News from November 2022

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Learn to think outside the oven at participating Washington County Ace Hardware stores this year

By Portland Courant | Nov 16, 2022

Annual Thanksgrilling event kicks off at 11 a.m. on Nov. 19 at participating Washington County Ace Hardware stores.

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Registered sex offenders: 43 living in Clackamas County in October

By Portland Courant | Nov 15, 2022

The Oregon Sex Offender Registry shows one less registered sex offender living in Clackamas County in October, compared to the previous month.

Merkley Partners with the Veterans History Project to Preserve and Share Oregon Veterans' Stories of Service

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

Ahead of Veterans Day, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today announced his office is taking part in the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s Veterans History Project to help record and share the unique stories of Oregon veterans from all walks of life.

Full 2022 Point in Time Count report shows COVID-19 added to unsheltered homelessness

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

Full 2022 Point in Time Count report shows COVID-19 added to unsheltered homelessness

Congress Faces Substantial Post-Election To-Do List

By Press release submission | Nov 14, 2022

Congress Faces Substantial Post-Election To-Do List

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Nov 12, 2022

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Find Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year at participating Multnomah County Ace Hardware stores

By Portland Courant | Nov 10, 2022

Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is perfect for any painting project you have around the house.

University of Portland part of a $4.2 million, multi-institution grant to support the professional development of K-12 STEM Teachers

By Press release submission | Nov 8, 2022

The University of Portland will play a key role in giving K-12 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teachers more support and professional development through a multi-institution, $4.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Stoel Rives Nationally Ranked in 2023 U.S. News—Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

In the 2023 U.S. News—Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” survey, Stoel Rives earned 30 national rankings and a further 110 rankings in nine metropolitan areas where the firm has offices.

Data-based report shows immediate impact of Supportive Housing Services in Multnomah County: Hundreds housed, shelters expanded

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

Rehousing work funded by Metro’s Supportive Housing Services Measure last fiscal year helped Multnomah County and the Joint Office of Homeless Services quickly end homelessness for 1,129 people while also providing shelter for hundreds more, according to a data-driven outcomes report (PDF) submitted this week.

With Republicans on the Verge of Congressional Control, Science Is on the Line

By Press release submission | Nov 7, 2022

Public Policy & Regulation attorney Michael Werner was quoted in a STAT article about the future of federal science policy being a hot topic in this year's midterms.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Nov 5, 2022

The following parishes in the Portland Courant coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

PBOT expands safety and education efforts at Portland High Schools

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2022

The Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) will expand its nationally recognized Safe Routes to School programming to high schools across Portland.

Rachel Pearl named deputy director of the Department of County Human Services after competitive recruitment

By Press release submission | Nov 4, 2022

Not long ago, Rachel Pearl was on the phone with Sam Demary. He’s in his 30s now, but she first met him 20 years ago, when he was a teenager. Back then, he’d gotten into some trouble and was involved with the juvenile justice system. She was his treatment facilitator.

No Violations of City of Portland Campaign Regulations: Schnitzer Property Management, LLC and Rene Gonzalez Campaign

By Press release submission | Nov 3, 2022

The City Auditor’s Office issued two determination letters finding no violations of campaign finance regulations for Schnitzer Property Management, LLC (Schnitzer), or Rene Gonzalez’s campaign.

Library expansion moves forward: Central Library reopens, Holgate and Midland prepare for major upgrades

By Press release submission | Nov 3, 2022

New libraries are on their way in Multnomah County! Central Library will reopen to the public on November 1 after undergoing important upgrades to make a better building for patrons and readying for future projects.