IFCO Opens RPC Service Center in Portland, Oregon

IFCO SYSTEMS US announces the grand opening of its newest reusable plastic container Service Center in Portland, Oregon. The new facility is IFCO’s fifth U.S. service center, extending the company’s network in North America in support of the continued expansion of RPC use by leading grocery retailers throughout the U.S.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ifco-opens-rpc-center-portland-220800231.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 15:08:00 -0700

Mixed Results in Western Conference Give Portland Timbers Opportunity: Fan View

The Portland Timbers travel to take on the Houston Dynamo May 15 in Texas, and no matter the result, are going to stay at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference. The good news is, a win gets them within easy striking distance of two big rivals for the top five spots.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/mixed-results-western-conference-portland-timbers-opportunity-fan-011500612--mls.html

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 18:15:00 -0700

Portland Timbers at Houston, U-23s in Open Cup Play at Home : Fan Preview

The Portland Timbers travel to play the Houston Dynamo at the spanking-new BBVA Compass Stadium in Texas May 14, and will be searching for a win. With only eight points, The Timbers are at the bottom of the Western Conference, and need to make a move before too long if playoff contention is to remain a realistic possibility.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/portland-timbers-houston-u-23s-open-cup-play-210500733--mls.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 14:05:00 -0700

Governor Hotel in downtown Portland acquired by Texas developer

Portland-based Provenance Hotels and Woodbine Development Corp., a large Dallas, Texas developer, have purchased the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. Woodbine has been looking at the Governor for months. In recent weeks, it brought in Portland-based Provenance as a 50 percent partner and operator of the local property.
http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2012/05/governor_hotel_acquired.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 15:32:24 -0700

G-P's Hannah McWilliams signs track scholarship with Texas State

McWilliams finished fourth at the state meet this year
http://www.caller.com/news/2012/may/22/g-ps-hannah-mcwilliams-signs-track-scholarship/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 16:45:00 -0700

LocalEats® Names Best Barbecue Restaurants in America

To kick off the beginning of the 2012 summer season, LocalEats is pleased to announce the winners of their first annual 20 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America. This year's picks include a mix of both town and country and a variety of regional styles from the Carolinas to Texas, through Kansas City and Memphis and even up to Portland and Chicago. Be it wet or dry ribs, slow-smoked whole hog or ...
http://news.yahoo.com/localeats-names-best-barbecue-restaurants-america-124624054.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 05:46:24 -0700

G-P's Erika Anderson, King's Christine Duran sign college scholarships

Anderson headed to UTSA, Duran to A&M-International
http://www.caller.com/news/2012/may/24/g-ps-erika-anderson-kings-christine-duran-sign/?partner=yahoo_feeds

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 15:47:00 -0700

Timbers Steve Purdy Called up by El Salvador National Team

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers today announced that defender Steve Purdy has been called up by the El Salvador National Team for international friendlies against Moldova (May 26) and Honduras (June 2) as well as 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica (June 8) and Mexico (June 12).
http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4408602

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:11 -0700

Alabama, Virginia's Portland Rosen lead NCAA women

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) Alabama finished the opening round by grabbing a two-stroke lead over Virginia, and Portland Rosen shot a Cavaliers' school-record 6-under 66 in near perfect conditions in the morning to lead the individual standings Tuesday at the NCAA Division I women's golf championship.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/alabama-virginias-portland-rosen-lead-235924847--golf.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:38:41 -0700

“Batman” Helps Rosen Grab Early Lead at NCAA Championships

Franklin, TN - A week before the start of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships Virginia coach Kim Lewellen approached sophomore Portland Rosen with a new putter in hand. Rosen had struggled during her second season as a Cavalier, breaking par just once in 24 rounds.
http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=205430052

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:03:36 -0700