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We've aggregated a list of news articles to help you stay current with what's happening in and around the Portland, Oregon area. This list of articles may be updated as frequently as every hour so be sure to check back often to insure you are up to speed on the latest, breaking news.
In addition to the news below, read some recent press releases submitted by businesses in Portland.
Oregon steel company announces 130 job cuts (INO News)
(AP:PORTLAND, Ore.) An Oregon steel company says it plans to lay off 130 workers. Kelly Brossart of Evraz Oregon Steel Spiral Pipe Mill says the company is cutting jobs because of an unprecedented drop in demand for steel. The layoffs will be effective immediately, she says. Find out more.
Oregon steel company announces 130 job cuts (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
An Oregon steel company says it plans to lay off 130 workers. Kelly Brossart of Evraz Oregon Steel Spiral Pipe Mill says the company is cutting jobs because of an unprecedented drop in demand for steel. Find out more.
Bodies of brothers found in Oregon river (Moldova.org)
The bodies of two brothers who disappeared while fishing in the Willamette River in Oregon have been found, authorities said Wednesday.Relatives say that Alvin Troub, 20, probably tried to rescue Michael Runyon, 8, after the younger boy fell in the water, The Portland Oregonian reported. Michael did not know how to swim. Alvin would have been in the water in a heartbeat, said Laurie Runyon, ... Find out more.
Bodies of brothers found in Oregon river (UPI)
INDEPENDENCE, Ore., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- The bodies of two brothers who disappeared while fishing in the Willamette River in Oregon have been found, authorities said Wednesday. Find out more.
Nissan announces electric car deal with Oregon (Detroit News)
Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault SA-Nissan Motor Co. alliance, said Wednesday that the French-Japanese partnership will supply the state of Oregon with electric cars starting late in 2010 the latest in a series of agreements aimed at encouraging demand for the ultra-clean vehicles. Find out more.
Leopard with terminal cancer euthanized at Oregon Zoo (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
PORTLAND – Veterinarians at the Oregon Zoo euthanized a 17-year-old, geriatric Amur leopard Tuesday, because they said he had been suffering from an aggressive form of terminal cancer. Find out more.
Oregon hospital to merge with Providence (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
PORTLAND -- Willamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City has signed a letter of intent to merge into Providence Health & Services. Find out more.
3 Portland commissioners support expanded firefighter benefits (The Oregonian)
A proposed bill that would extend work-related benefits to Oregon firefighters who are diagnosed with any of 12 forms of cancer hasn't been drafted yet. But three of five Portland City Council members already have thrown their general support behind... Find out more.
Oregon ranks No. 3 for hunger in U.S. (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon is top on the list for hunger. New numbers from the USDA show Oregon is number three in the country for hunger. Find out more.
Hollywood Team Enlists Oregon Talent to Bring MrsP.com to Life (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
PORTLAND, Ore.----The creators of www.MrsP.com, a technologically-innovative children’s entertainment website celebrating books and reading, announced today that they selected Oregon-based talent to build the majority of their new site. Find out more.
Portland.com Announces Launch of New Site, Design and Features
Site provides a one-stop resource for all information about Portland, Oregon. Portland, OR - November 17, 2008: Portland.com today announced the launch of their newly redesigned website that provides information to visitors and residents of Portland, Oregon. After one month of development and content building, new site offers thousands of additional pages and features. For visitors to [...] Find out more.
CompanionLink for Google a Powerful Alternative to Google Calendar Sync
CompanionLink Software, a leader in mobile synchronization solutions, was the first to release two-way synchronization for Microsoft Outlook contacts, calendar, and tasks with Google. CompanionLink for Google has more features, includes free live technical support, and is compatible with more versions of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook than the Google Calendar Sync tool developed by [...] Find out more.
Award Winning Comedian Don Barnhart Returns To Portland
Nationally Acclaimed Award Winning Comedian Don Barnhart Returns To Portland To Perform At Harvey’s Comedy Club Dec 4-8, 2008 Award Winning comedian Don Barnhart is fast becoming one of the next big comedy stars and makes his return performance at Harvey’s Comedy Club in Portland Oregon Dec 4-8 2008 Award winning nationally acclaimed comedian Don Barnhart returns [...] Find out more.
Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square Max Their Guests Rates
In times like these, every little penny pinched is a gift, but when cash savings come packaged with convenience and luxury, it’s a deal that cannot be missed. Embassy Suites Portland - Washington Square, has announced that it is offering a little extra incentive to guests to get out and see the world while being [...] Find out more.
Grand Opening of Bellywarmers
We are very excited to announce the Grand Opening of Bellywarmers, Portland’s New Catering Company! We offer drop off catering and a variety of fine foods to choose from including Thai & Mexican. We also offer drop off catering on a budget to include American breakfast, lunch & dinner. One call does it all! Give [...] Find out more.
Ten Portland Indian restaurants host “Curry for Kids”
Ten Portland Indian restaurants host “Curry for Kids” to help save kids from TB Diners can help kids half way around the world by eating some of Portland’s best Indian food Ten Indian restaurants across the Portland area are partnering to help save children’s lives through the “Curry for Kids” charity benefit event on Thursday, October 30, [...] Find out more.
Sustainable stormwater management in the Northwest Industrial District
A stormwater retrofit project in northwest Portland shows that sustainable stormwater management techniques can be effective in the city’s industrialized areas. Staff from the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services, Metro and the EPA gathered at the Owens Corning facility in the Northwest Industrial District today to dedicate the new storm water management facilities. Owens Corning replaced [...] Find out more.
Motor Vehicle Preparedness
If a disaster occurred while you were driving, would you know what to do? Making the wrong decision could be fatal. These are some safety tips for drivers when they find themselves in different types of emergencies. Remember that seat belts are an excellent injury prevention tool in any circumstance. Always see that everyone in the [...] Find out more.
Development Services Takes Action to Assist Homeowners
Contact: Ross Caron, Bureau of Development Services 503-823-4268 The Bureau of Development Services is the City of Portland agency responsible for performing coordinated damage assessment of buildings that have been damaged during emergency situations, and to coordinate related recovery activities. In response to the catastrophic landslide that occurred the morning of October 8, 2008, on SW Burlingame [...] Find out more.
Farleigh Witt Elects New President
Dean Sandow has been elected Farleigh Witt’s President and Managing Shareholder effective December 1, 2007. Prior to his election as President, Dean served on the firm’s Executive Committee and will continue to serve on the management committee with Brian Witt, Kathy Salyer and Tara Schleicher. Dean assumes the role of President and Managing Shareholder from [...] Find out more.
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