September 2009

Wanted: Your opinion on tolling the new I-5 bridge

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-09-30 03:53

The I-5 Columbia River Crossing project is aimed at solving the traffic congestion problems between Portland and Vancouver.

Part of the funding for the project will come from tolls and the Tolling Study Committee would like to get input from the community.

You can find out how to get your two cents in over at Neighborhood Notes.

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Transportation

For one night only, motorcycles on ice is a good thing

Submitted by B. Scott Anderson on Wed, 2009-09-30 01:46

Tickets for a night of motorcycles on ice at Memorial Coliseum go on sale this Saturday.

Tickets for the 34th Annual World Championship Ice Racing Series can be purchased starting at 10 a.m. Saturday for the event that will take place Dec. 19.

Ticket prices are:

$40 (VIP front row)
$20 (VIP reserved)
$15 (general admission)
$10 (kids ages 2-12)

* Please note there is a $2 increase in prices if tickets are purchased the day of the show and that prices do not include service charges.

Tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday), all participating Safeway/ Tickets West outlets, by calling 877.789.ROSE (7673), or at ComcastTIX.com. For more information, go to RoseQuarter.com.

This is unleashed, lightning-fast motorcycle ice racing at its best.

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Houseboat owners left high and dry on the Columbia River

Submitted by Melanie Wingo on Tue, 2009-09-29 03:17

About the last thing you want if you are a houseboat owner is for your home to be out of the water but beached homes is a big problem for a group of Island Cove Moorage houseboat owners.

Want to find out some cool facts about where you live?

Submitted by Shannon Cheesman on Fri, 2009-09-25 05:03

It's really easy -- just type in your address on the city's Web site and you can find out things like the market value of your home, the types of crimes that are happening in your neighborhood and even census information.

This would also be a good resource if you're thinking of buying a home. It's got lots of good information like the schools in the area, whether there are any parks nearby and what types of businesses there are.

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Real Estate

Air being tested at Harriet Tubman Middle School

Submitted by Margy Lynch on Fri, 2009-09-25 04:27

The EPA is now monitoring several schools around the country to make sure the air is safe and one of them is Harriet Tubman Middle School.

But some parents aren't too happy about that. Why? It's the way the schools were selected - some feel that certain schools are getting too much attention while others are left in the dust.

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What's your favorite restaurant?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-09-24 06:50

Whether it's the dive down the street with the killer steaks, the fancy place with the wine glasses and soothing music in the background or just a tiny little shack that serves up a mean hamburger, share your favorite spot to get some grub.

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Restaurants

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Shop for kids, babies and maternity clothes at the Expo Center

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-09-23 04:04

On Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, the Just Between Friends children's consignment sale will be going on at the Expo Center.

Admission is free -- not bad for to be able to search for some great bargains all under one roof.

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Get ready to rock -- KISS tickets go on sale Saturday

Submitted by B. Scott Anderson on Tue, 2009-09-22 05:42

KISS tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 26 for the band's Nov. 17 show, entitled "KISS Alive 35," at the Rose Garden.

You can also go online to www.comcasttix.com or go to all participating Safeway stores to buy tickets.

Ticket prices:

$126
$76
$39.50
$19.50

The show will feature a new stage set, pyro effects and all-new costumes. “KISS Alive 35” North America also marks the first leg of the world’s first fan-routed tour – in which more than 10,000 individual cities across Canada and the U.S. mounted their own unique campaigns to bring KISS to their towns.

KISS’ highly-anticipated album, Sonic Boom, is the band's first new material in 11 years and will be released exclusively at Walmart, Walmart.com and Sam’s Club retail locations beginning Oct. 6.

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Cats, cats and more cats...

Submitted by Shannon Cheesman on Thu, 2009-09-10 04:50

The annual Rose City Cat Fanciers annual cat show is happening this weekend at the Expo Center. Donate 2 cans of cat food and get $2 off admission. Kids under 6 years old get in for free!

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