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Portland pays Water Bureau director $141,000 to resign
The head of Portland’s Water Bureau has accepted a six-figure severance to depart the agency nearly a month after she was forced to go on leave with no public explanation. Gabriel Solmer, who led the bureau since 2020, will receive $141,000 — or half her annual salary — and six months of health insurance in exchange for stepping down from the post, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive through a public records request show.
Grain Terminal Where Tire Pile Caught Fire Goes on the Market for $6.5 Million
Beau Blixseth, son of Oregon’s most renowned timber baron, is trying to sell his grain elevator on the Willamette River next to Moda Center for $6.5 million, according to a listing, opening a new chapter for one of Portland’s iconic structures. Castle Arden 1 LLC, a limited liability...
Portland’s Water Bureau Director Resigns at Request of Mapps, Chides City Leadership on the Way Out
On June 28, on his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed its director, Gabe Solmer, the first woman to ever hold the position, on administrative leave. Solmer officially resigned, at the request of Mapps, on July 26. An agreement disclosed by the city shows...
Portland launches the Office of Arts & Culture
Your browser does not support the audio element. Last year, city officials decided to end Portland’s contract with the independent Regional Arts and Culture Council. The organization was previously responsible for doling out grants and providing art advocacy for the city. Now, Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture has taken shape and has found organizations, including RACC and MusicOregon, to help administer grants to artists and creators. The city itself will be working on arts advocacy and education. We hear more about how Portland plans to partner with creators from Chariti Montez, the director of the new office.
Newborn discovered dead in North Portland, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating after a newborn baby was found dead in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood on Friday morning. The Portland Police Bureau said that officers responded around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a dead infant near North Fenwick Avenue and North Argyle Street, an area tucked between Interstate 5, North Interstate Avenue and North Columbia Boulevard.
ESPN Gives Blazers Favorable Offseason Grade
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a quieter offseason than the previous one. After being the talk of the NBA all offseason long last summer with Damian Lillard trade rumors, the Blazers have fallen back into the shadows this year. With nearly every roster spot filled before free agency, the...
Iconic Portland Drag Club Darcelle XV Is at Risk of Closing
The Oregonian reports that Darcelle XV Showplace, a beloved, longstanding Portland drag club, is at risk of shutting down due to poor attendance during its usual peak season. One of the co-hosts and performers at Darcelle XV, Kevin Cook, who performs under the name Poison Waters, told the publication that summer is often the busiest time of year for the club, but that this season has been an outlier. With fall rapidly approaching, it’s unclear how long the club will be able to sustain its business amid operational costs skyrocketing. Eater reached out to Darcelle XV Showplace for comment.
Blazers’ Donovan Clingan Moves Up in 2024 NBA Redraft
The Portland Trail Blazers made Donovan Clingan the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he was projected to go as high as No. 1. In the Las Vegas Summer League, Clingan proved to be one of the better prospects there, leading the showcase in blocks and rebounds per game.
Legendary rock group reacts to having ‘most popular song of all time’
Journey scored a big hit with 1981′s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”. How big? Forbes recently called it “the most popular song of all time.”. And it’s probably a safe bet that the band will be playing it when they stop in Portland at the Moda Center on Monday, Sept. 2.
Life sentence for man convicted for 2023 stabbing death in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Rahnique Jackson was sentenced to life in prison Friday for the stabbing death of Colin Smith in July 2023. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office says Jackson, 25, will be eligible for parole after 25 years. A 12-person jury decided unanimously that Jackson is guilty...
Sweet & Salty PDX Opening in SE Portland
A new snack shop is coming to Portland’s Central Eastside district of the Buckman neighborhood in SE Portland: Sweet & Salty PDX. Their soft opening in pop-up form will take place tomorrow, Friday July 26. As their name indicates, they will be offering sweet and salty things to snack on, as well as a few more substantial items.
Jury convicts Keizer man accused of murdering wife for third time
For the third time in his life, Peter Zielinski was convicted of murdering his wife. A jury unanimously found the 52-year-old Keizer man guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting his claim of extreme emotional disturbance as a defense. ...
Nine Cultural Attractions Offer Free Admission and Special Events to Oregon and Washington Educators July 28–August 10
Portland, OR — July 10, 2024 — From July 28–August 10, educators are invited to visit Aurora Colony Museum and Historical Society, Five Oaks Museum, Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Maryhill Museum of Art, Oregon Historical Society, Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Chinatown Museum for free as well as take part in educator-focused events and tours.
Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
Oregon Humane Society Holds Meow-tragious Kitten Event
Oregon Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for cats and kittens, Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The adoption promotion is taking place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, with additional outreach events designed to make bringing a new kitten home more convenient. “This is one of...
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