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Announcement: The Name of the Washington State Ferry Baby Is…
We now know the name of the baby born on a Washington State Ferry recently!. Baby Born Aboard Washington State Ferry to Anacortes. In a breathtaking event that will be remembered for years to come, a baby boy was born aboard the Washington State Ferry Samish on August 6, 2024, as it navigated from Lopez Island to Anacortes. The birth occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. and added a new twist to the routine journey of the ferry.
As Multnomah County vote secures solution to ambulance crisis, commissioners battle over narrative
Even as a vote from the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has secured a solution to the crisis surrounding slow ambulance response times, the battle over the narrative of how we got here is still being fought.
Committee recommends inverted-Y design to replace Burnside Bridge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A 20-member advisory group tasked with coming up with a design for a new earthquake-resistant Burnside Bridge decided Thursday on a bridge type to recommend to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. The Community Design Advisory Group recommended an inverted-Y cable stay tower bridge. The...
CCSO hosts National Night Out
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) held its annual National Night Out event to connect with the community and form relationships with residents of Columbia County. “Events like National Night Out help humanize the badge and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the community, as well as with other agencies throughout the county,” Columbia County Sheriff Brian Pixley said. “It’s also a chance for everyone to have some fun while forming these connections.” ...
Think August has been un-summer-like in the Portland area? Wait till you get a look at Saturday
You can go ahead and put the sunscreen away. At least for Saturday, Aug. 16. KOIN 6 News meteorologist Josh Cozart predicts that Friday will be the calm before the storms that are expected around the greater Portland metro area Saturday. Decreasing clouds Friday will help temperatures warm into the mid- to upper-70s. That’s still slightly below the average of 83 degrees for the middle of August. No precipitation is...
A peek at the future of N/NE Broadway
Forgive me for covering what might be a relatively small step forward in the Broadway Main Street project, but this is one of the most exciting things happening with Portland’s bike network!. As a quick refresher, you’ll recall that I’ve covered this project closely since September 2023 when PBOT...
Kimberly Branam Leaves Prosper Portland After 8 Years as Executive Director
Kimberly Branam, who served eight years as executive director of the city’s economic development agency, Prosper Portland, is departing. In an Aug. 16 email, Branam wrote to staff that she was leaving for a job at the Port of Portland, where she’ll serve as its chief trade and economic development officer. Her last day at Prosper is Sept. 27.
IndyCar drivers ready for Portland Aug. 23-25 race
The 2024 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland will take place from Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25 at Portland International Raceway. This event marks the 30th time in 40 years that Indianapolis 500 cars have come to Portland to race. The first Indy races in Portland took place under Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) from 1984-2003, and then Champ Car World Series (Champ Car) from 2004-2007. The event is now sanctioned by IndyCar, and this year's race marks 40 years since Al Unser Jr....
Pop-up bistro opens in honor of Portland chef who died in boating accident
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A restaurant to honor a beloved chef who died in a boating accident last month is now open in southeast Portland. L’Échelle has opened a pop-up style business on Southeast Division. This was the last restaurant project of chef Naomi Pomeroy. In a statement...
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