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Neighbors Step up for Livability_8-16-06_PDF
- Taking action to improve Dekum street...
Clothesline Swollen with Tears from Abuse_8-30-06_PDF
- Unspoken truths bring pain and hope through the Clothesline Project...
Advice from a Pro: Market Yourself First_9-27-06_PDF
- Roy Jay gives advice to start ups...
Curiosity Leads to Work as Architect_9-27-06_PDF
- Bill Hart leads his own company...
Passing Grade for School Uniforms_12-13-06_PDF
- Rigler Elementary sees less tension, fights...
'Tis the Season for Depression_12-20-06_PDF
- 'Tis the season for parties, festivities, family gatherings and also for depression...
Local Leader Committed to King's Dream_1-10-07_PDF
- Walk into the Urban League of Portland office and you will find a framed portrait of Martin Luther King...
Activist Advances Local, Political Causes_1-10-07_PDF
- Keeping progress on justice issues in focus (JoAnne Bowman)...
Judge Sees Inequality at an Early Age_1-10-07_PDF
- Overcomes prejudice in rise to the top of her class...
Emerging young leader draws on his past_1-10-07_PDF
- For Charles McGee, finding unity among races, genders and cultures means building bridges...
Brothers of basketball_1-17-07_PDF
- Portland's dynamic duo at OSU...
Sanctuary City for Soldiers_5-30-07_PDF
- Group promotes refuge for war objectors...
Leaving a Troubled Youth Behind_6-28-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Judge Kenneth Walker brings a unique perspective to the bench...
Making the Courtroom More Diversified_7-11-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: First Korean-American judge, Youlee You, promotes fairness...
Movement_for_US_Dept._of_Peace_11-14-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Movement for U.S. Peace Department as an alternative to war...
An_Anti-War_Legacy_That-Resonates_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: What would Martin Luther King Jr. say about the war in Iraq...
Local_Peace_Activists_Inspired_By_Kings_Work_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Another year has passed and one of the great memorialized holidays of the New Year...
In_The_Neighborhood_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: In light of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., do you think that we are moving forward in terms of equality and civil rights...
Gateway_To_College_Follows_King_Dream_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Portland Community College is following in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by providing all students...
Cool_Nutz_on_national_stage_4-16-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Terrance Scott, otherwise known as the artist "Cool Nutz," isn't slowing down anytime soon...
Youth_Loses_Jammin_95.5_5-7-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Young Portlanders were left wondering what would fill the void as the...
Roots_Festival_Celebrates_Diversity_5-14-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: People of all backgrounds will come together to celebrate diversity on the Portland State...
Obama's Historical Run 10-8-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Sen Barack Obama's nomination for president ranks with some of the greatest historic markers for equality...
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Cancer conference educates doctors and patients_September-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: "I don't want you to have cancer, mamma," Tanya Brendtro, 20, still remembers telling her mother...
Local teen wins Value Village Redesigner contest_October-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: It was the beginning of summer break, in mid June, when Molly Kiss, now 17, sat in her cozy Laurelhurst home surfing...
Local artist starts world-class oil paint company_November-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: As a youngster, Northeast Portland resident Robert Gamblin began teaching himself how to compose oil paintings and create sculptures...
Hollywood Hoop Club teaches athletic and life skills_January-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Kids are jumping and playing. Basketballs are bouncing. Whistles and bells are ringing. These are the sounds of the Hollywood Hoop Club...
The Hollywood Theatre launches new series_February-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Artistic director Richard Beer handpicked documentaries from around the world...
Two Brothers Build unusual fence company_February-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Three years ago, when Chris Franz and his brother Jason Franz started Portland Bamboo Company...
Loaves & Fishes teams with nursing students to hold health fair_March-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Community Health and Wellness Fair promotes preventative healthcare and alternative medicine...
Neighbors work to save elm trees_March-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Community yard sale on May 12 will raise money to inoculate elm trees on Northeast 41st Avenue...
- Portland, Oregon: Palm trees bring touch of Hollywood to Hollywood...
Credit_Union_Teaches_Kids_11-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Non-Profit and Point West Credit Union team up to teach kids about finances...
- Portland, Oregon: Woman turns sewing skill into international business...
Local_Couples_Share_Home_and_Work_1-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Most of us don't go to work as husband and wife, but there are a surprising number of couples working together...
Concordia_University_builds_Throw_Center_04-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Concordia University is building a unique fitness facility in Northeast Portland...
Family-run_Hollywood_Liquor_Store_Changes_Hands_05-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Since 1976, the Hollywood Liquor Store and Hollywood Mixer Shop has been...
Student_Art_Helps_Fund_Art_Program_05-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Clowns, dogs, rainbows and pianos are just some of the themes of the paintings...
Rooms_for_Peace_Connects_Travelers_and_Hosts_to_Raise_Money_for_Charity_06-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Tears begin to form in John Brown's eyes as he reflects on the events...
Two_Women_Join_Forces_Open_Clinic_for_the_Uninsured_07-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Low-income adults have a difficult time finding healthcare if they are uninsured...
Stay-at-home father starts group for dads and kids_08-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: More and more dads are staying home with their young children while their wives head back into the workforce...
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Sauvie Island: Salsa Squared_September2006_PDF
- Sauvie Island, Oregon: Sauvie Island festival features spicey food, music...
Newly smooth and challenging Pier Park Skateboard facility opens Oct. 14_October-2006_PDF
- St. Johns, Oregon: There are roughly 30,000 skateboarders in Portland with only one major skatepark for all of them to battle over...
Judy Hubbard: Under Pressure_6-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, Judy Hubbard, a 65-year-old nurse with over 40 years of experience, joins the Northminister Presbyterian Church in the North Portland Clinic...
Art_of_Mechanical_Reproduction_08-07_PDF
- St. Johns, Oregon: Blue Moon Camera keeps old technology alive for the art's sake...
- St. Johns, Oregon: The Free Geek Community Technology Center has been helping to fight environmental waste and computer illiteracy since 2000...
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Airstreams Roll in to Create Silver City_7-1-06_PDF
- Salem, Oregon: Recreation: The iconic trailers and motor homes fill the fairgrounds to celebrate travel and friendships...
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