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Thinking outside the Rose Quarter box

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By Janie Har, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 9:30PM
People offer ideas for a museum, amphitheater, roller coaster and factory for the aging Memorial Coliseum Full story »

Season of Sharing: Hard times for humanitarians

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By The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 3:36PM
This year, it's the helpers who need help. As the region's economic troubles show no sign of lessening, many agencies and nonprofits face their own problems: budget and staff cuts, fewer contributions of cash and resalable goods, and increased demand for their services. Full story »

Man convicted of 1993 Portland killing arrested in connection with Colorado prison death

By The Associated Press

November 21, 2009, 10:31AM
Kevin Carl Lust, who pled guilty to two domestic violence killings 16 years ago, was arrested in the death of a fellow inmate.  Full story »

Blazers, Vulcan look ahead as Allen faces cancer

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By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:30AM
News last week that Paul Allen is fighting cancer again raises unanswerable questions about Allen's future and that of the Blazers and the businesses he runs through his Seattle company, Vulcan Inc. Full story »

Washougal wants to move beyond small-town scandals

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By Allan Brettman, The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 10:00AM
New mayor says his first step is assuring "every citizen of the community that there are individuals who want to run this city legally and appropriately." Full story »
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Portland officer in 12-year-old girl's beanbag shooting files for stress disability

Portland Police officer shoots 12-year-old with beanbag gun.

By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 7:13PM
The move by Officer Christopher Humphreys follows that of other officers who have taken leave while facing investigation or potential discipline. The internal investigation into the shooting continues.  Full story »

Electrical problem disrupts Portland Streetcar service

By Michael Russell, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 6:40PM
An electrical problem has stalled the Portland Streetcar in its tracks this evening, TriMet reported. Buses are serving all stops on the streetcar route as crews work to fix the problem. -- The Oregonian  Full story »

Teen who killed twice sentenced to prison again

By Aimee Green, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 6:22PM
Tenarro Banks was 15 when he killed two people in Colorado and Oregon. He was sentenced today to 17 1/2 years in prison. Full story »

TriMet inspects trains after MAX leaves 3-year-old on platform

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By Joseph Rose, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 6:00PM
This week's incident is the second in which a train pulled away leaving a child on a platform. In neither case did the intercom meant to warn the driver work correctly. Full story »

Portland offers tips on conservation, energy efficiency

By Eric Mortenson, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 5:30PM
Portland "Fix-it Fair" on Saturday offers conservation tips to the public. Full story »

Portland takes a break from roadwork downtown, elsewhere during holidays

By Susan Green, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 5:09PM
Starting tonight and until Jan. 2, almost all road construction and public utility work will be suspended in the downtown retail core, Old Town, the Pearl District and Lloyd Center area so shoppers can easily reach retailers. Full story »

As Christmas approached, Eugene bank robber called 9-1-1

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By Bryan Denson, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 4:33PM
Anthony P. Valenzuela, sentenced Friday to nearly five years in prison, had a history of violent crime. Full story »

Portland police union calls for a no-confidence vote in chief and commissioner

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By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 4:15PM
"I believe our faith in the leadership of the Portland Police Bureau is gone," said Sgt. Scott Westerman, president of the union, speaking at a press conference this afternoon to announce the unanimous decision of the union's executive board. Full story »

Under the Pink Gloves: Providence workers' breast cancer awareness music video goes viral on YouTube

By Andy Dworkin, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 2:50PM
Providence St. Vincent workers make a breast cancer awareness music video that's popular online. Full story »

Construction begins on special resource center for homeless people in Portland

By Anne Saker, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 2:28PM
Portland and Multnomah County broke ground today on an ambitious center to help the city's homeless, a nearly $47 million project next to Union Station and the Greyhound Bus Depot. Full story »

Facebook group urges Chief Sizer to return badge and gun of suspended officer

Portland Police officer shoots 12-year-old with beanbag gun.

By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 6:14AM
The group's description says it's intended to show support to end Humphreys' "politically-motivated "suspension." Full story »

Portland officer put on leave after shooting girl, 12, with beanbag gun

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By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 9:33PM
Police chief Rosie Sizer removes an officer from the street after he shoots a 12-year-old girl who had struck another officer. The officer also faces discipline in the death of James P. Chasse Jr. The Portland police union criticizes the punishment.  Full story »

Purse counterfeiting ring snatched by authorities

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By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 9:14PM
Phony designer items in Oregon lead to Los Angeles raids, arrests and $20 million in goods. Full story »

A mixed Thanksgiving for Sauvie Island RV park tenants

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By Nikole Hannah-Jones, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 8:45PM
Multnomah County offers reprieve for Reeder Beach RV Park, but says permanent residents eventually will have to move out of the pastoral campground on the Columbia River because it violates land-use rules.  Full story »

Portland developer shot in cheek during fishing trip in Mexico

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By Ryan Frank, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 7:22PM
Thorndike "Dike" Dame, who helped create Portland's Pearl District with partner Homer Williams, was bass fishing with friend Chip Laizure on Lake Huites in the Mexican state of Sinaloa last Saturday, Full story »

TriMet's operations chief finalist for Arizona job

By Scott Learn, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 7:00PM
In January, TriMet paid Stephen R. Banta a $15,000 incentive as "a golden handcuff" to keep him on the job, but TriMet officials say they support him pursuing a post as director of Phoenix's Metro transit agency. Full story »

Police believe attempted SE Portland abduction of 12-year-old was false alarm

By The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 6:46PM
Investigators said they heard conflicting witness accounts and no longer believe there was an attempted abduction.  Full story »

Live blog, videos: Portland police suspend officer who shot girl, 12, with bean bag

Portland Police officer shoots 12-year-old with beanbag gun.

By The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 4:50PM
Police chief Rosie Sizer suspends an officer who shoots a 12-year-old girl during a dispute. The officer also faces discipline in the death of James P. Chasse Jr. The Portland police union criticizes the punishment. Full story »

Medford school teacher loses again in bid to carry gun to school

By Bryan Denson, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 4:31PM
An appeals court upholds a ruling that South Medford High teacher Shirley Katz cannot carry her Glock to school. Full story »

Junk to Funk hits the runway for SCRAP

By Abby Haight, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 4:00PM
A look at the creativity behind the 2009 Junk to Funk Fashion Show. Full story »
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