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Page 2 May 8, 2019 Tradeswomen Host Career Fair A career in the trades is an opportunity for a lifetime of employment. Oregon Tradeswomen invite you to learn more when it hosts its annual Career Fair on Saturday, May 18. Trial in Max Murders Delayed The trial date for Jeremy Christian, charged in the 2017 attack a Max train, was delayed last week until early 2020. The judge is allowing the state to evaluate Christian, who stands accused of killing two peo- ple and wounding another man. Bar Sues Far-right Protesters The owner of Cider Riot, a bar on Northeast Eighth Avenue and Couch Street, filed a $1 million lawsuit Friday against Joey Gib- son, the leader of the far-right pro- test group Patriot Prayer, for insti- gating a brawl outside the bar last Wednesday, May Day. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, RE- PRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PER- MISSION IS PROHIBITED. The Portland Observer--Oregon’s Oldest Multicultural Publication--is a member of the National Newspaper Association--Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Pub- lishers Association. Danny Peterson P ubliC r elAtions : Mark PO QR code Water Main Flood Claims Denied The city of Portland has denied claims filed by homeowners after Trump Lawyer Enters Prison a massive water main break last Michael Cohen, March in the Alberta District of President Trump’s Northeast Portland. At least two former personal homeowners shared the contents attorney reported of a denial letter with KATU that to a federal prison read, in part, “The main break in Otisville, N.Y. was not caused by any negligent Monday to serve out a three-year sentence. Cohen, actions by the city or its employ- 52, pleaded guilty to charges of ees... we conclude that the city is lying to Congress about a pro- not liable for that damage.” spective Trump Tower-Moscow ACLU Blasts Trump Pardon project, campaign finance viola- The American Civil Liberties tions related to payments he made Union on Tuesday blasted Presi- to two women at Trump’s behest, dent Trump’s decision to pardon a and a slew of financial crimes. former Army first lieutenant con- victed of killing an Iraqi prison- Street Racing Scare on I-84 It was a scary and wild scene on er, saying the move amounted to Interstate 84 late Sunday night be- a “presidential endorsement of a tween 162nd and 181st avenues. A murder.” Trump granted the pardon bunch of cars were doing donuts in late Monday to Michael Behenna, the middle of the westbound lanes sentenced to 15 years in 2009 for as shown in video on KGW TV. killing a suspected al Qaeda oper- “Real obnoxious,” Brent Klausner ative who was stripped naked for questioning before being shot. said. “It was obnoxious.” Established 1970 A full service flower experience A hands-on career fair introducing the high-wage, high-skill careers of the trades will be hosted by Oregon Trades- women on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center, 16021 N.E. Airport Way, The event hopes to inspire a new generation of tradeswomen to pursue the many apprenticeships and job open- ings in the construction industry from local companies and organizations. Participants in the career fair have the opportunity to learn skills in hands-on workshops, try out tools, meet employers, meet successful tradeswomen, make things to take home, and find out about career train- ing opportunities. Oregon Tradeswomen, a Portland nonprofit organization, produces the an- nual career fair. Contact them for more information at 503-335-8200, extension 121 or visit tradeswomen.net Washington Jr. o ffiCe A ssistAnt /s Ales : Shawntell Washington news@portlandobserver.com • ads@portlandobserver.comn • subscription@portlandobserver.com Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer , PO Box 3137 , Portland, OR 97208
