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Oregon is Becoming Fashionable
When it comes to fashion, fleece and jeans seem to figure prominently in the wardrobes of many Oregonians. But hundreds of local fashion designers are working to change that.
From Oregon resident Michelle DeCourcy, whose designer dress was worn by Norah Jones at the Grammys, to Allison Leigh Howard, an Oregonian who made People magazine's list of hottest new designers, it appears the Beaver State is becoming fashionable.
As Pete Springer reports, a version of Oregon Vogue magazine is still a ways off, but not as far as you might think.
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County Considers New Sellwood Bridge Proposal
Contentious Debate Over Reciprocal Benefits Bill
Ripple Effect from Hanford Layoffs?
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Sealing the Cracks in the System
All this week, OPB's Language of Learning series has been looking at Oregon's changing classrooms. Between 1994 and 2004, the number of students in Oregon schools who spoke languages other than English rose by almost 400% percent.
Earlier this week, we visited younger students. Yesterday, we heard about efforts to get teenagers from foreign countries up to speed in English.
Today, Rob Manning brings us the last story in the series with a look at what's being done to seal the cracks in an education system under stress.
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Also on Thursday's Oregon Considered
Judge Throws Out Federal Salmon Plan
Pesticide Reporting System on Hold Six Years
Rally Against Section 8 Housing Cuts
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High School Language Challenge
This week, OPB is looking at the huge demographic changes occurring in Oregon and what those changes mean for the state's schools.
Gretchen Lehmann explored the challenges in elementary and middle schools she visited.
Today we turn our attention to high schools, where increasing numbers of teenagers are coming to school without a strong grasp of English.
Rob Manning has the next installment of our The Language of Learning series with a look at two Oregon high schools.
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Also on Wednesday's Oregon Considered
Oregon Senate Considers 'Where's Molly?' Bill
Rebirth of Lower Elwha Klallum Tribe
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The Multi-Lingual Classroom
More than half of Oregon public schools have students who have limited English skills. These students are known in the education system as English Language Learners or ELL students.
In order to make sure these students get an equal shot at a good education, many schools are retraining all their teachers so they can adapt their classroom material for students of all language abilities.
In this next installment of our series "The Language of Learning," Gretchen Lehmann visits two Oregon grade schools to see how this re-training plays out in the classroom.
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Also on Tuesday's Oregon Considered
Kulongoski Calls for More Higher Ed Funding
Buffett Makes Offer for Pacificorp
Unique Archaeological Find in Port Angeles
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Binnsmead: An ELL School
There are 138 languages spoken in Oregon public schools today. They range from Spanish, to Russian, to Punjabi, to Somali.
The majority of Oregon students speak English, but over the last 20 years the number of children who don't speak English has grown significantly.
All this week on we'll be exploring how this demographic shift is playing out in schools and in the classroom.
In this first installment of our series "The Language of Learning" Gretchen Lehmann takes us on a visit to Binnsmead Middle School in Southeast Portland, where a quarter of the students begin school with little English.
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Also on Monday's Oregon Considered
Republicans Claim Democrats Stuffed the Ballot Box
Governor Touts New Graduation Requirements
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'My Family, My Culture'
This spring marks 30 years since the fall of South Vietnam and 28 years since US troops withdrew. What may have been a political necessity for the United States felt like betrayal to the South Vietnamese, including one man who now makes his home in Portland.
As part of OPB's occasional series on immigrants and their journeys to Oregon, we track Trinh Li -- from his time as a soldier in Southeast Asia to his life in Southeast Portland.
As Rob Manning reports, this "New Oregon Trail" story is already familiar at one Portland middle school, thanks to a film project directed by Trinh's son, Viet.
Also on Thursday's Oregon Considered
Heavy Rains Fill Willamette Reservoirs
Investigation Underway on Downtown Police Shooting
Split Decision in Downwinders Case
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Mount St. Helens Special
Geologists say Mount St. Helens is a relatively young volcano -- about 40 thousand years old.
Northwest Native Americans called it "fire mountain" or "smoking mountain."
Because of the sharp cone on top, it was known as the "Fuji of America" until 1980 when it awoke from a 123 year slumber.
Geologists first detected earthquakes on the mountain on March 15th, 1980. They weren't sure the activity was significant at first. Then a larger quake struck on March 20th.
Dan Miller of the US Geological Survey says that was the day the mountain started its metamorphosis.
More St. Helens Anniversary Coverage from OPB and NPR
Stormy Anniversary at St. Helens Observatory
A Reporter Returns to Mount St. Helens
Memories of Mount St. Helens Still Strong
Volcano Survivor Stories Still Rivet 25 Years Later
Where were you on May 18th 1980? Tell us your Mount St. Helens story here.
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All Portland Beat Cops to Carry Tasers
The Portland Police Bureau held a training for 40 officers Tuesday to prepare them to use stun guns.
Chief Derrick Foxworth has decided all his beat cops will carry Tasers beginning next month.
While Tasers are not as deadly as regular firearms, they do carry a tremendous kick and have contributed to a number of deaths around the country.
