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"The Korean Mama" duo Jane and Ed Kim share their last meal
The charismatic mother-son duo behind the viral TikTok account @TheKoreanMama, Jane and Ed Kim, take viewers along with them as they try both hole-in-the-wall and critically acclaimed restaurants around Portland. Zoom in: With over 740,000 followers, the Kims introduce the city's diverse culinary scene to a global audience, highlighting spots...
Another Portland outdoor pool closes, this one for an indeterminate amount of time
Temperatures are going up this week, and just as lines to get into Portland’s outdoor pools are about to get even longer, another city pool has closed. Pier Pool (9457 N. Bristol Ave.) is currently shut down “due to a significant water line failure,” Portland Parks and Recreation said in a press release late last week. No reopening date has been set as of Monday.
‘Ugliest, cruelest policy possible’: Houseless Portlanders say camping ban will ruin lives
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - People were gearing up for Portland’s new daytime camping ordinance on Sunday, which forbids camping in places like city sidewalks starting Monday. Those in the houseless community say it’s cruel and lives will be ruined. The ordinances bans camps in the public right of...
‘It’s a start’: Downtown Portland businesses speak on new camping ban
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The City of Portland’s new camping ban officially started Monday. The ban forbids camping in the public right-of-way, including sidewalks, areas in front of businesses and private property. Those found in violation of the ban could face a $100 fine or up to a week...
More unbelievable mouth-makeovers, thanks to Dr. Lampee’s “Teeth in 24”
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Dr. Heath Lampee is back with FOX 12′s Ayo Elise to share more unbelievable transformations courtesy of his trademarked mouth-makeover “Teeth in 24″ procedure. This time we learn the story of Christy, who not only received a physical overhaul to her smile, but also a new lease on self-confidence too in the process.
4 Portland couples pooled their resources to build lookalike midcentury homes. See how rooms look now
In 1957, four couples gathered at a cocktail party to see which of four daylight ranch houses would be theirs. Together, they had purchased about an acre of land in Southwest Portland’s Hillsdale neighborhood and hired modernist architect John Storrs to design a floor plan with vaulted ceilings and glass walls. Two of the divided lots were a quarter acre. One lot was larger, one smaller.
Portland's Pier Pool Shuts Down Due to Major Plumbing Issues, Swim Lessons Move to Peninsula Pool
In a rather unwelcome turn for local swimmers, Portland Parks & Recreation has announced that the popular Pier Pool is currently closed for what seems to be a significant plumbing debacle. Portland Parks & Recreation detailed a grim scene where water from the cherished 84-year-old pool was vanishing due to a ruptured water line.
How you can keep your pets safe during extreme heat
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hot temperatures can be uncomfortable and dangerous for animals, just like humans. As the Pacific Northwest braces for a record hot weekend of triple-digit temperatures, it's important to remember to also take care of your pets. During Fourth of July weekend, temperatures are expected to reach...
Oregon Zoo to release 100 endangered northern leopard frogs into the wild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Zoo will soon release a hundred imperiled northern leopard frogs into the wild soon. According to Oregon Zoo officials, the eggs were brought to the zoo by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Northern leopard frogs are rapidly disappearing from their native...
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