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News from October 2022

Multnomah County Juvenile Services Division employees nominated, recognized for exemplary work

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

Every year, the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association recognizes outstanding juvenile justice professionals who are nominated by their peers throughout the state.

Mayor Wheeler releases data on average wait time for many subsidized affordable housing units

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

It takes an overall average of 5 years to get into local affordable subsidized housing, according to new data and analysis from Home Forward (Portland’s local housing authority), requested by Mayor Ted Wheeler.

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Shares in Schmitt Industries Inc. (SMIT:NAQ) unsteady in week ending Oct. 15

By Portland Courant | Oct 20, 2022

Shares in Schmitt Industries Inc. sat at $1.62 on Oct. 14.

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20.4% swing bad news for Schmitt Industries Inc. (SMIT:NAQ) stocks

By Portland Courant | Oct 19, 2022

Schmitt Industries Inc. traded at $1.29 by end of day.

Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio allocates additional $5 million to future North Portland Aquatic Center

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2022

Portland Parks Commissioner Carmen Rubio designated an additional $5 million in Parks System Development Charge (SDC) funding to go to the design and construction of an indoor aquatic center for North Portland.

Commissioner Hardesty Offers Initial Response to Leaked Concept of Forced Entry into Mass Encampments for Portlanders Experiencing Extreme Poverty

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2022

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Board briefed on Sheriff’s Office, Health Department and TriMet public transit partnership

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2022

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners heard updates, Tuesday, Oct. 4, on the Health Department’s recommendations for a transit behavioral health crisis outreach team and TriMet’s plan for implementation.

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Value of Technology Hardware and Equipment company Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW:NMQ) based in Portland rose 19.5% in week ending Oct. 15

By Portland Courant | Oct 17, 2022

Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW:NMQ) was the highest Technology Hardware and Equipment company headquartered in Oregon on Oct. 14.

New DOL Contractor Rule Proposal's 3 Key Takeaways

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2022

Labor, Employment and Benefits attorney Timothy Taylor spoke with Law360 about the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) proposal to update the analysis for whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

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Portland-based Beverages company Eastside Distilling Inc. (EAST:NAQ) sees value fall 89.1% in week ending Oct. 15

By Portland Courant | Oct 16, 2022

Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc. (WVVIP:NAQ) was the highest Beverages company headquartered in Oregon on Oct. 14.

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Portland Courant area weekly mass times

By Portland Courant | Oct 15, 2022

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

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18.2% swing bad news for Schmitt Industries Inc. (SMIT:NAQ) stocks

By Portland Courant | Oct 15, 2022

Schmitt Industries Inc. traded at $1.62 by end of day.

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for Portland Arbor Day 2022

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2022

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and our Urban Forestry department welcome everyone to Arbor Day 2022 at Glenwood Park, SE 87th Avenue and SE Claybourne Street. All are welcome to join the festivities and to enjoy tree-related activities for all ages and abilities.

Portland Water Bureau to Begin Groundwater Augmentation

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Today, Oct. 13, the Portland Water Bureau will begin blending water from the Columbia South Shore Well Field into the distribution system for supply augmentation. It can take up to two weeks, depending on location, for the blended water to make its way through the distribution system to all homes and businesses.

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Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW:NMQ) 49th biggest stock market swing on Oct. 11

By Portland Courant | Oct 12, 2022

Pixelworks Inc. traded at $1.45 by end of day.

UP President Dr. Robert Kelly Named Aspen Institute Senior Impact Fellow

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

University of Portland President Dr. Robert Kelly has been selected by the Aspen Institute as a Senior Impact Fellow. The Impact Fellowship brings together more than 90 community stakeholders in the U.S. — college presidents, senior leaders, educators and youth — “in a movement to advance the future of youth leadership development.”

Board of Commissioners honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

Imagine: You are walking down the streets of Portland when you look across the street and find a building covered — from top to bottom, side to side — an image of someone’s face, their beautiful eyes are staring back at you.

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Value of Portland-based Technology Hardware and Equipment company Pixelworks Inc. (PXLW:NMQ) fell 68.2% in week ending Oct. 8

By Portland Courant | Oct 10, 2022

Crown Electrokinetics Corp. (CRKN:NAQ) was the highest Technology Hardware and Equipment company headquartered in Oregon on Oct. 7.

Commissioner Hardesty demands ODOT implement immediate safety fixes and renews call to transfer Southeast Powell Blvd from ODOT to local control with substantial investment for safety improvements

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

Earlier this week, students at Cleveland High School witnessed a terrible tragedy as a bike rider was struck and killed by a vehicle on the ODOT owned Southeast Powell Blvd at the intersection of SE 26th Ave. I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Sarah Pliner.

Update on deputy-involved shooting: male suspect booked on multiple charges

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2022

The male suspect arrested in relation to the deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, October 5th, has been released from the hospital and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center.