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Vote For Us In The Shorty Awards!

Dec 11, 2008

Yesterday afternoon, a note popped up in Twhirl (our Twitter app).@redcrosspdx, you were nominated by @kmcdade for a #nonprofits Shorty AwardIt was a bit of a mystery…what were The Shorty […]

A Small Confession

Dec 11, 2008

I love my job. But, quite honestly, I’m not 100% crazy about doing TV interviews. There’s something about knowing that I’m going to be seen in the homes of hundreds […]

Would You Trust Us?

Dec 11, 2008

No, I’m not asking if you’d trust Robin and me. I mean, you would, right? We give you all those great safety tips and book recommendations and shopping advice, so […]

Two Days and Counting…

Dec 11, 2008

It’s almost here. Do you have a guess at what it is? I’ll give you a hint — it’s your chance to do something good this holiday season. A chance […]

To Snow – or – Not to Snow

Dec 11, 2008

Blood Services is a little nervous about the projected cold snap that’s expected to arrive this weekend. Just one day of funky weather can create a deficit in our collections. […]

Today Is A Special Day

Dec 11, 2008

In the midst of all the holiday preparations you may not have realized that today is a special day. Today is International Human Rights Day. It’s The day that we commemorate […]

When The Weather Outside Is Frightful…

Dec 10, 2008

Remember this project from last year? Well, we’re getting ready to do it again. And maybe as soon as this weekend. Part of the reason that I haven’t blogged our […]

And So The Countdown Begins…

Dec 10, 2008

To what, you might ask? Well, I can’t tell you. But I would suggest you come back and check the blog every day for hints. And show up on Saturday […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Dec 10, 2008

A family had a fire in Astoria on Dec. 7, 2008. The family had a temporary place to stay. The local Red Cross volunteers will meet with the family to […]

Closer To Home

Dec 10, 2008

Okay, let’s bring our attention a little closer to home for a minute. I’ve noticed a slight upswing in the frequency of home fires in our area this week. (You […]