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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
- 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 […]
- 2019 Legislative Session UpdateThe Bureau of Planning and Sustainability doesn’t just develop new zoning code and climate actions plans. Staff also work closely with the City of Portland’s legislative liaisons to ensure we’re achieving our goals for a healthy and equitable city at the state level. At the close of the 2019 state legislative session, an unprecedented number […]
- BPS statement on HB2001 and SB534NEWS RELEASENews from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and SustainabilityJuly 3, 2019 CONTACT Donnie Oliveira503.593.1869Donald.Oliveira@portlandoregon.gov Portland, ORE. — With the passage of HB2001 (middle housing) and SB534 (narrow lots) in the state legislature — and expected Governor’s signature — the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability can begin to determine how the Residential […]
City of Vancouver News
- Community Center Hours Updates and ClosuresFind out what reduced hours or closures are coming up soon for Vancouver, Washington community centers. In the event of inclement weather this page will also be updated with relevant weather-related closures.
- City seeks community input on building ‘A Stronger Vancouver’Vancouver City Council is seeking public input about the City’s Stronger Vancouver initiative at three community open houses Aug. 21, 22 and 27. Input is also being accepted online until Sept. 15 at www.beheardvancouver.org. The Stronger Vancouver initiative is a package of projects and programs aimed at improving safety, livability and access to good jobs […]
- Volunteers needed for annual trail counts Sept. 10-16The City of Vancouver and its community partners are seeking volunteers to help count local trail users this September as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project. This year’s trail counts will occur from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10-12 and from 9-11 a.m. on Sept. 15 and 16. A variety of two-hour […]
- Weekend DUI enforcement results in 12 DUI arrestsVancouver, Wash. – On Friday and Saturday, Officers from the Vancouver, Washougal and Battle Ground Police Departments and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office conducted additional DUI enforcement throughout SW Washington. Here are the results of that effort: Contacts: 93 DUI Arrests: 12 Citations: 39 Warnings: 79 Other Arrests: 8
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