The zoo announced Wednesday that some demolition work and tree removal is expected to begin Aug. 26 in order to make way for the approximately 15,000-square-foot clinic and quarantine area Katy Muldoon, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kmuldoon/index.html

The zoo announced Wednesday that some demolition work and tree removal is expected to begin Aug. 26 in order to make way for the approximately 15,000-square-foot clinic and quarantine area Katy Muldoon, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kmuldoon/index.html

One in every 15 Oregon Intel workers holds a Portland State degree, and the company helps pay for many current employees to advance their education at the downtown university. Mike Rogoway, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/Mike%20Rogoway/index.html

Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley recently sat down for separate 90-minute videotaped interviews with members of The Oregonian's editorial board to discuss how they would address the struggling economy, tackle the state's deep budget problems and strengthen schools and the higher education system. Here are excerpts of the candidates discussing their economic plans. Rick Attig, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/rattig/index.html

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE 2010-09-04T11:47:19Z WASHINGTON (AP) -- A healthy economy needs bustling Main Streets and a thriving middle class even more than a healthy stock market, President Barack Obama said as he reaffirmed his commitment to work hard for America's hardworking men and women....

Check out volunteer opportunities in the Clackamas County area. Vickie Kavanagh, The Oregonian http://connect.oregonlive.com/user/vkavanag/index.html