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Protesters Pledge to Delay Kitzhaber's Nike Vote

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 A coalition of anti-Nike protesters who rallied last night in downtown Portland are in Salem today—pledging to delay and disrupt a vote on Gov. John Kitzhaber's <...   More
 
Friday, December 14, 2012 by AARON MESH

Occupy Portland (and Lots of Other Demonstrators) Will Protest Nike Tonight

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 If Nike is expanding into Portland, it won't be without a protest.Activists, including some affiliated with Occupy Portland, have announced a demonstration tonight against the deal proposed by Gov. John Kitzhaber and the Bea...   More
 
Thursday, December 13, 2012 by AARON MESH

Tusk, But Verify

The Oregon Zoo told voters it needed $125 million to make more room for elephants. It’s also making more elephants.


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In August 2008, Oregon Zoo elephant Rose-Tu gave birth to her first calf, Samudra—as if right on cue for the zoo to make a big request...   More
 
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 AARON MESH

Oregonian Owners Plan Cutbacks in Cleveland

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Advance Publications continues its newspaper-cutting march to the sea.The New Jersey-based company that owns The Oregonian is planning to cut newsroom staff at The Cleveland...   More
 
Friday, December 7, 2012 by AARON MESH

The Drone Iran Says It Captured Was Made in the Columbia Gorge

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The American military drone that Iran claims it captured is the kind of unmanned spy aircraft manufactured in the Columbia River Gorge.Officials in Tehran say they've captured a ScanEagle drone, a fi...   More
 
Thursday, December 6, 2012 by AARON MESH

How Much Will the Oregon Zoo Have to Pay for Rose-Tu's Baby Elephant?

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Furor over revelations that the Oregon Zoo traded away ownership of a newborn elephant was soothed somewhat last night by the California traveling show that will own the calf saying it has    More
 
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by AARON MESH

Elephant Rental Company Says It Isn't "Coming to Take" Oregon Zoo Calf

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The California-based traveling show that owns the rights to the elephant born last week at the Oregon Zoo says it won't take away the calf.

Kari Johnson owns Have Trunk Will Travel with her h...   More
 
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 by AARON MESH

Seattle Times Reports Elephants Dying Out in Zoos—Especially Babies

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Not so fast with the elephant birthday party.
Two days after Asian elephant Rose-Tu gave birth to a 300-pound baby girl at the Oregon Zoo—the third elephant born in captivity nationwide this year—The Seattle Times unleashed a devastating two-part investigative seri...   More
 
Monday, December 3, 2012 by AARON MESH

Mayor-Elect Charlie Hales Names Gail Shibley as Chief of Staff

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 Mayor-elect Charlie Hales has chosen a chief of staff: Former state Rep. Gail Shibley.

Shibley, who currently runs the Oregon Office of Health Licensing, was the first out lesbian to serve in the state legislature, holding office from 1991 to 1996.

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Monday, December 3, 2012 by AARON MESH

A Charlie Hales Christmas

The Mayor-elect is charging donors up to $2,500 to attend a pre-inaugural party.


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The invitation to the Dec. 4 reception at the Gilt Club makes it clear this would be a fundraiser for a winner: The red “Charlie Hales for Mayor” logo is amended with...   More
 
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 AARON MESH
 

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