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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
February 08, 2015
USDA says Oregon's snowpack at record-low levels
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For the second consecutive year, Oregon’s mountains have record-low snowpack levels, according to the latest snow survey data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. All that rain?…
February 08, 2015
Signs warn of sewage spill at SW Portland school
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Signs have been posted at Bridlemile Elementary School warning about a sewage spill that was spotted on Saturday. An estimated 5,600 gallons of sewage overflowed from a manhole and soaked into…
February 08, 2015
4-year-old Gresham boy injured in accidental shooting
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Police say the boy shot himself in the finger A four-year-old Gresham boy was reportedly injured Saturday night after shooting himself in the finger. According to the Gresham Police Department,…
February 08, 2015
Car hits officer responding to gang shooting, no injuries
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An police officer driving to the scene of a gang-related shooting was hit by another car Saturday evening. No one was seriously hurt in the accident, but the driver of the other car was cited…
February 08, 2015
Missing boy's parents found
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Parents of a missing boy found in Southeast Portland early Sunday have been located and reunited with him, police say. As is standard procedure, the Oregon Department of Human Services has been…
February 08, 2015
Beaverton team wins the BPA Regional Science Bowl
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Westview High School team will join the Stoller Middle School team at the National Science Bowl competition in April It’s official: Beaverton students rock when it comes to science. A team from…
February 07, 2015
Fire damages historic Northeast Portland church
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Allen Temple CME Church suffers exterior damage in Saturday incident The Allen Temple CME Church in Northeast Portland was damaged by an exterior fire this afternoon, but quick work by…
February 07, 2015
Reported gang shooting leaves man wounded
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Police investigate North Portland Elk's Lodge shooting A reported gang shooting early Saturday morning at an Elk's Lodge in Portland's Eliot neighborhood left one man wounded, according to…
February 07, 2015
Oregon Air Guard member awarded Bronze Star
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The Oregon Air National Guard recognized one of its members Saturday with a Bronze Star medal during a ceremony held at the Portland Air National Guard Base at Portland International Airport.…
February 07, 2015
Man who fled police in handcuffs is recaptured
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A domestic violence suspect who fled from police in handcuffs last month in east Portland was re-captured Thursday, police said. 44-year-old Andrew Phillip McMichael was taken into custody on…
February 08, 2015
Portland Police respond to shots fired at Woodlawn Park
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Gang enforcement officers are leading the investigation; no victims identified Portland Police gang enforcement officers responded Saturday night to Woodlawn Park in Northeast Portland after…
February 07, 2015
Westview High School wins BPA Regional Science Bowl
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Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego students and schools honored at the competition For the second year in a row Westview High School has won the BPA Regional Science Bowl to advance to the…
February 07, 2015
Red Cross responds to Portland, Scappoose incidents
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Disaster response teams called out to four incidents across Oregon on Feb. 6-7 The American Red Cross Cascades Region announced Saturday it is providing immediate emergency assistance for four…
February 06, 2015
Hayes' environmental efforts overlapped with policy, staff work
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SALEM — More evidence of the overlap between the private business of First Lady Cylvia Hayes and the public policies championed by Gov. John Kitzhaber emerged on Friday, when the state…
February 06, 2015
Metro tries to steer boundary expansion through rough legal…
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Economic and demographic analysis has, for nearly a year, said an urban growth boundary expansion probably won’t be needed in 2015. But even if the analysis is wrong — and an expansion is needed…
February 06, 2015
New commander takes over Air National Guard base
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Col. Paul T. Fitzgerald will take command Saturday of the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Fighter Wing at the Portland Air National Guard Base. Fitzgerald replaces Col. Richard W. Wedan as the…
February 06, 2015
Attorney General mulls Hayes probe; recall petitions too early
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SALEM — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said her office is looking into whether to launch an investigation of First Lady Cylvia Hayes’ private consulting business and Gov. John…
February 06, 2015
Tour gives public close look at SE Powell transportation projects
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A Saturday morning walking tour will give people a chance to look at sections of Southeast Powell Boulevard to be improved under the state’s Outer Powell Boulevard Transportation Safety Project.…
February 05, 2015
Wesley Matthews excited to be part of 'crazy' field
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Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews has made more 3-point shots than anyone in the NBA this season -- 151 going into Thursday night's game against Phoenix. But he has the impression that his…
February 05, 2015
Suitors line up to develop PDC-owned Lents properties
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Long-waited projects include more retail, market-rate housing Portland’s development boom may finally spread east of 82nd Avenue into Lents. The Portland Development Commission announced last…
February 05, 2015
OLCC pot squad meets citizens interested in recreational…
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Citizens air legalization concerns at crowded OLCC study session The Oregon Liquor Control Commission met Friday in Portland to present issues surrounding the coming legalization of recreational…
February 05, 2015
House speaker: Transportation finance plan will not revive…
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Transportation package won't include Columbia River span Although Oregon lawmakers are working on a transportation package this session, House Speaker Tina Kotek says she does not expect any…
February 05, 2015
Oregon Lottery keeps cut the same
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Video gambling outlets' cut will stay same for five years For more than 2,200 participating bars, taverns and restaurants, their cut of Oregon Lottery proceeds will be unchanged for the next…
February 05, 2015
Transportation tax debate looms
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Debate over fuel taxes, vehicle fees looms in Legislature As lawmakers consider how to pay for repairs and construction of highways and other projects, one advocate from a national group says…
February 05, 2015
Two wounded in Wednesday gang shootings
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A 22-year-old man was wounded Wednesday night in what police are calling a gang shooting near Southeast 139th Avenue and Burnside Street. Police said Michael James Gilbert remains in a Portland…
