Portland Writer Karen Karbo Selected For Amtrak Residency For Writers
After months of deliberations, Amtrak has finally announced the 24 winners of its inaugural Amtrak Residency for writers. Portland novelist Karen Karbo is among those selected. Karbo, author of 14 novels, will join other award-winning writers from Seattle ...
Toxic algae forces cancellation of Portland regatta
PORTLAND Ore. (Reuters) - A regatta fundraiser that was expected to draw hundreds of crew-rowing competitors to downtown Portland this weekend has been canceled because of the presence of toxic blue-green algae on the Willamette River, organizers said on ...
Portland Timbers shut out of the MLS "24 under 24"
The Portland Timbers possess a bunch of young players who are performing well this season, but a group of voters didn't think they were THAT good to be selected to an elite list of players. MLS' annual list of the best players under the age of 24 "24 under ...
Portland helps immigrant staying at church to avoid deportation
(CBS News) PORTLAND, Ore.-- As an immigrant activist's stay at an Oregon church to avoid deportation nears a week, he's gaining supporters, including Portland's mayor, and the church plans a rally for him. But court documents reveal more details about the ...
Melvin Minnis resigns from Portland council
Melvin Minnis resigns from Portland council The Portland City Council will meet in a special-called meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday to discuss filling the seat. Check out this story on Tennessean.com: http://tnne.ws/1suUAxT
Medically endangered Portland man missing for 18 days
Medically endangered Portland man missing for 18 days A Portland man with life-threatening medical issues has been missing for 18 days and police are hoping the public can help find him. Check out this story on KGW.com: http://www.kgw.com/story/news/local ...
Feast Portland: Tillamook Brunch Village
Dubbed “the best boozy brunch ever,” Feast Portland closed out its four-day festival with the Tillamook Brunch Village. The “I Woke Up Like This” Cocktail Competition entertained the crowd while they stood in line for spectacular creations from ...
Dog in Portland Streetcar mauling was missing from Colo.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Passengers on a Portland Streetcar traveling through the Pearl District describe a chaotic, scary scene as a dog fight ended in the death of one of the animals. Officials later discovered the attacking dog had been reported missing.
