Cornelius takes a hard look at group home (Portland Tribune)

19 August 2008, 1:44 pm

Cornelius planning commissioners vote Wednesday on the fate of Connell House, the controversial group home in this western suburb. But it’s not clear what effect their decision will have on the facility. That’s because state officials removed the six people staying at the house in ...... read more

Library Consortium receives state grant (The Hillsboro Argus)

19 August 2008, 11:23 am

The Oregon Digital Library Consortium (ODLC) recently took a leap forward with the help of a $75,000 grant from the Oregon State Library's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).... read more

Northwest Star Academy wins Senior Babe Ruth title (Portland Tribune)

15 August 2008, 6:01 pm

Portland’s Northwest Star Academy is the World Series champion in Senior Babe Ruth baseball. NW Star beat Modesto (Calif.) 6-4 in the championship game Friday evening in Newark, Ohio. "What a great group of kids," coach Brad Neffendorf said after the traditional dogpile. The ...... read more

PREP WATCH: Lincoln grandstand repair work in home stretch; Jeff hoop star Ross could be leaving (Portland Tribune)

15 August 2008, 4:01 pm

Fall sports teams are ready for the first day of practice on Monday, and the Lincoln High grandstand will be ready, at least to some degree, for the coming football and soccer seasons. Greg Ross, Portland Public Schools athletic director, says all the seats are expected to be ready at some point ...... read more

Swap till you drop (The Columbian)

14 August 2008, 10:27 pm

With fall around the corner, it’s time for Ilse Norman to update her wardrobe. But the Hazel Dell woman, who’s studying to become a real estate broker, isn’t hitting the mall.... read more

Northwest Star Academy to play for Babe Ruth title (Portland Tribune)

14 August 2008, 7:46 pm

Northwest Star Academy of Portland will play for the Senior Babe Ruth World Series championship, 4 p.m. PT Friday against Modesto, Calif., at Newark, Ohio. "We're doing what we've been doing all summer," coach Brad Neffendorf says. "We're playing really well, executing the ...... read more