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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Fix-It Fair: Learn how to winterize your home

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 09:52

Fix-It Fair is a free event where you can learn simple and affordable ways to save money at home this winter.

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Roosevelt High School, 6941 N. Central Street

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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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Turkey prep tips

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-19 12:37

Nancy Bennett, M.S., R.D., C.D.E, Foster Farms' nutritionist has some tips for savoring the holiday season with nutritious turkey meals.

Featured Recipe

Turkey Tips

  • Watch out for some poultry brands that plump their turkey! A serving of fresh, natural turkey should contain no more than 100mg of sodium.
  • Foster Farms provides consumers hundreds of delicious turkey recipes, nutrition advice and cooking tips on its website,
  • Don’t let your guests go hungry – This is the cardinal rule for Thanksgiving. Estimate 1 to 1.5 lbs. of turkey per person.
  • Buy extra so you can have yummy leftovers for the next day.

Avoid a Turkey-cicle

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Spending Urban Renewal Funds

Submitted by Anita Kissée on Wed, 2009-11-18 18:06

An interesting item on the Portland City Council agenda Wednesday was the ordinance authorizing
three Intergovernmental Agreements with the Portland Development Commission to provide Urban Renewal Funds for the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area.

If you live in that area, here's what you can expect:(From Item #1598)

1. Humboldt Elementary Safer Routes to School: PDC has committed to work with theOregon Solutions team to implement safer travel connections between Humboldt School and the surrounding community. This IGA covers the design and construction phases of this project. Bureau of Maintenance (BOM) will construct the curb extension. The estimate for this project is $125,800.00.

2. Community Enhancement and Safety: Crossing improvements will include new traffic signs, marked crossings and bicycle lanes. This IGA covers the design and construction phases of this project.

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Learn how to improve your home and garden at the Fix-It Fair

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

What: A Fix-It-Fair is a free event designed to save you money and connect you to resources.

Where: Roosevelt High School, 6941 N. Central Street

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

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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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Free Thanksgiving dinner

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-17 08:00

You can sign up for Proper's 7th annual Thanksgiving feast celebration.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a complementary meal, beverage and afternoon filled with friendly folks.

What: A community oriented event to provide a warm place for everyone to celebrate the importance of Thanksgiving.

Why: Proper mission is to unite communities across all lines. Thanksgiving is just another great way to bring tradition and people together.

When: Nov.

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Tree limb takes out power line

Submitted by Adam Ghassemi on Mon, 2009-11-16 14:43

Firefighters tape off a tree limb that brought down a power line at North Minnesota Avenue and Jessup Street. High winds are in the forecast tonight.

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St. Andrew's to serve up Thanksgiving dinner

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-16 11:23

Thanksgiving dinner will be served in the basement dining hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. The church is located at 7600 N. Hereford Ave.

The number 75 bus stops two doors away on N. Lombard and there is plenty of parking and wheelchair access.

Volunteers are needed on Wednesday to chop, peel and cook and on Thursday to serve dinner and clean up.

If you can help, call the church at (503) 285-0631 and leave a message.

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