Feb 05, 2015
Maintenance work closes top deck of Marquam Bridge for two nights
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ODOT will close the top deck of Interstate 5 Marquam Bridge overnight Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb 7, to replace safety fencing, make electrical repairs and do other bridge maintenance. The…
Feb 05, 2015
I-205 reopens after fatal accident
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UPDATE: Woman identified as 22-year-old Southern California resident. Police reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate 205 at the Powell Boulevard exit around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, about four…
Feb 05, 2015
Here's a hot scoop: Zoo giving away poop
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This might sound like a pretty crappy deal, but it’s actually something local gardeners might like. The Oregon Zoo is giving away free poop. Yes, you read that correctly. During six Saturdays in…
Feb 05, 2015
Sources Say: Hales sounds like contender as he sings for his…
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Mayor Charlie Hales didn’t announce for re-election at his State of the City speech last Friday, but the noontime address to the Portland City Club had a lot of campaign-sounding talking points.…
Feb 05, 2015
Novick seething over critical flier
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Mailer says street tax would hurt city's 'most vulnerable' Commissioner Steve Novick is fuming over a mailing from an out-of-town advocacy group attacking him and Mayor Charlie Hales over their…
Feb 05, 2015
Army National Guard general to retire
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Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Gen. David Enyeart retires Sunday after more than 30 years of military service. A ceremony honoring Enyeart’s service is planned Feb. 8 at the Anderson Readiness…
Feb 04, 2015
Blumenauer proposes federal gas tax increase
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Momemtum builds on federal government, states to deal with aging roads, bridges U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer has reintroduced his proposal to increase the federal gasoline tax by 5 cents during…
Feb 04, 2015
Tweets reveal commissioner term limits initiative
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Former CPO chair, Fair Boosters member Tom Black heads up effort An initiative to enact term limits for members of the Washington County Board of Commissioners launched late last year and hit…
Feb 04, 2015
City maneuvers to protect West Hayden Island
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City planners, bowing to public pressure, have yanked West Hayden Island from their proposed list of industrial lands available for development over the next 20 years. The move is likely to…
Feb 04, 2015
Lawmakers take first crack at bills affecting legal marijuana…
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SALEM — A joint legislative committee Wednesday began work on bills to implement Oregon’s legal marijuana system. Lawmakers will consider bills that cover everything from technical fixes…
Feb 04, 2015
Automatic voter registration plan advances
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Party-line vote moves it to budget committee; similar bill failed on Senate tie in 2013. Majority Democrats in the Oregon House have advanced a bill to register voters automatically when they…
Feb 04, 2015
Man held in October death of 'Cougar' Burleigh
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A 42-year-old man will be arraigned Wednesday, Feb. 4, in connection with the October killing of William “Cougar” Burleigh in Portland’s Old Town. Robert Lewis Browne was arrested Tuesday near…
Feb 04, 2015
Open house for the courthouse
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Multnomah County on Thursday will hold its second open house on two potential sites for a new downtown courthouse. The Feb. 5 open house is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse, Main…
Feb 05, 2015
Whiskey, aquavit and gin: Boozy lineup set for Toast 2015
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Local artisan products to be showcased at fifth annual event Tickets are on sale now for the Toast 2015, the artisan spirits tasting event sponsored by the Oregon Distillers Guild. The fifth…
Feb 04, 2015
Children's Center receives national accreditation
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Children’s Center in Oregon City received its National Children Alliance accreditation this week following an extensive application and site review process that recognizes the local nonprofit…
Feb 03, 2015
Black history: Planting roots in Portland
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Exhibit illuminates minority
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in '40s, '50s Back in 1940, only 2,500 African-Americans lived in Portland, largely clustered around North Williams Avenue between the Broadway and Steel…
Feb 03, 2015
Legislation might put BOOM! in bird repellent
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SALEM — Legislation that would expand the use of fireworks to repel birds in Oregon will be voted on by the state House after key lawmakers recommended passing the bill. House Bill 2432, which…
Feb 03, 2015
Political parties give way to a real party
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Capitol function allows mingling by lawmakers, officials, lobbyists and staff at session's start. For a few hours Tuesday night, the Democratic Party and the Republican Party mattered less than…
Feb 03, 2015
Southwest transit plans delayed in name of public involvement
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Council won't offer funds until Metro refines citizens' role The City Council delayed committing $650,000 to the Southwest Corridor Plan last week to ensure the public is fully involved in the…
Feb 03, 2015
Lawmakers start review of tax credits
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Panels must squeeze $64 million worth into $14 million budgeted for 18 credits. It’s the legislative equivalent of putting a square peg into a round hole. Legislative budget writers want the…
Feb 03, 2015
Tilikum Crossing gets a cover shot on DOT budget book
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Add another title to Portland’s new Tilikum Crossing: Bridge of the People: cover model. TriMet’s $135 million transit bridge over the Willamette River is featured on the cover of President…
Feb 03, 2015
20 chosen to serve on new city panel to oversee police reforms
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Diverse board created to reduce use of force against mentally ill A 20-member board has been appointed to monitor the implementation of the settlement agreement between the City of Portland and…
Feb 03, 2015
Mark & Dave: Governor, Marshawn Lynch have a few things in common
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Here’s what we learned from last Friday’s bizarre presser between Gov. John Kitzhaber and the media. Cylvia Hayes will not be in on any more policy decisions as long as her soon-to-be husband is…
Feb 03, 2015
Bomb squad's robot donated to military museum
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The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to deliver a Remote Ordnance Neutralization System (RONS) robot to the Oregon Military Museum on Friday, Feb. 6, at 10:30 a.m., following the Military…
Feb 02, 2015
Monday shooting was falsely reported, police say
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Tigard Police say a man shot himself but told police that he had been shot by a 200-pound Hispanic man Tigard Police say a man who claimed he had been shot by another man inside his home on…
