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Portland will consider restrictions on no-parking apartment buildings

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By Elliot Njus, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 5:39PM
The measures could be drafted as soon as next month and before the Planning and Sustainability Commission, and subsequently the City Council, by March.  Full story »

Deputies seize drugs, stolen gun and cash during raid at NE Portland motel room, court records show

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By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 5:34PM
Joe Duy Nguyen, 36, and Melinda Marie Adams, 33, were each arraigned on Thursday on allegations of manufacture and delivery of heroin and methamphetamine, and possession of marijuana.  Full story »

Oregon bank executives see glimmers of improvement

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By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 5:30PM
Bank of America's Roger Hinshaw and peers at other banks report gains in loan demand among businesses and other signs of an uptick in economic activity.  Full story »

UMO Ensemble's 'Red Tiger Tales' presents kid-friendly moments of zen

By Marty Hughley, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 5:00PM
The Vashon Island troupe blends entertaining physicality with enlightened ideals. Full story »
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Cascade Radon sponsors radon awareness forum in Northeast Portland

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By Larry Bingham, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 4:53PM
The event, at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Portland Water House, 16161 N.E. 140th Ave., is is free but registration is required.  Full story »

Downtown traffic closures, hindrances for January and beyond

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By Sara Hottman, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 3:45PM
Utility, sewer and water work, as well as ongoing projects with far-out completion dates. Full story »
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Portland releases three non-disclosure agreements with Nike

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By Brad Schmidt, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 3:36PM
Just like the non-disclosure agreement with the state, Portland is working with Nike on an effort called "Project Impact." Full story »

FBI launches national website to seek public's help in identifying bank robbers

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By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 3:30PM
The website is dedicated to identifying wanted bank robbers from the FBI's 56 field offices, according to the agency.  Full story »

Teatro Milagro feeds an artistic fascination, with another run of 'Frida, un Retablo'

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By Marty Hughley, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 2:00PM
The bilingual production, built for easy touring, sketches the life and loves of famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Full story »

Janrain poised for another big investment

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By Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 1:59PM
A $33 million round would be bigger than any venture investment announced by an Oregon company last year.  Full story »

Rifle toting activist in Portland area is well known to Medford police

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By Noelle Crombie, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 1:54PM
Medford police have received at least 67 complaints about Warren R. Drouin openly carrying a semi-auto rifle or handgun in a wide range of public settings between June 2011 and December 2012, according to agency records. One episode generated more than two dozens calls to police. At least one Medford business barred him from the property because of his behavior. Full story »

Portland terrorism trial: Jury selection begins in Mohamed Mohamud case

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By Bryan Denson, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 1:18PM
Mohamud, wearing what appeared to be a dress shirt, faces a single charge of attempting to ignite a weapon of mass destruction at the Nov. 26, 2010, holiday tree lighting ceremony in downtown Portland.  Full story »

'Portlandia' cameo alert -- hey, that's PDC chairman Scott Andrews! Portland City Hall roundup

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By Brad Schmidt, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 11:57AM
How'd he get the role? Andrews and his wife bid about $1,000 for a cameo appearance on "Portlandia" during an auction for the Northwest Film Center.  Full story »

Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger plans free workshop for would-be advocates

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By Nancy Haught, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 11:45AM
Oregon Faith Roundtable Against Hunger is offering a free, public workshop Saturday, Jan. 12, to inform and empower advocates to work on food policy and poverty issues.  Full story »

Jon Isaacs, Democratic political consultant, gets a big Portland school district job

By Jeff Mapes, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 11:30AM
Jon Isaacs, a veteran Democratic political consultant, will become a senior policy adviser for Portland schools superintendent Carole Smith. Full story »

Federal Reserve appoints Roman Hernandez to board of Portland Branch

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By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 11:21AM
The Bank's San Francisco region also named Roderick Wendt chairman of the 7-member board overseeing its Portland branch. Full story »

The late developer Art DeMuro has left $750,000 for historic preservation to the Bosco-Milligan Foundation

By Steve Beaven, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 10:51AM
In donating the money, DeMuro asked only that the foundation create the endowment and pay off any debt on the Architectural Heritage Center, where many of the foundation's programs and exhibits are held. Full story »

High-speed rail planning subject of open house in Oregon City

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By Rick Bella, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 9:56AM
The open house is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Pioneer Center Ballroom, 615 Fifth St.  Full story »

Chuck Lincoln, 80-year-old former boxer and coach, to be honored in Northeast Portland

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By Larry Bingham, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 9:49AM
He coached the Knott Street Boxing Club, one of the most successful in the nation, from 1959 to 1973.  Full story »

January Snow in Portland (photos)

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By Mike Zacchino, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 9:32AM
Snow fell in the Portland metro region today, with flakes accumulating on the ground in the west hills and other elevations, such as PCC Sylvania. Full story »

Julie Keefe, North Portland photographer, named city's first creative laureate

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By Casey Parks, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 9:00AM
Keefe's work is predicated on connection, on using art to tell the story of the city. She has provided witness to two decades of Portland's evolution, both as a freelance photojournalist and through series such as the "Hello, Neighbor" project, in which she guided kids through interviewing and photographing their neighbors. Her work in African-American and other minority communities shows a side of Portland that some forget, former Mayor Sam Adams said.  Full story »

Lincoln High Arabic program grows with student interest

Lincoln High Arabic program grows with student interest

By Sara Hottman, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 9:00AM
The Lincoln High School Arabic program started three years ago with a grant from Qatar Foundation International for a language teacher. Grant funding has since expanded to add a middle school language teacher, a high school Middle Eastern studies teacher, and trips to Qatar. Full story »
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Jury selection in Portland terrorism trial today: downtown and Northwest Portland news

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By Sara Hottman, The Oregonian

January 10, 2013, 8:45AM
Portland fraud line success; accused Old Town murderer to trial; Portland Center Stage play Q&A; Blue Sky Gallery exhibit; neighborhood meetings, including Second Saturday Clean-Up. Full story »
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