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Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found. The findings raise concerns about lead exposure in...
Portland Art Museum completes steel structure for its "front door"
The Portland Art Museum, in collaboration with builder Mortenson, hosted a "topping out" ceremony on Monday, July 22 in celebration of the completed steel structure for the new Mark Rothko Pavilion. The top roof beam was placed for the nearly 22,000 square-foot pavilion — a transparent, welcoming "front door" to the museum — during the ceremony. “Yesterday’s topping-off ceremony was an inspiring moment for the PAM and the larger Portland...
Chocolate and nuts are basically best buds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — No summer road trip is complete without snacks! On behalf of our sponsors at California Walnuts and Ghirardelli, up next we’re leaning some great tips and tricks to enjoy delicious snacks on-the-go this summer. Our Nicole DeCosta cracked the case. Sponsored content disclaimer: The...
Inner NE Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in inner NE Portland in the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $571,719. The average price per square foot was $379.
Washougal students participate in Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game
COLUMBUS Ohio (KPTV) - A pair of Washougal High School students represented the Seattle Sounders at the 2024 Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game on Tuesday. Boaz Brooks and Rilen Snethen were selected by the Sounders among players from around the state of Washington. The event took place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, as part of the MLS All-Star festivities.
Portland Opera supports new performing arts center at PSU
The Portland Opera has endorsed Portland State University’s proposal to build a new performing arts center on its campus to replace the Keller Auditorium. The opera is the Portland arts organization to take a public stand on the contentious debate over the future of the Keller, which does not meet current earthquake standards. The City Council is expected to consider whether to renovate the Keller or replace it with a new center at PSU or in the Lloyd District on Aug. 14. ...
Wells Fargo will lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro
Wells Fargo plans to lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro, the bank said Tuesday. The company, which remains a large regional employer, laid off 316 call center workers in the Portland suburb last year. Wells Fargo didn’t say when the layoffs will take place but indicated they will be complete by Sept. 20.
Newberg Notices | July 23
According to a post on Instagram, Chehalem Parks & Recreation District (CPRD) is closing the aquatic center leisure pool and locker rooms from August 26 to September 15. The competition pool will still be operational, and will need to enter and exit on the competition side, not the lobby side.
Longtime community church forced to cancel Sunday service due to continued vandalism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A church in Oregon has been dealing with an increased amount of vandalism over the past couple of months. The team at Bethel Baptist Church in the north Portland area said the most recent damage was so bad they had to cancel their Sunday service and are unsure of when they’ll be able to reopen the doors.
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...
Tualatin seeks charitable nonprofits to gift thousands of dollars in grants
The city of Tualatin is looking for charitable nonprofit organizations inside the city to support with a total of $50,000 in grants through its Outside Agency Grant Program. From now until Aug. 30, those organizations that qualify, can receive what historically have been $1,000 to $5,000 grants per organization. “In the last funding cycle, fourteen agencies received funding, which went towards providing essential health care services to uninsured and underserved individuals, delivering support for basic needs such as meals and hygiene, direct assistance for victims...
Portland Art Museum boasts progress in campus renovation with ‘topping out’ ceremony
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Nearly a year after starting construction on its new pavilion, the Portland Art Museum is boasting a pivotal milestone. On Monday, real estate developers at Mortenson joined the museum in hosting a “topping out” ceremony at the downtown campus. The event marked when construction crews installed the top roof beam that will serve as the structure for the almost 22,000-square-foot Mark Rothko Pavilion, named after the abstract artist who grew up in the Rose City.
Jose Carmen Ovalle
July 16, 1943 – July 14, 2024 - Jose Carmen Ovalle passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the age of 80. Resided in Woodburn, Oregon for 61 years. He was happily married for 61 years to Francisca Cantù Ovalle. Jose is survived by his wife Francisca Cantù Ovalle with his 4 children Hilda Garcia, Tilda Flores, Alejandro Ovalle, Francisca Martinez, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandkids. ...
OSU study raises concerns about elevated lead levels from old telephone cables
Before telephone wires were coated in plastic, they were originally protected by a layer of lead. Lead-sheathed cables were largely phased out in the 1950s, but in Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, some of them still hang from utility poles. A recent study from Oregon State University tested lead levels in moss in some neighborhoods and found that lead levels are up to 600 times higher in places where the cables were once used than in other nearby areas. The findings raise concerns about whether the cables could lead to increased risk of lead exposure for residents of older neighborhoods.
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