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Family friend remembers father, son missing after boat capsized in Columbia River Bar
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Constantin Leahu, 43, and his 11-year-old son, Andrei Leahu, remain missing after they were tossed overboard on Saturday, July 13, in the Columbia River Bar, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A friend of the family says the loss has been devastating. “I have an...
The lineup: Country artists and tribute bands take the stage at the Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of the fair. Roar made waves in 2023...
Entertainment abound at this year's Yamhill County Fair
Are you ready to be entertained? It’s nonstop action during the Yamhill County Fair from July 31 through Aug. 3, from reasons to get your head bobbing to heart-stopping action. Music On the musical front, a number of bands are set to take the stage during the four-day event, beginning July 31 with country western...
Kohr Explores: Concours d’Elegance Car Show returns for 50th year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A “Competition of Elegance” takes over Pacific University this weekend. The historic Concours d’Elegance Car Show is now in its 50th year, making it the longest-running car show of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. KOIN 6 News’ Kohr Harlan got a...
High end cuisines, top tier event space, and live entertainment for the whole family, with Zesti Food Carts
FOREST GROVE Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12 returns to Forest Grove’s premier hangout Zesti Food Carts, this time with Stephanie Kralevich getting taste of everything the pod has to offer beyond its wide array of cuisines. Owner Kourosh Pournaderi runs through an action-packed entertainment roster including game nights, trivia, and an array of all-ages friendly live music; also including that the space is available to book for private events too, from the casual to the commemorative. With this many options, Zesti Carts’ events may even offer more variety than their food!
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run business, which has been a staple of the community for years.
Yachats council agrees to negotiate with landowner in effort to stop 20-acre clearcut south of city
YACHATS – What it would cost the city of Yachats to prevent an eyesore of a clearcut that in turn will eliminate community concerns about landslides and the subsequent application of herbicides is unclear. The city is negotiating with the landowner and the logger who owns the trees, but...
20K Acre Fire Triggers Evacuations in NE Oregon, Threatens 395
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office held a brief early Thursday morning concerning the Pilot Rock, OR Fire that has consumed at least 20,000 acres and continues to threaten Highway 395 south. The town of Pilot Rock is circled in this UCSO image. Evacuation orders were issued for numerous areas. According...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
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...
Hardwood association to hold annual meeting in September
RIDGEGIELD, Wash. — Western Hardwood Association, a non-profit association with the mission of being a sustainable Western hardwood industry resource, will hold its annual convention at the Ilani Casino Hotel in Ridgefield, Washington, on September 23-25, 2024. The event will open with a welcoming reception on the 23rd, followed...
Man rescued after falling into hole in NW Portland, calling to passerby for help
PORTLAND, Ore. — Residents in NW Portland were greeted by a rather strange "good morning" today - a man calling for help after falling into a hole. Portland Fire & Rescue's Specialty Rescue Team was sent to NW 15th and Glisan shortly before 6 a.m. after callers began to report that there was someone calling for help "in a hole of some sort."
Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers. That question, which faced significant opposition from industry groups, only gained the support of 39% of voters at the time, but the Portland City Council is considering putting both measures on the ballot again this November. And this time, they are trying a different approach.
Keller Fountain repair event to boost Keller Auditorium renovation
Supporters of renovating the seismically threated downtown Keller Auditorium are using repairs to the iconic Keller Fountain across the street to support their proposal. Water to the fountain has been restored after the pump system was recently repaired. It failed in May 2023, requiring Portland Parks & Recreation to search for rare parts to fix it. Groups supporting the renovation project are hosting a free “Big Splash” community celebration at...
Indie music fest PICKATHON announces craft beer and artisan beverage lineup
The annual Happy Valley, Oregon indie music festival Pickathon is practically a right of passage for Portlanders, or anyone interested in enjoying up and coming bands in a visually transportative and rustic outdoor setting. The festival has long stocked craft beer, but the 2024 program taking place August 1-4th will take the beer, and artisan beverage selection to a new level with the addition of beer consultant and occasional New School Beer contributor Nicole Kasten to the management team.
Ken’s Artisan Pizza is expanding to Bend. Here’s why
Last year, Vince Krone explained the math behind a night of service at Ken’s Artisan Pizza. After a series of major accolades, the Southeast Portland pizzeria, which had just been ranked among the world’s best, had gone from baking 150 pizza to 300, practically overnight. “300 pizzas over...
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