Also on Tuesday's Oregon Considered
Self-Enhancement Celebrates 'Potential Realized'
Globalization Good and Bad for Northwest
Parliamentary Sparks Fly Over Education Budget
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Differing Indicators on Oregon's Economy
Oregon has received a series of competing economic indicators over the last few days: The Pentagon wants to close a number of military bases, the state revenue forecast has improved and Monday the state employment department says the jobless rate has jumped.
As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, while it's a mixed bag, economists believe Oregon's recovery is still alive and well.
Also on Monday's Oregon Considered
Supreme Court Sides With Wineries
Ringo Bill Aims to 'Fix' Measure 37
Architects Say State Hospital Building Not Sound
Bountiful Residents Defend Their Way Of Life
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Homicide Bill Raises Questions About Abortion Rights
The Oregon House approved a bill Thursday to classify the murder of a pregnant woman as a double homicide.
Backers argued that House Bill 2020 would have the law recognize the value of an unborn child.
But critics of the measure see the bill as an encroachment on abortion rights.
Also on Thursday's Oregon Considered
Report: Child Caseworkers Not Given Enough Direction
Matricula Cards Come Under Fire
Encouraging Kids to Walk or Bike to School
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Trusts Help Find Affordable Housing in Hot Markets
The red-hot housing market in the Northwest is great if you've already got a home. But in communities from Orcas Island, to Ashland, people are asking how working class families can ever aspire to home ownership.
Correspondent Tom Banse reports on a tradeoff some lower-income buyers are making to get into a home of their own.
Also on Wednesday's Oregon Considered
Statewide Drought Declaration No Longer Necessary
Feds Offer Grants for Surprise Student Drug Tests
Drought Spurs Water Fight in the Klamath Basin
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Spring Chinook Run at 30% of Projections
Columbia River fishery managers have lowered their estimate of the Spring Chinook Run again.
Tuesday the Columbia River Compact announced the run would likely total around 80,000 fish. That's only one-third of the preseason forecast of more than 250,000. Fish biologists are struggling to figure out what happened.
There were great expectations for this season's run of Spring Chinook. It was supposed to be one of the largest in modern history. But so far only about 52,000 salmon have made it to Bonneville Dam, which would make the run below the historical average.
Also on Tuesday's Oregon Considered
Teachers' Union and the Education Budget
Recent Graduates Try for School Board Seats
Trains Rolling Again From Northern Idaho
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Mayor Says Budget Will Not Harm City's 'Essential Services'
The City of Portland will cut 58 jobs under a proposed budget unveiled by the Mayor Monday.
29 other positions will be opened, but they're temporary positions.
As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, this is the sixth year in a row that the city has had to make major cuts.
Also on Monday's Oregon Considered
House Votes to Cut Capital Gains Tax
Fans Get Closer Seat For Mt. St. Helens Show
Columbia Villa Residents Returning Home
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Sea Lions Scatter, For Now
Sea lions have been nibbling away at a disappointing run of Spring Chinook salmon and Thursday state fish agencies stepped up their harassment of the animals at Bonneville Dam.
Technicians at the dam have shot firecrackers and rubber bullets at the sea lions before but this time they had help from Oregon and Washington Fish and Wildlife agents who rode in speedboats.
Also on Thursday's Oregon Considered
State Takes First Crack at Measure 37 Claims
Dems Make Counter Offer on Budget
Critics File Suit to Stop Casino Projects
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Sea Lions Back at Bonneville Dam
Sea Lions are scooting up the fish ladders at Bonneville Dam again. Hazing efforts have been stepped up against the salmon predators.
The first sea lion was spotted on the fish ladder Tuesday.
Corps of Engineers biologist Robert Stansell says they've chased two more away since.
Also on Wednesday's Oregon Considered
When Irish Eyes Are Prying...Sen. Smith Reviewing Travel Records
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Families Return to New Columbia Villa
Oregon's largest public housing development officially started welcoming back its residents Tuesday.
It's been 17 months since bulldozers started work at the former Columbia Villa public housing project in North Portland.
The first phase of construction is now complete, with dozens of houses ready for returning residents.
Also on Tuesday's Oregon Considered
DNA Comes in More Than Double-Helix Form
House Passes Parental Notification Bill
Republicans Increase Education Budget Proposal
Smith: Troops May be Home for Good in October
Spring Chinook Forecast Now Under 100,000
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CAFTA Debate Hits Oregon
About 250 people converged on the University of Portland Monday, to discuss Oregon's role in the global economy.
As Kristian Foden-Vencil reports, the main question on the table was: how will Oregon's congressional delegation vote on the Central American Free Trade Agreement, or CAFTA?
Also on Monday's Oregon Considered
CAFTA Battle Lines Being Drawn
House Republicans Split With Senate Over Budget
Report: Oregon 9th in Uninsured Working Adults
Judge Sets Final Parameters for Governor's Case
Farmers May Be Paid To Put Dye In Fertilizer
Cars and Kids Still Don't Mix Well
Rail Company Makes Case to Re-Open Depot
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