Vestas Keeps US Headquarters in Portland »

Vestas Keeps US Headquarters in Portland

Vestas, the world’s leader in producing high-tech wind power systems, announced today it will move its North American sales and service headquarters into the historic Meier & Frank Depot Building at 1417 NW Everett St. in Portland’s Pearl District. Gerding Edlen Development, Inc., will transform the...

Aug 18 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Beaverton Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Station »

Beaverton Unveils Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Mayor Denny Doyle unveiled Beaverton’s first public electric vehicle charging station today. The station, donated by local electric vehicle supply equipment and technology company OpConnect, is located on Hall Blvd. at SW 3rd St. (next to the Beaverton City Library and across from the Beaverton...

Aug 12 2010 / No comment / Read More »
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Unionized State Workers Set to Receive Raise on Wednesday, but Should They?

Unionized State Workers Set to Receive Raise on Wednesday, but Should They?

The Statesman Journal newspaper reminded Oregon taxpayers today that unionized state employees are set to receive a 4.75% raise as of Wednesday, September 1st....

Aug 30, 2010 / More »

Health

Portland Area Red Cross in Need of Blood Donations

Portland Area Red Cross in Need of Blood Donations

The local American Red Cross is experiencing low appointment bookings and turnout for blood donations. The Red Cross is asking all eligible donors to take time out of their busy schedules to roll...

Aug 10, 2010 / More »

Entertainment

Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry

Beaverton Concert Will Benefit the Sunshine Pantry

Beaverton’s Highland Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC), in partnership with the Beaverton Christian Church, will host a benefit concert for the Sunshine Pantry, a Beaverton-based non-profit organization that provides food and clothing to those...

Aug 30, 2010 / More »

Events

Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6

Event: OMSI Reptile and Amphibian Show, Sept. 4-6

Crawl, creep, and slither your way to one of the largest gatherings of reptiles and amphibians in the Pacific Northwest when the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) presents the Reptile and...

Aug 30, 2010 / More »

Food & Wine

Event: 2010 Portland Baconfest, August 21st

Event: 2010 Portland Baconfest, August 21st

PDX.FM is proud to present the 2nd annual 2010 Portland Baconfest. On August 21, 2010 from 12PM-8PM there will be a block party like no other celebrating all things bacon. Baconfest will be held on...

Aug 16, 2010 / More »

Home & Garden

Eagle Scout Builds Planter Boxes for Vancouver Community Garden

Eagle Scout Builds Planter Boxes for Vancouver Community Garden

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park in Vancouver, WA is blooming with vegetables in the thriving new community gardens that were installed this year by a local Eagle Scout....

Aug 24, 2010 / More »

Automotive

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD TECH- <i>A solid performer, a comfortable cruiser, and lots of tech</i>

2010 Acura TL SH-AWD TECH- A solid performer, a comfortable cruiser, and lots of tech

The Acura TL SH-AWD Tech is a player in the AWD performance/luxury sedan market. Andy Lilienthal reviews from a Portlander's perspective....

Sep 1, 2010 / More »

Editorials

Review: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3: <i>A great combination of performance, practicality, and price</i>

Review: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3: A great combination of performance, practicality, and price

Andy Lilienthal reviews a sporty, practical car that Portlanders are bound to love: the Mazdaspeed 3....

Aug 26, 2010 / More »
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