"Saying goodbye doesn't get easier with practice," said Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, who visited Fort Stewart's Cottrell Field in Georgia to see his soldiers deploy for a fourth time since taking office in 2003.
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While we celebrate the Fourth, Ore. Guardsmen will deploy to Iraq
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Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers
Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. -
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to resign office
Palin didn't say why she decided to step down, but the surprise announcement stirred speculation that she would focus on a bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for president. Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell will be inaugurated at the governor's picnic at the end of the month. -
States set to ring in Independence Day sans budget
Several states are facing the prospect of government shutdowns and program cuts as they enter the first weekend of the fiscal year and July Fourth holiday without a budget in place. States weathered similar problems in the early 1980s, 1990s and earlier this decade. -
Coyote Ridge inmate in coma after cellmate fight
The sister of a Coyote Ridge prison inmate says he lost his left eye and remains in a coma after a beating at the prison in Connell. Laurie Ingram of Pasco told The Tri-City Herald that 45-year-old Scott William McDonald underwent seven hours of surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
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Sources: Turkoglu headed to Toronto - ESPN
3 Jul 2009 | 8:39 pmTSN.caSources: Turkoglu headed to TorontoESPNFree agent forward Hedo Turkoglu changed his mind Friday, deciding not to join the Portland Trail Blazers, opting instead to accept an offer from the Turkoglu reportedly cuts off talks with PortlandAustin American-StatesmanTurkoglu, Portland negotiations fall apartNBA.comPortland agrees to terms with Turkoglu, narrowing Raptors' optionsNational PostHoopsWorld -ESPN -NBA.comall 495 news articles » -
Portland Sweeps a Twinbill from the Rock Cats - OurSports Central (press release)
3 Jul 2009 | 7:48 pmPortland Sweeps a Twinbill from the Rock CatsOurSports Central (press release)(Portland, ME) - The Portland Sea Dogs (38-41) swept their first doubleheader of the season, defeating the New Britain Rock Cats (41-38) 6-4 and 8-5 on No Fun to Start July, 'Dogs Swept by Rock Cats in TwinbillThe Exception MagazineDouble dose of woe; Dogs waste primo pitching outingsBiddeford Journal TribuneSea Dogs' pitchers upstagedMaineToday.comHartford Courant -Biddeford Journal Tribune -OurSports Central (press release)all 18 news articles » -
Fire damages Northeast Portland home, displaces residents - OregonLive.com
3 Jul 2009 | 2:08 pmFire damages Northeast Portland home, displaces residentsOregonLive.comA fire early this morning in Northeast Portland displaced two people and damaged a home, Portland Fire & Rescue reported. Fourth of July fireworks means police, fire will be on the alertOregonLive.comall 2 news articles » -
Alaska Airlines launches service between Portland and Maui - Trading Markets (press release)
3 Jul 2009 | 11:03 amAlaska Airlines launches service between Portland and MauiTrading Markets (press release)Flights will depart from Portland at 09:50, arriving in Maui at 12:45. Return flights depart Maui at 13:45, arriving in Portland at 22:15. Alaska Airlines flies fewer passengers in JuneBizjournals.comAlaska Airlines Inaugurates Portland-Maui ServicePR Newswire (press release)Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air traffic falls in JuneForbesMSN Money -RTT News -Trading Markets (press release)all 43 news articles » -
Commute: Speed map for Portland-area highways - OregonLive.com
3 Jul 2009 | 7:24 amCommute: Speed map for Portland-area highwaysOregonLive.comWe'll tweet when we there's something to say about Portland area traffic, driving, biking, walking or any other mode of getting around on our mossy patch of and more »
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Fire heavily damages Alameda neighborhood home
3 Jul 2009 | 9:07 pmDoug Beghtel/The OregonianFirefighters cut holes in the roof of an Alameda home after knocking down flames from a one-alarm fire. A fire this evening caused extensive damage at a home at Northeast 29th Avenue and Alameda Street. The one-alarm fire... -
Portland Police Bureau works out kinks after precinct consolidation
3 Jul 2009 | 8:04 pmThree weeks after the Portland Police Bureau consolidated its five precincts into three, the moving is mostly done, but some details need to be worked out. Officers at Central and East don't have enough parking. Patrol officers are getting used... -
City of Portland steps in to monitor Alberta art walk
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New PSU venture uncovers secrets of 2,000-year-old sculpture
3 Jul 2009 | 7:00 pmMichael Lloyd, The OregonianTami Lasseter Clare, a chemist at Portland State, aims an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer at a treasure from the Portland Art Museum, a 2,000-year-old Chinese funeral relic called a money tree. Clare is the founder of the Laboratory... -
To the end, friends say, Bonnie Tinker pursued peace, equality
3 Jul 2009 | 6:52 pmPortlander had been involved in activism since her family became involved in a case that went to the Supreme Court
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Sherwood family says goodbye to baby Leah Grace
SHERWOOD – After surviving 99 days – much longer than doctors had anticipated – Leah Grace Jarmer, the struggling newborn with a rare and fatal birth defect, succumbed to her illness in the early hours of June 27 while sleeping in the arms of her father Luke. Since birth, Leah ... -
Fairview councilor resigns position
Balwant Bhullar, Fairview’s newest city councilor, announced his resignation at the Wednesday, July 1, council meeting. The city’s newest councilor, Bhullar cited health concerns and obligations relating to his two city businesses as primary reasons for resigning his seat. The owner ... -
Fire district bans most outdoor burning
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, one of the region’s largest fire districts, banned most outdoor burning this week. The fire district that covers nine cities and parts of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties issued the ban Wednesday, July 1. It covers backyard burning, agricultural ... -
Search dog tracks Raleigh Hills bank robbery suspect to apartment
A 49-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank in Raleigh Hills. Washington County sheriff’s deputies caught Brett Matthew Johnson using a K9 team that tracked him to a nearby apartment. Johnson was taken into custody when he tried to ... -
Doctor says child’s restricted breathing left her malnourished
Prosecutors continued Thursday to hammer away at the declining health of tiny Ava Worthington, with witnesses telling the jury that a large cyst on the right side of her neck could have stunted her growth for months, leading to her malnourished appearance and abnormally small size for her ...
