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News stories for Thu, Sep 2, 2010


You already knew this: Summer was coldest in 17 years

Brrrr! All three ‘summer’ months had below-normal temps

(News - September 1, 2010 - (none))

Volunteers shed light on Southwest community garden

DePave adds 7,200 sq. ft. of garden space to first Westside project

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Hitting it Home

Alpenrose Dairy hosts Girls Little League Softball World Series tournament

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

September Events

(News - September 1, 2010 - )

Development is the answer to securing peace in Afghanistan

Lewis and Clark professor, Zaher Wahab, leads a quiet crusade for education in Afghanistan, in what he feels should be a key weapon in the war

(News - September 1, 2010 - Rebecca Randall)

Chalking it up

Third Annual Chalk Art Festival supports arts program at Wilson area cluster schools

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

‘Many Hands’ family concert for Haiti on Sept. 11 at MAC

Event benefits relief programs for Port-au-Prince earthquake victims

(News - September 1, 2010 - Linda Hundhammer)

September Calendar

(News - September 1, 2010 - )

The School Beat

(News - September 1, 2010 - (none))

Hillsdale to New Delhi: English teacher embarks on exchange

Wilson’s Tracy Groom accepted to Fulbright program

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Neighborhood National Night Out celebration takes on green cause

South Burlingame supports environmental, neighborhood safety

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Tire dumping leaves tracks

Anonymous offender abandons tires in Gabriel Park wetlands area

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

News briefs for September

(News - September 1, 2010 - )

Carving out the heart of Hillsdale

Residents create short-, long-term goals for community gathering space construction

(News - September 1, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Church organ is transformed into furniture

(News - September 1, 2010 - Linda Hundhammer)

Merkley: Democrats could lose 'at least three seats' in November

Senator says Oregon might lead new green technology boom

(News - August 30, 2010 - Kevin Harden)

Godfather Pizza serves up fundraiser for Kyron search

Restaurants around the region will donate 25 percent of Sept. 1 profits to search and rescue team

(News - August 30, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Governor says $377 million shortfall means more agency cuts

Republicans call for a special legislative session to deal with budget gap

(News - August 26, 2010 - (none))

Higher TriMet fares, service changes begin in September

(News - August 25, 2010 - (none))

Zoo throws a party for littlest elephant

Samudra, a popular attraction, turns two on Monday

(News - August 19, 2010 - (none))

Employment falls in Oregon’s largest counties

Average weekly wages are still high in the Portland area

(News - August 19, 2010 - (none))

PDC studies possible foreign investment plan

Six companies offer ideas about new EB-5 visa program in the city

(News - August 17, 2010 - Kevin Harden)

State loses 3,000 jobs as July’s unemployment rate stays at 10.6 percent

Most of the job loses were in government and education; construction jobs climb

(News - August 17, 2010 - (none))

Fed funds boost state health insurance rate reviews

(News - August 16, 2010 - (none))

Home prices inch up in July; sales stumble

(News - August 16, 2010 - (none))

Local temperatures flirt with records as heat hits Portland area

Expect mid- to upper-90s through Tuesday, says National Weather Service

(News - August 12, 2010 - (none))

TriMet will send elderly, disabled service bond measure to voters

Transit agency seeks $125 million for increased accessibility, including new buses

(News - August 11, 2010 - Jim Redden)

New federal funding plan saves teachers’ jobs

UPDATE • President signs measure that sends $117 million to Oregon schools and cities

(News - August 10, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Walmart Foundation is new zoo Second Tuesday sponsor

(News - August 10, 2010 - (none))

PCC hosts mid-summer gospel big band concert event

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Neighborhood House garden party offers unparalleled ambience, cuisine

Annual fundraising dinner benefits Multnomah-based social service organization

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Friends of Terwilliger to hold ice cream social

(News - August 4, 2010 - Linda Hundhammer)

The School Beat

(News - August 4, 2010 - Linda Hundhammer)

Portland Brain Tumor Walk helps fight for worthy cause

Supporters, survivors raise awareness for National Brain Tumor Society

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Portland schools keep fingers crossed awaiting Senate fund vote

District could get $6 million to save 64 teachers’ jobs

(News - August 4, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

News briefs for August

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Smooth sailing on Fanno pipeline repairs

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Decline in real estate prices slows

Unique houses continue to draw buyer appeal

(News - August 4, 2010 - Rick Seifert)

Jackson Middle School rallies to save choir director, after-school programs

Parents rally to raise $30,000 in six-week "The Beat is On" campaign

(News - August 4, 2010 - Claire Oliver)

Federal fund will help Oregon’s hardest-hit homeowners

UPDATE • Governor says money will aid ‘thousands of struggling families’

(News - August 4, 2010 - (none))

Gasoline hits $3 a gallon for first time in about two years

(News - August 3, 2010 - (none))

More schools meeting federal progress standards

(News - August 3, 2010 - (none))

PCC enrollment growth puts squeeze on some programs

Health care profession classes filled to the brim, with more waiting to get in

(News - August 3, 2010 - (none))

Pump repair lets Ira Keller fountain flow again

UPDATE • Several days after water was shut off, the popular spot is operating

(News - July 25, 2010 - (none))

Schools keep fingers crossed as Senate funding decision nears

Vote this week on education jobs plan might save 62 Portland teachers

(News - July 20, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

School board keeps P.E., cuts other programs

More reductions could come in August if Congress does not approve jobs bill

(News - July 20, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

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