Climate change doubts? Burn ’em!

Although no one mentioned this, it seems to me that the Portland schools now face a problem: What to do with books and other material doubting that mankind's use of fossil fuels is mainly responsible for climate change. I suggest a solution in the spirit of the Portland School Board's decision last week to ban such material from the schools: Have students pile up the offending books in a great big heap and set them on fire. Read more by Hasso Herring... Read More......

Higher gas tax for Portland? GOP lawmaker unveils transportation plan

A Republican state representative and former member of Gov. Kate Brown's transportation "Gang of Eight" unveiled a proposal Friday to raise more than $200 million a year in transportation revenue.
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Christian preachers on Oregon sidewalk attacked by man with 'police protection'

Christians preaching the Gospel outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday were doused with scouring powder by a man who apparently had police protection since a police officer on duty just stood by and did not stop, much less arrest him.
The Portland Police Department later said it would not press charges against the assailant as the incident was deemed "a private criminal complaint."


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Six Christians Attacked with Cleansing Agent, Called ‘Scum’ Outside Oregon Planned Parenthood

At least six Christians were attacked with a cleansing agent on Wednesday while preaching the gospel and standing for life outside of a Planned Parenthood facility in Portland, Oregon, but the man who committed with the act was not arrested and was let go without charges.


The pro-life outreach was part of the Biblical Church Evangelism Conference hosted by Beaverton Grace Bible Church and organized by its pastor, Chuck O’Neal.


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Clackamas Town Center shooting: 3 dead, including shooter; 1 seriously injured

A gunman who terrorized the Clackamas Town Center Tuesday afternoon, firing dozens of shots from an automatic weapon and killing two people, has been confirmed dead. A third victim was seriously injured. ✧ Lt. James Rhodes, a sheriff’s office spokesman, said he believed the gunman acted alone. “There was one and only one,” he said at a news conference. Read more at Oregon Live...

 Update due Wednesday AM. 

 Prayers to the loved ones of those who lost their lives in this senseless shooting. --bc

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Debt deal could deal Columbia River bridge a blow

PORTLAND — One casualty of the coming federal budget crunch could be a new $3 billion bridge carrying Interstate 5 across the Columbia River.

At best, its sponsors acknowledge, the bridge project is going to take another whack. At worst, the sponsors say, are options they’re not ready to consider, including shelving $130 million worth of plans until the nation’s balance sheet looks better or scaling back the project.

The current I-5 bridge linking Oregon and Washington is considered at risk in an earthquake, and its tie-ups infuriate commuters and truckers.

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Portland, OR: Pink Glove Dance

From Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Medline, Portland, OR - "Our employees put together this video to generate breast cancer awareness throughout our hospital system. We had a ton of fun putting this together and hope it inspires others to join in the cause." (11/2009)

More fun!
JK Wedding Entrance Dance


JK Divorce Entrance Dance (just kidding)

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