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U.S. population grows
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsOregon congressional seats remain same Oregon did not gain any additional congressional seats Tuesday with the release of new Census data, despite the state’s population growing by 12 percent since... -
Holiday Traditions
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsPortland’s holiday tree at Pioneer Courthouse Square glows with the twinkle of lights. Photo by Mark Washington -
Grocers Support ‘Fresh Alliance’
Posted on December 22, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe Oregon Food Bank handles much more than individual donations from food drives. Since 2002, the organization has been operating Fresh Alliance, a program which collects perishable food from grocery... -
In Loving Memory: Teresa Schoates Ranson
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsTeresa Schoates Ranson Homegoing services for Teresa Schoates Ranson, whose battle with cancer came to an end on Dec. 15, 2010, will be held Thursday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.... -
Mission Prepares Christmas Meals
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsUnion Gospel Mission is preparing to serve up to 600 meals on Christmas Day to the homeless and anyone in need. The downtown charity is seeking donations of hams for... -
Hats for the Homeless
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsFriends of the Children mentor Ki’ilani Viernes helps fit Chloe with a hat that she and a group of other young girls knitted to help homeless youth stay warm this... -
TriMet Diversity Success
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsJulio Rodriguez of R&R General Contractors works on the Civic Drive MAX station in Gresham. Construction workforce set record A local construction contracting firm has garnered the highest minority participation... -
Community Artist Gives Back
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsBobby Fouther volunteers to teach kids dance and arts at King Elementary School. Photo by Mark Washington Volunteer builds sense of worth in others The Steve Lowenstein Trust Board has... -
Week in Review
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsAP Coach of the Year In just his second season leading the Oregon Ducks, Chip Kelly is taking the Ducks to the national championship game on Jan. 10 against No.... -
Turn Your Habits to Healthy Eating
Posted on December 22, 2010 | No CommentsFirst Lady Michelle Obama joins a group of elementary students to harvest fresh vegetables from the White House garden. Tips for the holiday season For many of us more than... -
Aretha Franklin Recovers at Home
Posted on December 21, 2010 | No CommentsSinger is ‘so grateful’ to be alive Aretha Franklin is on the mend. In a phone interview with Jet magazine — her first since her serious health scare — the... -
Zoo Sleepover for New Year’s
Posted on December 21, 2010 | No CommentsKids can get a close-up look at a touchable animals, such as this kinkajou, during the Oregon Zoo’s New Year’s Eve overnight. Kids, families invited to unique experience Children ages... -
Guardino Artists Reception
Posted on December 21, 2010 | No Comments‘Juggler,’ a ceramic figure by Jessica Orlowski. The Guardino Gallery, 2939 N.E. Alberta St., hosts a Last Thursday reception to begin a new exhibit featuring four artists on Thursday, Dec.... -
Home for the Holidays
Posted on December 21, 2010 | No CommentsPortland trombonist and composer Javier Nero will perform three local concerts during his winter break at home from the Juilliard School in New York City. Nero, 20, who was recently... -
Love-Rock Musical Revival
Posted on December 21, 2010 | No CommentsThe smash Broadway revival of ‘Hair,’ comes to Keller Auditorium, Tuesday, Dec. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 2. ‘Hair’ depicts birth of cultural movement The 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival...
