Organization meetings for Nov. 7

Theoutlookonline.com - Fri Nov 06

The Gresham Outlook welcomes calendar notices for weekly public events and support group meetings in East County.

Elderly widow tells of grabbing man to thwart sex attack

Oregonlive.com - Fri Nov 06

A wisp of a woman sat before a Multnomah County circuit judge this afternoon and described a morning last December, the day after her 88th birthday, when she found a naked man in her home.

Portland warming centers open

KEX-AM Portland - Fri Nov 06

Last year's giant winter storm served as a lesson for how local government can best prepare for a coordinated effort in helping homeless families and adults when the weather gets cold.

Transition Projects opens new warming shelter for couples

The Oregonian - Thu Nov 05

A homeless man and a homeless woman fall in love, and together, they can keep a little bit of the chill at bay.

Oregon Latinos seek power in numbers

The Oregonian - Thu Nov 05

Like California's 30 years ago, Oregon's growing Latino population is reaching a tipping point: A critical mass of Latino professionals is starting to organize and influence state and local politics.

Oregon judge rejects chemical weapons lawsuit

KDRV - Thu Nov 05

Associated Press A November 5, 2009 A PORTLAND, Ore. -- A judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging state approval for the disposal of aging chemical weapons stockpiled in Eastern Oregon.

Portland police say man linked to two rapes through DNA is a suspect...

Oregonlive.com - Wed Nov 04

Police say they've tied a man through DNA to sexual assaults of two women who were leaving Portland bars -- one in June 2009 and another in June 2008 -- and consider him a suspect in three other attacks against women in Northwest Portland this summer.

A Surprise Entry for the Multnomah County Sheriffa s Race

Willamette Week - Wed Nov 04

In a surprise move, Multnomah County Undersheriff Tom Slyter today filed to run for sheriff in the May 2010 primary.

Officers suspension recommended 3 years after Chasse death

KGW-TV Portland - Wed Nov 04

Portland Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman announced today the 80-hour suspension of two Portland police officers in association with the death of a man who died in police custody three years ago.

How Sam Adams Spends His "Youth Corps" Money

Willamette Week - Tue Nov 03

Turns out $30,000 of that $318,250 went to buying $100 gift certificates from Fred Meyer to give to teen-agers who successfully participated in summer site visits to local businesses and colleges.