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Portland Community Demands Action After Drive-By Shooting Releases 70 Rounds Near Montessori School
Portland's Dawson Park, a site of repeated gun violence, became the focal point once again after a drive-by shooter unleashed over 70 rounds during preschool pickup last Friday, as confirmed by the Portland Police Bureau. In response to community outcry, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Police Chief Bob Day addressed the surge in violence, with Wheeler declaring an optimistic view of the city's gun violence reduction, stating, "While it may ring hollow right now, it’s important to note that the city’s gun violence is showing significant improvement year over year," during a news conference reported by FOX 28 Savannah. However, the shooting's proximity to the Arc-En-Ciel Montessori School raised serious concerns from parents about the safety of their children, with one parent noting the fear that "stray bullets could end up in our children’s classroom at any time," as told to KOIN 6 News.
Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan sets all-time NBA Summer League record for blocks
LAS VEGAS — When the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, they did so primarily because of the defensive impact the 7-foot-2 center could have on the court. In his first taste of professional basketball at NBA Summer League...
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...
A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024
Sam A. Mowry, a beloved Portland actor and director known both for his personal gentleness and generosity and for his deep, profoundly captivating onstage speaking voice, died on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas. He suffered massive cardiac arrest while being prepared to undergo emergency surgery for severe blockages in his arteries. He was 64.
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.
Lev Grossman just released a royally good book
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A tale that’s centuries old gets re-imagined! The bright sword is new novel retelling the story of King Arthur. The book’s best-selling author is speaking tonight at Powell’s in Northwest Portland. Our Nicole DeCosta recently caught up with Lev Grossman, to learn more about his fresh take on the Arthurian legend.
URFC Where to Watch: July 27, 2024
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch the Utah Royals take on Portland Thorns FC this Saturday. Utah Royals at home agaisnt Portland Thorns FC this Saturday on July 27th at 8:00 p.m. MT. You can catch all the action on CBS Sports including on Paramount+, and CBS Sports Network.
The Tomorrow Theater Isn’t Ashamed of Its Porno Palace Past
It’s a Friday night screening of The Devil Wears Prada at the Tomorrow Theater on Southeast Division Street. The cocktails are flowing cerulean blue, a drag queen named Violet Hex is hosting bingo, and Eric McGuire just figured out that he brought his sweet mother visiting from Utah to what was quite recently an X-rated movie theater.
The Strawberry Museum is jam-packed with sweetness
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What started as a little strawberry themed pop-up in June 2021 called The Strawberry Museum has now grown into an annual strawberry celebration on its 4th year! You can find strawberry goods year round at their neighborhood shop & café featuring ice cream, treats, and the cutest sweetest goods from over 50 local artists! Brittany Sigal of Zuckercreme joined us to tell us all about the upcoming strawberry celebration!
Slurry Seal treatments to begin this week
Starting this Friday, select neighborhoods will begin receiving Slurry Seal treatments to their streets. This process helps protect existing asphalt and prolong the life of the road. Residents affected have already been notified, but if you would like to learn more or double check the project schedule, please head to our Pavement Maintenance page. Crews will continue their work through Tuesday, July 30.
High lead levels discovered in moss in Portland’s older neighborhoods
Scientists have found elevated lead levels on moss in some of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/environment/high-lead-levels-discovered-in-moss-in-portlands-older-neighborhoods/
A Decades-Long Partnership with PSU Helps Metro Guide Investment and Development in the Portland Region
This year, residents of 37 new apartment buildings in the Portland area are receiving surveys in the mail. The reason? Portland State University researchers are requesting information about how they travel. Knowing how residents of these high-density affordable and mixed-income housing developments get around town is key to guiding future...
Gems Found at All American Classics, Vancouver
Time waits for no one, and neither do advancements in technology. Cars once celebrated for their advanced engineering have now been abandoned as they are no match for newer releases. Several old cars were found at the All American Classics, Vancouver, Washington, where they sit at the mercy of the weather and collectors. Despite their …
Powell Butte Nature Park Feels Like an Escape From the City
Sprawling Powell Butte Nature Park (16160 SE Powell Blvd., portland.gov/parks/powell-butte-nature-park) in East Portland is 611 acres of constantly changing terrain. If you’re tired of the heavily wooded runs and hikes in Forest Park and Mount Tabor—beautiful, yes, but monotone—you may want to visit Powell Butte for a change of pace.
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.
Portland Opera gives ‘full support’ for PSU concert hall replacing Keller Auditorium
The Portland Opera Association is backing Portland State University’s plan to replace the aging Keller Auditorium with a 3,000-seat, “state-of-the-art” concert hall in Southwest Portland.
Currently Accolades: Grants for August 1, 2024
Charles Hollands, Electrical & Computer Science Research Faculty, and Tim Sonneman, Senior Research Associate for Electrical & Computer Engineering, received a $110,000 grant from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research for the research “Advanced Geoacoustic Inference and Imaging from the SBP29.”. Bob Liebman, Sociology emeritus faculty, Tim...
Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell
October 19, 1923 – July 4, 2024 - Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell, 100, passed away in the early morning of July 4, 2024. Edith was the daughter of Ben and Theresa (Zetzman) Sahnow of Hillsboro. She was born on a dairy farm and creamery in Mountaindale,Oregon on October 19, 1923. Edith attended David Hill and Peter Boscow schools in Hillsboro and graduated from Hilhi in 1941. As a young woman, Edith enjoyed roller skating at Shute Park with her girlfriends, including her "friend for life,"...
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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