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Bill to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Dies in Committee

The Surfrider Foundation and their coalition partners will continue working within these and other cities throughout the state to implement local bag bans.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today SB 536 – a bill that would have banned single-use plastic carryout bags statewide, failed to make it out of the Senate Rules committee.

“It’s frustrating to see the Senate fail to take action and pass this bill given how much of an economic and environmental impact these bags have on Oregon businesses and our beautiful state,” says Gus Gates, Surfrider Foundation’s Oregon Policy Manager.

`The Theology of the Other in Islam: An American Muslim Perspective` Lecture by Dr. Yahia Abdul-Rahman

Dr. Abdul-Rahman has educated Muslims and non-Muslims alike for over a generation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The MET Kadri Family Library is glad to announce its second of five lectures entitled "Open Conversations: Reflections on Islam in America".

What`s so cool about Portland? Last Thursday on Alberta Street!

Once a month, Portlanders let their hair down and take to the street- Alberta Street

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - For years, I have heard about this ominous, near-ethereal street fair that occurs the last Thursday of every month in Portland. Rain, shine, snow, sleet or hail, the fair goes on.

Poisonous Fumes from Precision Castparts: now a Toxic Waste Dump

Event sees limited media coverage.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Earlier this month, a tank full of highly toxic corrosive acids exploded allowing Nitric Acid and Hydrofluoric Acid fumes to escape into the atmosphere in Southeast Portland.

Portland Police Investigating Shooting Death in North Portland

Anyone with information about this morning's shooting is urged to call detectives.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detectives are investigating an overnight shooting death at North Trenton and Newman in the New Columbia neighborhood. Based on preliminary information, detectives believe that the shooting is gang-related.

The victim, an 18-year old male, died at the scene. The Oregon State Medical Examiner is performing an autopsy this morning, after which the victim's name will be released.

Transformations - A Collaboration Between Bill Aron and Victor Raphael

The Heavens Spread Out Like a Prayer Shawl; Works by Victor Raphael at the Oregon Jewish Museum.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Transformations–A Collaboration Between Bill Aron and Victor Raphael is a wonderfully inventive set of artworks that takes familiar landscapes in the U.S. and Israel and creates something completely new with them. Bill Aron is a photographer who focuses on Jewish communities.

Portland Police Arrest Two Subjects for the Murder of Shiloh Hampton

Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Thursday May 12, 2011 Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detectives arrested two suspects and served several search warrants in connection with the homicide of Shiloh Hampton.

20-year-old Jimmie Ray Sanders-Garcia was arrested for Murder, Attempted Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. 21-year-old Edward Mohr was also arrested for Murder, Attempted Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

George Fox 11, Concordia 3: Big Innings Boost Bruins by Cavs in Final Home Game

(Newberg, Oregon) - Batting around in both the fourth and fifth innings and scoring 10 runs combined in the two frames, the George Fox University Bruins broke open a close game to defeat the Concordia University-Portland Cavaliers 11-3 in their final home baseball game of the season Monday afternoon here at Morse Field.

That`s All Folks! The Mel Blanc Story

Runs June 2 - September 11, 2011; Exhibition Opening Reception: 1st Thurday, June 2, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Many of us know Mel Blanc as the voice of Bugs Bunny, Pepe Le Pew, Barney Rubble, and countless other cartoon characters. But who is he really? Did you know that he grew up in Portland? Did you know the original spelling of his name was Blank?

Did you know that he was the first voice artist in Hollywood to receive screen credit?

Portland- Protest Portland Rejoining the JTTF

Includes contacts for writing City Commissioners and links to the draft resolution.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland's City Council will meet Thursday to discuss and hear public comment on the resolution to rejoin the FBI's domestic spying program; the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

The Council may call a vote at this meeting.