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Operation Ship Shape Enhanced Patrols, Round II
The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired boat registrations and required equipment compliance on state waterways as part of a second round of “Operation Ship Shape.”. “The agency leverages technology to improve boating...
Oregon man, ACLU sue plasma-donation center for alleged ‘forever ban’ on gay men donors
A Eugene man and the ACLU of Oregon filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against an international blood-plasma company that operates four donation centers in the state, claiming the company has a “forever ban” on collecting plasma from gay men. The lawsuit seeks nearly $1 million from the company,...
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
Truck Loses Tire in Idaho and Hits Motorcyclist From Oregon
A female motorcyclist from Oregon was riding through Idaho on Wednesday when she was struck by an errant tire from an Idaho truck. Idaho State Police are investigating the accident. Motorcyclist From Oregon Hit and Injured by a Tire on Idaho Highway. ISP report that on July 17th, around 3:37...
Heating up for Hubbard's Hop Fest
Weather forecasters are calling for temperatures to inch into the heated 90s as Hubbard residents gear up to showcase their community this Saturday with the annual Hubbard Hop Festival. This year’s festival, taking place Saturday, July 20, marks the event’s 50th anniversary. Early activities begin in cooler temps with the 6 a.m. registration for the 5k fun run at Rivenes Park – corner of 4th and E streets – with a $20 entry fee. The run begins at 7 a.m., and the course traces along...
Boats, drones and K-9s used to find assault suspect who jumped into Tualatin River
Tualatin police and other local law enforcement and fire agencies used boats, drones and police K-9s to track down a man suspected of assaulting a woman Thursday. The incident began at approximately 6:05 a.m., when Tualatin Police Department officers responded to a call of a man assaulting a woman on the railroad tracks near 19605 S.W. Boones Ferry Road. When they arrived, they saw the suspect, Tualatin resident Troy Tedtaotao, 33, running from the scene. ...
Guns seized after Portland police track stolen vehicle
Police recovered three guns after tracking down a stolen vehicle and arresting its driver on July 16 in Southeast Portland. Ahmed Kassim, 23, is charged with: unauthorized use of vehicle; unlawful entry into vehicle; possession of stolen vehicle; reckless endangering another person (two counts); attempting to elude police officer (while driving motor vehicle); attempting to elude police officer (on foot); unlawful possession of firearms; and unlawful possession loaded firearm in public. Ahmed also had three active warrants from Multnomah County for his arrest. ...
Portland Arts & Lectures 40th Anniversary Season is Sold Out!
A big thank you to Portland’s book-loving community who showed up with enthusiasm this season to help us sell out the 40th anniversary of our Portland Arts & Lectures series. Since 1984, Portland Arts & Lectures has welcomed hundreds of world-renowned novelists, poets, journalists, historians, and artists to downtown Portland to share their unique world views and connect us through the power of storytelling, even through the first COVID lockdowns when we presented online-only and hybrid events. We are thrilled to be back to full capacity at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and selling out the almost 3000-seat hall! Our 40th anniversary season welcomes a star-studded lineup: Amy Tan, Abraham Verghese, Timothy Egan, Masha Gessen and Emily Wilson.
KGW launches Weather Impact Alert Days
PORTLAND, Ore. — Weather impacts everyone. That's why KGW is giving you the forecast in a new way with Weather Impact Alert Days. From severe to inconvenient weather, we'll show you what to expect and when. You'll see Weather Impact Alert Days marked in red on our 7-day forecast...
10 to Watch in Paris Olympics: Pieter Quinton, men's rowing
PARIS, France — Pieter Quinton graduated from Grant High School in Northeast Portland, and now after three years with the U.S. rowing team, he is headed to the Paris Olympics. Quinton began rowing in the eighth grade for the Rose City Rowing Club, and after that his career took...
2ND ANNUAL PEARL DISTRICT BEER & ARTS FEST CELEBRATES OREGON BREWERIES
Now Extended to Two Days! Join Us for a Weekend with 20 Breweries and Cideries, Local Artists, Live Music, and Food Trucks. Portland, Ore., July 27th, 2024 – Get ready to raise your glasses for the 2nd annual Pearl District Beer & Arts Fest! Taking place in the North Park Blocks of Portland, near the birthplace of craft brewing in the Pacific Northwest, this event promises delicious food trucks, talented local artists, and vibrant live music. This year, the festival is expanding to two days:
Looking back on Local 48
Current and former members of IBEW Local 48 gathered July 12-13 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Electrical Workers Minority Caucus. Charlye Molden, 80, flew to Portland from Atlanta to attend and see her former coworkers. Molden was the first Black woman to join Local 48. She agreed to share her story and perspective with the Labor Press.
Scientists close to creating ‘one and done’ universal flu shot
PORTLAND, Ore. — The annual flu shot could soon be a thing of the past. Scientists are working on a revolutionary formula that would result in only needing one flu shot in your lifetime. Simply put, this would mean no more annual vaccinations or worrying about whether this year’s shot will match the flu strains circulating around the world.
Portland sees highs near 90 Friday. Weekend looks mixed; hot Saturday, cooler Sunday
Portland hit 90 degrees Thursday and will likely see the same temps Friday as high pressure continues to dominate the weather patterns. The National Weather Service says the region will undergo a shift in the weather likely beginning Sunday, but until then, temps will stay on the warm side with a 60-80% probability of Portland reaching the mid 90s on Saturday.
See all homes sold in North Portland, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Portland reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 23 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,287-square-foot home on North Blandena Street in Portland that sold for $514,000.
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