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Report: Turkoglu agrees to terms with Blazers
3 Jul 2009 | 12:22 pmPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Hedo Turkoglu reportedly agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers after helping Orlando reach the NBA finals this season. -
Bunny lady back behind bars
3 Jul 2009 | 9:25 amPORTLAND (AP) — An Oregon woman obsessed with bunnies has been ordered back behind bars after police found her in a hotel room with more than a dozen rabbits. -
Bunny obsessed woman in trouble again
3 Jul 2009 | 8:43 amPORTLAND, Ore. ? An Oregon woman obsessed with bunnies has been ordered back behind bars after police found her in a hotel room with more than a dozen rabbits. -
Bats' Lehr and Stubbs picked for IL All-Star team
2 Jul 2009 | 11:41 amLouisville Bats pitcher Justin Lehr and outfielder Drew Stubbs have been named to the International League Team for the 22nd annual Cricket Wireless Triple-A All-Star Game, hosted by the Portland Beavers. The IL squad will play the Pacific Coast League All-Star Team... -
Movies in the Park » Multnomah (7/3)
2 Jul 2009 | 7:07 am07/03/2009 Multnomah Arts Center Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the movie titles and neighborhood park locations for its popular [and FREE!] Movies in the Park series. Last year, the event was called Big Screen on the Green , but PP&R has changed...
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Turkoglu, Blazers break off talks
3 Jul 2009 | 8:17 pmFree-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday night. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because o... -
Turkoglu spurns Blazers, could be Toronto-bound
3 Jul 2009 | 8:16 pmPortland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. Turko... -
Turkoglu ends contract discussions with Blazers
3 Jul 2009 | 8:16 pmPortland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. Turko... -
Fire damages Northeast Portland home, displaces residents
3 Jul 2009 | 8:13 pmA fire early this morning in Northeast Portland displaced two people and damaged a home, Portland Fire & Rescue reported. Firefighters were called about 6:40 a.m. to a home in the 13100 block of Nort... -
Man Sought In Mugging At Portland ATM
3 Jul 2009 | 8:13 pmPORTLAND, Ore. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed someone at an ATM in north Portland.The mugging occurred outside the U.S. Bank on Interstate Avenue and Going Street on Tuesday night. Polic...
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Dispatchers: Don't Call 911 For Firework Noise
3 Jul 2009 | 5:05 pmEvery year, citizens flood 911 emergency dispatchers with calls about non-emergency situations involving fireworks, but dispatchers hope this year can be different. -
Less Firework Options May Increase Crowds
3 Jul 2009 | 5:02 pmThe cancellation of some Fourth of July fireworks celebrations has organizers of the festivals that are still going on expecting bigger crowds. -
Police ID Man Who Drowned In Lewis River
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Police Close I-5 To Search For Suspect
3 Jul 2009 | 3:38 pmDeputies arrested a man Friday after a two-hour search that briefly closed Interstate 5, causing lengthy delays, Sgt. Mike Cooke says. -
Hot Playground Equipment Dangerous
3 Jul 2009 | 3:36 pmHigh temperatures like those seen Thursday can quickly heat play equipment to dangerous levels.
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Sen. Wyden tries for compromise on health plan
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Heat wave continues for Holiday
3 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pmMore 90 degree weather was expected for the July 4th holiday weekend. July 4th: Weather: Also: -
16,000 watch Timbers battle Sounders in MLS preview
3 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pmSeattle beat the Timbers 2-1 at he U.S Open Cup tournament- a sneak preview of their soon-to-be-pro rivalry. Also: -
Thousands of poppy plants found growing in Linn County
3 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pmMore than 8,000 poppy plants were destroyed by police after someone tipped them off to the illegal crop in Linn County. -
Sheriff flunks public safety tests
3 Jul 2009 | 1:45 pmLawmakers had tailored a bill to excuse Multnomah Co. Sheriff Bob Skipper from basic training if he passed his recertification tests. He made a 66. More:
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F-15 flyovers planned for Fourth of July
3 Jul 2009 | 1:57 pmThe Oregon Air National Guard provided this file photo of an F-15. Story Published: Jul 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM PDT This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon Air National Guard The Oregon Air National Guard will conduct Independence Day flyovers for various ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California. -
Search dog tracks Raleigh Hills bank robbery suspect to apartment
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70-year-old disappears, may have dementia
2 Jul 2009 | 9:32 pmPortland Police Detectives are currently attempting to locate a missing Northeast Portland man who may seem confused and may have dementia. -
Auctioneer thought he was going to die
2 Jul 2009 | 1:30 pmPORTLAND, Ore. An auctioneer whose throat was cut in a bizarre attack at a Woodburn auction yard told KATU on Wednesday he thought at one point he was going to die. -
McKinstry Announces Acquisition of Electrix LLC
2 Jul 2009 | 9:17 amMcKinstry President Doug Moore announced the acquisition of Electrix LLC, a full service electrical contractor headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
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KGW investigation: LensCrafters selling used glasses as new?
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Looking to beat the heat with your friends this July 4th? Send out a Beer Signal
3 Jul 2009 | 2:54 pmThere’s no doubt that Portland, Oregon, is one of the most beer-o-phile-ish towns in the world. We’ve got our bevy of microbreweries, our randomly stocked beer groceries, our brewers’ festivals, and any number of folks working to keep us informed about just what’s happening in the world of beer. That said, there’s always room for more beer-oriented stuff around here. Enter Portland’s own Taplister’s new iPhone app Beer Signal—an app that could have more of those beer discussions happening in person. How’s it work? Beer Signal lets iPhone… -
Peat Bakke joins OpenID proponent JanRain
2 Jul 2009 | 2:49 pmWhile there was big national news for Portland-based JanRain and OpenID that broke yesterday—with Sears stepping up to adopt OpenID by using JanRain’s RPX—today marks some big JanRain news for us here locally. You see, Peat Bakke has joined the JanRain team. “JanRain and I have been flirting for a while,” said Peat in an email. “They have a great team here in Portland, and their products lend themselves to the kind of integration and custom development work that I enjoy. We’ve worked together on some big projects, the business is growing, and the… -
Silicon Florist sucks
2 Jul 2009 | 9:13 amSilicon Florist sucks doesn’t it? I mean, let’s be honest. It’s not perfect. And even though it’s completely a side project, that’s no excuse for it being half-ass. In fact, to quote a good friend, I want to be “using my whole ass.” And I know you. You’ve got opinions. Ideas about what could be done better. Gripes about what I’m not doing terribly well. Things the blog could do that it doesn’t. Things the blog does that it shouldn’t. While I’m always open to your feedback in this regard, I wanted to make a formal plea for… -
Not using OpenID? Sears and Kmart are more Web 2.0 than you, thanks to JanRain
1 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pmIf you haven’t started to implement OpenID yet, you may be falling a bit behind the curve. You see, thanks to the efforts of Portland-based JanRain, even the good old—and I do mean old—brick and mortar companies like KMart and Sears are jumping on the OpenID bandwagon. Or, as Mike Rogoway at The Oregonian’s Silicon Forest blog put it, “Old economy stalwart Sears announced this morning that it’s adopting OpenID.” That’s big news for JanRain and for OpenID in general. And as the de facto hub for OpenID, it’s big news for Portland, as well. -
Contenture introduces microsubscriptions to help you monetize your blog
1 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pmWhen it comes to figuring out how to make a living off of producing content—especially online content—everyone is scratching their heads. Newspapers, television stations, and of course bloggers. One thing is for sure: ads aren’t quite cutting it, these days. What to do? Well, the folks over at Portland-based Contenture have been offering up some other ideas for bloggers to get reimbursed for their efforts—by making it up on volume. Today, they’ve launched their latest feature: microsubscriptions. Contenture’s first offering—which I’ve been…
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When the agreement is broken
Diane Dennis is a life transition coach. Reach her at 503-972-3441, Dianeden@centurytel.net or www.coachdianed.com. Relationships are defined by commitments and agreements sealed by a handshake, a promise, a kiss or a signature at the end of a document. Sometimes agreements are non-verbal ... -
Health & wellness events for July 2009
The following health and wellness events will be held at The Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie. For more information, call 503-653-8100. • Diabetes Support Group – Wednesday, July 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Group meets the first Wednesday of the month. Janet Meirelles will ... -
Events calendar for July 2009
Calendar items for August are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. E-mail listings to editor@boomnw.com. Photos also may be e-mailed in jpg format. 1 “The Amazing World of Claymation”: Through Sept. 13, Oregon History Museum, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland, 503-222-1741. Exhibit looks ... -
Tai chi for arthritis
Watching Gerry Von Ahn work through the gentle, fluid moves of Sun-style tai chi, it’s hard to imagine this 68-year-old tai chi instructor was confined to a motorized scooter as recently as seven years ago. Von Ahn, a Gresham resident, was in her mid-30s when she was diagnosed with ... -
Think of the person, not the issue
Diane Dennis is a life transition coach appearing monthly on television’s “AM Northwest.” Call her at 503-972-3441, e-mail Dianeden@centurytel.net or visit www.coachdianed.com. I shuddered when I read about Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover of Massachusetts and Jaheem Herrera of ...
