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Mayor Hales announces press conference for SE 136th Ave

This just in from Mayor Hales’ office… MEDIA ALERT Monday, April 1, 2013 What: Press Conference Topic: Safety solutions for Southeast 136th Avenue When: 8 a.m., Wednesday, April 3 Where: Southeast 136th and Holgate, northeast corner, in Gates Park. Media parking in all directions. Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and members of the … Read more


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Bill would remove mandatory driving test for people with limited vision

I figured I’d post interesting bills I come across here on Page Two. If they warrant more attention, I’ll consider a Front Page story. Senate Bill 288, “Eliminates requirement that person with limited vision condition take driver test every two years.” The bill was introduced by state Senator Brian Boquist (R-Dallas). Current law calls for … Read more


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A Sharky sighting

Oh the stories Sharky’s bike could tell.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Having an office downtown is fun because of all the neat people you run into. Recently I’ve started getting coffee from a new place every few days simply as an excuse to roll around with my camera to see what I run into. Last week … Read more


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Press release: Bipartisan Coalition Forms Against The Columbia River Crossing

This just in: Bipartisan Coalition Forms Against The Columbia River Crossing Today, progressive and conservative organizations, businesses, and individuals announced the formation of a bipartisan coalition to oppose the current plan for the Columbia River Crossing. Coalition leaders include: John Charles (President, Cascade Policy Institute), Steve Cole (Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods), Karla Kay Edwards (Director, … Read more