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Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon Returns to Willamette Valley for Third Running

Willamette Valley, Ore. -- Thousands of runners, wine enthusiasts, sponsors and spectators will converge at the finish line of the…

12 years ago

Oscar-nominated filmmaker donates portrait to benefit The Right Brain Initiative

Portland, June 26th. Nationally renowned filmmaker Todd Haynes is the subject of a one-of-a-kind portrait that posted on eBay. This ten-day…

12 years ago

Tom Hanks Pumps up Timbers and Their Army

Portland, July 24th. Tom Hanks received a warm welcome in the Rose City even though he's an avid Aston Villa…

12 years ago

President Obama Greeted by Brother-in-law and OSU Coach Craig Robinson on Portland Campaign Trip

Portland, July 24th. The President landed at the Oregon Air National Guard base and met with greeters, including his brother-in-law…

12 years ago

Heard of Reddit, Foursquare, Stumbled Upon?

Portland, July 19th.  Charity movers and shakers learned about new social media at workshop  organized by Meyer Memorial Trust. Amy…

12 years ago

Organically Grown Company Celebrates p:ear With Ecotrust Terrace Party

Portland, July 21st.  The Organically Grown Company hosted a fundraising party for one of its favorite charities: the mentoring program for homeless and transitional teens…

12 years ago

Classic Wines Auction Hands out 1.7 Million to Delighted Nonprofits

Portland, July 2nd. The Classic Wines Auction, Inc. handed out 1.7 million dollars to four worthy local nonprofits. Classic Wine…

12 years ago

Willamette Valley Development Officers 3-Degrees Celebration Blends Business and Nonprofits

Portland, July 18th. The annual event is called, "3 Degrees 2 Unite 1 Community." Organized by Willamette Valley Development Officers,…

12 years ago

Seattle to Portland Ride4CAP Raises Funds to Fight HIV and AIDS

Seattle to Portland, July 14th. Fifteen cyclists peddled 204 miles over two days to raise $25,587  for the Cascade AIDS…

12 years ago

U.S. Windsurfing Nationals Set for Next Week in the Gorge

U.S. Windsurfing Nationals Set for Next Week in the Gorge Spectators will witness world-class windsurfing at the U.S. Windsurfing National…

12 years ago