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Neighbors Step up for Livability_8-16-06_PDF
- Taking action to improve Dekum street...
Clothesline Swollen with Tears from Abuse_8-30-06_PDF
- Unspoken truths bring pain and hope through the Clothesline Project...
Advice from a Pro: Market Yourself First_9-27-06_PDF
- Roy Jay gives advice to start ups...
Curiosity Leads to Work as Architect_9-27-06_PDF
- Bill Hart leads his own company...
Passing Grade for School Uniforms_12-13-06_PDF
- Rigler Elementary sees less tension, fights...
'Tis the Season for Depression_12-20-06_PDF
- 'Tis the season for parties, festivities, family gatherings and also for depression...
Local Leader Committed to King's Dream_1-10-07_PDF
- Walk into the Urban League of Portland office and you will find a framed portrait of Martin Luther King...
Activist Advances Local, Political Causes_1-10-07_PDF
- Keeping progress on justice issues in focus (JoAnne Bowman)...
Judge Sees Inequality at an Early Age_1-10-07_PDF
- Overcomes prejudice in rise to the top of her class...
Emerging young leader draws on his past_1-10-07_PDF
- For Charles McGee, finding unity among races, genders and cultures means building bridges...
Brothers of basketball_1-17-07_PDF
- Portland's dynamic duo at OSU...
Sanctuary City for Soldiers_5-30-07_PDF
- Group promotes refuge for war objectors...
Leaving a Troubled Youth Behind_6-28-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Judge Kenneth Walker brings a unique perspective to the bench...
Making the Courtroom More Diversified_7-11-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: First Korean-American judge, Youlee You, promotes fairness...
Movement_for_US_Dept._of_Peace_11-14-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Movement for U.S. Peace Department as an alternative to war...
An_Anti-War_Legacy_That-Resonates_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: What would Martin Luther King Jr. say about the war in Iraq...
Local_Peace_Activists_Inspired_By_Kings_Work_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Another year has passed and one of the great memorialized holidays of the New Year...
In_The_Neighborhood_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: In light of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., do you think that we are moving forward in terms of equality and civil rights...
Gateway_To_College_Follows_King_Dream_MLK_Special_1-9-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Portland Community College is following in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by providing all students...
Cool_Nutz_on_national_stage_4-16-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Terrance Scott, otherwise known as the artist "Cool Nutz," isn't slowing down anytime soon...
Youth_Loses_Jammin_95.5_5-7-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Young Portlanders were left wondering what would fill the void as the...
Roots_Festival_Celebrates_Diversity_5-14-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: People of all backgrounds will come together to celebrate diversity on the Portland State...
Obama's Historical Run 10-8-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Sen Barack Obama's nomination for president ranks with some of the greatest historic markers for equality...
Cancer conference educates doctors and patients_September-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: "I don't want you to have cancer, mamma," Tanya Brendtro, 20, still remembers telling her mother...
Local teen wins Value Village Redesigner contest_October-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: It was the beginning of summer break, in mid June, when Molly Kiss, now 17, sat in her cozy Laurelhurst home surfing...
Local artist starts world-class oil paint company_November-2006_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: As a youngster, Northeast Portland resident Robert Gamblin began teaching himself how to compose oil paintings and create sculptures...
Hollywood Hoop Club teaches athletic and life skills_January-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Kids are jumping and playing. Basketballs are bouncing. Whistles and bells are ringing. These are the sounds of the Hollywood Hoop Club...
The Hollywood Theatre launches new series_February-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Artistic director Richard Beer handpicked documentaries from around the world...
Two Brothers Build unusual fence company_February-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Three years ago, when Chris Franz and his brother Jason Franz started Portland Bamboo Company...
Loaves & Fishes teams with nursing students to hold health fair_March-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Community Health and Wellness Fair promotes preventative healthcare and alternative medicine...
Neighbors work to save elm trees_March-2007_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Community yard sale on May 12 will raise money to inoculate elm trees on Northeast 41st Avenue...
- Portland, Oregon: Palm trees bring touch of Hollywood to Hollywood...
Credit_Union_Teaches_Kids_11-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Non-Profit and Point West Credit Union team up to teach kids about finances...
- Portland, Oregon: Woman turns sewing skill into international business...
Local_Couples_Share_Home_and_Work_1-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Most of us don't go to work as husband and wife, but there are a surprising number of couples working together...
Concordia_University_builds_Throw_Center_04-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Concordia University is building a unique fitness facility in Northeast Portland...
