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Chauncey Billups Reveals Wild Story About His Player Last Season
After the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a blockbuster trade to send superstar guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-way deal that also involved the Phoenix Suns, the franchise had officially begun a rebuilding process, with the team fully invested in guard Scoot Henderson being the future face of the team.
TOMORROW NIGHT: It's the Hilarious "Two Evils with Arlo & Kate!" (Special Guest: Peachy Springs!)
Well, you're in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town… TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate (and Wm. Steven Humphrey from the Mercury as "the voice of God") as they ask a series of truly evil questions, and it’s up to our special guest contestant and the audience (who will vote on their phones) to decide which is the lesser of TWO VERY EVIL ANSWERS. Are there prizes? You bet your butt! Is there comedy? Oh, absolutely!
Squirm Produces Entertaining, Educational and Erotic Content to Help People Talk About Sex
Most sex advice ends with “talk about it with your partner!” That’s where Squirm’s (getsquirmy.com) advice begins. Squirm is a Portland company that produces entertaining, educational and erotic content to help people have conversations about sex. There are workshops, audio courses, a sexting etiquette guide, and a podcast coming in September called Porn Nerds. The company just released a conversation card deck called Get Squirmy, where questions range from silly to deep. (The former: “Find two objects and explain the sexual tension they have with each other.” The latter: “Is honesty always the best policy?”)
Janet Marie Coleman
January 26, 1968 – July 6, 2024 - Janet Marie Coleman was born in Medford, Oregon, on January 26, 1968, the first child of John and Donna Coleman. She attended schools in Hillsboro, Linwood (KS), and Newberg, graduating from Newberg High school in 1986. In her youth, with her family, Janet sang for seven years with the Coleman Family Singers, performing and ministering in prisons, churches, banquets, summer camps, and the Oregon State Fair, ...
Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson
June 29, 1942 – July 6, 2024 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great papa, Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson on July 6th, 2024 at the age of 82. Wally was born in St Helens, Oregon on June 29, 1942 to Ernest and Nadine Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Thompson, daughter Nicki Thompson, son Scott Thompson, grand-daughters Bailey (Travis) Feakin, Kallie Trask (Mickey Rush), Toni (Rogun) Zenger, great grand-daughter, Amelie Zenger, and sister Darlene (Jimmy) Luttrell. ...
Area athletes win regional Junior Olympics titles
Four South Coast athletes won titles in the recent Junior Olympics Northwest Regional track and field championships in Gresham. Mason Detzler of Myrtle Point, competing unattached, won the men’s (17-18 years old) discus with a throw of 167-11 and shot put with an effort of 57-9. Marley Petrey of Bandon, also unattached and competing in the same age group, won the 400-meter hurdles in 1 minute and 4.74 seconds. ...
23-year-old man arrested for May fatal shooting of Gresham resident
A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, July 23, in connection to the shooting death of a Gresham man. Alex M. Brown-Golden was taken into custody by the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit, with assistance from U.S. Marshals. He is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of second-degree murder with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. Brown-Golden is accused of killing 34-year-old Ozell Shepherd, of Gresham, during a May 4 incident in the Wilkes Neighborhood. The fatal shooting took place in the 15700 block of Northeast Beech Street, where Shepherd was found dead in the street. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0781; or Detective Travis Law at travis.law@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0395. Reference case number 24-109829.
Elodie Hatfield’s Chords Music School Encourages Youth to Channel Their Inner Guitar Soloists
Chords Music School (8705 SE 17th Ave., 310-614-8344, chordsmusicschool.com) in Sellwood has a ‘70s sunken den feel, complete with lava lamps, a big rug in the middle, and posters and guitars hanging on the walls. “Let’s practice our rock faces,” Elodie Hatfield says, encouraging a circle of second graders...
Portland Comedian Adam Pasi
It's a new comedy-documentary series that follows comedian Jesus Trejo as he connects with six rising comedians from around the country to learn the stories behind their comedy! Portland comedian, Adam Pasi, shared his experience being highlighted in Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo! Adam's episode is streaming free on the PBS app! For more information, click here!
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...
David C. Low
April 15, 1944 – June 22, 2024 - David C. Low passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Beaverton Oregon. Born in The Dalles, Oregon in April 1944. David was the youngest born to William and Pearl Low. He was raised and educated in Condon, Oregon, graduating in 1962. He participated in basketball and baseball where the team was co state champions his senior year. He was also the senior class president. ...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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