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Honolulu has one of nation's lowest jobless rates Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:47PMHonolulu's 5.8% unadjusted July jobless rate is one of the best in the nation, based on figures newly-issued...
Christian Provides Muscle in Win Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:45PMTrenton, NJ- A two homerun performance from Justin Christian combined with two key errors from Akron gave Trenton a 4-2 win on Wednesday night at Waterfront Park. The Thunder (80-57) received another strong outing from RHP Andrew Brackman and returned to 1 ½ game ahead in first place with five remaining in the season .
Sounds Split Doubleheader Action with RedHawks on Wednesday Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:45PMOKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Nashville Sounds split a doubleheader with Oklahoma City on Wednesday at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, taking the opener, 9-5, and dropping the extra-inning nightcap, 3-2.
Lamura Pitches Six Strong in 2-1 NH Loss Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:44PMFisher Cats starter B. J. LaMura kept New Hampshire in the ballgame, but the Harrisburg Senators scored the game-winner in the ninth inning on way to a 2-1 win Wednesday in front of 4,418 at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.
Portland case has pushed Boy Scouts to better protect kids from abuse, attorneys say Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:42PMLawyers won a more than $19 million jury verdict against the Boy Scouts of America in April for failing to protect 38-year-old Kerry Lewis from Timur Dykes -- an assistant Scoutmaster and convicted pedophile who had admitted to molesting 17 boys. And on Wednesday, they announcement a settlement of six cases.
Judy Emmons to be on November’s ballot for 33rd State Senate seat Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe Republican Party executive committees for Ionia, Montcalm, Isabella and Clinton counties met Wednesday to select who will replace Rep. Brian Calley (R-Portland) for the 33rd State Senate seat race.
WMU frat suspended after woman falls from balcony Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:33PMKALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University said Wednesday it has suspended a fraternity where an 18-year-old woman was critically hurt in a fall from the second-story balcony.
Republicans select Judy Emmons as a nominee Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:29PMRepublican leaders selected former Montcalm County State Representative Judy Emmons to be their new nominee for the 33rd State Senate District.
Sequim to host glass festival Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:16PMSequim will host glass festival in September featuring the work of 61 artists.
'Wolves Down Squirrels 4-1, Winning Fourth Straight Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:12PMThe SeaWolves won their fourth consecutive game on Wednesday night, taking down the Richmond Flying Squirrels 4-1 at Jerry Uht Park. Erie struck first for the third straight game in the bottom of the third. Brent Wyatt led off the inning with his first triple.
Kyron Horman grand jury quiet - for now Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:15PMPORTLAND -- For weeks, a parade of witnesses came and went from the Multnomah County Courthouse. Kyron Horman's parents testified before a grand jury along with others surrounding the seven year old's disappearance. Since then, there's been little news from this secret panel. In addition, a judge's order restricting any photography of witnesses coming and going from the grand jury room has ...
'Wolves Take Down Sens and Win Series Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:14PMThe SeaWolves took down the Harrisburg Senators in the rubber game of a three-game series at Metro Bank Park with a 5-3 win on Thursday night. The Senators struck first in the bottom of the first for the second straight night.
Portland firefighters control deck fire Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:11PMA fire on a deck outside a Portland condominium was contained this afternoon by city firefighters
Rep. Brian Calley Under Serious Consideration As Snyder's Running Mate Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:11PMLANSING - Rep. Brian Calley of Portland is under serious consideration to be Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder's running mate as lieutenant governor, sources with knowledge of the situation told Gongwer News Service.
SAFEWAY CLASSIC NOTES: Rest of LPGA season will be a mini-world tour Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 7:03PMNORTH PLAINS – LPGA players can rack up a lot of mileage during the rest of the 2010 season. In the next three-plus months, the tour will go from this week's Safeway Classic to, in order, Winnipeg, Arkansas, Alabama, California, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Mexico and Daytona Beach, Fla., where ...
M.J. Hur looks to defend at Safeway Classic Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:57PMM.J. Hur was surprised at how quickly things changed for her after winning last year's Safeway Classic.
Linebackers strength of Reddies Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:56PMWhen you talk about defense, it's the linebackers that are the heart of the unit. At least that will be the case at Henderson State as the Reddies are stacked at the position.
State releases funds for Sumner Memorial High School Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:51PMSULLIVAN, Maine -- The Maine Department of Education announced final approval Thursday of $1.7 million in school improvement funds for Sumner Memorial High School. The funds are part of the $13.3 …
Warner Robbins LL Team to be Honored Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:48PMThe Little League champion Warner Robins softball team will be honored at a celebration in their hometown.
Koala's amazing crash escape Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:41PMAUSSIE bear survives without a scratch after it is trapped in car's grill in a 50mph smash
Portland's Jefferson High won't have a full-time principal this year Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:06PMToni Hunter, former principal of Grant High now serving as deputy superintendent, will fill both the Jefferson principalship and the deputy superintendent's job for the coming year
Stoel Rives walks away from would-be Park Avenue West office tower Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:05PMThe announcement is the latest blow for the development, which has been stalled -- leaving a gaping, block-sized hole in downtown Portland -- for more than a year.
Game day: Portland Timbers at St. Louis Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:04PMSt. Louis is unbeaten in its last four games.
Interim Jefferson Principal Named for Year Ahead; Former Principal Remains on Leave Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:03PMPortland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith made an unsurprising announcement this afternoon that Toni Hunter, deputy district superintendent, would remain at Jefferson High School as interim principal for the upcoming school year. Smith also announced that the former Jefferson principal, Cynthia Harris, would remain on leave. But the announcement didn’t say whether that was paid leave ...
Play As Michael Jordan in NBA 2K11 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:02PMNBA 2K11 (PS3) We explore everything that the greatest player in the history of his sport will bring to this year's game. First gameplay video included.
