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Samuel Francis Adams (born September 3, 1963) is an American politician and non-profit leader who is the former mayor of Portland, Oregon. He grew up in Newport, Oregon, attended the University of Oregon and worked on a number of campaigns before taking office as a Portland commissioner.

The 2020 Oregon wildfire season was one of the most destructive on record in the state of Oregon. The season is a part of the 2020 Western United States wildfire season . The fires killed at least 11 people, burned more than 1,000,000 acres (400,000 ha) of land, and destroyed thousands of homes.

Terry Schrunk, (Class of 1932) - Firefighter, Multnomah County (Oregon) Sheriff and One of Portland Oregon’s Longest Serving Mayors From 1957-1972. Pennie Lane Trumbull, (Class of 1972) - Socialite, philanthropist, businesswoman, and entrepreneur. Her time as a band promoter was chronicled in the 2000 film Almost Famous where she was ...

The Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) is a light rail system serving the Portland metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon.Owned and operated by TriMet, it consists of five color-designated lines that altogether connect the six sections of Portland; the communities of Beaverton, Clackamas, Gresham, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, and Oak Grove; and Portland International Airport to Portland City Center.