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Starting in 2025, Portland will have a bigger city council. Here's how it will work
PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, The Story went over the new roles of the mayor and city administrator after the November election. The next in the chain of hierarchy will be the newly expanded city council. Starting in January, the council members will be councilors rather than commissioners, which...
Renowned, beloved Gresham-based actor Tobias Andersen dies at 87
It was only a few years ago, I was at a Nutz-n-Boltz Theater Co. play for a review and I had attended alone. At intermission, I ran into Tobias Andersen, who I'd met and had the pleasure of interviewing on numerous occasions. He asked why I was at the show alone. I told him my friend was otherwise engaged and my boyfriend at the time wasn't really “into theater.” “Not...
Happy 'Howloween': Oregon Zoo readies treats for guests
Who else is howling for Halloween to hurry up and get here? For those who can relate, the Oregon Zoo is ready to start the festivities with its annual Howloween celebration on Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Kids can show off their costumes, fill treat bags and learn about wildlife in a fun, safe setting. Live entertainment will be both weekends. Visitors can enter a costume contest, pose with spooky animal X-ray photo ops and try to guess the weight of an extra-large pumpkin. Activities are free with zoo admission, all of the candy is made with deforestation-free palm oil. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit online.
'The first step': A look inside Portland's long-awaited deflection center
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — A new deflection center is set to offer an alternative to jail time for individuals caught with small amounts of illegal drugs who qualify for treatment. The Coordinated Care Pathway Center will begin operations Monday, providing medical screenings, mental health support and essential pathways toward recovery.
Meet Portland's budding Regional Mexican teen musician Emanuel Garcia
ALOHA, Ore — A recent Aloha High School graduate is hitting all the right notes after signing a record deal. The 18-year-old Emanuel Garcia is now living out his dreams while pursing a career in aviation mechanics. Emanuel was inspired by his two older brothers, 28-year-old Alex and 23-year-old...
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