Northeast Portland News

Transport of large transformer will affect overnight traffic

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2009-11-21 08:00

Over the weekend, a transport company will be moving a large transformer from Portland to Clackamas. The load will be an over height one that will travel a specific route and traffic will be required to stop at times as the load approaches. Here's the schedule:

Saturday Evening

Load will begin on U.S. 30 at Marine Way, travel across the St. Johns Bridge to the U.S. 30 bypass on Lombard.
Load will travel eastbound on U.S. 30 bypass until it reaches east Multnomah County.
Load will stage on Northeast 181st and Sandy until Sunday night at 10 p.m.

Sunday Evening/Early Monday Morning

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Transportation

High School Blitz 'Game to Watch'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:00

Every week, KATU Sports Photographer Mike Rosborough spotlights local high school football games in his 'Mike's Games to Watch.' And you can catch highlights from the games on our High School Blitz show Fridays at 11:35 p.m. (right after KATU News).

Here is one of this week's games to watch...

Grant and Central Catholic are making it a habit to meet in this round and offer an intriguing contest… the Generals bring great athleticism and my player of the year in Ken Acker against the Rams, who have improved with every game, have an impact player of their own in Brendan Scarlett and a physical defense that may have to shut down Grant to advance…. Great game to take in at Lincoln HS….

For more games to watch this week...

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Sports & Recreation

Many Twilight fans aren't who you might expect

Submitted by Anita Kissée on Thu, 2009-11-19 18:03

You may be surprised to learn the Twilight phenomenon is being fueled not just by teenagers.

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Arts & Culture

What's going around in Multnomah County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:48

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in the area.

This week local doctors say there are fewer cases of the H1N1 virus.

But the number of colds are on the rise.

They say if you're feeling sick but don't have a fever it's NOT the swine flu.

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Health

Donate for a good cause, get a shot at winning a Camaro

Submitted by Meghan Kalkstein on Thu, 2009-11-19 13:14

A holiday food drive is under way at the Fred Meyer at Southeast 82nd and Johnson Creek Blvd. The drive will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Canned food donations will go to the Oregon Food Bank and Community Transitional School in Northeast Portland. One truck of food will be delivered to the school Friday morning.

Also, you can purchase raffle tickets at $25 each to try to win a Camaro. All proceeds from the raffle tickets will go to the school.

Plus, for every ticket you buy to the Transiberian Orchestra, $1 will also go to the school.

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TAG families have a chance to discuss high school redesign

Submitted by Suzanne Goddyn on Thu, 2009-11-19 11:32

The controversial high school redesign proposed by Portland Public Schools and how Talented and Gifted Students will be affected will be the topic at a meeting tonight.

Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Place: Sabin School library

Items on the table:

Where does TAG intersect HS Redesign?

To date, there has been no mention of specific special populations of students in the HS Redesign, including TAG students.

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Parking fines are going up

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Wed, 2009-11-18 16:45

Multnomah County Circuit Court has approved a "standard" increase in fines for most parking violations throughout Portland. Most increases go into effect Nov. 30, 2009.

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Transportation

City leaders get an update on the Cully-Concordia plan

Submitted by Shannon Cheesman on Wed, 2009-11-18 16:16

The future of the Cully-Concordia area was the topic at City Hall on Wednesday as those involved in an assessment and action plan gave their annual report to City Council members.

The action plan was submitted to the city last year after the following issues were identified:

Poverty in over 20 percent of the area's population
Schools that are over capacity
Shortage of sidewalks
Cully neighborhood underrepresented in commercial and local business uses due to a lack of commercial zoning
Not enough transit service through its core
Shortage of developed parks
Lack of a community center
Shortage of programmed recreational activities

In order to solve these problems, the Cully-Concordia Community Action Plan was developed with the City of Portland, Portland Public Schools and community partners. Four key goal areas were identified:

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Community Spirit

Want to learn more about the Columbia River Crossing project?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-18 08:00

A public educational forum will be held Saturday, Nov 21 to bring folks up-to-date on the project and talk about the surrounding issues.

A team of students from the Sustainability Clinic at Willamette University College of Law will share their research on health and environmental impacts, the laws that govern the project and the process for the project moving forward. Also, Jeri Williams from the Office of Neighborhood Involvement will talk about her involvement in the project. And there will be short, small group discussions as well.

Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5431 N.E. 20th Avenue

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Arrive early (at 9:45 a.m.) for coffee and a continental breakfast.

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Events

Neighbors: Just what kind of business is moving in?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-17 11:51

It's not so much that a country western bar wants to move in where Poncho's Mexican restaurant used to be at 33rd and Sandy, but word of a possible adult entertainment venue that has folks raising their eyebrows.

The Southeast Examiner has the story - Laurelhurst Battles Fat Jack's (scroll to the bottom of the page).