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TriMet, union negotiations don't have to be open to public, judge rules
MAX operators and other members of the ATU had wanted the union's negotiations with TriMet management to be open to the public.
22 hrs ago | BlueOregon
Discouraging News About Homelessness
Last week Multnomah County and Street Roots released their second annual report on homeless deaths in Multnomah County.
Portland budget meeting expected to draw large crowd opposing proposed SUN school funding cuts
A large number of people unhappy about Portland Mayor Charlie Hales' proposal to cut $272,000 in city "pass-through" money to several area SUN schools are expected to turn out tonight for the first of three public hearings on the mayor's proposed budget.
Ex-Beaverton teacher back in court on sex charge
Former Beaverton middle school teacher Logan Storm was arraigned Wednesday in Portland on sex abuse charges dating back to 2007.
The substance is still being analyzed at the Oregon State Public Health Lab , but preliminary results show it is not a biothreat or anything toxic, said Beth Anne Steele, an FBI spokeswoman in Portland .
First rescued poodles up for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services in Troutdale
The first six poodles rescued last week from a Southeast Portland home are going up for adoption on Wednesday at Multnomah County Animal Services in Troutdale.
Cornelius Pass Road's future potholed by congestion - Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:00
Recent emergency repairs on Northwest Cornelius Pass Road proves motorists are creating their own version of the Westside Bypass, the name given a proposed freeway project through the county that was killed by environmentalists and mass transit advocates in the 1990s.
Purls over Broadway - Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:00
Thus the Bridge for Blankets project came about, the brainchild of Tyler Mackie, a 32-year-old Northeast Portland resident.
Some of Portland's most notable bridges
St. John's Bridge: What's not to like about an elegant suspension bridge ? As the only suspension bridge in the Willamette Valley, with a beautiful park view, possessing gothic towers, this is a bridge that is a true work of art.
Man accused of attacking ex in Gresham apartment after threatening her with can opener
A 40-year-old man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's Gresham apartment and attacked her Monday.
Man arrested for 'lewd acts' on Portland city bus
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions from police PORTLAND, Ore. Police arrested a man they said on several occasions masturbated while riding on TriMet buses and ejaculated on female victims.
Sheriff agrees to disagree on county gun ordinance
In attempts to eliminate confusion surrounding Multnomah County's recently passed gun ordinance and how it will affect unincorporated Corbett, Sheriff Dan Staton told a disgruntled crowd at Corbett's town hall meeting he will not enforce the ordinance that takes effect at the end of May.
Gresham mayor joins rising voices against butte tower
This rendering by Cushing Civil Engineers shows what the emergency communications tower proposed by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications would look like on Gresham Butte.
TriMet's new e-ticket app; Steve Duin on tennis star Alex Rovello's death: Portland/Gresham news
TriMet unveiled the highly anticipated ticketing app from GlobeSherpa on Monday morning.
Portland Public Schools to develop affirmative action plan
The district has requested about $25,000 in next year's budget to develop a plan that would target hiring more teachers and administrators of color.
Scientologists Commemorate That Time They Emptied All the WW Boxes
A crowd gathered in front of a stage that looked remarkably like Mickey Mouse's birthday party at Disneyland , in order to celebrate the grand opening of a new "Ideal Org" -which is essentially the Scientology equivalent of a megachurch, but without so much congregation.
White powder forces evacuation of Mult. Co. Board of Elections
Firefighters and sheriff's deputies block the street in front of the Multnomah County elections office after a worker reported finding a strange substance inside a ballot envelope.
Multnomah County judge upholds Portland's vote to raise its land-line phone tax
A Multnomah County judge has upheld the city's decision to raise its land-line phone tax, denying CenturyLink's request for a court injunction.
Children's Levy; YWCA opens domestic violence group home: Downtown/Northwest Portland news
Students in a class run by Impact NW at Franklin High School receive direct benefit from Portland's Children Levy, which is up for renewal on the May 21 ballot.
Grandparents raising grandkids get help at free workshop, resource fair
This 2009 photo shows Chuck and Shirley Young of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with their four great-grandchildren. The Youngs gained custody of the children after a judge found their parents unfit to care for them.