAX homicide ruled self-defense
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Newly released court documents reveal the 15-year-old boy shot and killed on a MAX platform was armed with two guns, and that a Multnomah County grand jury has ruled his homicide as an act of…
December 04, 2013
Libkes to benefit from OC breakfast
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At least 200 people are expected to attend a pancake breakfast next week at the McLoughlin Place assisted-living facility to benefit the family of Oregon City Reserve Officer Robert Libke, who…
December 04, 2013
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office seeking public's help in…
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The public is being asked to help find a runaway 13-year-old Oregon City girl, who may be in the company of a 40-year-old man. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Samantha…
December 04, 2013
Grocery store owner, employees arrested for food stamp fraud
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Five suspects accused of using food program benefits to gain profit Following a five-year investigation into a food stamp fraud ring, a Portland resident and four Beaverton residents associated…
December 04, 2013
Funds aim to recruit minority volunteers for stream health
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Wells Fargo donated $8,245 to the Milwaukie-based nonprofit Johnson Creek Watershed Council in support of its 2014 volunteer program. Amy Lodholz, JCWC volunteer and outreach coordinator, said…
December 03, 2013
Rasheed Wallace pays up
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Former Portland Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace is now up to date on paying property taxes for his Dunthorpe home. Wallace, a skilled power forward with a penchant for racking up technical fouls,…
December 03, 2013
Blumenauer proposal to increase federal gas tax draws criticism
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Congressman Earl Blumenauer will announce legislation to nearly double the federal gas tax on Wednesday. The proposal from the Portland area Democrat would increase the current 18.4-cent per…
December 03, 2013
I-5 south to close overnight for repairs
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Southbound I-5 at the I-405 junction reopened before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday after crews removed a jacknifed semi-truck that snarled morning rush hour traffic. The Oregon Department of Transportation…
December 03, 2013
Portland police are collecting thousands of license plate…
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Cameras on Portland police cars are starting to collect information on local vehicle license plates, and can track up to 128,000 vehicle license plates per day. That means that if authorities…
December 03, 2013
Head of Cover Oregon takes three months medical leave
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Cover Oregon director Rocky King is out on medical leave. The director of the Oregon Health Authority will take temporary control of the embattled health insurance exchange. Since Cover Oregon…
December 03, 2013
Attorney General releases list of 20 worst charities
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List highlights nonprofits that spend less than 30 percent of the funds they raise on charitable services or programs they claim to support To help Oregonians participate in “Giving Tuesday”…
December 03, 2013
Fairview police shoot man
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Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened early Tuesday morning at the Fairview Oak Woods Apartments. Chief Ken Johnson told KOIN News 6 a police officer was dispatched…
December 02, 2013
Water main breaks in NE Portland
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A water main break shut down a portion of Northeast 92nd Avenue on Monday. According to the Portland Water Bureau, a maintenance crew responded to a report of water seeping through the pavement…
December 02, 2013
Caleb Porter is MLS coach of the year
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The Portland Timbers' turnaround season has turned into a top coaching honor for field boss Caleb Porter. Major League Soccer announced Monday morning that Porter, who led the Timbers to the MLS…
December 02, 2013
Teachers challenge PPS on class size in labor talks
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The Portland Association of Teachers on Monday filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Portland Public Schools, alleging that district leaders are violating the law by refusing to talk…
December 02, 2013
Blazers win, by George, and match West's best record
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Paul George was unconscious. Everyone in the Moda Center could see it. Would it be enough to beat the Trail Blazers? Not hardly. As Indiana's George was bombing in 3-pointer after 3-pointer in…
December 02, 2013
Council to consider $250,000 to reduce prostitution
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The City Council will consider reversing a cut in the current budget and increasing funding for services to reduce prostitution in Portland. On Wednesday the council will consider spending…
December 02, 2013
No 'smoking gun' in CRW elections
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Oregon City voters living in homes previously within the boundaries of Clackamas River Water received and cast ballots in CRW elections even though they are no longer receiving water services…
December 02, 2013
IN PHOTOS: Anatomy of Blazers' win over Pacers
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The Trail Blazers beat the team with the best record in the NBA, coming on strong in the second half Monday night at Moda Center. Portland took its first lead after intermission and took every…
November 30, 2013
TriMet adjusts service on eight bus lines on Sunday
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Eight TriMet bus lines will be adjusted to help relieve overcrowding and better match their schedules to traffic conditions for more on-time arrivals on Sunday, Dec. 1. According to TriMet,…
Dec 01, 2013
High School football: Canby's wild season ends with 35-17 loss…
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Top-ranked Crusaders will face Central Catholic in title game PORTLAND — The Canby football team had the fast start and the memorable finish. Jesuit had most of everything in between. Unable to…
Nov 30, 2013
Portland man, Gresham woman stabbed
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A Portland man and a Gresham woman were stabbed in a Gresham apartment Friday evening. Pedro Nuñez-Valdivia, 45, of Gresham was charged him with two counts of Assault II, two counts of Unlawful…
Nov 30, 2013