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Show PAM your ink
3 Jul 2009 | 6:42 amIf I were told Portlanders had more tattoos per capita than other cities, I would not be surprised. Tattoos have the ability to be both personal and public at the same time. They can be used to permanently mark significant events, an artistic vision, a current (or past) relationship, or other journeys in our lives on our bodies for either the whole world to see…or limited to a select few depending on the location. For instance, there’s the hidden not-so-hidden tattoo I got at Sea Tramp a couple years ago. It’s relatively simple to understand to anyone who sees it, yet the… -
What’s In A Name?
1 Jul 2009 | 10:43 amAs I look around the city and see new construction stretching from bustling downtown to sleepy little neighborhoods I can’t help but wonder how each place is going to draw the attention of the masses. Get a foothold. Take a step forward and get noticed. The responsible (and fashionable) way to do it is to go green, but as we see more and more of that the green buildings even start to fade into the city’s backdrop. So what can a developer do to stand out right now? To get their foot in the door of Portland’s heart? To make a name for their building in our fair city? Well, I… -
The South Park Blocks
1 Jul 2009 | 12:15 amOn sunny days, I spend a lot of my lunch hours out in the South Park Blocks. The South Park Blocks will always be special to me because of the years I spent at PNCA, which at the time was housed within the walls of the Portland Art Museum. Those tree-lined blocks hold a lot of memories of a time when my life was dedicated solely to the purpose of drawing and painting. My life is a little different now. Yesterday was one of those perfect Portland summer days, not a cloud in the sky and in the upper 70s. I headed out into the South Park Blocks for my afternoon ritual of park bench sitting and… -
Celebrating Keith Goodman’s Life
30 Jun 2009 | 9:41 pmPhoto taken by John Klicker & Julie Keefer, shared to da Vinci community via e-mail My apologies if I’m sharing information out of turn, but I know that there’s been a flood of inbound traffic looking for memorial service information for Keith Goodman. I received the following email tonight from the da Vinci middle school parent mailing list I’m now on sharing the official district statement about Goodman’s death, am presuming the ‘I’ in the statement below is from Superintendent Carole Smith (I’m told that this communication will also be up on… -
A long time ago, in a multiplex far away…
30 Jun 2009 | 1:09 pmAttention space cadets! Been hearing Darth Vader’s deep breathing every time you answer the phone? Get an image of Luke Skywalker every time someone offers to lend you a hand? Then I’ve got the movie for you: On July 3rd, KUFO’s Cort and Fatboy are bringing Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to the big screen for the first time since 1997 with the latest in their monthly series of Midnight Movies at the Bagdad Theater. The screening is a charity benefit with all proceeds going to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Along with the exclusive presentation of what is widely…
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Moyer's shut down and the ripple effect
13 Jun 2009 | 12:00 pmHere's the shots our photographers got of the Park Avenue West's shut down. You can read the whole story from Sunday's Business section. For more on Moyer, check out former Oregonian reporter R. Gregory Nokes portrait of Moyer. He... -
Portland market still gloomy
12 Jun 2009 | 5:12 pmThe May RMLS report is out. It's showing some of the typical seasonal gains for a May, and some even better gains from January even the depths of the recession and credit crisis. But numbers still aren't good. Prices still... -
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Oregon foreclosure rate nears 1980s peak
28 May 2009 | 9:02 amOregon's foreclosure rate spiked in the first quarter of 2009 to a level seen only once before in the last 30 years, according to a report released today. The Mortgage Bankers Association report shows 2.21 percent of Oregon's 636,000 outstanding... -
Top 5: Portland price drop in context
27 May 2009 | 12:52 pmYour Top 5 real estate stories for Wednesday. 1. Portland price drop in context 2. PDC to take over MLK project loan 3. PDC counters on Convention Center hotel questions 4. Move-up market dry 5. Prime mortgages dominate workouts...
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Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers
Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. -
ESPN.com: Magic's Turkoglu signs on with Blazers
ESPN.com cited unidentified sources and did not disclose terms. Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, did not immediately return calls or e-mails and Turkoglu himself did not say anything. Portland cannot comment on the agreement until Wednesday, when teams may sign free agents. -
Jallow, Visser anchor Timbers 2-0 win over Bayern Munich II
Forward Antouman Jallow scored his first goal of the season and rookie goalkeeper Brian Visser recorded the shutout as the Portland Timbers defeated German club Bayern Munich II 2-0 in an international exhibition match Thursday before 9,340 at PGE Park. -
Four home runs power Rainiers over Beavers
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Sounders down Timbers in US Open Cup
With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL's First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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Crouser is ready to take on the world
Barlow sophomore Ryan Crouser is on top of the world after his impressive showing at the World Youth track and field trials earlier this week near Detroit, MI. Crouser started the meet with a bang by winning the shot put with a heave of 70-feet-8 1/2-inches – the best mark in the world this ... -
BEVOS: Tacoma powers past Portland, 5-3
TACOMA, Wash. — Jeff Clement went 2-for-4 and led a four-homer attack in support of Ryan Rowland-Smith as the Tacoma Rainiers downed the Portland Beavers 5-3 Thursday night in Pacific Coast League baseball play. Clement doubled and was one of four Rainiers to hit solo homers — Prentice ... -
Timbers beat Bayern Munich II, 2-0
The Portland Timbers rebounded from their tough loss to Seattle in the U.S. Open Cup, using a lot of reserve players and beating Bayern Munich II 2-0 in an exhibition soccer match Thursday at PGE Park. Guest player Kevin Forrest scored, and earned himself more time with the Timbers, and Antouman ... -
Nemesis Levesque's early goal sparks Seattle in 2-1 win over Portland
Seattle beat Portland 2-1 Wednesday before an electric, record-breaking PGE Park crowd to advance in the U.S. Open Cup tournament, and the game couldn't have started better for the Major League Soccer's Sounders. Roger Levesque, a Timber nemesis in his time with the Sounders' United Soccer Leagues ... -
BEVOS: Tacoma tops Portland 4-1
TACOMA, Wash. — The Portland Beavers showed some improvement on Wednesday. One night after Colorado Springs' Brandon Hynick pitched a perfect game against them, the Beavers hit safely eight times to match Tacoma in that category. But that wasn't enough, as the Rainiers stopped the Bevos 4-1 ...
