What’s going on in Northeast Portland?

A late-night Tuesday stabbing at the mobile home park at 9000 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. left one man dead and another injured. Police are expected to release names and more details this morning.

Tres Shannon, owner of Voodoo Doughnuts, has pulled the plug on his proposed development, a putt-putt golf/pool hall/ nightclub on N.E. Sandy Blvd, according to Willamette Week.

EaterPDX.com has some good news for fans of the N.E. Alberta Street’s flagship Grilled Cheese Grill: The owners are adding a third location downtown and it’s scheduled to open Monday, April 2.

Meryl Lipman, who lives in Northeast Portland, has been named communications director for the Oregon Cultural Trust yesterday.

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in outer Northeast has honored two Portland Parks & Recreation Bureau employees for their work with the immigrant and refugee population.

What’s the enduring appeal behind the Irvington Home Tour, which celebrates its 30th year this spring? Check out my Q&A with an organizer to hear his thoughts on the subject.

Native American community leaders from the Native American Youth and Family Center on N.E. Columbia Blvd. spoke recently to Multnomah County and Metro leaders about the challenges facing their community, according to a Metro reporter.

Anna Bannanas is opening its third coffee shop in the site of what was Star-E Rose, the oldest coffee shop on N.E. Alberta Street. The opening is Sunday, April 1.

An 11-week paving and grinding project is going to close lanes and slow down traffic on busy N.E. Sandy Boulevard from 47th Avenue to 82nd Avenue starting Monday, April 2.

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The large pay hikes given recently to Escondido’s upper-tier employees have prompted a group of local philanthropists to reconsider plans to donate $100,000 so that the city can continue giving rent subsidies to nearly 300 low-income senior citizens.

The raises, which have drawn much criticism and prompted a Monday morning protest at City Hall, raised red flags for the philanthropists about the city’s financial situation and the priorities of city management, said Arie de Jong, the group’s leader.

“In a way, you feel a bit betrayed,” he said.

De Jong said he was confused and concerned that the pay hikes, which will cost the city roughly $200,000 per year, might be evidence that city finances were in better shape than city officials had said.

He also said he wondered why the city would eliminate a program helping needy people and simultaneously give raises ranging from 9 percent to 24 percent to employees who are already well-paid.

“It didn’t pass the smell test,” said de Jong, whose family owns Hollandia Dairy. “The whole thing didn’t make sense.”

Councilman Ed Gallo, who has criticized City Manager Clay Phillips for the timing of the raises, said it was frustrating to see them jeopardize a crucial donation. Gallo has been the council’s leading advocate of the 12-year-old rent subsidy program, which is scheduled to expire April 1.

“Arie got pushed out of joint by the raises and said, ‘That’s it, we’re out,’” Gallo said Monday.

But Gallo said officials from Interfaith Community Services recently suggested they might step in and help save the program.

And de Jong said Monday that his group of philanthropists might still make the donation.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –It was announced today that HSN, the leader in multi-channel retail, has partnered with Universal Pictures to create a compelling and unique marketing partnership that entertains HSN’s extensive customer base, engages new consumers and drives excitement to see one of the most anticipated films of the year, Snow White and the Huntsman. The 24-hour HSN event will take place on Wednesday, May 30, across all of HSN’s platforms, including TV, HSN.com and HSN mobile.

Snow White and the Huntsman, starring Kristen Stewart, Oscar winner Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth opens nationwide on June 1.

With the release of the Snow White and the Huntsman-inspired collection, HSN continues to reinvent and reenergize retail by allowing consumers the opportunity to experience the film and engage in a flight of fantasy in a personal way via bold and imaginative HSN products customized for “her”. Top HSN designers will bring the movie to life with a curated assortment of exclusive products reflecting the spirit of the film.

“HSN has evolved into an entertainment channel that goes beyond providing a platform for commerce. At our core we are storytellers and entertain our customers with engaging content and unique retail experiences,” said Bill Brand, EVP of Programming, Marketing and Business Development. “The partnership with Universal Pictures for Snow White and the Huntsman plays a key role in elevating awareness and relevance for the HSN brand. It is an important component to our Entertainment Strategy.”

The multi-platform HSN event will include exclusive collections that were directly inspired by the film. HSN’s creative directors were given a once-in-a-lifetime look behind the scenes that awed and inspired. High-end jewelry, fashions and home accessories including exclusive pieces from Hutton Wilkinson, Loree Rodkin, and Heidi Daus, will be available for sale. Designers Ranjana Khan, Adrienne Landau, and numerous others will also have styles that highlight the film’s iconic costumes playing into the overarching movie theme of beauty and power.

