Street Edition Archive
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Prescription Drug Turn-ins Saturday
Posted on October 27, 2011 | No CommentsIn an effort to help community residents discard of their old medications in a safe and environmentally friendly way, two prescription drug turn-in events will be held Saturday, Oct. 29,... -
Money Runs Out for Gang Prevention: House of Umoja closes after two decades of helping youth
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer After 23-years of helping African-American youth stay away from gangs, the House of Umoja was forced to close its doors after funding for the program... -
March for Jobs to Cross I-5 Bridge: Saturday rally to build on Occupy Portland momentum
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer In the spirit of Occupy Wall Street Movement, several demonstrations and marches over the past couple of weeks have emerged in both Portland and Vancouver,... -
Do You Remember the Columbus Day Storm?
Posted on October 19, 2011 | No CommentsSubmissions needed for 50th anniversary The Oregon Historical Society is planning an exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Columbus Day Storm, which is regarded as the most powerful weather... -
Lowest Wage to Rise: Inflation boosts minimum; wary small businesses prepare
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/ The Portland Observer Inflation will push up Oregon’s minimum wage by 30 cents to $8.80 per hour in January. “Safeguarding the wages of low-income workers is especially... -
Hands Across the Bridge: Fighting the battles of addiction
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 1 CommentBy Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer An ex-addict recalls the hellish experience of a coming down on drugs in a jail cell: “Pretty soon you don’t get high –you get... -
Community Builds Habitat Home
Posted on August 10, 2011 | No CommentsCommunity members attended a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the last of seven homes in the Patten Park housing development built by the local non-profit Evergreen Habitat for Humanity. Since 1991,... -
One Love for Alberta
Posted on August 3, 2011 | No CommentsAdvocates strive to keep the diversity By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Once largely the essence of African American community and culture, Alberta Street has transformed dramatically over recent years. ... -
Surgeon Follows Heart to Mohave Dessert
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsOnce an Alberta street youngster and now a general surgeon, Steve Noble will follow his dream as master repairman of the human heart, chest, and lungs. From the trauma centers... -
Learning for Dyslexic Minds
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No CommentsSummer program gets kids ready for fall By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer S-c-a- b “Scab,” says Kiara Liebo aloud, sitting across from her reading and spelling tutor, Suzette Kamm,... -
Closer to Closure: Body identified as missing girl
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer After the ambiguous disappearance of teenager Yashanee Vaughn on March 19, her body has been found, putting to rest the lingering question, dead or alive,... -
Home Town City Liquidators
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsLandmark business unites generations By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer As one of the few remaining local, family-owned businesses passionate about their work, members of the Pelett family can be... -
Jumbo-Size Chess Ready for Play
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Yashanee Vaughn Case Update
Posted on June 29, 2011 | No CommentsDetails revealed in bail hearing for accused teen In an all-day bail hearing on Friday, prosecutors argued that 16-year-old Parish Bennette Jr. should remain in jail with no bail due... -
DUI Patrols Increase as July 4 Nears
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsLaw enforcement in Vancouver and the state of Washington are encouraging local residents to make the summer safe by driving sober. Traffic deaths that involve a drunk or drugged driver...