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Ron Artest will be a Laker
2 Jul 2009 | 4:17 pmNo Trevor Ariza? No problem. Just replace him with Ron Artest. CBSSpots.com's Ken Berger first reported this news from Artest himself and now the L.A. Times is saying the two sides are close to a deal: The Associated PressNext time... -
Poll: Should the Blazers sign free agent Hedo Turkoglu?
2 Jul 2009 | 1:46 pmSince there seems to be mixed returns in the Blazers' pursuit of free agent Hedo Turkoglu, the blog has decided to do an unscientific poll to sort out the numbers. Control your excitement.... -
Greg Oden gets an 'A-plus' in summer workouts
2 Jul 2009 | 10:31 amAs Kevin Pritchard informed us last month in an interview on Sport Business Radio, Greg Oden spent a few weeks in June working out with Jerryd Bayless in Columbus and Phoenix. More recently, as Kerry Eggers writes today, Oden is... -
NBA free agency: Want Ron Artest? So does LeBron James
1 Jul 2009 | 4:12 pmRemember Ron Artest from the playoffs? The guy no one on the Blazers could handle defensively. He's a free agent, too.... -
Channing Frye says goodbye
1 Jul 2009 | 2:52 pmIn a completely classy and succinct post over at his blog, Channing Frye parts Portland with a single message: To my Portland Fans: Thank you....
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Pritch-Slapped
3 Jul 2009 | 12:29 pmNow it’s official. Well, quasi-official. Hedo Turkoglu is going to be a Portland Trailblazer. We’re spending every dime we have right now on a guy that barely improves the team, is as overrated a shooter as there is in the NBA, and has as inflated a reputation for clutch heroics as Chauncey Billups. In the next few years, whether we have success (and that success can only be a championship now, and nothing else) or withering, horrible defeat, this decision will be one we look back on. It will be the one where we say, “Wow, he thought ahead of us and made the move to make us… -
Zach Randolph has a new home
2 Jul 2009 | 9:08 amDon’t worry folks, it’s not here. Zach Randolph was traded yet again, this time to the Memphis Grizzlies. Depending on your perspective, the Grizzlies may have just come off like the guy who traded a paper clip for a house through Craigslist. They started with Darko Milicic, who is mostly worthless, then got Quentin Richardson, who is less worthless, and then got Zach Randolph, who is a 20 and 10 guy. Then again, he’s not a winner and doesn’t play defense. So, the Grizzlies traded a paper clip for a slightly sturdier paper clip. Either way, congrats to Zach. Fourth… -
Non-Issues and Turkoglu
1 Jul 2009 | 8:52 amSeems like Turkoglu’s our man. What the Blazers are going through right now is very similar to what a movie production company goes through when casting an actor for a new film. It wants to make sure that he has a good history, makes successful movies, and can put asses in the seats. This is when they sign Will Smith. The Blazers just decided to sign Keanu Reeves. Like Reeves, Turkoglu is enough above average to get by. He’s by no means near the conversation as one of the best small forwards in the league, but he’s a solid player that knows how to hit a key shot. He’s… -
Au Revoir, Channing
30 Jun 2009 | 6:00 pmTwo sad goodbyes in less than a week. Both players were a miniscule measure above entirely useless to the team right now, but they had their own charms. While Sergio’s were entirely on-court, Channing represented everything that was great about this team and did it proudly. By the end, he not only represented the Blazers to Portland, but Portland for the Blazers (if that makes sense). We’ve all heard the stories of sightings of Channing out at brewpubs and various art Thursdays. He took to all the great parts of Portland, and wanted all of us to join in with him. Too bad his skill… -
Regarding Sergio
26 Jun 2009 | 9:33 amOriginally I was going to put this in the draft post, but this guy deserves his own credit. Sergio was probably one of the top two most polarizing players on the team over the last three years (along with Travis Outlaw). He showed such flair and potential in his first season, wowing everyone on a pretty crappy team. He had such a joy for the game that was great to see after the nastiness of the last few seasons. He even was being whispered as a secret steal and a building block or the team in the future. Of course, that all disappeared over the following seasons with Portland. Sergio’s…
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Fireworks on the Fourth
29 Jun 2009 | 5:39 pmWith the Fourth of July right around the corner, it's all about friends, picnics, fireworks and trips to the beach. Aside from the big display in downtown Portland, there's... -
Pok Pok's Andy Ricker on the Today show.
24 Jun 2009 | 12:37 pmThis week, the Today show filmed a feature on Thai Cooking from Portland. The clip stars Andy Ricker, chef/owner of Pok Pok and Ping. Check out the video, which shows... -
Foster-Powell Garden Tour
22 Jun 2009 | 5:14 pmWant to get some ideas for your yard, take close-ups of dahlias, or just stop to smell the roses? This Saturday, June 27, take the family and browse the gardens... -
Seven Days of Apizza Scholls
22 Jun 2009 | 4:49 pmIf you've ever had the Apizza Scholls experience, you probably understand why people wait in line, sometimes for over an hour, to sit down there. Formerly closed on Mondays, Apizza... -
Tuesday Mount Tabor Concerts
22 Jun 2009 | 4:31 pmPortland Parks and Recreation is kicking the 2009 season of free concerts in the parks. On Tuesdays starting July 7, catch shows at one of the city's most beautiful parks:...
