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Downtown Salem development: Where key 2024 projects stand
Several projects underway promise to continue changing the landscape of downtown Salem. A Statesman Journal story looking at key 2024 downtown projects highlighted the Rivenwood Apartments, the former city hall site and pit at High Street, the Block 50 spot once home to UGM and a parcel of land near Pringle Creek in...
Washington County has a 'fair' day
On the final day of the 2024 Washington County Fair, fair-goers showed out in force to take advantage of their final chance to enjoy the festivities Sunday, July 28. Lines weaved around the fairgrounds as patient thrill-seekers waited to take a seat on the Zillerator, the Yo-Yo and a number of other gravity-defying rides. Meanwhile, families gathered at the mainstage to watch and dance as Edna Vasquez Mariachi performed. Clutching...
New chair, vice chair elected by 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...
North Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 22-28
A house in Portland that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Portland in the past week. In total, 34 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $491,357. The average price per square foot ended up at $372.
Hops Weekly: Hot Hillsboro takes five of six games with visiting Vancouver
Don’t look now, but the Hops are getting hot. After a dismal start to the season’s second half, Hillsboro took five of six games with visiting Vancouver this past week and have won eight of their last 10. Offensively, the Hops were led by Jose Fernandez (.444) and Manuel Pena (.375) who combined to go 14-for-34 in five games against the Canadians, and were two of four Hillsboro hitters to...
Oregon seeks volunteers for Selective Service boards
SALEM, Ore. — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies. The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is responsible for rapidly providing personnel to the military in a fair and equitable manner if the President and Congress authorize conscription. While the United States has maintained an all-volunteer force for decades, the system remains a crucial...
Forest Grove's Archy De La Rosa overcomes and shines at U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals
If facing the top high school wrestlers in the nation wasn’t enough, Forest Grove’s Archy De La Rosa was confronted with another level of adversity at the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., on July 12-20. De La Rosa, the 6A runner-up at 113 pounds as a freshman last season, had to battle through a bout of food poisoning. “I was throwing up all day and night,” he...
Man shot to death in NE Portland identified
The man who died in the Lloyd District on Sunday has been identified as 45-year-old Jacob Forrest. Forrest was shot and killed on the corner of Northeast Sixth Avenue and Holladay Street around 6 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Northern Lights expected to return to Oregon this week. Will the clouds clear in time?
Two unexpected phenomena are clashing in the skies over Oregon tonight. A new magnetic storm means another good shot at viewing the aurora borealis – the strongest chance since the last big show of northern lights in May. However, the event is overlapping with a summer rainstorm that’s lingering over much of Oregon, potentially barring the lights from view.
Man Found Dead After Early Morning Shooting in Portland's Lloyd District, Police Seek Witnesses
A man lost his life following an early morning shooting incident in Portland's Lloyd District neighborhood. According to a news release from the Portland Police Bureau, North Precinct officers were dispatched to the intersection of Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast Holladay Street at around 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024, upon receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male deceased on the sidewalk.
Big Thief Play First Show With New Lineup Following Max Oleartchik’s Departure, Debut 10 New Songs During Project Pabst Festival
According to nme.com, on July 28 Big Thief debuted their new line up following the departure of bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik. Big Thief headlined Portland’s Project Pabst festival marking the group’s first show in over a year and the new line up consisted as a five piece, including a percussionist and a new bassist named Justin.
A pergola can transform your yard on a budget; several are on sale for Wayfair ‘Black Friday in July’
Wayfair’s Black Friday sale is the perfect time to transform your backyard into a good-looking, comfortable space you and your family will want to spend time in. Oregon’s warm weather and long summer nights will continue well into September (maybe even October if we’re lucky), and pergolas are a simple and easy way to add shade, structure, and style.
Portland’s Water Bureau boss resigns, warns city officials of ‘disruptive’ leadership decisions
Gabe Solmer was not expecting to lose her job when she was called into a meeting with city management June 28. She hadn’t received any recent signs that her work leading the Portland Water Bureau for nearly four years was inadequate, and her last annual performance review had been glowing.
A Place Called Home-Located in the North Pedestrian Tunnel
This mural was painted in cooperation of the Port of Portland and the Portland Street art Alliance. The artists hope is that travelers and residents see this work as a celebration of community, and inclusion. For more murals from around the world stop by and visit Sami at:
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. ...
Athlete Terrance Saryon raves about his time spent at Oregon's SNL camp
One of the more impressive prospects at Oregon's loaded Saturday Night Live Football Camp was a three-star athlete who calls home just across the Oregon border at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington. Three-star athlete Terrance Saryon spoke with DuckTerritory.com about his time spent in Eugene for camp and its impact on his recruitment.
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