Technology Archive
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Get Help Growing a Business
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe Portland Developmental is aiming to help small businesses in Portland achieve success by tapping into the power of partnerships. On Thursday, May 30, the North/Northeast Economic Development Summit will... -
Maximizing Jobs
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 1 CommentLight rail sets record for minority participation Construction of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail project from downtown to Clackamas County has set a record for its minority and small business participation... -
Students Design Pump for Humanity
Posted on December 26, 2012 | No CommentsStudents from Oregon Episcopal School have designed a water pump to create a brighter future for people in developing countries. Students on the school’s InvenTeam designed the pump to increase... -
Gun Violence Explosion
Posted on July 27, 2012 | 1 CommentShootings alarm residents, police and gun control advocates By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer A deadly wave of recent gang violence, including multiple shootings from city streets and other public places,... -
TriMet Fills Shortfall
Posted on June 20, 2012 | 1 CommentHigher fares and service cuts to come By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer After nearly eight months of public outreach to tackle a $12 million budget shortfall, TriMet has approved a... -
Crimes via Social Media
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsConnections examined after flash mob incident By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer In an effort to curb the rising rate of violence and crime amongst Portland youth, local law enforcement officers... -
High Emotions on Schools
Posted on April 11, 2012 | 1 CommentParents and educators speak out against cuts and closures By Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer Opinions and emotions are running high this week over the potential closure of Humboldt Elementary School,... -
Celebrating 40 Years of Amtrak
Posted on November 9, 2011 | No CommentsAmtrak joined local residents to celebrate four decades of rail passenger service when its 40th anniversary exhibit train made a stop in Portland. The special train, with artifacts and memorabilia,... -
Tools for Community Empowerment
Posted on September 7, 2011 | No CommentsBy Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Check-out sites have neighbors helping neighbors When Tringo Bekele, a Gresham resident, walked into Home Depot to buy a lawn mower, a lady there... -
Historic Locomotives to Get New Home
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsRail Heritage Center coming to site near OMSI A new, permanent home for Portland’s heritage steam engines is steaming ahead. The first phase of Portland’s new Engine House and Rail Heritage... -
Libraries Evolve with Changing Demographics
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsTailoring programs for immigrants; and modernizing technology By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Dovetailing our city’s increased library use with changing demographics, Portland libraries tailor new, educational programs for immigrants... -
Charged Up for Portland’s Future: First electric car charging station opens on MLK
Posted on June 15, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mindy Cooper/The Portland Observer A new solar electric vehicle charging facility, located in a parking lot that serves more than 20 local businesses on Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard,... -
Habitat Home Builds Green
Posted on June 1, 2011 | No CommentsIn an effort to build a home on Haight Street in north Portland before the end of July, the non-profit housing provider chose to use a panelized system framing... -
TriMet testing audible pedestrian warnings
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsTriMet has begun testing a system that makes automatic announcements when a bus is turning. Ten buses have been equipped with the external audible warning system. When the operator turns... -
Library offers music downloads
Posted on March 9, 2011 | No CommentsFor everyone who’s ever heard a song on the radio and wanted to add it their collection, wanted a hit single off an album, or just wanted to explore the...