EGGERS: Mike Riley's second-day view of Civil War
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Reflections after a Saturday morning conversation with Oregon State coach Mike Riley following the Beavers' 36-35 loss to Oregon Friday night … • Like me, Riley doesn't necessarily buy the…
Nov 29, 2013
Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas tree shining bright
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Thousands of people gathered in the frigid air at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Friday evening to sing holiday favorites and applaud the official lighting of a 75-foot Douglas fir Christmas tree…
Nov 29, 2013
Birthday party set for Lily the baby elephant on Satuday
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Lily the baby elephant at the Oregon Zoo turns one on Saturday and the public is invited to join the party. Zoo keepers will present Lily with a birthday cake at 1 p.m. on Nov. 30. She may eat…
Nov 29, 2013
Overturned truck blocks Cornelius Pass Road
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Another semi-truck accident has closed the portion of Cornelius Pass Road in Multnomah County near Highway 30. The road is becoming a major freight route. It is authorized to carry hazardous…
Nov 29, 2013
Tight and wild -- Oregon pulls it out 36-35
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Beavers take late lead, but Mariota-Huff combo leads Ducks to victory EUGENE — The 117th Civil War turned into a heart-pounding, back-and-forth affair Friday at Autzen Stadium, and the Oregon…
Nov 29, 2013
How the Ducks did it
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EUGENE — It wasn't a very good throw, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota admitted. It was a very good catch. Receiver Josh Huff reached back to haul in Mariota's 12-yard pass and score the…
Nov 29, 2013
EGGERS: Beavers show they are bowl-worthy
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EUGENE -- First thought about Oregon's 36-35 Civil War victory over Oregon State Friday at Autzen Stadium -- and I'll let Oregon defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti put it into words: "You talk…
Nov 29, 2013
IN PHOTOS: Civil War pregame festivities
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Crisp, clear weather greeted fans yellow and green or black and orange on Friday as they arrived at Eugene's Autzen Stadium for the 117th Civil War football game. The Oregon Ducks and Oregon…
Nov 29, 2013
IN PHOTOS: Oregon 36, Oregon State 35
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Oregon 36, Oregon State 35 Friday, Nov. 29 Autzen Stadium
Nov 28, 2013
Forecast firms up: Wind and cold on the way
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After several days of wavering, computer weather models now show that much colder weather will likely strike the entire Pacific Northwest beginning early next week, says meteorologist Steve…
Nov 28, 2013
Portland 'redditors' give thanks with a Turkey Day party
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While you were gobbling up your Thanksgiving Day feast the sunny holiday, think about this: Mike Alfoni’s eastside business was filled with dozens of strangers, all looking for a Thanksgiving…
Nov 28, 2013
In Character with Jason Beem
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Jason Beem lives in Southwest Portland near the Oregon Zoo because apparently, Beem can’t get enough of animals. Beem, 33, is the track announcer at Portland Meadows race track, where speed is…
Nov 28, 2013
Metro will talk trash, waste management
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Agency project aims to divert solid waste from landfills Metro has been in charge of managing the region’s solid waste for decades. Throughout that time, the regional elected government has…
Nov 28, 2013
Sources Say: Buchal has a big dose of liberty for Blumenauer
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Portland-area Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer has just drawn the most politically experienced Republican challenger in years. James Buchal is a Portland attorney who received nearly 40 percent…
Nov 28, 2013
Experts: Portland ripe for investing
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Sustainability, exports fuel region's economic growth The Portland area is poised to grow as the economy recovers, but the benefits may not be spread evenly throughout the region. More jobs are…
Nov 28, 2013
Mark & Dave: Don't snirtle, Cover Oregon has us jargogled
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Long live Oregonians. Cover Oregon officials testified last week that their besieged online registration system should be ready for customers by Dec. 16. Trouble is, that’s one day after the…
Nov 27, 2013
Blazers lose -- Suns outgun them 120-106
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PHOENIX SUNS 120, Portland Trail Blazers 106 Wednesday night, US Airways Center, 12,731 announced attendance HIGHLIGHTS Portland had the better of it early and led by 16 points, but the Suns and…
Nov 27, 2013
Town Center crime rates on decline
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Crime rates at the Clackamas Town Center plummeted more than 30 percent during the past couple years, decreasing for the first time since TriMet light-rail trains started rolling to the mall.…
Nov 27, 2013
City to address slow growth issues
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Given the economic challenges for relocating to Milwaukie, city staff will be recommending that elected officials consider some tax incentives to boost downtown business development. Will City…
Nov 25, 2013
City water, sewer customers will pay $2.5 million more this year
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Commissioner Fish calls for new look at utility license fees for city utilities Portland sewer and water customers will shell out an additional $2.5 million this year for “utility license fees”…
Nov 28, 2013
Downtown pop-ups put down roots
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Temporary stores to return next year in Old Town/Chinatown Four years ago, Portland’s downtown was nearly a ghost town. Vacant storefronts were so prominent that then-Mayor Sam Adams launched an…
Nov 28, 2013
Tide turns in favor of gay marriage
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More employers say same-sex relationships should be legalized My how quickly the terrain has changed for gay marriage in Oregon. Back in 2004, Dan Lavey — a top Oregon Republican political…
Nov 28, 2013
An egghead walks into a bar . . .
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What's so funny? U of P injects humor into curriculum John Beckman doesn’t see himself as a funny guy. Recognize humor? Certainly. Appreciate humor? Definitely. But making people laugh has never…