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Blossom Clinic opens in NE Portland
3 Jul 2009 | 9:11 amLiz Richards, LAc, opened the doors to beautiful Blossom Clinic in June. Where did you come up with the name “Blossom”? The name blossom came to me one night as I was explaining my vision for a clinic to my husband. It just felt right. I love the idea of something growing and blossoming from the deep ground up. Every one of us has the potential to be whatever we dream of being. It is my job to facilitate that growth help people move through change as gracefully as possible. I work hard to set up a good foundation for treatment and then solidify a plan for the future. It is… -
What Can Acupuncture Treat? Stress and Anxiety in Pregnancy
29 Jun 2009 | 6:27 amPregnant Belly by kellyandapril There are many reasons a woman maybe feeling stressed during her pregnancy. It’s a time of change and growth within your body and withing your community. With these changes (not to mention hormones) may come added stress and anxiety about the health of the baby, relationships with family members, and the birth of the child. Using acupuncture is a drug-free method to help with your ever-changing emotions and other conditions that you may encounter during pregnancy (see previous post). This article from Pregnancy Today is a great resource for mothers-to-be… -
Acupuncture and Heartburn in Pregnancy
26 Jun 2009 | 1:20 pmPregnancy Photo by J. Star The Chinese Medicine Times recently reviewed a study of acupuncture for symptoms of heartburn in pregnant women with positive results. The outcome of of treating 36 women – half with the standard treatment (medication and dietary advice), and half with acupuncture. Those receiving acupuncture were treated once or twice a week with drastically reduced symptoms. The reason heartburn occurs in pregnancy is due to the hormone changes, mainly pregesterone, a hormone produces by the placenta. Progesterone relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus, but is also… -
Tuina in Chinese Medicine Treatments
24 Jun 2009 | 6:50 amTuina is a massage form from China that is part of our training as acupuncture practitioners. It is a deep tissue massage that uses several different techniques (rolling, scrubbing, and grasping to name a few). The techniques are the same, but practitioners can use stronger or a gentler movements according the patient preference. Tuina is used for sports injuries, repetitive motion pain, back and shoulder pain, knee and elbow pain, and even hernias. “Tui” means pushing, and “Na” means grasping. Tuina is a form of massage used by Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners that is… -
Acupuncture in Oregon: Kam Wah Chung
20 Jun 2009 | 12:32 pmPhoto by oregonianphoto Seeing that I am an Oregon native, I was surprised to hear of a Chinese medicine apothecary in Eastern Oregon that I didn’t know about (I’m usually up on these things…). The herbal clinic, which has been restored and is now a museum called Kam Wah Chung, where Ing “Doc” Hay had his herbal clinic. Ing Hay left John Day in the early 1900’s, but left behind his various Chinese medicine tinctures, herbs, and tools he used to distribute the herbal remedies. Watch the video of how this clinic came to be in John Day at the Oregon Public…
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Portland Architecture
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PDC elects new officers: is design missing?
30 Jun 2009 | 3:10 pmThe Portland Development Commission (PDC) held its annual election of officers at its June 24 board meeting and chose Scott Andrews, president of Melvin Mark Properties, as the new board chair. The agency has even prepared this video report on the election, posted to YouTube: Although Andrews only joined the PDC board in August of 2008, he has a history of civic involvement. He previously served as chair of the Portland Business Alliance and is currently chairman of the Regional Business Plan Steering Committee. For Melvin Mark Companies, one of Oregon’s leading commercial real estate… -
Courtyard housing competition brings zoning code amendments
30 Jun 2009 | 10:33 amIn 2007, the City of Portland invited architects from around the world to share ideas on the design possibilities for housing oriented around shared courtyards. The Courtyard Housing Competition that followed illustrated the range of possible designs for family-oriented housing built around courtyards.Following the competition, the winning designs were analyzed against zoning regulations. This resulted in a list of changes that would allow these designs to be built.Now, to promote the development of more courtyard housing within Portland’s neighborhoods, the city is preparing to amend its… -
Another look at PGE Park, and rebuttal to latest Coliseum conspiracy
29 Jun 2009 | 10:00 amThe situation involving Timbers MLS soccer in PGE Park, Beavers baseball...somewhere, and the future of Memorial Coliseum is in a kind of limbo right now.City Council has de-coupled the PGE Park soccer renovation plan from the fate of the Beavers, meaning the plan to upgrade PGE as a soccer-only facility can go forward to meet its stipulated September timeline without being threatened by the Beavers' open-ended search for a new home.That's particularly important given that Lents is now officially out as a potential location for Beavers baseball. In the weeks ahead, the City will be making… -
Highlights from the Oregon Sustainability Center feasibility study [updated]
26 Jun 2009 | 11:59 amYesterday the consortium of public and private entities working on the proposed Oregon Sustainability Center released a draft executive summary and feasibility study. What does that mean? Best I can tell, it's an extensive research and design process for the building, but does not guarantee that the building will be built. That's to be determined in Phase 2. This feasibility study is Phase 1. The building was designed by GBD Architects and SERA Architects, with development from Gerding Edlen. Additional team members have included Interface Engineering, Glumac, PAE Consulting Engineers,… -
A renovated Elks lodge
25 Jun 2009 | 10:34 amMike Francis had a nice piece in The Oregonian yesterday about the renovation of a historic YWCA building turned-Elks Lodge at North Williams Avenue and Tillamook Street in the Eliot neighborhood."A few years ago, it was a dilapidated building with holes in the roof and dry rot in the floors," Francis writes. "Yet it was one of the last reminders of a time when the close-in north and northeast Portland neighborhood was a lively cultural center for African-American Portlanders and immigrant communities. Now the building is a crisply refurbished meeting hall and event center, following a…
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Jack Bog's Blog
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Never mind
3 Jul 2009 | 9:39 pmHedo Turkoglu won't be playing in Portland. The reason? The city's not European enough for his wife. So they're going to Toronto. Repeat: Portland is not European enough. Even with the streetcars. Even with the aerial tram. Even with the soccer people and their little songs and colorful scarves. Even with all the bicycles. Even with Sunday Parkways. Not European enough! Randy! Sam! Do something! If only we had a Convention Center hotel, the Blazers could go all the way. -
A retraction -- at least, part of one
3 Jul 2009 | 4:09 pmLast night we blasted the O's editors for what we called "burying" today's James Chasse story. But it has been called to our attention that in the print version of today's paper (which we had not seen last night), the story gets the most prominent play possible: That being the case, it's wrong to say that the story was "buried." Running it on a national holiday at the start of the three-day weekend, however, significantly diminished its impact. It should have been held for Monday. -
Sarah Palin resigns
3 Jul 2009 | 3:27 pmAnother bizarre chapter in a crazy story. Does this mean she has to give the baby back to his real mother? What is really going on with her? Did the Letterman thing push her over the edge? Perhaps she is giving up her political career to take on the care of the recently orphaned Bubbles the chimp. She looks like she hasn't been eating. UPDATE, 2:43 p.m.: Pentagon sources report increased activity by Russian troops in Siberia. Speculation is that with America's watchdog distracted by personal issues, Putin may seize the opportunity and stage an invasion. -
Paulson stadium: Was the "fix in" back in '07?