Molten Metal Sparks Fire In NW Portland Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:59PMFirefighters say they encountered molten metal after being called to a commercial building in northwest Portland.
Face Time: Matt Miller Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:54PMI did an interview with Matt Miller a month or so ago for Skateboarder magazine. It's the interview with Miller that's on newsstands and at skateshops now and Miller landed the cover as well. At last weekend's Maloof Money Cup, I caught up with Miller to continue our conversation and to see how things...
Neighborhood association to discuss proposed South Waterfront immigration office Monday Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:50PMOne neighborhood leader has objected to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's plans for temporary holding cells in South Waterfront.
Festival awakens woodland magic Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:50PMSparkly wings caught on tree limbs as children wandered the fairy village in a search for spots to construct their own miniature dwellings in the shaded forest.
Read The Email: Renowned Cancer Doc Craig Nichols to Leave Providence Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:48PMDr. Craig Nichols, cyclist Lance Armstrong’s renowned cancer doc, has left Providence Cancer Center in Portland to “pursue other professional opportunities,” according to an email sent out today by Providence officials. No word yet on where Nichols is going, or on who will replace Nichols. Nichols joined Providence with great fanfare in 2007 after OHSU didn’t renew his [...]
How Different Picks in the NBA Draft Could Have Changed the NBA Complete Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe NBA Draft should be held in Vegas. Franchises gamble on players to change their team for the better. Sometimes, teams strike gold. Other times, teams mess up big time. Expectations are high on these rookies, and sometimes they just fail to deliver. But some selections are more interesting than others. Years after a player is drafted, people ask questions. For example, what if Team A took ...
Harrison County Fair parade route changes Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:34PMBeginning this year the Harrison County Fair Parade will start in the Missouri Valley City Park and travel east on Huron Street from Shawmutt Avenue to Fifth Streets. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. July 24. Organizers ask parade entries be in place by 9:30 a.m. for judging. The announcing stand will remain in front of the library. There will be a pre-parade music concert in front of the library ...
Coin flip is next step as Timbers prep for Major League Soccer Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:24PMA game of chance at Wednesday's All-Star Game will decide where the expansion team starts as it assembles a roster for 2011
Portland 13, Las Vegas 7: Beavers explode for 15 hits -- 3 of them homers Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:24PMDusty Ryan, Craig Stansberry and Wily Mo Pena belt home runs for Portland.
Drama, but no pressure Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:13PMEast Hampton - They have spent the last few years watching as their predecessors achieved unparalleled success, racking up district, sectional, state and regional titles and even earning a berth in
Winners and losers Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:07PMArabian Business reveals the best and worst performing companies in H1 in the Gulf region.
Jeff Graham: Pumas Have Plenty to Prove in Playoffs Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:06PMKitsap wraps up the regular season on Saturday in Tacoma.
Orlando Magic Must Get Chris Paul to Contend With The Miami Heat's "NWO" Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:05PMLast year, teams in the Eastern Conference were building their franchises so they could stop Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. Funny how a year changes not only a conference, but the entire Association. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNVyvrgqVi8 As you may have heard, the Miami Heat now have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh. People have questioned that a ...
Investigators put pressure on Terri Horman's friends Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:57PMInvestigators are increasing pressure through search warrants and polygraph testing on friends of Terri Moulton Horman, including Dede Spicher.
PawSox stop Syracuse, 8-2 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:51PMSYRACUSE, N.Y. -- It almost seems unfair. The Pawtucket Red Sox whipped Syracuse 8-2 on Thursday night and now they send rehabbing Boston pitchers Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett at the Chiefs in the next two games of the series.
Hermida makes rehab appearance in PawSox loss Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:51PMBy BRENDAN McGAIR Sports writer PAWTUCKET — When Jeremy Hermida (ribs) kicked off his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland last Thursday, the outfielder made it clear that his goal while in the minors is to see as many pitches as he can.
Envy Salon: New salon offers customers personal, relaxed atmosphere Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:41PMA local hair stylist’s dream of owning her own salon has come true within the city of Ionia. Envy Salon has been open for business since late April, however it is steadily growing through the summer months.
Portland eyes land use and parking issues Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:41PM The City of Portland approved LSL Planning, Inc. to prepare land use regulations for a 58-acre parcel, owned by the City of Portland, located at Grand River Avenue and Cutler Road on Monday.
Thunder's Cho named Trail Blazers GM (AP) Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:38PMThe Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Oklahoma City assistant GM Rich Cho as the NBA team's new general manager.
Aussie state wants more jail time for US doctor Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:34PMThe Queensland state attorney general has appealed the seven-year prison sentence of an American surgeon convicted of killing three patients, arguing the punishment isn't tough enough. read more
Lowell ready to start rehab assignment Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:30PMLowell ready to start rehab assignment
Falling phone prices put pressure on Qualcomm Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:28PMThese should be great times for Qualcomm, as consumer adoption of smart phones that rely on the San Diego wireless giant’s technology continues to grow in the United States and abroad.
Chris Paul says he's concentrating on preparing for season with New Orleans Hornets Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:26PMSpurs VP Dell Demps remains front-runner for GM opening
Man faces 13 counts of fraud Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:25PMA Stockton Springs man who spent more than a year in federal prison for soliciting funds to invest in an international scam pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court to 13 counts ...
Rock Cats' Bats Silenced By Sea Dogs In 4-2 Loss Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 3:20PMRecord Just 4 Hits Sunday To End Series In Split Portland's Anthony Rizzo homered and Stephen Fife threw six shutout innings to lead the Sea Dogs to a 4-2 win over the Rock Cats on Sunday in front of 5,067 at New Britain Stadium. With the win, the Sea Dogs split the four-game series in New Britain.