Archive for the Category ‘North’

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.

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.

Portland Police Investigating 8 Shootings in Less than 24 Hours

Portland Police Investigating 8 Shootings in Less than 24 Hours

The Portland Police Bureau’s Gang Enforcement Team is investigating 7 overnight shootings that occurred in North, Northeast and Southeast Portland and 1 shooting today in Northeast Portland.
The first shooting occurred at 11:21pm on Tuesday, August 17th at North Albina and Killingsworth. Multiple gunshots were heard and officers arrived to find a Tri Met bus kiosk [...]

Beat the Heat in Portland This Weekend!

Beat the Heat in Portland This Weekend!

Portlanders can find relief from the 90+ degree temperatures forecast through Monday by taking refuge in the city’s parks and pools. From a shady walk in Forest Park to a picnic dinner under the trees in your neighborhood park, from a dip in a community pool to a splash in a spray fountain, there are [...]

Metro Offers a Bounty of Free Natural Gardening Activities

Metro Offers a Bounty of Free Natural Gardening Activities

Nothing is sweeter than time spent in the garden, and after a particularly rainy June, Oregonians are more thankful than ever for time spent outdoors amongst our snap peas and tomatoes. This year, Metro offers a number of exciting, free activities that will only make time spent tending our gardens more rewarding. Consider visiting one [...]

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