3 Jul 2009 | 9:38 amAn alert reader comes across evidence that the Portland city government was making stadium renovation promises to the "major league" (by U.S. standards) soccer league more than 18 months ago. At that time, the commissioner of the league told some folks up in Vancouver (the real Vancouver) so: "Two of the many cities that Vancouver is competing with for an expansion franchise are Portland and Montreal," said Garber. "Both of those cities are in the mix because they have stadium plans in place. It's hard to imagine Vancouver being part of MLS without a proper stadium."Fascinating. Plans that… -
Portland developer malarkey goes nationwide
3 Jul 2009 | 8:21 amIn 2001, Portland reversed the trend, opening a downtown streetcar line with brand new rolling stock, intent on using this mode of transportation to encourage transit-oriented development. The results have been impressive: $3.5 billion in new construction, 10,000 residential units, more than 5,000,000 square feet of office and hotel space. Politicians and transportation experts have flocked to Portland to see the results, and cities across the country are now pondering systems of their own.Suckers. It's all about the tax dollars for the apartment towers, baby. Ask us about the amputations…
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The Future of Nostalgia
3 Jul 2009 | 9:08 pmThese photos of my paternal great-grandparents were taken to commemorate their wedding. As we prepar -
Tasting @ Crema
3 Jul 2009 | 6:35 pmAlthough I’ve been an aspiring coffee geek for about a year and a half now, I’ve never had the opportunity to attend a tasting. I’ve had plenty of straight espressi and a handful of french press/Clover coffees, but I’ve never been able to taste a group of fine coffees consecutively. Last night, at Café Crema in West Vancouver, I had that opportunity. It was a blind tasting of 12 different single-origin coffees, all roasted by roasters in or around Portland, Oregon. Brent Fortune, owner of a café also called Crema in Portland, brought with him a dufflebag PACKED with… -
Places I Would Like to Live in During my Life
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i need a break!
3 Jul 2009 | 2:47 pmgoodness gracious, am i tired. last night’s art show was a success and we sold lots of tiny art and i got to see some good people and catch up. in the next week or so i’ll be selling all my left-over paintings on etsy and after that i am taking a much needed and much deserved (at least in my opinion) break from painting. hurrah! here are some pictures that were snapped during the show, which also include photos of the other two galleries the tiny show was connected to. amy ruppel was having an absolutely fabulous show right next door (and i also stole some photos from her). my… -
Twittering to Maine
3 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pm“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”
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Dave Knows: Portland
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Portland Timbers bow out of US Open Cup, prepare for Bayern Munich II tonight
2 Jul 2009 | 6:01 amEverything about last night’s Timbers match against Seattle was fantastic, except for the result. One of the highlights for me was watching a drunk and/or belligerent Sounder customer/fan hog-tied and carried out of the beer garden by a swarm of security and police. Good times. A League Below, a Class Above That’s what the banner in the North End stated, and it was true last night. The MLS Sounders are more talented than the USL teams the Timbers have faced this season, but the outcome could have been different; the Timbers unfortunately let in an early goal, then went down by 2. -
July in Oregon is Craft Beer Month
1 Jul 2009 | 5:37 amOregon Craft Beer Month kicks off Wednesday, July 1st (Canada Day!) at the Horse Brass Pub (4534 SE Belmont). Craft beer events occur almost every day of the month in July, throughout the state. Here are some highlights: July 1st OCBM Kick Off Event Horse Brass Pub 4534 SE Belmont Portland 503-232-2202 5-9pm July 11th 2500th SNOB Party Bailey’s Taproom 213 SW Broadway Portland 503-295-1004 1-4pm Open to new, current and renewing SNOB’s. July 17th-19th Portland International Beerfest North Park Blocks Portland Friday 4-9pm Saturday 12-10pm Sunday 12-7pm July 23rd-26 Oregon Brewers… -
July 1st: Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders
30 Jun 2009 | 7:18 amWednesday, July 1st at 7pm the Portland Timbers take on the MLS Seattle Sounders in a third round US Open Cup match at PGE Park. I’ve seen quite a few USL vs MLS matches over the years – in general there is not much difference in player quality between the better USL teams like this year’s Portland team, and an MLS side. The best good-sized forwards with a knack for scoring don’t stay in the USL for long (see Gordon, Alan), but in all other positions the main differences are size and fitness, not skill (again, I’m talking only about the best USL teams); the MLS… -
Find a fest with the Dave Knows Calendar
30 Jun 2009 | 5:30 amAt some point every summer I arrive at the realization there are no more weekends left. By this I mean that on any weekend from late June through September you’d be hard pressed to not find a fair or festival I will probably be going to. With the month of July, we reach that saturation point. So I have resurrected the Dave Knows Calendar. On this calendar you will find most of the summer street fairs, fall festivals, and beer festivals. And of course all the Timbers matches (thanks to whoever created this public calendar!). Hopefully my calendar will be as useful to you as it is to me! -
Dave Knows turns 2!
27 Jun 2009 | 7:43 amDaveknows.org was born June 22, 2007. So as of last Monday, the blog is two years old! I had completely forgotten about this most auspicious date, until reminded by the first birthday celebration going on over at OurPDX. It will probably take OurPDX’s anniversary posts each year from now on to remind me to tic off another year of Dave Knows Portland, so thanks OurPDX! Last year at this time I was averaging 4.9 posts per week. This year it’s up to 5.1, with 530 posts under my belt (as of 6/22 – actually with this post the tally is 536). I’m patting myself on the back…
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Free agent moves: Hedo to Portland, Kidd to Dallas | Dime Magazine ...
3 Jul 2009 | 12:39 pmBreaking news: Pistons sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva The Pistons have dominated the headlines this week: first when Joe D... Rudy Fernandez not cool with Hedo-to-Portland rumors. The Blazers were supposed to have a logjam at small ... -
Vandals Slash Convertible Tops - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland
3 Jul 2009 | 8:40 amPORTLAND, Ore. -- Deputies say someone slashed the soft tops of three convertibles in the last week. Friday, July 3, 2009. -
US Marines Push Deeper Into Afghan Towns - Portland News Story ...
3 Jul 2009 | 8:31 amNAWA, Afghanistan -- US Marines moved into villages in Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan, meeting little resistance on the second day of the biggest American military operation here since 2001. Friday, July 3, 2009. -
Race for the Cure coming to Portland | Maine News Updates
3 Jul 2009 | 8:05 amThe September 2010 race in Portland will be held concurrently with the Bangor race, which is in its 13th year. The exact date has not been set yet, but the Bangor race is normally held on the third weekend in September, ... -
Airline Issues Nude Safety Video - Portland News Story - KPTV Portland
3 Jul 2009 | 6:25 amWELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand's national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage passengers to watch its in-flight safety video: The cabin crew's uniforms are nothing but body paint. Friday, July 3, 2009.
