December 2010
After horse died pulling carriage downtown,... →
Mayor Sam Adams’ proposal would ban horse-drawn carriage rides when the temperature rises above 90 degrees.
Les Schwab Invitational: Complete tournament recap →
Here is a complete recap of the 2010 Les Schwab Invitational boys basketball tournament at Liberty High School….
City Hall's weekly top 5 stories: Police union to... →
And four more stories from the last week that you can’t afford to miss: The Mean Girls are long gone at Multnomah County / Allan Classen: A Northwest Portland institution — and a pain in the neck /…
Calling all eyes: Audubon Society of Portland... →
Sunday’s event aims to count every bird in a 15-mile diameter centered on downtown Portland. Join a team excursion or count the birds in your back yard.
Les Schwab Invitational: Lincoln's upset bid falls... →
Lincoln High School Cardinals JT Flowers (14) runs into the Bishop Gorman Gaels defense under the basket in the first semi-final game of the Les Schwab Invitational on Wednesday - (Randy L….
Portland warns drivers of treacherous conditions →
The Portland Bureau of Transportation urged drivers to be wary of possible black ice on the roads or just plain icy surfaces on streets and sidewalks, especially at upper elevations.
Suspicious device that prompted evacuation of... →
Authorities indicated that there might be a suspicious device or package on the third floor of the eight-story building. The third floor mostly consists of courtrooms and judges’ chambers.
Replanting Norway maples disputed in Ladd's... →
The city says the trees are a threat, but some residents say the trees are a part of their history.
Artichoke Music in Southeast Portland celebrates... →
Some 20 local songwriters and self-described “Artichokians” performed Saturday for one of the Artichoke Music’s annual fundraising shows. The night launched Artichoke’s 40th year, most of those in…
Can Portland's Roosevelt High turn itself around?... →
Judged by statistics, Roosevelt was the worst performing high school in Oregon last year. Now, propelled by a $7.7 million federal grant, the North Portland high school is “running 100 miles an…
Man, woman in critical condition after fire at... →
The blaze was reported about 7:25 p.m. at the two-story building, which is below the Madison Street ramp of the Hawthorne Bridge. A man and woman inside the building when the fire broke out were…
OLCC to review Portland's request for alcohol... →
The zone, if approved, would prohibit sales from convenience or grocery stores of high-concentration alcohol products.
Students learn to swing and soar at Portland's... →
Since 2000, Pendulum Aerial Arts has brought aerial acrobatics and contortion performances to Portland. In 2011, the members of the company will plan a nationwide tour and add an adult aerial…
TriMet WES train hits car, disrupts service... →
A disruption on TriMet’s Westside Express Service commuter-rail line has forced the transit agency to use shuttle buses this morning on stops between Wilsonville and Tigard.
Q&A with Courtney Taylor-Taylor from The Dandy... →
Dandy Warhols’ vocalist-guitarist talks about the band’s show at Crystal Ballroom, why he’s a proud Luddite — and why he can’t leave Portland.
City Hall Week in Review: Mayor Sam Adams taking... →
City Hall Watch: Also in the Week in Review for Dec. 6-12: Commissioner Randy Leonard isn’t looking for food cart war / Portland Business Alliance flexes muscles / Lobbying firm Gallatin Public…
Balanchine's 'The Nutcracker' at OBT: Five more... →
Five more moments — including a frightening rodent, and angles — that make the show a stunner.
Oregon Ballet Theatre offers 'Holiday Revue' too! →
A mix of dance and Christmas songs that will have four performances this weekend and next offers an alternative for dance fans who don’t want to see “The Nutcracker” year after year.
An evening of Beethoven perfomed by cellist Colin... →
The superbly expressive British cellist Colin Carr plays Sonatas 2, 3 and 5, plus the delightful Variations on Handel’s “See the Conquering Hero Comes” from the oratorio “Judas Maccabeus.”
Imago Theatre returns to Portland for greatest... →
Imago Theatre returns to its hometown for a 20-show holiday run of ‘ZooZoo’.
Franklin downs Madison in league opener →
Appendix Collective's 'Tropical Depression'... →
Since opening Appendix Project Space in an alley garage off Northeast Alberta in 2009, the Appendix Collective has hosted one-night-only exhibitions each Last Thursday, offering a stark contrast…
Portland Baroque Orchestra and conductor Richard... →
Conductor Richard Egarr and Portland Baroque Orchestra kicked off the holiday season Thanksgiving weekend with a singalong performance, but don’t fret if you missed it because this year there’s a…
Performances for the week of December 10-17 →
Performances in and around the local Portland area for this week.
