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Gun Control Petition Recharged

Gun Control Petition Recharged
Dec 10, 2019, 2:30 p.m.
55 Shots of Gunfire at Party

55 Shots of Gunfire at Party
Dec 10, 2019, 4:42 p.m.
Trump Charged with Abuse and Obstruction

Trump Charged with Abuse and Obstruction
Dec 10, 2019, 4:34 p.m.
Dispelling Misconceptions

Dispelling Misconceptions
Dec 3, 2019, 3:48 p.m.
Big Dreams for Young Ballerina

Big Dreams for Young Ballerina
Dec 3, 2019, 12:05 p.m.

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At least 55 shots of gunfire at a party last Friday at a short term vacation rental in the 4600 block of North Gantenbein Avenue took out the windows of a car parked on the street and also riddled the home with bullet holes. One woman was injured.

55 Shots of Gunfire at Party

December 10, 2019 | 4:42 p.m.

The SNAP food stamp program serves low income people. A new rule by the Trump Administration is expected to remove 24,000 Oregon residents from its rolls.

Food Stamp Cuts Condemned

December 10, 2019 | 4:39 p.m.

House Democratic leaders, including Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Adam Schiff at the podium, speak during a news conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday announcing two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. (AP photo)

Trump Charged with Abuse and Obstruction

December 10, 2019 | 4:34 p.m.

Cindy Im (from left), Treasure Lunan, Lauren Modica and Kailey Rhodes star in ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,’ now playing through Dec. 29 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory.

Good Cheer for Miss Bennet’s Christmas

December 10, 2019 | 4:32 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment

Cindy Im (from left), Treasure Lunan, Lauren Modica and Kailey Rhodes star in ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,’ now playing through Dec. 29 at Portland Center Stage at The Armory.

Good Cheer for Miss Bennet’s Christmas

December 10, 2019 | 4:32 p.m.

The NW Film Center at the Portland Art Museum presents the eye-opening 1994 PBS documentary “Malcolm X: Make it Plain,” on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m.

Malcolm X: Make it Plain

December 10, 2019 | 4:28 p.m.

Lights of different colors are a holiday tradition.

Change Lights with the Season

December 10, 2019 | 4:05 p.m.

A dazzling display enjoyed by the whole family. More than 1.5 million brightly colored lights transform the Oregon Zoo into a walk-through winter wonderland during ZooLights, now showing for the holiday season.

ZooLights Bigger Than Ever

December 10, 2019 | 2:23 p.m.

Metro

Rev. LeRoy Haynes of northeast Portland’s Allen Temple CME Church shares his thoughts among a group of religious leaders from all over Portland who gathered on Monday to announce and show support for a new effort at reducing gun violence in Oregon, a new voters initiative petition to ban the sale of semi-automatic guns and large capacity ammunition magazines. Kicked off at Augustana Lutheran Church, also in northeast Portland, the new Lift Every Voice campaign will gather signatures in hopes of making the ballot for next year’s November presidential election.

Gun Control Petition Recharged

December 10, 2019 | 2:30 p.m.

A dazzling display enjoyed by the whole family. More than 1.5 million brightly colored lights transform the Oregon Zoo into a walk-through winter wonderland during ZooLights, now showing for the holiday season.

ZooLights Bigger Than Ever

December 10, 2019 | 2:23 p.m.

Portland area residents train in the construction trades thanks to Constructing Hope, a pre-apprenticeship program rooted in Portland’s African American community.

Fostering Employment in the Trades

December 3, 2019 | 4:22 p.m.

The Beaverton Night Market Bazaar takes place in Beaverton’s Old Town on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22. A winter extension of Beaverton’s summer international night market, the bazaar will feature local vendors specializing in international craft and merchandise.

Shopping and Cultural Exchange

December 3, 2019 | 4:08 p.m.

Law & Justice

At least 55 shots of gunfire at a party last Friday at a short term vacation rental in the 4600 block of North Gantenbein Avenue took out the windows of a car parked on the street and also riddled the home with bullet holes. One woman was injured.

55 Shots of Gunfire at Party

December 10, 2019 | 4:42 p.m.

House Democratic leaders, including Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Adam Schiff at the podium, speak during a news conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday announcing two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. (AP photo)

Trump Charged with Abuse and Obstruction

December 10, 2019 | 4:34 p.m.

Rev. LeRoy Haynes of northeast Portland’s Allen Temple CME Church shares his thoughts among a group of religious leaders from all over Portland who gathered on Monday to announce and show support for a new effort at reducing gun violence in Oregon, a new voters initiative petition to ban the sale of semi-automatic guns and large capacity ammunition magazines. Kicked off at Augustana Lutheran Church, also in northeast Portland, the new Lift Every Voice campaign will gather signatures in hopes of making the ballot for next year’s November presidential election.

Gun Control Petition Recharged

December 10, 2019 | 2:30 p.m.

A person sleeps next to a wheelchair on a park bench, downtown. (AP file photo)

New Approach to Homeless

November 26, 2019 | 4:15 p.m.

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