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Portland Transport
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Video: Green Line First Ride Event, Part 1 of 2
3 Jul 2009 | 1:27 pmThe Green Line expansion of the MAX Light Rail system from Downtown Portland to Clackamas Town Center will open later this summer. On June 30th, a "First Ride" preview event occurred where a couple of hundred individuals including a number of public officials rode the route. Part 1 features interviews with TriMet General Manager Fred Hansen, Councilor Greg Chaimov (City of Milwaukie), Representative David Wu (D-OR), and TriMet Director for Capital Projects Neil McFarlane. -
Video: Streetcar Unveililng, with Interviews
2 Jul 2009 | 1:21 pmVideo of yesterday's streetcar unveiling, with short interviews with Rep. DeFazio and Rep. Blumenauer. In particular, I asked both representatives about funding opportunities for improving transit access in existing corridors which are not slated for streetcar or light rail projects. -
Public Comment Draft of Streetcar System Plan Released
2 Jul 2009 | 5:26 amA forty-five day public comment period began yesterday on the Streetcar System Plan, leading to a Planning Commission hearing on August 14th and City Council consideration in September. The plan, a 20-50 year vision of where Streetcars might run in Portland, has been 20 months in the making, with work by staff, a System Advisory Committee, neighborhood-based district working groups and several rounds of open houses and public surveys. As a member of the System Advisory Committee I feel very good about the Streetcar network that is being recommended. The network would extend, mostly on the… -
Video: Secretary LaHood's remarks at today's Streetcar Unveiling Event
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Red, White and Blue Streetcar
1 Jul 2009 | 2:18 pmI attended my second 'first ride' in two days as Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood visited Portland for the first passenger trip on the first made-in-USA Streetcar in 60 years. Our congressional delegation effused over job creation, sustainability and mom and apple pie in front of the vehicle built by Oregon Iron Works. A full photo roll after the jump. The vehicle is expected to enter revenue service on Portland's streets in early July.
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PAgent's Progress
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Animated png ad
30 Jun 2009 | 11:26 pmAfter much gnashing of teeth and downloading of various add-ons, including a compression utility for pngs, I created an animated ad for flotsam: I did this all by myself. I’m very proud of myself. Unfortunately, it’s about 170 K too large to use at Project Wonderful. Curses. Update: I guess this was a blessing in disguise, as neither Chrome nor Safari can display animated png files. So, here is the gif version: Which is slim and trim and perfectly cromulent. Update 2: And here’s one for nonobvious. -
Sun and Wind and Halibut and Personal Growth
29 Jun 2009 | 1:11 pmThe Girl went to band camp at the coast yesterday. Since The Wife had already gone to the coast and back last week, and was still recovering from it, it fell on me to provide transport. In other words, my responsibility as a father required me to drive out to the coast. Bitchin’. My daughter packed enough gear for an entire week away from home, we loaded her battered tuba into the back seat of the Corolla, and then away we went. It was a beautiful, beautiful day. The sun was blazing down, but the temperatures were still mild, and there was a lovely breeze. It was a perfect day for… -
Birthday Party for OurPDX
26 Jun 2009 | 9:51 amIn case you didn’t know, in addition to managing this train wreck of a blog, I am a contributor to the Portland community blog OurPDX.com. Unless you are a frequent visitor at OurPDX, you can be forgiven for not realizing that it/we are celebrating our first birthday today. What that means is that we have co-opted Beer and Blog for this afternoon, and you can join us authors at the Green Dragon bistro and brewpub for celebratory libations starting at 4:00 pm. If the prospect of meeting me in the flesh does not stir you (and frankly, why should it?), I have also foolishly consented to… -
Cooling Off
25 Jun 2009 | 9:36 amThe Wife was kind enough to snap some cellphone pics of the dog enjoying the beach yesterday. Apparently when he got overheated from bouts of playing fetch, he would cool off by simply dropping into the nice cool seawater. Happy dog. -
The Stillness of Solitude
24 Jun 2009 | 9:49 amOne of the things I introduced The Wife to, after prying her out of the midwest and forcibly relocating her to the People’s Republic of Oregon, was tidepools. It was not a difficult transition for her, since an existing predilection for pretty rocks and sparkly things already meant that she spent all of her time on the beach looking down. However, once I showed her the kinds of critters to be found in Oregon’s tide pools at low tide, she became a confirmed tidepooler, as eventually did our children. It just so happens that this week the Oregon coast is experiencing terrifically…
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Around the Sun: A Blog About Saving Money in Portland, Oregon, and beyond
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Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 3–5
2 Jul 2009 | 7:42 pmReminder: Admission to OMSI is $2 on Sunday. Admission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op. Have a great weekend! All weekend Lake Oswego Fourth of July Celebration: The City of Lake Oswego is hosting activities all weekend, including a parade, fireworks show, water ski show, wakeboard competition, concerts, and more. For more information, visit the event website. Friday, July 3 Free Admission Night at Portland Children’s Museum: Admission to the museum is free from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4015 SW Canyon Road. For more information, visit the event website. First… -
Free Summer Fun: Outdoor Movies
29 Jun 2009 | 7:13 pmLooking for free movies this summer? Here’s your 2009 guide to Portland’s outdoor offerings. If you have any to add, please write a comment. Movies in Portland’s parks: Assorted evenings in July, August and September “Flicks on the Bricks” at Pioneer Courthouse Square: Friday evenings in July and August Multnomah Outdoor Cinema at Multnomah Arts Center: July 3, August 7, September 11 “Flicks by the Fountain” at Beaverton City Park: Friday evenings in August Movies at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego: Thursday evenings in July and August Movies in Vancouver parks:… -
Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 26–28
25 Jun 2009 | 8:13 pmAdmission is free for all events below. For more concerts, visit Concert Co-op. Also, this is the final weekend of Pedalpalooza, and Shift to Bikes has information on the events. If you’re not sure whether an event is free, contact the organizers of that event. Have a great weekend! All weekend Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts:View artwork by more than 100 artists and enjoy family-friendly entertainment. The event takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego. For more information, visit the event website. On the event… -
Portland Summer Street Fairs and Neighborhood Festivals
24 Jun 2009 | 6:21 pmPortland on the Cheap has compiled a list of summer street fairs and neighborhood festivals in Portland. Tons of fun to be had over the next three months. Bookmark this list and mark your calendars! Other articles from Around the Sun: July 2, 2009 — Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 3–5 June 29, 2009 — Free Summer Fun: Outdoor Movies June 25, 2009 — Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 26–28 -
Addition to Outdoor Concerts List
