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For those wanting to weigh in on the debate over Bagby Hot Springs, take note that there will be a public meeting next week to discuss Bagby's future....   More

News If you’re an Oregonian who doesn’t refer to the Civil War as the “War of Northern Aggression,” you may not know or care that 2011 is the 150th anniversary of the Confederacy&rs ...   More

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Here's an easy way to help folks get through the winter cold.

Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen and Commissioners Loretta Smith, Diane McKeel and Judy Shiprack announced a winter food and warm clothing drive today, benefiting the ...   More

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Some Laurelhurst residents don't want their neighbors to support one of the Boy Scouts of America's local holiday season traditions—picking up Christmas trees for recycling.

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WW would like to offer you, dear reader, three New Year's particulars to keep you on your game tomorrow night:

1. Bar hopping? TriMet's bus and MAX service will be free after 8 pm. And MAX trains will run until 3 am.

2. Spending big? N...   More

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Here's a troubling reminder that the holidays have a downside: Oregon Partnership says its suicide crisis line staff performed five suicide rescues last week in a two-hour period.

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A heads-up to folks on the streets this holiday: Ncompass, a Portland-based nonprofit, will host its second Annual Christmas Festival for the Homeless under the Morrison Bridge this Sunday Dec. 19 from 11 am to 3 pm....   More

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Got unwanted firearms laying around? You can turn them in this Saturday, Dec. 18 at the annual Gun Turn-In event sponsored by Ceasefire Oregon and the City of Portland.

Operable or inoperable guns will...   More

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Here's something to take your mind off the political infighting in Washington DC for a second.

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Oregon ranks No. 4 among states for the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers per capita, according to lists released today detailing the top citi...   More