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Oregon Ducks Women’s Basketball Headed to their First Final Four Championship
In an intense battle to the end, the University of Oregon women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four after securing a 88-84 victory over Mississippi State during the Elite Eight finals on Sunday. This was Oregon’s third year in a row playing in the Elite Eight and this will be the program’s first time […]
By Amaar A. Burton Six months ago, the promise of a magical season for the Portland Trail Blazers dissolved into the disappointment of a first-round exit from the NBA playoffs – a four-game sweep, no less – at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. Before that terribly-timed slump, Portland was one of the league’s […]
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City of Portland News
- New methodology protocols affect carbon emissions data for Multnomah CountyPortland’s carbon emissions inventory shows where to focus carbon mitigation efforts and whether we are on track with emission reduction goals. Since the 2017 Climate Action Plan progress report, staff have worked to update all the annual records in accordance with the new Global Protocol for Community-scale GHG Emission Inventories to align with the Paris […]
- Portland joins countries and cities around the world to cut down the distribution of single-use plasticHalf of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once. Let that sink in. “These non-recyclable single-use plastic items are piling up in garbage cans, on Portland’s streets and in our waterways,” said City of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler. “We’ve heard from the Portland community and thank the restaurants who have already taken action […]
- Recycle or not? Reciclar o no?With so many items to sort, it can be confusing to know what is and isn’t recyclable. Oregon Metro's new websites, www.reciclarono.org (Spanish) or www.recycleornot.org (English) and Instagram accounts, @Reciclarono (Spanish) @RecycleorNot (English) are great new tools to clear up confusion. For example, for the next six months the featured item, plastic bags – and their pesky […]
City of Vancouver News
- Vancouver volunteers to make a big difference on nation's largest day of serviceEach year, volunteers across the nation gather on the fourth Saturday of October to work towards a common goal: making a difference in their community. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the City of Vancouver and its community partners will offer several different volunteer opportunities appropriate for large or small groups and individuals of all ages. Vancouver’s […]
- City seeks volunteer for the Clark County Mosquito Control District boardThe City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to serve as the city’s representative on the Clark County Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. The ten-member board of trustees is comprised of one member from each city within Clark County, and three members appointed by the […]
- TeensTeens can participate in FREE open gym and drop-in fitness on weekday afternoons, play pool, ping pong or video games in our community centers and hang out at Teen Late Nights on Friday nights during the school year.
- Vancouver Police investigate burglaryVancouver, Wash. –On October 13, 2019 at approximately 12:06 a.m., Vancouver Police responded to a commercial alarm at 6714 NE 18th Street. Responding officers located evidence of a burglary and a male was seen inside the building. While officers were setting up containment around the building, the suspect exited the building in a vehicle and […]
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