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Hillsboro leader elected new chair of PCC board
New leadership is coming to the Portland Community College Board of Directors in the 2024-25 academic year. Kristi Wilson, of Hillsboro, was elected chair, while Mari Watanabe will serve as vice chair, as announced Monday, July 29. "I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to serve the PCC community in a new capacity," Wilson said in a press release. "I look forward to continued work with our...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 30: Neighborhood Wars; Judge Steve Harvey; Welcome to Plathville
Neighborhood Wars A&E 9 p.m. Two new episodes air back-to-back, showcasing footage from cell phones, drones, home security cameras and more to share the kindness, drama and absolute hilarity that can take place between real-life neighbors living across the United States. Judge Steve Harvey ...
‘Bike canopy’ at new PPS building offers covered, solar-powered bike parking
A new Portland Public Schools building that is set to open this fall will have one of the coolest bike parking facilities in the city. While riding home from Bike Happy Hour last week I peered over the construction fence at the forthcoming Multiple Paths to Graduation building on Northeast 16th (near Benson High and Buckman Field). What I saw was a three-tiered roof covering over 50 bike parking spots in the main front courtyard of the building.
Budding firefighters learn skills of the trade in Lake Oswego
When kids climb the 100-foot aerial ladder the Lake Oswego Fire Department uses to put out blazes located in high-up buildings, they feel like they can conquer pretty much any task, according to firefighter Candace Grimes. For the first time, the fire department hosted a camp where 14-18-year-old boys and girls learned some of the skills it takes to be a firefighter Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28 at Westlake Park. ...
Portland Indigenous Marketplace comes to Oregon City
The Redland Grange hosted Oregon City’s first Indigenous Marketplace put on by the nonprofit group Portland Indigenous Marketplace July 27-28. Founded by Lluvia Merello in 2018, Portland Indigenous Marketplace offers a space where vendors from underserved communities can come together in a safe and supportive environment. From jewelry to art and food, the Indigenous Marketplace had a wide selection of handmade, original items for shoppers to enjoy. “I feel like...
Arizona native Kyah Zurek’s next step: University of Portland Soccer
Kyah Zurek, a dynamic winger, is taking her talents to the University of Portland Pilots. She’s ready to make her mark on Division I soccer with electrifying speed and scoring ability. Kyah, an Arizona native adopted from China at a young age, grew up playing various sports including tennis,...
A dream come true: CityTeam Portland relocating to Old Town
Lance Orton, executive director of CityTeam Portland, had seen nearly every vacant building in Portland before securing a new location for the nonprofit's headquarters. CityTeam Portland is relocating to the Overland Building on Northwest 4th Avenue and Northwest Davis Street, in the Old Town district, with the hopes of opening in fall 2025. When Orton first toured building he laughed to himself, "thanks for showing me what we could do...
Central Oregon foes of TC Energy natural gas pipeline expansion press their case; company says work has begun
A group opposed to TC Energy's long-debated, now-approved natural gas pipeline expansion through Central Oregon continued to press their case Monday, joined by a Bend city councilor. But the company says the project got underway earlier this month. The post Central Oregon foes of TC Energy natural gas pipeline expansion press their case; company says work has begun appeared first on KTVZ.
Bonamici: Project Turnkey is turning the tide on homelessness by transforming lives (and vacant buildings)
In every corner of Northwest Oregon, I hear compelling stories about how housing is out of reach and how the lack of affordable housing can devastate individuals and families. I’ve also heard stories of hope from Oregonians who have found a second chance at stability through Oregon’s Project Turnkey program, which the state launched in the depths of the pandemic to quickly convert vacant buildings like hotels and motels into affordable housing and emergency shelters. ...
Forest Service announces $190M grant opportunity for private forest landowner payment programs to address climate change in Pacific Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore., July 26, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $190 million available to help private forest landowners adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and retain working forestlands. “Climate change threatens people, communities, infrastructure, and natural resources across the country,”...
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Study finds old telecom cables leaching lead in parts of Portland
Lead from old telecom cables is leaching into Portland neighborhoods, a new study has found. Researchers found moss growing near lead-sheathed telecommunications cables in older Portland neighborhoods contained lead levels as high as 590 times that of moss in rural areas outside the city. The study raises concerns about a long-ignored source of lead, which can cause medical issues and impair neurological development in children. ...
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