Lawmakers seek support for gorge land acquisition

Localnewsdaily.com - Sat Nov 28

A local example of a Forest Service land acquisition is the 1,380-acre Sandy River Delta at Troutdale.

'Geek Love' author fights off purse snatcher in Northwest Portland

Oregonlive.com - Fri Nov 27

Noted Oregon author Katherine Dunn was carrying a bag of groceries from Trader Joe's to her Northwest Portland home when someone tried to snatch her purse.

Writer fights off purse snatcher

Localnewsdaily.com - Fri Nov 27

Portland writer Katherine Dunn fought off a female purse snatcher in Northwest Portland on Tuesday afternoon.

Police investigate public defender's death; friends mourn 'champion'

Oregonlive.com - Thu Nov 26

Nancy Bergeson was an assistant federal public defender in Portland. As police continue to investigate the death of Nancy S. Bergeson, friends who are just hearing the news are mourning the assistant federal public defender.

Gresham police arrest pair for threats on MySpace

KMTR Eugene - Thu Nov 26

Martin Varsamas of Gresham and Keith Nelson of Troutdale pleaded not guilty at their arraignment Tuesday and are each being held on $500,000 bail.

Get ready to alter your lifestyle as agencies reduce carbon footprint

Localnewsdaily.com - Thu Nov 26

The regional Climate Action Plan, one of the nation's most aggressive proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, could force big changes on the future of a well-lit Portland skyline.

Counter-demonstrators criticize police union

Portland Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Albina Ministerial Alliance vice president Dr. LeRoy Haynes spoke at a press conference held on the steps of the Multnomah County Justice Center Wednesday morning against the recent actions of Portland Police officers whom shot a 12 year-old girl with a beanbag at a TriMet MAX station on Nov.

Gresham police arrest pair for threats on MySpace

Appeal Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Two 18-year-old men are charged with harassment and disorderly conduct after Gresham police say they made threats on MySpace about shooting up their old school.

Gresham police arrest pair for threats on MySpace

Newsday.com - Wed Nov 25

Martin Varsamas of Gresham and Keith Nelson of Troutdale pleaded not guilty at their arraignment Tuesday and are each being held on $500,000 bail.

Cat in NE Portland intentionally suffocated to death

KATU-TV Portland - Tue Nov 24

A cat found dead in a Northeast neighborhood was apparently suffocated and an animal abuse investigation has been launched to determine who killed it.