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News stories for Tue, Mar 9, 2010


Adams says city has plenty of sewer money for bikes

Council set to vote on $20 million kick start a plan Wednesday

(News - March 9, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Wheeler 'well prepared for challenges' as new state treasurer

UPDATE: Former Treasurer Jim Hill tosses his hat into race for the statewide post

(News - March 9, 2010 - (none))

Candidates scramble for county posts

Wheeler appointment sets rash of last-minute filings

(News - March 9, 2010 - Jim Redden)

KPAM lineup shuffle puts Taft on talk show frontlines

(News - March 8, 2010 - (none))

Oregon Treasurer Ben Westlund dies

60-year-old former legislator is hailed as a state leader

(News - March 7, 2010 - (none))

High school redesign plan heads for a Monday vote

(News - March 4, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

Fanno Creek Clinic offers prescription for unemployment

A clinic-funded Civilian Conservation Corps program will benefit Neighborhood House

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

Fat Tuesday for a cause

(News - March 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Riversgate Church offers free family dinners, no strings attached

(News - March 1, 2010 - Kristen Forbes)

Neighbors rally to remove City-installed 'obstruction'

The City says the bike improvement is not dangerous and will stay

(News - March 1, 2010 - Brian Olsen)

This southwest activist is powered by the sun

Local resident wants to “solarize” the neighborhood with collective purchasing

(News - March 1, 2010 - Brian Olsen)

Food for thought

Hillsdale filmmaker shows local food is key to a healthy people, planet

(News - March 1, 2010 - Kristen Forbes)

Gifted students want Smith school for their new home

(News - March 1, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

Tsunami alert lifted for Oregon Coast

UPDATE: National Weather Service says region still should watch for rising water

(News - February 27, 2010 - (none))

Metro designates 28,000 acres for future urban growth

Decision provides a 50-year land-use map for the region

(News - February 25, 2010 - Steve Law)

PCC’s first president DeBernardis dies

Local education leader declared that ‘students come first’

(News - February 23, 2010 - (none))

‘America’s Got Talent’ stops in Portland for auditions

NBC show takes a look at acts in the Northwest during the weekend

(News - February 23, 2010 - (none))

Oregon Health Plan invites 2,000 on reservation list to join

(News - February 22, 2010 - (none))

State joins NW cheese product recall

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

PGE asks state for 7.4 percent rate increase in 2011

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

Trees cut to make way for new Iowa Street viaduct

ODOT project will replace crumbling SW Portland bridge, replant trees and shrubs

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

Zoo's Red Ape Reserve opens with a swingin' group

New exhibit nearly puts visitors and gibbons face-to-face in a big log

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

Teachers’ union, school district reach labor pact

Details of a new three-year agreement will be released after ratification

(News - February 13, 2010 - (none))

Saltzman, Sizer promise changes after shooting

Thorough review of use-of-force procedures scheduled, records to be released

(News - February 12, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Cornett's City Council campaign gets public funding

Candidate is trying to unseat Commissioner Dan Saltzman in City Hall race

(News - February 9, 2010 - (none))

TriMet ‘has no choice’ in $27 million budget cuts

Transit agency could eliminate four lines, cut frequency, raise fares to balance 2011 budget

(News - February 9, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Environmentalists worry about Bull Run land swap

Groups want city to add more public process

(News - February 9, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Rose City ready to star again in ‘Leverage’ filming

TNT series returns in March to continue its boost to state employment

(News - February 8, 2010 - Kevin Harden)

Board to hear first high school redesign recommendations

Monday night’s meeting won’t discuss plans for specific schools

(News - February 8, 2010 - Jennifer Anderson)

National unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent in January

(News - February 5, 2010 - (none))

Troopers slap 41 drivers with fines for cell phone violations

(News - February 5, 2010 - (none))

Adams: Portland can be ‘hub’ for sustainable development

Mayor’s State of the City speech sidesteps controversial recall questions

(News - February 5, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Fish files for re-election to council post

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

Movie Gallery bankruptcy will close video stores

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

Mercy Corps’ jobs program aims to put Haiti back on its feet

Aid group hopes businesses flourish as people get ‘money in their pockets’

(News - February 2, 2010 - Kevin Harden)

Barbur is on track for light rail

Activists want to motivate the area now to influence the three-year process

(News - February 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Legislative leaders' No. 1 special session issue: jobs jobs jobs

Democrats respond to economic crisis and push kicker law reform to the back burner

(News - February 1, 2010 - Steve Law)

Know about city fraud, waste? Call new tip line

Reports can be made by phone and online at www.portlandfraudalert.com

(News - February 1, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Owners in foreclosure have help, A.G.'s office says

Even Kroger got a scammer's official-looking solicitation

(News - February 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Council to consider ambitious bike plan

Funding lags behind push to increase bicycle riding

(News - February 1, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Alpenrose named most-admired company

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

Bridlemile residents reject modified swales plan

(News - February 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Bike improvements upset neighborhood

(News - February 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Looking for secrets through a viewfinder

A local photographer’s lifetime of work includes camaraderie with Ansel Adams, Hunter S. Thompson and other notable figures of the baby boom generation

(News - February 1, 2010 - Shasta Kearns Moore)

Metro candidates spar, agree at debate

I-5 bridge project and tolls spice up Wednesday Washington County appearance

(News - January 28, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Voters say ‘yes’ to tax increase measures

UPDATE • Supporters see a ‘victory for schools’; opponents warn about voters’ mood

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

Rose Festival endorses Blazers/Winterhawks coliseum plan

Proposal would allow Grand Floral Parade to continue using facility

(News - January 25, 2010 - Jim Redden)

Local officials take Oregon Sustainability Center message to D.C.

Delegation seeks federal funds to help build the $120 million project

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

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