“HSN is the perfect partner to bring the look and feel of Snow White and the Huntsman to life through fashion and lifestyle items inspired by the film,” said Stephanie Sperber, President, Universal Partnerships & Licensing. “We know this 24-hour event featuring unique clothing, jewelry and accessories alongside Snow White and the Huntsman footage will build anticipation for the film’s opening on June 1.”

Shop the collection on May 30.

Special features, videos and community boards may be found at www.HSN.com/snowwhiteandthehuntsman.

About Snow White and the Huntsman:

In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar winner Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. But what the wicked ruler never imagined is that the young woman threatening her reign has been training in the art of war with a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) dispatched to kill her. Sam Claflin joins the cast as the prince long enchanted by Snow White’s beauty and power.

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Delano Library photo exhibit

THROUGH MARCH 31 – Work of area amateur and professional photographers is on display at the Delano Public Library, 160 Railroad Ave. E., Delano, through March 31. For information contact the Delano Public Library at 763-972-3467.

Relay for Life kickoff

MARCH 22 – Delano Relay for Life will hold a kick-off event for the 2012 Relay for Life from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Light of Christ Church, located on County Road 11 at County Line Road in Independence. Anyone interested in volunteering, leading a team or joining a team is invited to attend. This year’s Relay will take place July 27 and 28 at Delano City Park. For information visit www.relayforlife.org or call Sarah Schumacher, 763-442-4457.

Colon cancer update

MARCH 22 – Colon Cancer is diagnosed in 130,000 Americans each year, but it is highly treatable – even cured – if caught early. Timothy Kinney, MD, gastroenterologist, Ridgeview Specialty Clinic-Gastroenterology, will speak about new tests for detection, newly approved drugs and treatment options. This free event will be Thursday, March 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ridgeview Community Auditorium, Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. To register, call 952-442-8084.

Corcoran council

MARCH 22 – Corcoran City Council will meet Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. at city hall at 8200 County Rd. 116.

Hamel VFW fish fries

MARCH 23 – The Heinzen-Ditter Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Hamel will offer fish fry buffets from 5 to 7 p.m., on Fridays through April 6 at the VFW Post, located on Hamel Road at Brockton Lane in Hamel. The VFW will welcome all comers.

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Carson’s efforts to trap and kill coyotes living in the city’s few remote areas have been frustrated by animal-rights groups and nervous attorneys.

But city leaders haven’t given up. They are determined to get rid of the wild canines.

Residents at mobile home parks in the northwestern part of town have complained for months that they feel threatened by the coyotes. Recently, they also reported coyote sightings at the nearby Victoria Golf Course.

“I was chased by a coyote,” said Paul Randall, president of Carson Harbor Village Homeowners Association. “The only thing that kept the coyote from getting to me and my German shepherd was that I was able to get to a two-foot, eight-inch dowel that I have to protect myself. We are prisoners in our homes.”

In February, the city hired Animal Pest Management Services Inc. of Chino to track the coyotes and set snares to trap them. But, before they could begin work, animal rights activists criticized the plan. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Animal Welfare Institute and Project Coyote activists said residents should first try nonlethal methods of deterring coyotes.

An online petition against trapping coyotes in Carson says snare traps are cruel, and dangerous to domestic pets.

“Killing coyotes doesn’t increase public and pet safety – educated coexistence does,” the petition states.

An attorney representing the owner of Carson Harbor Village mobile home park,

To protect himself from liability issues, officials said Goldstein increased the liability insurance on the park in case someone is injured by a coyote. He passed the cost increase along to residents.

Without permission to trap in that area, city officials said there isn’t much they can do to eradicate the animals. But they are seeking other measures, including possibly setting traps around Victoria Golf Course at Avalon Boulevard and the San Diego (405) Freeway.

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EDITORS NOTE: This semester WTVR.com has partnered with VCUs School of Mass Communications iPadJournos mobile and social media journalism project.

By Annie Cocke and Katelyn Tatti (Special to WTVR.com)

RICHMOND, Va. An empty plot of land on Belle Isles east end will soon become home to a bike skills course that all bikers in Richmond can enjoy.

