Archive for the Category ‘Northeast’

African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds

African Americans in Oregon Still Face Hurdles, Study Finds

A new study by the Urban League of Portland shows little to no progress for African Americans in Oregon since their original report last year.

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland

Motorcycle Rider Dies After Crashing into Back of a TriMet Bus in NE Portland

Last night, Friday the 27th, the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team investigated the fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a TriMet bus. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Bryant Street.
The TriMet bus was stopped at the bus stop just north of Bryant and passengers were [...]

Bodies of Missing Climbers Recovered from Mt Hood

Bodies of Missing Climbers Recovered from Mt Hood

After going missing during a treacherous climb on Mount Hood in late 2009, the bodies of Anthony Vietti and Katie Nolan have finally be recovered.

YWCA Teaches Portland Kids What it Means to be Green

YWCA Teaches Portland Kids What it Means to be Green

A YWCA summer camp for Portland area kids offers the opportunity to learn what it means to be green.

Portland Mayor Proposes New Gun Safety Initiatives

Portland Mayor Proposes New Gun Safety Initiatives

Portland Mayor Sam Adams on Friday August 20th, 2010 announced a request for public comment on five proposed gun safety initiatives.

Non-Profits Organize in Portland to Offer First Ever “Downtown Compassion” Event

Non-Profits Organize in Portland to Offer First Ever “Downtown Compassion” Event

Non-Profits and volunteers from across the Portland Metro Area will converge at the Memorial Coliseum on Sept 18th to serve the homeless in a variety of ways.

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