Family-run_Hollywood_Liquor_Store_Changes_Hands_05-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Since 1976, the Hollywood Liquor Store and Hollywood Mixer Shop has been...
Student_Art_Helps_Fund_Art_Program_05-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Clowns, dogs, rainbows and pianos are just some of the themes of the paintings...
Rooms_for_Peace_Connects_Travelers_and_Hosts_to_Raise_Money_for_Charity_06-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Tears begin to form in John Brown's eyes as he reflects on the events...
Two_Women_Join_Forces_Open_Clinic_for_the_Uninsured_07-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: Low-income adults have a difficult time finding healthcare if they are uninsured...
Stay-at-home father starts group for dads and kids_08-2008_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: More and more dads are staying home with their young children while their wives head back into the workforce...
The St. John's Sentinel Newspaper
Sauvie Island: Salsa Squared_September2006_PDF
- Sauvie Island, Oregon: Sauvie Island festival features spicey food, music...
Newly smooth and challenging Pier Park Skateboard facility opens Oct. 14_October-2006_PDF
- St. Johns, Oregon: There are roughly 30,000 skateboarders in Portland with only one major skatepark for all of them to battle over...
Judy Hubbard: Under Pressure_6-07_PDF
- Portland, Oregon: On the first and third Wednesdays of every month, Judy Hubbard, a 65-year-old nurse with over 40 years of experience, joins the Northminister Presbyterian Church in the North Portland Clinic...
Art_of_Mechanical_Reproduction_08-07_PDF
- St. Johns, Oregon: Blue Moon Camera keeps old technology alive for the art's sake...
- St. Johns, Oregon: The Free Geek Community Technology Center has been helping to fight environmental waste and computer illiteracy since 2000...
Airstreams Roll in to Create Silver City_7-1-06_PDF
- Salem, Oregon: Recreation: The iconic trailers and motor homes fill the fairgrounds to celebrate travel and friendships...
RADIO CO-PRODUCTIONS
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- Oregon state is testing a new mileage tax to replace the gas tax.Radio Co-Production: TAKING SHOTS
- The controversy surrounding modern immunizations and autism.Radio Co-Production: THINK OUT LOUD HOSTS SPECIAL EVENT ON HIGHER EDUCATION- HOUR 1
- The presidents of Portland State University, Eastern Oregon University, University of Oregon, and Oregon University discuss education and the economy. "When the state can't pay"
Radio Co-Production: THINK OUT LOUD HOSTS SPECIAL EVENT ON HIGHER EDUCATION- HOUR 2
- The conversation continues with the presidents of Portland State University, Eastern Oregon University, University of Oregon, and Oregon University discuss education and the economy. "What the money buys"Radio Co-Production: THE CHANGEOVER: SECRETARY OF STATE
- Hilary Clinton's confirmation hearing and what her new position means to Oregonians.Radio Co-Production: SAM SCANDAL
- A conversation with the Willamette Week journalist who broke the Sam Adams Scandal story.Radio Co-Production: TAX AND STIMULATE
- A look at what economical reliefs Oregon may see from the stimulus package.Radio Co-Production: THE CHANGEOVER: LABOR RELATIONS
- TOL looks at the job climate in today's economic times.Radio Co-Production: GAMBLING IN THE RECESSION
- A look at the Oregon lottery, more specifically, casinos and how they are fairing under the cloud of recession.Radio Co-Production: OUR SLICE OF THE STIMULUS
- TOL takes a look at what the money from the federal stimulus package will look like for Oregon.Radio Co-Production: LIMITING FERTILITY
- In light of the birth of octoplets in California, the issue is raised as to whether limits should be placed on IVF treatments.Radio Co-Production: DOLLARS AND SENSE
- With many jobs being lost many are considering returning to college to upgrade their education- TOL explores what this means for colleges in Oregon.Radio Co-Production: A ROUTE TO RURAL BROADBAND
- Should Oregon taxpayers be responsible for providing the economical support to bring broadband to the rural parts of Oregon? TOL has the conversation.Radio Co-Production: HIP-HOP OREGON
- TOL explores hip-hop in Oregon and the change the music is currently undergoing.Radio Production: THE FUTURE OF RETIREMENT
- What will retirement look like in the next 30-60 years and do Oregonian's expect to retire?Radio Production: NOT AT SCHOOL
- From Steve Martin to a 5th grader- many controversial people are making headlines. This show focuses on censorship and should or should not be allowed in schools...Many thanks to Oregon Public Broadcasting and "Think Out Loud" for the sharing their time and workplace with me for the last several months... To access the "Think Out Loud" website visit: Think Out Loud
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