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Laura Hollister-Takashima
August 27, 1947 – June 17, 2024 - Laura Hollister-Takashima passed away peacefully in her home on June 17, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1948 to Anna Sue and Jack Hollister in Portland, Oregon. She spent her formative years in Canby and later moved to Eugene, Oregon where she graduated from South Eugene High School. Laura attended the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts, with a focus in photography and journalism. Soon after, she moved to Oahu, Hawaii...
Special issue on Feminist Histories is now available from Pacific Historical Review
The summer issue of Pacific Historical Review is a special issue devoted to the theme of Feminist Histories. The special issue, which is temporarily available paywall-free, includes research articles, a forum on feminist history methods, and a response from historian Estelle B. Freedman. At PHR’s editorial offices at Portland State University, we caught up with the journal’s associate editor, Brenda Frink.
Beaverton's Dennis Connors has turned tragedy into triumph in his life beyond the armed forces
Beaverton’s Dennis Connors has a unique story, but at the same time he doesn’t. The former Marine and war veteran has lingering effects from his time defending our country, and further effects from a stroke he suffered four years ago. But while still coping with the sadly common residuals from an experience many can’t relate, along with the tragic results of a compromising health scare, the 39-year-old has made the most of his circumstances, much of which he attributes to a sport that’s now taking...
Battle Ground’s Jackson Hotchkiss selected by Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB Draft
Jackson Hotchkiss, a product of the Battle Ground High School Tigers baseball team, was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 18th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft. Hotchkiss was drafted 554th overall in the 18th round of 20 of the MLB first-year player draft on Tuesday,...
Robert "Bob" Russell Jennings
May 24, 1937 - July 16, 2024 - Born to Milburn and Marion Campbell Jennings, May 24, 1937, in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from West Linn high school and immediately joined the United States Marines Corps. He served his country from 1955-1959. After returning home to Portland, at the age of twenty-two, he met the love of his life, Carolyn Donna Doty and they were married on September 11, 1959 and they were married for fifty years. During their time together, they had 3 beautiful daughters, 6 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, not to be ...
Trail Blazers summer league review: Donovan Clingan shined while others fizzled
The Portland Trail Blazers completed summer league play Sunday with a 3-2 record that few will ever remember. What many Blazers fans could remember for years to come is that the summer of 2024 is when a 7-foot-2 rookie lived up to the hype. If you purchase a product or...
In Memoriam: Jolly Krautmann
The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jolly Krautmann, co-founder of Heritage Seedlings and Liners in Salem, Oregon. She passed away July 21, 2024 at her new farm in McMinnville following a 2-plus-year battle with brain cancer, which...
One of the Most Iconic Diners in America is This 92-Year-Old WA Cafe
Diners come in all shapes and sizes. Best of all, you can find a diner in just about every town. Not all towns have an arcade. Not all towns have an Italian restaurant. Not all towns have a taco truck (omg could you imagine living in a town without a taco truck?!). But just about every town of any size will have a diner.
CF Montreal trade F Mason Toye to Timbers
The Portland Timbers acquired veteran forward Mason Toye from CF Montreal on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2025. Montreal will also receive $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money from Portland if Toye reaches certain performance metrics or contractual obligations, per the clubs’ announcement. Toye, 25,...
Outer NE Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $610,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in outer NE Portland in the past week. In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $435,782, or $291 per square foot.
New version of MetroMap features enhanced accessibility, data, and tools
For nearly 25 years, the MetroMap application has been a vital resource for city partners, planners, developers and the public. This valuable tool allows users to explore locations in the region and learn about political boundaries, service providers, property values, environmental features and more. You can use MetroMap to access a wide range of data about properties in the region, including:
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