24 Jun 2009 | 6:11 pmWe’ve added another free summer concert series to our list: Lunchbox Concerts (in NE Portland): Lunch time each Wednesday in July and August. You can check out the entire list here. If you have an outdoor concert to add to the list, please leave a comment. Thanks to Portland on the Cheap for the heads up! Other articles from Around the Sun: July 2, 2009 — Free Events This Weekend in Portland: July 3–5 June 29, 2009 — Free Summer Fun: Outdoor Movies June 25, 2009 — Free Events This Weekend in Portland: June 26–28
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Gruvr.com: Portland Concerts
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Map of Portland Or concerts
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Thursday 9th: Shemekia Copeland Portland at Aladdin Theatre
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Friday 10th: The Gourds Portland at Wonder Ballroom
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Saturday July 11th: Tori Amos tickets Portland 97205 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
3 Jul 2009 | 10:34 pmArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland 97205 97205 -
Saturday July 11th: Tori Amos tickets Portland 97205 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
3 Jul 2009 | 10:31 pmArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland 97205
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Reading Local
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Poetry: Mike Daily
3 Jul 2009 | 6:18 pmThe following are four original poems from Mike Daily. They are inspired by Steve Richmond, the Southern California “meat poet,” who Daily chronicled in Gagaku Meat: The Steve Richmond Story. You can read more of Daily’s poetry here, and watch him perform as part of Mr. Viced Honest at next Thursday’s Evening of Music, Words, and Glitch hosted by The Tonic Lounge. This post will be followed by a review of Gagaku Meat, accompanied by a Q&A with Daily, and a full preview of Thursday’s event. ANAGRAMS JIM MORRISON = MR MOJO RISIN STEVE RICHMOND = MR VICED… -
A Couple Tin House Readings Coming Up
3 Jul 2009 | 1:40 pmThe Tin House Summer Writer’s Workshop will be held July 12-19 at Reed College, with author readings to occur each night at 8:00pm in Reed’s Cerf Amphitheater. The readings are open to the public, with admission set at $5. Tin House will also be celebrating their magazine’s 10th Anniversary with a special reading presented by Literary Arts. The readings will be held July 16th at 7:30pm at the Newmark Theater, and will be emceed by Colson Whitehead. A star-studded lineup of readers/presenters includes: Aimee Bender Matthew Dickman Michael Dickman Jim Shepard Dorothy… -
The Writer’s Life: Jeremy Benjamin
2 Jul 2009 | 6:01 pmThis original essay from Jeremy Benjamin, is part of a series of essays from the writers of The Portland Fiction Project. You can read more of Jeremy’s work here, and check out our interview with him here. I’m So Full Of Shit My Shoes Make A Squishing Noise On Pavement an essay by Jeremy Benjamin I dreamt last night I ran out of the pub to where my bicycle was locked and squeezed my front and back tire in my left hand for assurance that it was securely inflated. In the dream’s course I repeatedly ran outside with accelerating compulsivity until the moment of shock when that… -
Portland Fiction Project Interview: Jeremy Benjamin
2 Jul 2009 | 5:59 pmThis interview was conducted and transcribed by contributor Spencer Cushing. You can see what Spencer is up to over on Twitter. Once again Reading Local sits down with a member of the local writing workshop group, the Portland Fiction Project. Jeremiah Benjamin is no stranger to fiction, having started writing since the 3rd grade. Jeremiah is the author of a collection of short stories titled If I Catch You Reading This published through InkWater Press here in Portland, OR. When we met at the Aliviar Coffee House, he approached on Bike, his distinctive red hair bouncing from beneath his… -
Reader Review: Sage Cohen’s “Writing The Life Poetic”
2 Jul 2009 | 1:43 pmThis review is provided courtesy of Reading Local contributor Ali. You can read more of Ali’s thoughts on Writing The Life Poetic, as well further reviews and other book musings on her fabulous blog Worducopia. I sat down with Sage Cohen’s Writing the Life Poetic, expecting to be inspired to read and write more poetry. Not expecting: Tips for fighting off writer’s block, that I’ll use in both my fiction and nonfiction writing Inspiration for making my prose flow better Motivation to prioritize my writing time Ideas for cultivating a writing ritual that I’ve…
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Silicon Florist
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Looking to beat the heat with your friends this July 4th? Send out a Beer Signal
3 Jul 2009 | 2:54 pmThere’s no doubt that Portland, Oregon, is one of the most beer-o-phile-ish towns in the world. We’ve got our bevy of microbreweries, our randomly stocked beer groceries, our brewers’ festivals, and any number of folks working to keep us informed about just what’s happening in the world of beer. That said, there’s always room for more beer-oriented stuff around here. Enter Portland’s own Taplister’s new iPhone app Beer Signal—an app that could have more of those beer discussions happening in person. How’s it work? Beer Signal lets iPhone… -
Peat Bakke joins OpenID proponent JanRain
2 Jul 2009 | 2:49 pmWhile there was big national news for Portland-based JanRain and OpenID that broke yesterday—with Sears stepping up to adopt OpenID by using JanRain’s RPX—today marks some big JanRain news for us here locally. You see, Peat Bakke has joined the JanRain team. “JanRain and I have been flirting for a while,” said Peat in an email. “They have a great team here in Portland, and their products lend themselves to the kind of integration and custom development work that I enjoy. We’ve worked together on some big projects, the business is growing, and the… -
Silicon Florist sucks
2 Jul 2009 | 9:13 amSilicon Florist sucks doesn’t it? I mean, let’s be honest. It’s not perfect. And even though it’s completely a side project, that’s no excuse for it being half-ass. In fact, to quote a good friend, I want to be “using my whole ass.” And I know you. You’ve got opinions. Ideas about what could be done better. Gripes about what I’m not doing terribly well. Things the blog could do that it doesn’t. Things the blog does that it shouldn’t. While I’m always open to your feedback in this regard, I wanted to make a formal plea for… -
Not using OpenID? Sears and Kmart are more Web 2.0 than you, thanks to JanRain
1 Jul 2009 | 1:33 pmIf you haven’t started to implement OpenID yet, you may be falling a bit behind the curve. You see, thanks to the efforts of Portland-based JanRain, even the good old—and I do mean old—brick and mortar companies like KMart and Sears are jumping on the OpenID bandwagon. Or, as Mike Rogoway at The Oregonian’s Silicon Forest blog put it, “Old economy stalwart Sears announced this morning that it’s adopting OpenID.” That’s big news for JanRain and for OpenID in general. And as the de facto hub for OpenID, it’s big news for Portland, as well. -
Contenture introduces microsubscriptions to help you monetize your blog
1 Jul 2009 | 12:20 pmWhen it comes to figuring out how to make a living off of producing content—especially online content—everyone is scratching their heads. Newspapers, television stations, and of course bloggers. One thing is for sure: ads aren’t quite cutting it, these days. What to do? Well, the folks over at Portland-based Contenture have been offering up some other ideas for bloggers to get reimbursed for their efforts—by making it up on volume. Today, they’ve launched their latest feature: microsubscriptions. Contenture’s first offering—which I’ve been…
