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Clark County re-issues toxin warning at Lacamas Lake
Toxins are back at Lacamas Lake, prompting county health officials to warn residents and their pets to steer clear of the water. Levels at Round Lake are low enough, for now, that swimming has been deemed safe there. Caused by algal blooms, elevated levels of cyanotoxins cause symptoms including skin...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Dragons in the comics and on the river!
MONDAY, SEPT. 2-SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 ROSE CITY COMIC CON — A huge annual event in Portland, the Rose City Comic Con celebrates comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and much more at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. It takes place Sept. 6-8. More: rosecitycomiccon.com. BEAVERTON CELEBRATION PARADE — Honoring the city’s past and present, the Beaverton Celebration Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 7 from Southwest Griffith Drive via Southwest Fifth Avenue to Southwest Menlo Drive. The 10th annual Beaverton Sun Run will kick off the parade festivities earlier in the day. For more information, go online (beavertonoregon.gov). DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL — The annual Portland Dragon Boat Festival will be held on the Willamette River, Sept. 7-8. More: portlanddragonboats.com.
Pilots Dominate Linfield Harrier Classic
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. -- Following the Pilots women's victory at the Linfield Harrier Classic, the Portland Pilots men's cross country team matched their success by also securing first place with 20 points overall. Leading the Pilots was Redshirt Freshman Pedro Vazquez, who dominated the Men's 6,000-meter race, finishing first overall with...
Back To The Egg on 09/01/24
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One of Portland’s best seafood restaurants is moving this fall
Those searching for $1 happy hour oysters, hollandaise-drenched Dungeness crab toast or whole grilled branzino with salsa verde on Southeast Clinton Street and 21st Avenue this fall will be out of luck. But they won’t have to look far. That’s because in a couple of months, Jacqueline, the great...
Native American Youth and Family Center gets $4.5 million for affordable housing
The Native American Youth and Family Center got a $4.5 million boost this week toward plans to build nearly 100 units of affordable housing on the Vancouver waterfront. The project, along with two Seattle developments, was awarded funding from a state Department of Commerce program that aims to develop affordable housing near public transit centers. In total, the agency awarded $12.6 million. Awards also went to the New Hope Community Development Institute and YMCA Seattle, both in Seattle.
Fans Of CFB Championship Contender Have Meltdown After Ugly Week 1 Game
The No. 3 Oregon Ducks came into Saturday's Week 1 matchup against the Idaho Vandals favored by 49.5 points, according to Action Network, and left having survived a legitimate upset attempt. The Vandals gave them a run for their money, as they cut Oregon's lead to three points in the final ...
Xfinity customers in Oregon, Washington on track to miss Week 1 games due to Big Ten Network dispute
Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington officially jumped from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten this summer. Some wrinkles still need smoothing out, though. Ironically, the four institutions left the Pac-12 for more lucrative TV rights. And now an ongoing carriage dispute between Xfinity and the Big Ten Network will leave fans from the new West […] The post Xfinity customers in Oregon, Washington on track to miss Week 1 games due to Big Ten Network dispute appeared first on On3.
Beaverton Officers on Leave as Washington County Investigates Shooting Incident
The Washington County Major Crimes Team has released the names of the two officers involved in the shooting that occurred earlier this week. According to an official update, Officer Ryan Garbutt, a veteran with 20 years under his belt at Beaverton Police, and his trainee, Officer Juan Flores, who has been with the department for just 11 months, were identified as the parties involved in the incident that took place on Monday. Both officers have been placed on administrative leave, adhering to the standard procedure following such events, with further details pending investigation.
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Dragons in the comics and on the river!
MONDAY, SEPT. 2-SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 ROSE CITY COMIC CON — A huge annual event in Portland, the Rose City Comic Con celebrates comics, gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy and much more at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. It takes place Sept. 6-8. More: rosecitycomiccon.com. BEAVERTON CELEBRATION PARADE — Honoring the city’s past and present, the Beaverton Celebration Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 7 from Southwest Griffith Drive via Southwest Fifth Avenue to Southwest Menlo Drive. The 10th annual Beaverton Sun Run will kick off the parade festivities earlier in the day. For more information, go online (beavertonoregon.gov). DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL — The annual Portland Dragon Boat Festival will be held on the Willamette River, Sept. 7-8. More: portlanddragonboats.com.
Sweltering Heatwave to Sweep Portland with Temperatures Soaring Towards Mid-90s
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a clear weather forecast for the city, with temperatures expected to rise significantly in the coming days. Currently, Portland is at a comfortable 63°F (17°C), with humidity dropping slightly to 77%. Winds are calm, barely stirring, creating a moment of tranquility before the warm day begins. Today's high is forecasted to reach a sizzling 96°F, with a gentle north wind increasing to about 6 mph in the morning.
Pilots Take Down Manhattan 3-1, Finish Bash at the Beach 3-0
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The Portland Pilots needed just four sets (25-22, 23-25, 25-14, 25-14, 25-14) to dispatch the Manhattan Lady Jaspers Saturday at Richard V Moore Gymnasium. The non-conference victory improved the Pilots' overall record to 3-0 on the season, marking the second time in three years they've started the year 3-0. The Pilots offense was paced by Maui Robins, who finished with 19 kills on the day while accumulating a hitting percentage of .385, and by Leonie Freytag, who had 10 kills. Portland got eight digs from Tinoa Woodward-Hart along with six blocks from Taina Kaauwai to lead them defensively.
Fast start, solid pitching lead Hops to 9-3 win over Vancouver
There was no threat of a no-hitter, but this time Jose Cabrera got his win. Fresh from his near-no-hitter last week versus Spokane, in which his only hit relinquished was with two outs in the ninth, the 22-year-old right-hander threw six solid innings en route to the Hops’ 9-3 win over Vancouver on Friday night, Aug. 30, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Cabrera allowed three earned runs on just three hits, all...
Wayfair has wine fridges over 50% off; deals on kegerators, water filter systems for big Labor Day appliance sale
Whether it’s beer towns like Bend, the multiple wine regions, Portland’s craft cocktail bars, or the burgeoning non-alcoholic cocktail scene, Oregon is, no doubt, a state that loves its high-quality beverages. So why not recreate these experiences at home? From kegerators to wine fridges and even a built-in water dispenser you can put in any room in your home, Wayfair’s Labor Day deals on major appliances has what you need to upgrade your beverage game at home.
Week 0 scoreboard: 2024 Oregon high school football
The 2024 Oregon high school football season has finally arrived and new this year is a "Week 0," giving prep teams 10 weeks to play their nine allotted games. In the first year of Week 0, not many teams decided to schedule matchups as practice only began 11 days ago on Aug. 19. Still, there are plenty of matchups going on throughout the state, so make sure to check in...
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