Tag: media
Willamette Week: Quake-Up Call
In the reasonably near future, perhaps within our lifetimes and quite possibly as soon as tomorrow, an earthquake will strike Portland with roughly the same force felt this month in […]
Are 9-1-1 Operators Ready For Your Call?
Last week, the Today Show took on a very scary topic — whether 9-1-1 operators are ready to walk you through a medical emergency. The story focused on the tragic […]
Santa Donates Blood
As everyone knows, Santa Claus is quite busy this time of year. Wrapping presents, taking the reindeer on test flights, making visits to area malls and special events. He did […]
The Key To Volunteering?
Pockets. Lots of pockets. That’s according to Andy, the ex-boyfriend who lives in the pit on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. And, once again, the Red Cross makes an appearance on […]
Sing, Dance, Volunteer
Wednesday is my new favorite night. Why Wednesday, you might ask, when it’s only half-way to the weekend? Because Wednesday, I might say, is the night I come home from […]
Cardiac Arrest? Just Chill Out…
If someone goes into cardiac arrest and there’s no help from bystanders, their chance of survival is 3%. If someone simply steps in to help, that survival rate can go […]
We’re #17!
Ah, 17. You can drive, but you can’t vote. It’s a bit of a numeric nether-region, but in this case, it’s still something to be really proud of… That’s because, […]
Are You A Germ-A-Phobe?
If you avoid shaking hands or, worse yet, flushing a public toilet with your fingers, you might just be a germ-a-phobe. [And if you watch Glee like I do, Emma […]
Nominate Your “Everyday Hero”
We’ve all got heroes. And whether they are our parents or those in our community, they deserve some special recognition, don’t you think? Now KATU TV is recognizing “Everyday Heroes” […]
So….Have You Met Maree?
For those of you that work in our office, Maree’s is surely a familiar face. And for those of you who read The Oregonian, well, you probably recognize her as […]