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Safety Lapses Contributed to Patient Assaults at Oregon State Hospital
A federal report says safety lapses at the Oregon State Hospital contributed to recent patient-on-patient assaults. The report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services investigated a recent choking attack and sexual assault, among other incidents. It found that staff didn't always adequately supervise their patients, and that the hospital didn't fully investigate the incidents. In a statement, the hospital said it was dedicated to its patients and working to improve conditions. It has 10 days from receiving the report to submit a plan of correction. The hospital is Oregon's most secure inpatient psychiatric facility
Police Detain Driver Who Accelerated Toward Protesters at Portland State University in Oregon
The Portland Police Bureau said in a written statement late Thursday afternoon that the man was taken to a hospital on a police mental health hold. They did not release his name. The vehicle appeared to accelerate from a stop toward the crowd but braked before it reached anyone.
Portland Government Will Change On Jan. 1. The City’s Transition Team Explains What We Can Expect.
‘It’s a learning curve that everyone has to be intentional about‘
What Marijuana Reclassification Means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis but wouldn’t legalize it for recreational use. Some advocates for legalized weed say the move doesn't go far enough, while opponents say it goes too far.
Legendary Civil Rights Leader Medgar Wiley Evers Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Evers family overwhelmed with gratitude after Biden announces highest civilian honor. ...
April 30 is the Registration Deadline for the May Primary Election
Voters can register or update their registration online at OregonVotes.gov until 11:59 p.m. on April 30. ...
Chair Jessica Vega Pederson Releases $3.96 Billion Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Investments will boost shelter and homeless services, tackle the fentanyl crisis, strengthen the safety net and support a...
New Funding Will Invest in Promising Oregon Technology and Science Startups
Today Business Oregon and its Oregon Innovation Council announced a million award to the Portland Seed Fund that will...
Unity in Prayer: Interfaith Vigil and Memorial Service Honoring Youth Affected by Violence
As part of the 2024 National Youth Violence Prevention Week, the Multnomah County Prevention and Health Promotion Community Adolescent...
Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — When teachers at A.D. Henderson School, one of the top-performing schools in Florida, are asked how they succeed, one answer is universal: They have autonomy. Nationally, most teachers report feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work, according to a Pew...
Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around Cascade mountain foothills for days
SEATTLE (AP) — A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening, nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle. Local residents and animal control officers corralled the zebra...
The Bo Nix era begins in Denver, and the Broncos also drafted his top target at Oregon
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — For the first time in his 17 seasons as a coach, Sean Payton has a rookie quarterback to nurture. Payton's Denver Broncos took Bo Nix in the first round of the NFL draft. The coach then helped out both himself and Nix by moving up to draft his new QB's top...
Elliss, Jenkins, McCaffrey join Harrison and Alt in following their fathers into the NFL
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Alt, Kris Jenkins, Jonah Ellis and Luke McCaffrey have turned the NFL draft into a family affair. The sons of former pro football stars, they've followed their fathers' formidable footsteps into the league. Elliss was...
Multiple recent announcements from the Biden administration offer new hope for the 43.2 million borrowers hoping to get relief from the onerous burden of a collective
Op-Ed: Why MAGA Policies Are Detrimental to Black Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE – MAGA proponents peddle baseless claims of widespread voter fraud to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately target Black voters. From restrictive voter ID laws to purging voter rolls to limiting early voting hours, these...
Loving and Embracing the Differences in Our Youngest Learners
Yet our responsibility to all parents and society at large means we must do more to share insights, especially with underserved and under-resourced communities. ...
Gallup Finds Black Generational Divide on Affirmative Action
Each spring, many aspiring students and their families begin receiving college acceptance letters and offers of financial aid packages. This year’s college decisions will add yet another consideration: the effects of a 2023 Supreme Court, 6-3 ruling that...
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash to replace Arkansas statues at the US Capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — When Arkansas lawmakers decided five years ago to replace the statues representing the state at the U.S. Capitol, there was little objection to getting rid of the existing sculptures. The statues that had stood there for more than 100 years were obscure figures in the...
They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore
BALTIMORE (AP) — Growing up in the streets of east Baltimore surrounded by poverty and gun violence, two kids named Antonio became fast friends. Both called “Tone,” they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined...
On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could
BRETTEVILLE-L'ORGUEILLEUSE, France (AP) — On D-Day, Charles Shay was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic who was ready to give his life — and save as many as he could. Now 99, he’s spreading a message of peace with tireless dedication as he’s about to take part in the 80th...
Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Actor Ashley Judd, whose allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein helped spark the #MeToo movement, spoke out Monday on the rights of women and girls to control their own bodies and be free from male violence. A goodwill ambassador for the U.N....
Movie Review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt are great fun in ‘The Fall Guy’
One of the worst movie sins is when a comedy fails to at least match the natural charisma of its stars. Not all actors are capable of being effortlessly witty without a tightly crafted script and some excellent direction and editing. But Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt seem, at least from afar, adept...
Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
NEW YORK (AP) — A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday. The Asian American Literature Festival is making a return, the Asian American Literature...
A subset of Alzheimer's cases may be caused by two copies of a single gene, new research shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s...
3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives have identified three bodies found in a well as those of two Australian surfers and...
What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia's Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons —...
Italy's RAI journalists strike over budget streamlining, complain of censorship and media repression
ROME (AP) — Some journalists at Italy’s state-run RAI went on strike Monday to protest budget streamlining and...
Chad holds presidential election after years of military rule
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Voters in Chad headed to the polls on Monday to cast their ballot in a long delayed...
An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has...
North Portland Library Announces July Computer Classes
The North Portland branch of the Multnomah County Library will host the following classes in July.
Sign up in the library, online at www.multcolib.org or by calling (503) 988-5394.
The North Portland branch is located at 512 N. Killingsworth St.
Facebook 1*
Create a Facebook profile, find/connect with friends/family on Facebook, & use privacy settings.
Wed, July 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Using Craigslist*
This is Portland’s go-to free, online, classified ads. Learn how to use Craigslist to sell an item, job search or rent a home, and tips for staying safe
Mon, July 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Word Processing*
Intro to Microsoft Word 2007 for beginners.
Wed, July 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Make a Basic Website*
Build a basic website using Google Sites. Please ask Library staff to assist you with a Gmail account to bring to class.
Sat, July 16, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Canva for Cards, Posters and More*
Learn about Canva, a free online design tool. Please sign up for a Canva account before class.
Mon, July 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Introduction to Spreadsheets*
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007.
Wed, July 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
iPad Part 1*
2-part class to learn to use your iPad.
Mon, August 1 & 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Start Here: Code Your Own Website*
This class will give you an understanding of how HTML, CSS and JavaScript work to make a webpage display and function.
Tues, August 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Beginner's Guide to the Cloud*
Everyone's talking about "the cloud," but what do they mean? Take this class to find out.
Wed, August 3, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Start Here: Game Programming*
No experience programming? Are you curious about what it’s like? Then this class is for you.
Tues, August 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Gone Blogging*
Want to get your opinion out there, online? Try a blog! A blog (web log) is a great way to share your knowledge, practice writing and to express yourself. Many blogging services are free. This class will help you get started. By the end of this class, you will have your own blog account, post your first blog entry, understand basic copyright rules, and know where to go for help. This class is for beginners, but you must have an email address and be comfortable using a keyboard, a mouse and a web browser.
Wed, August 10 and 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Start Here: Programming for Web Development*
Have you used HTML and CSS, but are ready to learn some JavaScript? Come to this class to learn the basic syntax of JavaScript, learn what a server has to do, and spend some time talking about resources for learning server-side programming.
Tues, August 30, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Facebook 2*
You've got a Facebook account and you know how to find your friends and family on Facebook, but what else can you do? By the end of this class, you will be able to create and share photo albums, create Life Events, use Facebook for messages and chat, and create a Facebook group. You must have your Facebook username and password with you to participate in this class.
Wed, August 31, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
*It is important to see the online description for individual class requirements.
Computer Help Lab
For one-on-one assistance with computer/technology questions, help with resumes and other projects we have the Computer Lab. The lab has a scanner and color printer, and options for free faxing through the internet. The Lab is open during the following hours:
Monday/Tuesday 1 to 5 p.m. (Closed July 4th)
Wednesday/Friday 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Mississippi Street Fair to Take Place July 9
The 15th Annual Mississippi Street Fair will take place July 9 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Historic Mississippi Avenue between N Fremont and N Skidmore Streets. The Fair includes over 200 local vendors, crafts, dunk tank, open air gallery, kids zone, 5 stages and a variety of family friendly activities. Proceeds from the fair benefit the Boise Business Youth Unity Project.
For complete Fair Information, please visit: MississippiAve.com/StreetFair
For fair promotional information, please visit: MississippiAve.com/StreetFair/Promo
Clark County Historical Society Hosts History Townhall in Ridgefield
The Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and the City of Ridgefield will host the first in a series of countywide town hall conversations about each community’s history and heritage at 6 p.m. on July 25, 2016 at the A Pickled Heron Gallery and Ballroom (418 Pioneer St. Ridgefield).
The evening will begin with a moderated panel discussion comprised of community historians. Each panelist will delve into the historical people, places, or moments they feel embody the spirit of Ridgefield history. A question and answer session with the audience will follow. During that time, the community historians and citizens of Ridgefield will examine the city's place in Clark County history and along the way tell many great stories about their history and home.
Over the next few years, CCHM will install a permanent exhibition telling the overall story of Clark County's history. These town halls, held in the different Clark County communities, will act as an inspiration for each community’s representation in this story. Each evening will be recorded and reviewed by those working on the exhibition.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the discussion will start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more event information and questions, contact the museum at info@cchmuseum.org or by phone at 360-993-5679.
For more Portland and Seattle area events, see the Community Calendar.
