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Mike Borreggine: 2011 First Aid Hero

Mar 15, 2011

If you wanted more of Mike Borregine (and survivor Shawn Jett!), see their whole hero video here:

“A Battle Between A Young Man & A Chicken Nugget…”

Mar 15, 2011

This morning, we held our biggest event of the year — the Fred Meyer Breakfast of Champions, honoring local heroes. KGW morning show go-to guy Drew Carney was on hand […]

How We Are Helping After the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami

Mar 14, 2011

We’ve received an incredible amount of support from the public following the devastating earthquake in Japan and ensuing Pacific tsunami last Friday. As always, we are grateful for your support […]

Tsunami Reveals Holes in Education and Communication

Mar 14, 2011

I grew up under a tsunami warning siren in Hawaii, and we knew full well that if the siren went off we were to check the local news. The difference […]

Grant Writing Workshop Coming To Portland!

Mar 14, 2011

Grant writers provide an indispensable asset for nonprofit organizations when locating project funding (for resources like initiating a new program, purchasing new equipment and even constructing a new building). If […]

The Importance of a Tsunami Plan

Mar 13, 2011

Many News stations are currently discussing how what happened in Japan could happen in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon also has two plates not too far off shore with the likelihood […]

Friday Final Cut

Mar 12, 2011

With the activities across the Pacific over the past 24 hours, a lot of Red Cross news and stories of incredible volunteers are making their way across the internet. Here […]

VIDEO: Oregon Tsunami Warning With Margaret Sanner

Mar 11, 2011

Tsunami Tips and Resources

Mar 11, 2011

(EDIT: The Tsunami threat appears to be over. However, the potential for strong aftershocks could result in more activity. If you are in a Tsunami Hazard zone, it is advisable […]

Making The Best of a Crappy Situation

Mar 11, 2011

You’ve gotta love human ingenuity. In the wake of the recent earthquake, many Kiwis were left without water to flush their toilets. Some have made the best of a crappy […]