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3 hrs ago | The Oregonian

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

Officer Humphreys has been placed on administrative leave and I have directed the Internal Affairs Division to conduct an immediate and full investigation into whether the use of force was justified under the totality of circumstances and whether the application of the beanbag at close range was consistent with the Bureau's training," 4:16 p.m.: ...

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Sandy Post

Ring-a-ding zip - Red Kettles go cashless

An Elavon Verifone credit card swipe machine will be used by the Salvation Army for cashless donations at four sites around the Portland area.

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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

House approves protection for Ore.'s Molalla River

The U.S. House has lent support to efforts to restore a Willamette Valley stream degraded over the years by lightly regulated logging, trashy campers and rowdy partiers.

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KPTV Beaverton

Auditorium Vandalized Ahead Of Al Gore Visit

Vandals sprayed graffiti on Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland ahead of a visit by former Vice President Al Gore.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

KEX-AM Portland

Officer placed on administrative leave

Portland Police Officer Christopher Humphreys, one of the police involved in the 2006 in-custody death of James Chasse, is on administrative leave following another use of force investigation, this case involving a 12-year-old girl.

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KATU-TV Portland

Traffic stop yields 46,000 Ecstasy pills

On Wednesday evening at about 12:15 a.m., Portland Police conducted a traffic stop on a pickup truck that was being driven Northbound on Interstate 5 near the Terwilliger Boulevard offramp.

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The Oregonian

More beer history: In which Portland gets its first widely produced IPA

If BridgePort's new India Pale Ale is any indication of things to come, Portland's oldest craft brewer is no longer relying on seniority.

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The Oregonian

Adult bookstore owners sue Portland commissioner, city for $1 million over alleged harassment

The owners of Cindy's Bookstore, torn down in 2008 after repeated inspections, have sued City Commissioner Randy Leonard, the city, PGE and others for nearly $1 million, arguing Leonard selectively enforced ordinances against businesses he doesn't like.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Localnewsdaily.com

Background check requirements means no more 'emergency' volunteer drivers

Local Loaves and Fishes Centers, like this kitchen in downtown Portland, prepare food for Meals-On-Wheels deliveries.

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KEX-AM Portland

Fire Damages Southeast Portland Business

Early this morning, a fire was reported at the Renovation Style Gallery at 52nd and Southeast Foster Road.

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The Oregonian

Hillsdale Terrace: Southwest Portland's right choice

Ray Hallberg's recent commentary in The Oregonian calls the Hillsdale Terrace redevelopment the Housing Authority of Portland's wrong choice.

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Statesman Journal

Hit-and-run crash reported at Portland and Hyacinth

An accident at the intersection of Portland Road and Hyacinth Street occurred around 6:30 this morning.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Associated Content

The Pacific Northwest Culinary Masterpiece, Portland Cuisine

Portland, Oregon is known for being an environmentally responsive city. Portland is known as the "City of Roses" because its climate is perfect for growing roses.

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TalkLeft

First U.S. Cannibis Cafe Opens In Portland Oregon

Via the Oregonian : Oregon opened another chapter in U.S. marijuana history when at 4:20 p.m. Friday, about three dozen people christened the nation's first cafe for licensed residents to sit down, sip coffee and smoke marijuana.

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Blog Town, PDX

Tomorrow: Portland Planners Paid to Listen to You Bitch

If you've got a mailbox in the city of roses, by now you should have received the official Portland mailer featuring this lady's face: Look familiar? Apparently, this senior citizen is the face of bitchy Portland.

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Oregonian

Top 5: A do-over on Portland's Burnside Bridgehead

Got a story tip? ryanfrank@news.oregonian.com; 503-221-8519. 1. A do-over on Portland's Burnside Bridgehead: The Portland Development Commission is trying to start over on one of their most troubled redevelopment projects launched in the go-go days of 2005.

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Oregonlive.com

Review: Portland Opera keeps it fresh with 'Orphee'

Lisa Saffer plays the role of Death, aka La Princesse, with Steven Brennfleck as Cegeste, who is under her spell.

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Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Oregonian

Man shot in Northeast Portland

Detectives are investigating a Sunday-night Northeast Portland shooting that sent a man to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.

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The Oregonian

Gresham man accused of rape, kidnap and assault for attack on girlfriend

A 27-year-old man is accused of holding his girlfriend captive, strangling her unconscious and then sexually assaulting her after he became angered that she had smoked his marijuana, according to court records.

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Oregonlive.com

Cannabis Cafe opens in Portland

Jars of donated pot line the shelves behind the bar at the Cannabis Cafe, waiting to be smoked by licensed users.

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