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Cheap Eats 2011: Cafe Hibiscus


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Though the Hawaii-inspired decor might not transport you to the Alps, this tiny establishment’s menu is firmly rooted in Switzerland. The year-old cafe, whose owner was raised by a Swiss father a   More
 
Monday, March 7, 2011 REBECCA JACOBSON

Cheap Eats 2011: Gandhi's


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What Gandhi’s lacks in ambience (wood-paneled walls, plastic plants) it makes up for in portion size. The East Indian lunchtime spot, housed in the shell of a former Burger King, dishes up tummy-   More
 
Monday, March 7, 2011 REBECCA JACOBSON

Cheap Eats 2011: Le Happy


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Le Happy hits an ideal balance of sassy and sweet with red light bulbs and busted eyeglasses tacked to the walls, as well as a cheerful patchwork jumble of plastic flowers above the bar and votive c   More
 
Monday, March 7, 2011 REBECCA JACOBSON

Protest Planned Against Pro-Israel Lobbying Organization This Sunday

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Members of Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights and other activists will gather this Sunday, March 6,    More
 
Thursday, March 3, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

Gold Bicycle Reported Missing; Last Seen Atop a Food Cart

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It was a uniquely Portland crime—sometime between the evening of Saturday, Feb. 26 and the morning of Monday, Feb. 28, someone stole Chris Stauffer’s bike. Off the top of Stauffer’s food cart. Stauffer, who owns Stevie’s Chicken N’ Waffles, located on Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard off Northeast Lombard Street, arrived at work Monday morning, Feb. 28 to discover that the 400-p...   More
 
Thursday, March 3, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

Why Oregon Backers of Funeral Civility Bill Are Untroubled by Today's Supreme Court Ruling

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Co-sponsors of an Oregon House bill designed to limit funeral protests say today’s Supreme Court ruling protecting the free speech rights of the Westboro Baptist Church will in fact help the legislation pass in the state Legislature.    More
 
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

As the Peace Corps Turns 50, Former Volunteers Recount Their Experiences Abroad

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the Oregon Historical Society will open an exhibit this week commemorating the organization's volunteers.
With 246 Oregonians currently serving, the state ...   More
 
Monday, February 28, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

Solidarity Saturday in Oregon for Wisconsin Public Employees


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You might have heard about some protests in Wisconsin.
If you've been itching to feel that fervor in Oregon, you've now got your chance to show your solidarity with Wisconsin public employees by participating in a rally in Salem this Saturday, Feb. 26. This...   More
 
Thursday, February 24, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

Jewish Organization Stands in Solidarity with Middle East Pro-Democracy Movements

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The newly established Portland chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, an advocacy group that opposes Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, has issued its support for pro-democracy demonstrators across the Middle East.William Seaman, a co-founder and member of the Portland chapter, said that while this is a precarious moment for ...   More
 
Monday, February 21, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON

Community Hearing Tonight to Address Postal Service Woes

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State Sen. Chip Shields (D-Portland) will chair a community hearing tonight (Monday, Feb. 21) on issues confronting the U.S. Postal Service, which faces declining revenue and mail volume. The hearing will feature testimony from customers, Posta...   More
 
Monday, February 21, 2011 by REBECCA JACOBSON
 

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