Recent News for Portland Neighborhoods and Northwest District

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

How do businesses orient themselves? Exploring the Twin Cities' 'psychocommercial geography'

MinnPost illustration by Andy Sturdevant It rained all weekend, as you probably know, and as much as I wanted to stroll through Whittier and see the tour of the Artists in Storefronts project, or report on the May Day Parade, it just couldn't be done. I like listening to rain, like any dreamy, impractical romantic, but I don’t like walking around in it wearing canvas shoes and carrying a camera ...xxx

Biz Bits: businesses and people in the news

Hank Jacky and Max Jones have joined Kirtley-Cole Associates as project managers. Jacky has 16 years of construction industry experience, is LEED-accredited and was previously with CDK Construction and Foushee & Associates.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

Northwest Portland homes on tour; Kentucky Derby parties; Popina Swimwear sale: Northwest Portland entertainment news

A listing of weekend events happening in Northwest Portland neighborhoods.xxx

Columbia Helicopters Sees Opportunity In Niche Military Engine Maintenance Market

Another helicopter company pursues markets outside of Wildland Firefighting.Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Seeing a growing business opportunity in military helicopter engine repair services, Columbia Helicopters has built upon its long-time relationship with engine manufacturer Honeywell International, and is in the process of opening a second test cell at its Aurora, Oregon, maintenance ...

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.

Attention Real Estate Agents: If You Aren't Blogging, You Don't Exist

Real estate agents know they need to be blogging to stay competitive, but generic free options look tacky and are difficult to setup, while custom solutions cost thousands. AgentsVoice is announcing a solution to this problem with the launch of their premium real estate blogs that are simple to use and look great.Portland, OR (PRWEB) April 24, 2012 By now, all real estate agents know they need ...

TMT Development Receives A-List Award for Excellent Customer Service and Tenant Satisfaction

TMT Development, of Portland, Ore., announced today that it has been awarded the 2011 Real Estate Customer Service Award for Excellence. CEL & Associates presented this award to TMT Development for the company’s superior customer service based on tenant satisfaction.

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 ...

Urban Airship Unveils Next-Generation Infrastructure for Real-Time Push Notifications

PORTLAND, OR-- - Urban Airship, the leading platform provider for high-performance push messaging, today detailed significant performance improvements to its infrastructure to be released with Urban Airship ...

Homes For Sale

237 SW 105th Ter, Portland, OR 97225, $299,000 3 beds, 2.5 baths

1856 sqft, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, single-family home in Portland, OR - 97225

5250 SW Landing Dr #5A, Portland, OR 97239, $825,000 2 beds, 3 baths

2552 sqft, 2 beds, 3 baths, condo in Portland, OR - Corbet - Terwilliger - Lair Hill

800 NE 52nd Ave, Portland, OR 97213, $365,000 3 beds, 2 baths

1795 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Portland, OR - Rose City Park

6336 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97213, $310,000 3 beds, 2 baths

1789 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Portland, OR - Rose City Park

3917 NE 77th Ave, Portland, OR 97213, $330,000 3 beds, 2 baths

2110 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, property in Portland, OR - Roseway

121 SE 126th Ave, Portland, OR 97233, $68,900 2 beds, 1 bath

720 sqft, 2 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Portland, OR - Hazelwood

7129 SE 69th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, $149,900 2 beds, 1 bath

1074 sqft, 2 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Portland, OR - Brentwood - Darlington

4696 SE Brookside Dr, Portland, OR 97222, $169,900 3 beds, 1 bath

1160 sqft, 3 beds, 1 bath, single-family home in Portland, OR - 97222

11933 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97216, $234,900 4 beds, 1.1 baths

2420 sqft, 4 beds, 1.1 baths, single-family home in Portland, OR - Mill Park