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New to Oregon: The chase of a fresh start rewards a refugee with a richer life
... year, says Risa Swirsky Proehl, demographic analyst with the Population Research Center at Portland State University. Most of the decline is because of a decreased number of newcomers, a result of the slow economy. The decline in new arrivals is ... Comment?
Chamber hires tourism assistant
... Darcy Ruef announced last week. Graybeal earned her bachelor's degree in business management from Portland State University in 2008, and has over a decade's experience in the hospitality industry. She lives in Silverton and works at the Glockenspiel ... Comment?
Director Park: Is it really a park if you can park in it?
... inued enslavement to the automobile. John Olmsted is an instructor in the psychology department at Portland State University. He is a great-nephew of John Charles Olmsted. Recommend Recommend ( 0 ) Comment?
... gold and red, but after the kids went back to school. My daughter, Courtney, called me from her Portland State University digs and reminded me that her classes wouldn't start for more than a week and a sweet, clean swell was rolling onto the coast. ... Comment?
... Wetherhold is one of 200 teachers in the country who is in the program and will be invited to Portland State University in Oregon in July to attend the National Leadership Institute. Parkway Manor Elementary families collected 300 gifts for fellow ... Comment?
... of strip club planned for NE 33rd and Sandy, Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association Chair (and Portland State University Economics Professor) Eric Fruits went digging on his own. Though applicant Tracy Doss listed managing a bar in Ohio on the OLCC's ... Comment?
Ita s not taxing: Invest in culture
... this year) $250 to the Artists Repertory Theatre, Oregon Historical Society, Portland Art Museum, Portland State University Foundation or Portland Classical Chinese Gardens, you can also give $250 to the Oregon Cultural Trust and claim your $250 tax ... Comment?
A dedicated core commutes by bike in winter, but city desires more
... warm is not the issue some might think, says Diana Rempe, who commutes from North Portland to Portland State University in a Metrofiets "cargo" bicycle made in Portland. "I don't think people realize how quickly and how effectively you warm up as ... Comment?
Oregon adds population in past year -- but more slowly
... economy. The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau parallel estimates released in November by Portland State University's Population Research Center . After a period of adding 50,000 to nearly 60,000 annually, Oregon's population increase ... Comment?
Friends and family remember climbers
... fighting sex trafficking, and this fall she began work on a master's degree in social work at Portland State University. Hansen drew a connection between Nolan's service and her outdoor exploits. "This was her way of recharging her batteries," ... Comment?
... able to defend all positions on the floor.a The 6-8 Coston has spent the past three seasons at Portland State University and he has started for the Vikings in 32 of the teama s 33 games in the last two years. The team has made back-to-back NCAA ... Comment?
Steel structure to support clean power
Tri-Met received $1.2-million to build a large steel structure designed to support solar panels and wind turbines that will power MAX operations near the train turnaround by Portland State University. Comment?
Mount Hood climber Katie Nolan remembered as traveler, writer, adventurer
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... child, the second born of five children who grew up in Walla Walla and became the woman attending Portland State University pursuing a master's degree in social work and helping others while living the quintessential Northwest life of outdoor ... Comment?
Eyes on the Street: California's First Green Bike Box Remains Unfinished
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... year and a half ago, is expected to be released in early 2010. Preliminary data from the study by Portland State University Professor Jennifer Dill found that most motorists understood and obeyed the boxes and 81 percent of bicyclists surveyed think ... Comment?
Work is continuing on the renovation of Lincoln Hall on the Portland State University campus. Comment?
Focus on Transportation, Health and Equity
... Health Equity Community Forum Thursday, January 28th 6:00-8:00 PM Native American Center, Portland State University * An opportunity for diverse communities to come together to learn about how improving our transportation systems can improve our ... Comment?
Bus co-founder Cornett seeks Council seat
... City Council seat next year. Jesse Cornett, who's served both in the National Guard and as a Portland State University administrator, said he'll run against Commissioner Dan Saltzman in the May primary. Cornett is attempting to receive public ... Comment?
Memorial service Tuesday for missing climber Katie Nolan
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... program for homeless women and had recently begun work on a master's degree in social work at Portland State University. A memorial service for Vietti is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. today at The Bridge Church, 77 Solomon Road in Kelso, Wash. -- The ... Comment?
Year in review from Portland mayor
... One of these models, buffered bike lanes, has already been implemented on the streets near Portland State University. 2009 was the year of economic recovery, pledged Adams' office. To that end, the Mayor helped secure $35 million in federal stimulus ... Comment?
Child care providers get start before kindergarten
... state Commission for Child Care, the Children's Institute, The Oregon Community Foundation and Portland State University. It is funded through about$2.3 million in federal stimulus money and a $200,000 grant by the Oregon Community Foundation. The ... Comment?