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Portland State picked to finish toward the bottom in 2024 Big Sky football preseason polls
The Big Sky conference released its 2024 football preseason polls and all-conference selections on July 19, projecting the Portland State Vikings to finish at the back-end of the conference and with one all-conference honoree. The Big Sky's media poll projected the Viks to finish 10th out of 12 teams, while the coaches poll had them up one spot at nine. The selections come after Portland State finished out 2023 with a 5-6 overall record and a 4-4 record in conference. ...
Brady Johnson Joins Pilots Cross Country/Track as Assistant Coach
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Cross Country/Track head coaches Rob Conner and Ian Solof announced a new addition to the coaching staff for the 2024-2025 academic year, bringing on Brady Johnson as an assistant coach. Johnson spent the last five years with Colby Community College as the Trojans' Cross...
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,...
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. ...
'Tuck Everlasting' to open Aug. 2 at Beaverton's Lovegood Performing Arts Company
Beaverton’s Lovegood Performing Arts Company is featuring the classic story of “Tuck Everlasting,” at its theater location at 16260 N.W. Bronson Road on Aug. 2-4; and again Aug. 9-11. The story, based on the children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt, has been adapted for modern audiences through an updated book (Claudia Shear and Tim Federle), as well as a lively score by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen and “exuberant dance numbers,” producers of the performance said. ...
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...
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:
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...
Three Vikings Named To Phil Steele's Preseason All-Big Sky Conference Teams
As the 2024 football season approaches, media previews of what lies ahead and who will stand out become prevalent. In that vein, Phil Steele's College Football Preview has named three Portland State Vikings to its Preseason All-Big Sky Conference teams. Sophomore linebacker Michael Montgomery was named first team All-Big Sky....
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. ...
The people at Pride are pretty, proud, and partying
This past weekend, the streets of Portland and the waterfront beamed with Pride as Portland's annual Pride celebration kept the party going! Ally went around and talked to some of the lovely people celebrating to find out what makes this weekend so important.
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.
Dog attack: Portland woman still fighting for her life more than a week later
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland mother of two is still fighting for her life a week after a random and brutal attack from a pack of dogs, while on a walk. Police say the attack occurred near a homeless camp in North Portland. Mytoka Petry, 47, has lost...
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...
Kitchen Renovation Beaverton Oregon: Murrayhill Remodeling's Innovative Designs
Kitchen Renovation Beaverton Oregon: Murrayhill Remodeling's Innovative Designs. In Beaverton, Oregon, where the kitchen is the heart of many homes, Murrayhill Remodeling has been transforming everyday spaces into showcases of functionality and style. With their commitment to personalized service and detail-oriented design, they stand as leaders in kitchen renovations, turning these culinary spaces into the centerpiece of homes.
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