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Bike share workers allege wasteful destruction of 400 Biketown bikes
Employees of Shift Transit, the company that operates Portland’s Biketown bike share system say they were given an order to chop 400 bikes in half with a table saw and throw them away. The allegation was shared with BikePortland anonymously because the workers say they’ve been threatened with legal...
Destroying St. Johns Small Business Massive Development —Out of State Investors— Demanding Millions and Taking Over Streets
On June 27th, Wayne Petersen, owner of St. Johns Marine, urgently reached out to us for assistance. An out-of-state investor is planning a massive development project in the neighborhood, and the conditions set by the investor have raised monumentally serious concerns that demand immediate attention. Photos were provided by Janet...
Alaska Airlines announces the returns of nonstop flights from TPA to Portland, and
Alaska Airlines is set to bring back nonstop service to two of the West Coast’s top travel hotspots. Starting November 22, travelers can fly directly from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco, and beginning November 23, nonstop service to Portland (PDX) will resume. This news follows the recent unveiling of TPA’s ambitious plans for the $1.5 billion Airside D project.
West Linn-Wilsonville School District gets ready for new year by giving out supplies
The first day of school is right around the corner and the Family Empowerment Center has community members' backs. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District held its annual Family Empowerment Center Back to School Event at Boeckman Creek Elementary School on Wednesday, Aug. 14. For the fourth year, school district staff handed out backpacks, school supplies, food and more to a line of children and families that wound its way around...
Washington County Seeks Art from Individuals in Recovery for Beaverton and Hillsboro Addictions Centers
Washington County's Behavioral Health and Studio Art Direct are calling for artwork submissions from artists in addiction recovery. Selected pieces will be displayed at the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) in Beaverton and Hillsboro, offering an opportunity to share your journey and receive compensation. With recovery at the...
One of Multnomah County’s busiest libraries will shut down to undergo $28 million expansion
Multnomah County’s Belmont Library will close for nearly two years beginning Sept. 7 as the library undergoes a $28 million makeover and expansion. The Southeast Portland library will offer “door service” only beginning Aug. 31, meaning patrons will be able to pick up books, seek general information from library staff or request photocopies and page printouts, but won’t be allowed to enter the building to browse books, use the bathroom or surf the internet.
High and Dry: Oregon High School Water Polo policy forces girls to play on boys teams
An East Multnomah County athlete first jumped into the pool to try out a new sport because she was tired of all that running around in the sun. Ellen Horton, a Corbett junior, wanted to try something new. Her mom suggested giving this thing called water polo a chance.
New e-bikes coming to Portland’s bike share fleet
While I’m still looking into an allegation that Lyft ordered the destruction of 400 Biketown bikes, I’ve got some interesting related news to share: Portland will soon get Lyft’s newest generation e-bike. (UPDATE. 4:45 pm: They’ve been launched! Scroll to end for the official word.) Users...
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