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Thunderstorms strike Portland, thousands lose power Sunday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Sunday morning brought thunderstorms to western Oregon, including the Portland metro area. Storm Tracker 2 Radar showed several lightning strikes in northeast Portland. Pacific Power was reporting over 21,000 customers were without power. KATU Digital Content Producer Bobby Corser was next to Lloyd Center when...
Portland Author Alissa Hattman Shortlisted For 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize For Fiction
Portland author Alissa Hattman has made the shortlist for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for her first novel, Sift (The 3rd Thing Press, 120 pages, $24.00). After an open nomination process last April in which authors and fans alike could nominate fiction novels that represented ideas reflected in Le Guin work, Hattman joins nine other authors on the shortlist. This year’s recipient of the prize will be chosen by a panel of authors including writers such as The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood and The Paper Menagerie author Ken Liu.
Milwaukie Police welcome Flora, a dual-purpose canine trained to detect electronic devices
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KATU) — The Milwaukie Police Department introduced a new canine. Flora is a 2-year-old lab/golden retriever. The dog is going to be used to search for electronic storages devices in criminal cases. Flora is able to search outdoors and in deep-moving water. She was originally trained as...
Portland hurtles toward new era for drug possession cases: What you need to know
Multnomah County has six weeks to launch an ambitious approach to minor drug possession cases -- a high-stakes policy intended to quell public alarm over open drug use and escalating overdose deaths. The county’s policymaking has so far been overshadowed by politics and mired in public debates over requirements even...
Car flipped upside down, driver trapped inside after crash with MAX in East Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A driver was rescued and hospitalized with "serious injuries" after a crash with a MAX train left their car flipped upside down on the tracks Sunday afternoon. Portland Fire & Rescue first reported they were responding to a car vs. MAX crash near 108th and E....
Portland's data to determine stormwater bills may be incomplete, county assessor says
PORTLAND, Ore. — The source of the data the city of Portland used to raise stormwater charges on people's water and sewer bills said the city is using the data outside of its intended purpose, a KATU investigation found. The city uses county tax assessor data to determine stormwater...
Camarillo man dies in crash in Linn County, Oregon
A Camarillo man died Sunday morning after a crash on northbound Interstate 5 in Linn County, Oregon. Since then, a man from Woodburn, Oregon has been charged with manslaughter, assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving, according to the Oregon State Police. ...
Portland is the No. 2 city for vacationing with your dog
Portland is one of the best cities in the US for a dog-friendly vacation, according to Forbes Advisor. Forbes “analyzed the 98 most populated U.S. cities with available data across 10 pet- and travel-related metrics.” The ranking “considered pet-friendly accommodations, the number of pet-friendly restaurants, the number and quality of pet clinics in each city, the percentage of dog-friendly hiking trails, dog parks and other metrics to reveal the best cities in America for a dog-friendly vacation.”
Portland firefighters extinguish Ross Island blaze
A blaze Saturday on Portland’s Ross Island has been extinguished, a spokesperson for Portland Fire & Rescue said Sunday. The fire, which sent black smoke billowing over Portland, started around 4:30 p.m. It burned equipment from Ross Island Sand & Gravel and tractor tires but no structures were involved, said Katia Minor, a firefighter and Fire Bureau spokesperson.
Good Morning, News: Plant Trees = Save Lives, Mingus Mapps Cuts Foot, and Kamala Harris for the Prosecution (of Trump)
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Monday Is A Special Day To See The Finished Chalk Art And Enjoy Downtown Hillsboro
Check Out La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival 2024 from above, courtesy of Kole at KosenMedia.com! He does the very best media and photo work around!. Ok, everybody! Was your weekend too hot, or maybe not quite what you were hoping for? Or maybe it was amazing and you just want to keep the fun rolling? Well, in the wake of the amazing LaStrada Chalk Art Festival in Hillsboro, Oregon, this past weekend, we have some special news!! The finished Chalk Art in all of its collective glory is still there for you all to see! You have all day on Monday, 7-22-24 to get to Downtown Hillsboro and have a nice uncrowded viewing and enjoy the event footprint with no cars!
Portland Celebrates Diversity with Thousands Attending Pride Parade Amid National Political Shifts
Despite a stormy start, Portland's Pride celebration witnessed thousands of attendees who gathered to champion diversity and self-expression yesterday. According to KOIN 6, despite the rain, the festivities, including the parade and the subsequent Old Town Block Party and waterfront festival, went off without a hitch. Headlined by Portland's very own drag superstar, Jinkx Monsoon, the event carried an atmosphere of freedom and open celebration.
Thousands gather for Portland Pride parade Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Pride celebrations had a stormy start Sunday, but the brief downpour wasn’t enough to rain on the parade. The annual parade, emceed by KOIN 6’s very own Emily Burris and Travis Teich along with co-hosts Summer Lynne Seasons and Bolivia Carmichaels, went off without a hitch and some state leaders, including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, were seen joining in the celebration.
Tigard's Empresarios Night Market to feature Latino vendors, food and performers Friday
More than 20 local vendors are expected to show up for Tigard’s Empresarios Night Market set for Friday, July 26, at Universal Plaza. The event, presented by the city of Tigard, will showcase the spirit of the Latino community with retail offerings, food and performers. Festivities run from 4 to 9 p.m. at the plaza, 9100 Burnham St. ...
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