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Friday night football spotlight: Reynolds vs. Clackamas
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 20, 2012, 2:30PM
Reynolds (2-1) at Clackamas (2-1), 7 p.m. Friday: Two teams, who have a combined six wins in the last two seasons, look to build on their early momentum before opening league play next week. Reynolds, which gave up more than 45 points per game the last two seasons, has held its first three foes to 14.7. Junior quarterback Josh... Full story »
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Friday Night Spotlight: Live updates from Oregon high school football games (Week 4)
By / Barlow, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 20, 2012, 2:03PM
Our comprehensive coverage of the 2012 Oregon high school football season rolls on with live updates, scores, stats, video highlights and more from around the state. Our Friday Night Spotlight show returns Friday, Sept. 21, for Week 4 action, and we'll again be bringing you live statewide football coverage from more than 100 games. We'll have a live scoreboard... Full story »
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Gresham Chamber to host forum on districting ballot measure
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September 20, 2012, 2:00PM
Proponents who say districting will make council representation more equitable will speak, as will opponents who say districting will create divisions on council. Full story »
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Gresham citywide fee comments split -- half for, half against -- at town hall; UPDATE: Poll
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September 20, 2012, 11:40AM
Town hall meetings continue this week and next for residents to give their input on the proposed $7.50 per month fee per Gresham utility customer. Full story »
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Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival, rail museum, Portland's new street car: Free metro events September 21 to 23
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September 20, 2012, 11:30AM
Partner blog AroundTheSun roundsup events happening throughout the metro area this weekend. Full story »
Portland police ignored Taser reform calls; utility fee splits Gresham crowd: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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September 20, 2012, 11:25AM
A federal report criticizing the bureau's use of Tasers against mentally ill suspects comes after many calls for reform. Full story »
High school football stats: Grant's Nate Halverson leads state in receiving yards
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 20, 2012, 11:25AM
After three weeks of the 2012 Oregon high school football season we're taking a look at the top receivers in the state. Eight pass catchers have already topped the 300-yard mark, seven have at least five touchdown receptions and five have at least 20 catches. Take a look at the Top 10 leaders in receving yards through the first... Full story »
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Football preview, advocating for reading, Gresham fee: east county roundup
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September 20, 2012, 9:30AM
And read about the Gresham events promoting art and culture that will go forward with city grant funding, including the popular Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. Full story »
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Jean Hepburn, 97, recalls depression, war and fierce winters in Columbia River Gorge
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September 20, 2012, 8:00AM
Jean Hepburn lives in her home near Latourell and for all her years, still has a sharp young mind that brings up vivid details of difficult times in the Columbia River Gorge. Full story »
Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events roundup: festivals, dinners, concerts, classes, plays
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September 20, 2012, 6:00AM
Good morning Clackamas County. Welcome to my Thursday roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland. Full story »
Driver taken to hospital after vehicle crash down Gresham embankment
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September 19, 2012, 5:21PM
The crash occurred a little before 5 p.m. Wednesday at Southwest Butler Road and Towle Avenue, said Gresham police. The man was flown by LifeFlight to a hospital in the area. No other injuries have been reported and the driver's identity has not been released. Full story »
Gresham City Council awards arts grants for music, historical and cultural projects
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September 19, 2012, 5:15PM
The grants fund a winter music production, Music Mondays, the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, a Japanese culture event, a history kiosk for Nadaka Park, and a story sharing project through Gresham Historical Society. Full story »
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Poverty shouldn't be a hurdle to literacy, east county superintendents say
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September 19, 2012, 2:15PM
Superintendents of high-poverty east county school districts are trying to defy trends in student literacy, increasingly working with community partners to put books in kids’ hands. Full story »
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Gresham citywide fee to be topic of town hall tonight
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September 19, 2012, 1:20PM
City officials are making the case for a $7.50 monthly fee, added to all Gresham utility bills, to go to police, fire and parks departments. Full story »
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Football: Sam Riddle, John Williams lead the state in passing through Week 3
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 19, 2012, 12:36PM
After three weeks of the Oregon high school football season we're taking a look at the top passers in the state. Just one quarterback has passed for over 1,000 yards, but four others have topped the 800-yard mark. Three QBs have already thrown double-digit touchdowns with a handful more likely to reach that mark this week. Take a look at... Full story »
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School district rescinds job offer; celebrate otters next week: Portland/Gresham Roundup
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September 19, 2012, 8:35AM
Catch up on some of yesterday's headlines around Portland and Multnomah County: Full story »
Things to do in Happy Valley, Boring, Clackamas, Damascus, Estacada and Sandy
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September 19, 2012, 6:00AM
My list includes a fancy tea party at the Sandy Library, hiking and kayak tours, a harvest fest, a play, a garage sale, concerts, and farmers markets. Full story »
OregonLive.com Class 6A Top 10 football poll: Sprague, Century on the rise
By / Gresham, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 18, 2012, 4:35PM
The top five teams in the OregonLive.com Class 6A football poll remain unchanged from last week, with Jesuit holding firm at No. 1. But the second five saw some shuffling, notably the Century Jaguars, who jumped from No. 10 to No. 7, and the Sprague Olympians, who vaulted from No. 9 to No. 6. Check out the complete poll... Full story »
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Dill Pickle Club's new bus tours explore Portland's margins
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September 18, 2012, 3:30PM
The Northwest Portland-based nonprofit aims to diversify the club's membership and its programming and to foster opportunities for real cross-cultural conversations. Full story »
I-84 Sandy River Bridge project hits halfway point; two years to go
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September 18, 2012, 3:00PM
Within a week or two the new eastbound bridge of Sandy River will be open to traffic. Shortly after that, it will be two-way as the westbound bridge is constructed. Full story »
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife struggles to preserve Sandy River's wild salmon and hatchery fish
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September 18, 2012, 2:00PM
The state has taken the drastic and controversial step of using a river weir and trap to keep hatchery salmon or steelhead from going upstream and spawning in the same areas as wild spring chinook, which can affect the gene mix and reduce vitality of the Sandy River's wild salmon. Full story »
Bazillion Books for Kids volunteers blitz through donated children's books
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September 18, 2012, 1:41PM
Opportunities are still available for volunteers who can help process and sort books for low-income students in Multnomah County. Full story »
Prep football: Defense makes the difference for high-scoring Reynolds
By / Reynolds, High School Sports News From OregonLive.com
September 18, 2012, 1:00PM
Scoring wasn’t a problem for Reynolds in its first two seasons under coach Sean Van de Merghel. The Raiders simply couldn’t stop anybody, in both seasons giving up the most points per game in Class 6A.But that has changed this season, and Reynolds is starting to make some noise.The Raiders have won two of their first three games, including... Full story »
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Free spay and neuter surgeries for cats and kittens next week
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September 18, 2012, 12:30PM
The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland will offer free spay and neuter surgeries to cats and kittens of eligible area residents. Pet owners must live in Clackamas, Clark, Multnomah or Washington counties and receive government assistance to qualify. Feral and stray cat caretakers don’t need to meet income guidelines. Full story »
Coal debate in Troutdale: Two sides will present arguments at tonight's work session
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September 18, 2012, 11:45AM
The speakers will be Liz Fuller, spokeswoman for the Morrow Pacific project that would export coal through the Northwest to Asia, and Brett VandenHeuvel, executive director of Columbia Riverkeeper, an organization working to restore the Columbia river. Full story »
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