Portland Community Media (PCM) is a non-profit dedicated to promoting local, non-commercial media, both on the internet and through their six cable channels: Community Access Network (CAN 11), Independent Television Network (ITN 22 and ITN 23), Pulse of Portland (POP … Continue Reading
2014 marks the centennial of Oregon’s former poet laureate William Stafford.
In commemoration of his life and work, Friends of William Stafford will be hosting events and programs throughout Oregon for the entire year.
Meanwhile, Ooligan Press, which is … Continue Reading
Portland based non-profit The Shadow Project now serves over 1,500 students in 33 different schools throughout the Portland metro area. By teaming with local special education teachers to create in-house incentive-based learning programs, The Shadow Project helps kids with learning … Continue Reading
In response to growing inequality and poverty, Oregon business leaders have called for the state to overhaul its tax policies for low income earners.
According to Oregon Live, this recommendations comes as part of a four-part report by ECONorthwest, which … Continue Reading
It’s official – you can now bike from Troutdale to Cascade Locks without having to ride on the shoulder of I-84.
A new segment of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail has been opened to the public.
The 1.6 … Continue Reading
One of Portland’s major roads is the subject of a public chat today.
Reporter Anne Griffin of the Oregonian encourages anyone who lives, works or regularly travels along Powell Boulevard in Southeast Portland to participate in a live discussion today … Continue Reading
Established in 1924 by Mary V. Dodge, the Portland Youth Philharmonic is the oldest youth orchestra in the United States. In its 90th season, it’s made up of 109 musicians, which is considered a large group for the main … Continue Reading
Started in 2001 by a Portland State University student, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls now has 40 camps worldwide. In addition to their summer camp, the organization offers an after-school program, puts on local shows, conducts fundraisers, and … Continue Reading
On today’s Community Voices, we continue to discuss Mercy Corps’ reentry programs for people leaving prison.
Yesterday we talked about the LIFE reentry class which is taught at two nearby prisons in order to help inmates prepare to transition … Continue Reading
There will be a hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 22, regarding one of the Pacific Northwest’s most controversial issues: railroad shipping of crude oil along the Columbia River to Vancouver.
At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Vancouver Port Commissioners will hold … Continue Reading
Today is the day. If you commute to work alone in your car, it might be time to consider alternatives. The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced that this year’s Drive Less Challenge will be, for the first time, promoted … Continue Reading
Most people think of Mercy Corps as the emergency aid organization that responds to crises around the globe, such as the ongoing civil war in Syria.
And that it is.
But did you know that Mercy Corps Northwest, the … Continue Reading
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