Recent News for Portland Neighborhoods and Multnomah

County Encourages Residents To Grow More Food

A community garden in Gresham's Central City held an open house Saturday to encourage East County residents to consider new ways to grow their own food.xxx

Gresham Encourages Residents To Grow More Food

A community garden in Gresham's Central City held an open house Saturday to encourage East County residents to consider new ways to grow their own food.xxx

Steve Duin: Support for Outdoor School more important than ever in the age of electronic gadgets

The program, which finds itself on life support for another year, is an important way to get the attention of middle-schoolers and teach them about the Oregon beyond their grasp.xxx

Politics of Place: A distinctive liberalism guides low-profile Portland legislative races

In Part 2 of the Politics of Place, we look at two open legislative races in two very different parts of Portland -- and how running for the Legislature is different in the state's largest city.xxx

Portland mayor, city commissioner candidates answer family-oriented questions: Omamas voter guide

The hopefuls in the May 15 primary election offer their views on family-friendly ordinances, making streets safer for children and families, supporting parks and recreation and public education funding.xxx

Sterling Bank’s Oregon Market President Carol Mangan Recognized as One of Portland Business Journal’s 2012 Women of ...

Carol Mangan, Oregon market president for Sterling Bank, a subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corporation , was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as part of th

Oregon bans American Indian team names, mascots for schools

PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - The Oregon state board of education has banned public schools from using American Indian names and mascots for their athletic teams, out of a concern they disparage native American people. The move is believed to be one of the nation's most sweeping prohibitions of its kind in favor of native Americans who say their culture is stereotyped by a number of sports teams ...

Tripwire Dedicates Time and Money to the Local Community Through the Creation of "The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon ...

PORTLAND, OR-- - Today, Tripwire, Inc. announced The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to support nonprofit organizations and philanthropic efforts throughout the Oregon community. Establishment ...

Tripwire Dedicates Time and Money to the Local Community Through the Creation of "The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon ...

PORTLAND, OR-- - Today, Tripwire, Inc. announced The Tripwire Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation to support nonprofit organizations and philanthropic efforts throughout the Oregon community. Establishment ...

U.S. attorney for Oregon says drug trafficking's a rising worry

PORTLAND — The proliferation of dispensary-style medical marijuana operations in Oregon concerns the state's new U.S. attorney, and she said drug-trafficking organizations have made headway into the state's medical marijuana system.

New version of United States Football League aims to succeed where others have failed

A proposed new professional football team in Portland would include NFL hopefuls from area colleges such as Oregon, Oregon State and Portland State

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