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Couple swindled out of a whopping $44K in Facebook password scam: ‘I’m not going to trust a lot anymore’
They got caught in the worldwide web. An elderly Oregon couple fell victim to a crook who swindled them out of their life’s savings — using a sinister Facebook scam. The trouble began when an anonymous septuagenarian couple from Portland were trying to sell a few items on Facebook Marketplace, but the husband had forgotten his password, NewsNation reported.
Watch as comfort llamas with 'I love PDX' blankets greet travelers at Portland airport
After a long flight or as pre-travel nerves are getting the best of you, comfort is just what some passengers need. Tourists and Oregon locals arriving at Portland International Airport on July 11 were greeted by emotional support llamas. Two llamas wearing blankets that read "I love PDX" were spotted at with the purpose of helping anxious travelers.
Women's Basketball Earns Special Mention in WBCA Academic Top 25
ATLANTA – Portland Pilots Women's Basketball earned special mention in the 2023-24 WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll on Tuesday, announced by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. The honor highlights college women's basketball teams across the NCAA, NAIA and two-year colleges that posted the highest combined GPAs. The...
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. ...
Washougal store to host backpack giveaway
The Verizon-Cellular Plus store in Washougal will hold a backpack giveaway event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27. The free packs will be filled with school supplies. A child must be accompanied by an adult to claim a backpack. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Data Shows Shootings Remain Steady at Dawson Park as Mayor Offers Reassurances
In the wake of Friday’s widely publicized Dawson Park shooting, Mayor Ted Wheeler held a press conference today, flanked by top police brass, providing reassurances. “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,” he said. “The various policies and programs that we put into place, the funding that we’ve allocated towards reducing gun violence—it’s paying off.”
Neighbors mingled with neighbors at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo
From watching a family friendly performance by Professor Bamboozle to viewing favorite barnyard animals, to taking in highly energized rodeo action, there were plenty of entertainment choices at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo. The 2024 fair wrapped up its 5-day run Sunday, July 21, but not before all the fun that was had between the numerous events at the annual festival in St. Helens. At the cow barn Friday,...
Campfires temporarily banned at Oregon State Parks due to wildfire risk | See list
PORTLAND, Ore. — Campfires have been temporarily banned at most Oregon State Parks as firefighting resources are strained across the state in fighting wildfires. Campfires and open flames are banned at all parks east of the Cascades and in the Willamette Valley due to dry conditions and risk of wildfires, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said.
Good start: Hops take first of six games with Canadians
The Hops may have only scored in a single inning, but they made the most of it in a 4-2 win in their series-opener with Vancouver on Tuesday night, July 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Hillsboro parlayed a couple singles, a double, a triple and a Junior Franco sacrifice fly into four third-inning runs, then rode the arms of starting pitcher Logan Clayton, along with relievers Alec Baker and Yordin Chalas to a victory over visiting Vancouver. ...
Oregon City announces hire of new public works director
The city of Oregon City announced Tuesday, July 23 that Dayna Webb will take over as public works director. Webb is set to replace John Lewis, who plans to retire at the end of August after working with the city for 20 years. Webb was hired by the city as a project engineer almost a decade ago, according to a press release, and currently serves as city engineer. "We are...
Car flips after MAX collision in Portland; driver sustains serious injuries
A driver was taken to the hospital with significant injuries after their car collided with a MAX train on East Burnside Street in the Hazelwood neighborhood Sunday afternoon, and the condition of the driver remained unclear Monday. Portland Fire and Rescue reported that they were responding to the crash at...
Oregon City's six most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house that sold for $1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oregon City in the past week. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $642,983. The average price per square foot ended up at $329.
Portland Winterhawks coach steps down after 13 years
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Winterhawks announced a pair of big organizational moves on Monday. Head coach Mike Johnston stepped down from his position after 13 years at the helm and will focus on his roles as the Winterhawks Team President and General Manager, signing a four-year extension for both positions. Johnston plans to […]
Parents plead for change after shooting leaves 80+ shell casings at park near N Portland preschool
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - While the Portland Police Bureau continues to insist gun violence across the city is declining, residents in neighborhoods such as Eliot and Boise continue to insist not enough is being done to protect those communities. On Monday, PPB along with Mayor Ted Wheeler and other city...
Women in HVACR Board Shows Commitment to Advancing Women in the Trades
Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, wants to lead by example, and its 13-member board of directors showcases how women have advanced in the skilled trades industry since the group’s inception in 2002. “This board...
Adventist Health heart center renamed
Portland, Ore.-based Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular has been renamed Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center. The new name more accurately reflects the center's affiliation with the Adventist Health Oregon State Network, according to a July 24 news release from Adventist Health. Outside of Portland, the heart center has locations in...
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