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Oregon Arts Commission Awards 13 Artist Fellowships

Grants Recognize Excellence in Performing and Literary Arts

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Arts Commission announces 13 recipients of its 2011 Individual Fellowships, awarded to performers and writers of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability, professional achievement and continuing dedication to an artistic discipline. Peer-review panels of artists and arts professionals from across Oregon recommended the recipients to the Arts Commission.

Community Meeting to Discuss Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes and FBI Tactics against Muslims

It happens tonight at 6:00 p.m. PSU, Smith Memorial Student Union Room 228 (Multi-cultural Center)

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland activists are holding a community forum to discuss the recent hate crime against the Corvallis mosque, and the intolerable increase in unjust vilification and general atmosphere of fear and intimidation facing the Muslim Community.

In, the actions of the FBI must also be called into question.

Holenstein Free Throws Lift Warner Pacific Over Lewis & Clark

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Miranda Holenstein hit two free throws with one second remaining on the clock to complete a 73-72 comeback win for Warner Pacific over Lewis & Clark tonight at C.C. Perry Gym.

No. 1 Concordia falls to Hastings 2-1 in Second Round of the NAIA Women`s Soccer National Championships

(DECATUR, Ala.) - After squaring the match midway through the second half, a goal with just under five minutes remaining doomed the top-seeded Cavaliers as unseeded Hastings (Neb.) defeated Concordia University 2-1 in the Second Round of the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championships.

The loss was the lone blemish on Concordia's season as the Cavs ended the year with a 19-1-2 record. Hastings (16-4-2) will advance to the quarterfinals and will face either No. 9 William Carey (Miss.) or unseeded Houghton (N.Y.) on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Feds Plant Inert Bomb in Portland Before Arresting Muslim Man

Media Circus: police could have arrested the man sooner; they took part in his suspected terrorist act.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - An alleged plot to detonate a bomb at the Pioneer Square Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Portland Friday was foiled by FBI agents and Portland Police officers.

A close examination of the facts raises concerns that the story is simply conditioning to prepare Americans for more military conflict in the Middle east.

Tim and Bonnie King Receive Excellence in Journalism Award

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Americans encourage youth to be involved in group activities, join clubs; parents and upstanding citizens often suggest that their offspring join the military so they can wear a uniform and belong to a group they can be proud of.

But for some reason, being in a club as an adult can get a person in to real trouble. Belonging to a motorcycle club in particular, is a sure way to earn the attention of police, who are often trained to assume that a person two wheels with a patch on their back is a real danger.

Tim King and Ruth Kovacs on KBOO`s Prison Pipeline (AUDIO)

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Tim King was the guest this week on KBOO Radio's Prison Pipeline program with Ruth Kovacs. The interview was based on Tim's work researching problems in Oregon prisons and specifically, the experiences of a former African-American corrections officer.

This program, which you can listen to by hitting the play button on the audio bar below, explores several parts of Coleman's role as a Whistleblower and former guard who tried to bring about change from within the system.

Portland Fire and Rescue Responds to House Fire in SW Portland in Freezing Conditions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland firefighters responded to reports of fire coming from the rear of a single-family residence located in the 5500 block SW Idaho St. at 6:37 am.

Firefighters arrived at the scene five minutes later at 6:43 am. Crews encountered heavy fire coming from the front and rear of the structure. Less than one minute after firefighters arrived and began pulling hose lines, a flashover occurred on the main floor of the structure.

In Defense of Animals Urges Holiday Shoppers to Go Fur-Free

Hundreds will march through downtown Portland Friday to share message of compassion

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, more than 200 animal lovers are expected to participate in a peaceful, police-escorted march in downtown Portland to celebrate Fur Free Friday. Holiday shoppers will be greeted by throngs of spirited activists carrying signs including a 10 foot banner with images of fur-bearing animals that reads, "Thanks for not buying fur." The "Radical Cheerleaders" will perform for passersby along a route that passes all Portland stores that still sell fur.

Portland - Subject Shoots at Police; Officer-Involved Shooting Occurs

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today at 12:40 a.m., East Precinct Officers responded to a call in the 11000 Block of SE 106th and Cherry Blossom Avenue regarding a family disturbance. The caller stated that he had accidentally shot his stepson.

When officers arrived, the owner of the home reported that his stepson was attacking his stepdaughter and that the stepdaughter and wife were still in the house. The man also reported that he accidentally shot his stepson during the course of the argument.