Advocates Split: Gay Equality Now... Or in 2012?
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) is preparing for a long-haul campaign to win marriage equality for Oregon in 2012 but some frustrated local activists say that's too long to wait for civil rights. A new group in town is leading a march downtown tomorrow to demand LGBT... read the full story
Eugene Beats Portland on Bike Friendliness
A while ago, I directed Blogtownies to take the Bicycle Transportation Alliance's big survey of cyclists. Well, BTA communications coordinator Margaux Mennesson just released the results. The questions posed to roughly 2,000 bike riders (and a handful of non... read the full story
By Mike Luce First off this week, a SI Cover Jinx Update! Here are the updated records - both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) of the four questionably fortunate teams featured on SI's college preview issue: - #12 Oregon (5-1 SU, 4-2 ATS) - #13 Penn... read the full story
Politicians Discuss CRC Issues (But Not in Public)
Oregon legislators are finally asking questions about the single largest transportation project in our region's history, the Columbia River Crossing (CRC)—high time since Oregon has already allocated $39.6 million in state funds to the bridge. Sadly, the... read the full story
Brits Slam Ultra-Right Winger On TV
The British public have been outraged today over the appearance of British National Party leader Nick Griffin on a high-profile BBC show called Question Time . In Sarah Mirk's words, "I like British politics, they seem to say what they actually mean, instead of... read the full story
Free Weatherization Workshop in Creston-Kenilworth
10/14/2009 Grout SUN School, 3119 SE Holgate Autumn has officially and unofficially begun! Do you feel the cold breeze cutting through your house or apartment? Are your curtains or blinds moving? Is your furnace kicking on every 30 minutes? Then we can help!... read the full story
Free Weatherization Workshop in Powellhurst-Gilbert
10/13/2009 Earl Boyles SUN School, 10822 SE Bush Autumn has officially and unofficially begun! Do you feel the cold breeze cutting through your house or apartment? Are your curtains or blinds moving? Is your furnace kicking on every 30 minutes? Then we can help!... read the full story
Ore. Reports First Stimulus Impact: 8,000 Jobs
Gov. Ted Kulongoski said the first wave of federal stimulus spending flowing through the state government created or saved the equivalent of more than 8,000 full-time jobs in Oregon. read the full story
State Jobless Rate Dips In September
Oregon's unemployment rate dropped in September but so did the number of people who have jobs. read the full story
Door-to-door alert: Door-knocking with nothing in hand
Kate shares a Genesee Hill sighting - read on: I just thought I’d share a suspicious door-to-door visitor that I saw on 49th between Oregon and Genesee today. It was around 1 pm and a 5′3″- 5′4″ African American girl in jeans and a... read the full story
Well Eff You Too, Travel + Leisure
They've said the Portland Building is the world's ugliest building! Writes " Bunny Wong ," who is bound to be a pseudonym: In downtown Portland, OR, stands an imposing 15-story edifice that’s one of the most hated buildings in America. The façade is an... read the full story
Report: Stimulus creates 8,000 new jobs in Oregon
A new federal report indicates that the U.S. government's massive stimulus package has created more than 8,000 jobs in Oregon. read the full story
Unemployment rate falls slightly to 11.5 percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate fell to 11.5 percent in September from a revised 12 percent in August, the state announced Monday. read the full story
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