slides: The Oregon Zoo’s Cutest Animal Babies

Saturday, October 18, 2014

David Cath, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Babies with whiskers would normally be a cause for alarm, but not at the Oregon Zoo. 

Back in early September, the Zoo welcomed the birth of four new African lion cubs. After 5 weeks, three of them - Hasani, Mashavu and Niara - have survived and continue to do well. 

In honor of these cutie McCute-sters, take a look at the Zoo's newest generation of baby animals. Be careful, you may want to go out and purchase a hedgehog after seeing this.

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College Counseling: Great Schools for Marine Science Programs

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Emily Standish, GoLocalPDX College Admission Coach

Marine biologists enjoy careers that include shark curator, hazardous waste manager, SCUBA instructor, environmental scientist and fisheries policy analyst.

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What We Learned: Utah at Oregon State

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Jeffrey Martin, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The Beavers defense is the team’s strongest unit. And it might be by a considerable margin. The Beavers defense is the team’s strongest unit. And it might be by a considerable margin. Giving up three touchdowns in the fourth quarter and overtime is never ideal, but OSU’s defense pitched a virtual shutout through three quarters, allowing its ineffective offense to finally find a rhythm. 

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Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: 3 Things We Learned From The Timbers’ 0-0 Draw

Saturday, October 18, 2014

David Cath, GoLocalPDX Contributor

The end result was not what the Portland Timbers needed, but a 0-0 draw keeps them in contention. Portland's fate now rests in Vancouver's hands as they travel to San Jose on Saturday.

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Sustainable Condoms Arrive in Portland

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Kemea Smith, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Sustainable condoms are coming to Portland - and will soon be found at a Fred Meyer or Green Zebra near you. 

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Portland Threads: As Long As I Got My Suit and Bow Tie

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Kemea Smith, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Suits and ties were seen around downtown Portland this week on Portland Threads. 

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slides: 10 Cute Pets in Need of Loving Homes - October 18

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Kemea Smith, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Calling all pet lovers! Check out these 10 pets available for adoption from the Multnomah County Animal Services. 

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Ethics Investigation Could Cost Gov. and Hayes Tens of Thousands in Legal Fees

Friday, October 17, 2014

Shelby Sebens and Cornelius Swart, GoLocalPDX News Team

A state ethics investigation into Gov. John Kitzhaber and his fiancée Cylvia Hales could be a big hit to the couple’s pocketbook, legal experts say.

That’s because if Kitzhaber and Hayes go before the Oregon Ethics Commission with an attorney present, they will have to pay for the expense themselves, leaving the couple with tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

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Oregon’s Biggest Ballot Measure Contributions and The People Who Made Them

Friday, October 17, 2014

GoLocalPDX News Team

The biggest piles of campaign cash in Oregon came from out of state donors and went to the two most contentious ballot measures. 

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Five Fun Things to Do this Weekend: Oct. 17-19

Friday, October 17, 2014

GoLocalPDX Lifestyle Team

After a long week sometimes all you want to do is hibernate in bed. But don't do that! You'll miss out on some great Portland events that will spice up your weekend. And luckily, GoLocalPDX has made it easy for you. Here are five fun things to do this weekend. 

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