Portland Mayor Sam Adams uses Twitter more than... →
His Twitter feed had news of the alleged bomb plot at Pioneer Courthouse Square before most traditional media had reported it.
Attorney General John Kroger calls out charities... →
The state offers tips on giving, including a searchable database of registered nonprofits.
Portland's Trees By Bike delivery company gears up... →
In its second year, Trees By Bike expects to see around five times the revenue of last year, and plans to donate 10 percent of that to nonprofit Project Grow.
Elderly woman burned in S.E. Portland apartment... →
The woman was burned in after a lit candle fell, catching her clothes on fire, said Paul Corah, spokesman for Portland Fire & Rescue. Fire crews arrived and threw a blanket over her, but she had…
Multnomah County approves emergency funds to house... →
The initiative is modeled after a successful pilot launched earlier this year and will attempt to double the number of families served.
Portland hosts international speakers series... →
Authorities on four of the world’s most pressing issues — the economy, the war in Afghanistan, nuclear proliferation and the environment — will appear in Portland next year
Football: Brennan Scarlett nominated for award at... →
Brennan Scarlett, a defensive lineman at Central Catholic in Southeast Portland, is among eight nominees for two individual awards from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee. Four…
Kill A Watt: Success based on motivating people to... →
Holding the Kill A Watt monitor in my hand, I felt a deep-seated resistance. Check my appliances for energy consumption? Really?
Record rainfall hits Portland metro area; flood... →
About 1.30 inches of rain fell at Portland International Airport on Dec. 9, 1987. By 6 p.m., Thursday, 1.21 inches had fallen at PDX, and “we’re expecting a little bit more rain to come in through…
Clackamas County commissioners approve $5 annual... →
Commissioners voted 4-0 to support the fee despite strong opposition from some county residents who testified at three public meetings about the topic.
East Portland destination bike park partnership to... →
Project enthusiasts will gather at 4 p.m. at Aloft Hotel in Northeast Portland’s Cascade Station for the Gateway Green Oregon Solutions project signing ceremony.
Southwest Portland: Community involvement is key... →
Executive Director Suzan Poisner explains the importance of community involvement in moving forward with the development of Hillsdale’s shopping center.
Sellwood Bridge design now includes streetcar... →
City Hall Watch: The cost of the Bridge is tied, in part, to a streetcar connection and the design will determine closely watched costs.
Demand for free medical care in North and... →
Uninsured people seeking medical care must live in one of these zipcodes to qualify for the center’s services: 97211, 97212, 97217, 97227 or 97203.
Two elderly people injured in apartment fire in... →
An 85-year-old woman of one unit was burned in her apartment when her clothes caught on fire. Crews threw a blanket over her, extinguishing the flames and then took her to Legacy Oregon Burn Center….
The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, based in... →
The alliance’s sanctuaries, in 12 African countries, including its newest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rescue and rehabilitate chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, mandrills and other endangered…
Local malls roll out Santa and other special... →
View full sizeBrent Wojahn/The OregonianA recent year’s Christmas tree and Santa land at Clackamas Town Center.While many department stores are cutting back on free gift-wrapping, Westfield…
Multnomah County approves emergency funds to house... →
The newest initiative is modeled after a successful pilot program.
Rabbit Advocates event starts at noon this... →
Learn about rabbit adoption or get your pet bunny groomed and trim its nails at a Rabbit Advocates event this Saturday. From noon to 3 p.m., Rabbit Advocates volunteers will be at Western Pet Supply…
Portland police display the bags and tubs of... →
Community members with concerns about drug houses in their neighborhoods are encouraged to call the Drugs and Vice Division at (503) 823-3784 or visit www.portlandpolice.com to file on online Drug…
Portland Seed Fund wins conditional backing from... →
The fund needs to raise at least $2 million to get a piece of state lottery revenue.
Adidas America offices in Portland outfit the... →
Antonio Zea trotted across the Adidas Village pavers on Wednesday, tugging at his jersey and headed for the company’s artificial turf field in North Portland. While Zea wouldn’t describe any aspect…
TriMet moves foward on Portland-to-Milwaukie light... →
Construction on Portland’s first new Willamette River bridge in 40 years has the green light to start in 2011. Of course, no cars will be allowed.
Beam Development eyes old building at Burnside... →
City Hall Watch: The Portland developer served as a strategic advisor to a broad plan for the 4-acre site and earned exclusive negotiating rights for part of it. Bean Development is interested in…
Multnomah County extends deadline for Oregon... →
The committee will ensure levy money is spent right.
Northwest Portland: European shoe story relocates... →
After 13 years in Northeast Portland, Halo Shoes relocates to the Pearl District. Blowout offers Portland residents a new kind of hair salon.