Proposed by Mayor Dwight Jones Pedestrian, Bicycling and Trails Planning Commission, this new bike course is designed to not only be recreational, but also for instructional purposes for new riders.

The mayors commission is part of the citys recent push towards increasing green initiatives. Jones created the commission in light of winning the bid for the World Cycling Championships in 2015.

Robby Osborne, a biker and employee of VCUs Outdoor Adventure Program, believes that the new course will be beneficial to the entire Richmond community

Not only will this course attract people to the sport of cycling, but it will promote a healthy lifestyle and environmentally friendly transportation, said Osborne.

With a price tag of $100,000, volunteer groups like The Friends of James River Park, James River Outdoor Coalition, International Mountain Bicycling Association, James River Park and The City of Richmond Trails Division are working together to make the course accessible from many areas of the city.

Considerable funding is coming from local non-profits. Sand, clay, and rock are being repurposed from other projects, said the citys Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trails Coordinator Jakob Helmboldt.

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The Benton County Gang Enforcement Team has been making house calls, rounding up known gang members and taking down names of new recruits.

Contacting known gang members in person is making a difference in curbing gang growth, Sheriff Steve Keane told county commissioners Tuesday.

“We want to let them know we are out there, and when they can expect us to hold them accountable. And we will be there to help them if they want out,” he said.

The report from the sheriff and Sgt. Carlos Trevino said the personal visits to homes of gang members have led to more arrests, and made parents, mobile home park owners and managers, and school officials more aware of the stepped up enforcement.

“The only way to suppress crime is to target areas of activity,” Keane said.

Trevino said there were 33 gang-related calls for service in January and February in Benton County, with 20 felony arrests, 36 misdemeanor arrests and four weapons seized.

Trevino said there has been no noticeable increase in gang activity, and the east end of the county has evidence of gangs.

“We do graffiti checks three to four times a week,” the sergeant said, noting that two recent graffiti incidents in Prosser were solved within a week and the offender went to jail.

The five-member gang team now has a crime analyst, who helps identify trends by studying activities and signs in neighboring communities and counties.

“By working with other jurisdictions in Yakima, Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities we have a huge network with other officers involved with gangs. It is really helping us out quite a bit,” Trevino said.

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ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

This spring, PBS KIDS is partnering with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Americas largest association of state and local parks and recreation facilities, to encourage families to Explore the Outdoors. From March 26 through April 20, PBS will present four weeks of themed on-air programming and online content designed to inspire kids and families to get outside and discover nature. Locally, National Recreation and Park Association member parks, along with local PBS member stations, will be hosting events where kids are invited to experience the environment with fun and educational activities from PBS KIDS.

Spring is the perfect time of the year for kids and families to venture outside and discover their environment, said Lesli Rotenberg, Senior Vice President, Childrens Media, PBS. Outdoor play and exploration is an essential part of every childs life, and is one of the best ways to inspire kids to learn about the world around them.

NRPA members across the country, along with local PBS member stations, will be hosting events with PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors activities and materials. From nature treasure hunts to investigations of weather, wind and the local environment, families will be invited to participate in hands-on experiences that encourage kids to learn about science and nature. For more information on local events, or to pick up materials to explore the outdoors on your own, visit PBS Parents (PBSParents.org/outdoors).

There is no better place than local parks and recreation to learn about nature and the outdoors, said Barbara Tulipane, President and CEO of NRPA. We must make sure we teach youth about the importance of appreciating the wonderful world outdoors which is why we are so proud to partner with PBS KIDS on this initiative.

Explore the Outdoors Programming

Leading up to Earth Day, PBS KIDS will present four weeks of Explore the Outdoors themed programming from popular series including WILD KRATTS, DINOSAUR TRAIN, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, and CURIOUS GEORGE. Premieres include new episodes from WILD KRATTS, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, CURIOUS GEORGE and a new Earth Day themed episode of ARTHUR, airing Monday, April 16. On Friday, April 20 (the Friday before Earth Day), PBS will also present a special line-up of environmentally-themed programs to gear kids up to celebrate Earth Day. Themed weeks include:

WILD KRATTS Backyard Adventures Week – March 26-30

This special week features five episodes all about venturing outside to explore the wonders that are as close as your own backyard. The week concludes with the premiere of a new episode, Flight of the Pollinators, on Friday, March 30, which explores the amazing delivery system of plants and their animal partners.

DINOSAUR TRAIN Nature Trackers Week – April 2-6

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