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Everyday Heroes: Raphael House of Portland is a sanctuary for domestic violence survivors Stuart Tomlinson, KATU Staff Replay Video UP NEXT Raphael House of Portland has provided shelter and services to domestic violence survivors for more than 40 years. During the last year, the shelter has seen what it calls a marked increase in “high lethality” cases of domestic violence. Since last April, Raphael House provided food, shelter, activities for kids, and technology resources for nearly 500 individuals. For one mom and her two daughters, finding sanctuary there was literal...

“It’s All About the Love”! Lisa Schroeder is the Executive chef & owner of Mother’s Bistro & Bar in downtown Portland, Oregon who lives to serve! She finds fulfillment sharing love and compassion, which attract the attention of her community and celebrities worldwide. With the pandemic shutting down in-person dining, Lisa had to make the decision to close Mother’s Bistro until the opportunity provide sustenance to her patrons in a safe manner. No stranger to overcoming adversity, Lisa rolls with the punches like a prize fighter. She is a mother, grandmother, chef, restaurateur and a...

Mike Hasson, civic leader and founder of Hasson Co. real estate, dies at 66 Updated Jan 06, 2021; Facebook Share died Dec. 31 from mesothelioma, a cancer that affects the lungs. He was 66. The Lake Oswego resident, civic leader and former CEO and founder of Hasson Company Realtors was diagnosed 10 years ago with a malignant tumor caused by inhaled asbestos fibers, according to his family. Hasson, who was a competitive athlete in high school, prepared himself physically and mentally to take on the cancer and defied the one-year prognosis for 10 years, said his brother, Barry Hasson. “He end...

By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– “Sister Dana sez, “The mean old Republican GRINCHES in Congress have refused to pass a relief bill for their citizens below. Their hearts are two sizes too small!” The need to bring joy to Castro residents, businesses, shoppers, and tourists is stronger this year than ever before.  CASTRO MERCHANTS have displayed a glorious Christmas tree with all the rainbow trimmings at Bank of America plaza. Fellow San Francisco Bay Times columnist Donna Sachet was among those who helped to light the tree. https://www.castromerchant...

evening but were able to put it out. it wasn't the structure that was reinnighting, it was some of the -- it wasn't the structure that was reigniting, it was some of the con tents inside of these townhomes and apartments. the victims homeless with nothing. a temporary shelter has been created at the missionary temple church on golden gate avenue. it's run by the red cross and a lot of the people who came there were sent to rooms at local hotels, others went to stay with friends and family. firefighters retrieved some belongings. but most of the people escaped with just the clothes on...