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Individual Safely Rescued from Fremont Bridge in Portland, Prompting Reminder of Mental Health Resources
After a tense situation on the Fremont Bridge, authorities report that the individual involved is now safe and no longer in harm’s way. The bridge, which was temporarily closed during the incident, has opened again to traffic in both directions, easing the afternoon commute for Portland residents, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
Everyday Heroes: Man hikes Pacific Crest Trail to promote living kidney donation
Portland, Ore. — The Pacific Crest Trail Association says only 15% to 35% of people who start hiking the famous trail finish it. 57-year-old retiree Theron Hayes is one of them. He averaged 30 miles and 7,500 ft. elevation every day for 108 days, from April to August 2024.
Poll finds Gonzalez leads Portland mayor’s race, large swath of undecided voters
A poll commissioned by Portland Public Safety Commissioner Rene Gonzalez shows the mayoral candidate is the “frontrunner” of the 2024 race, but also shows that nearly 40% of voters are still undecided. The poll, which was first reported by The Oregonian and obtained by KOIN 6 News, was conducted by Lake Research Partners. According to the poll — on an initial ballot with no additional information — Gonzalez leads the other candidates with 21% of the first-choice vote. ...
Things 2 Do: August 23-25
KOOZA is a tribute to the origins of Cirque du Soleil and traditional circus, including audacious acrobatic acts and bold slapstick comedy. Shows run through October 6th under The Big Top at the Portland Expo Center. Ticket prices vary. Celebrate the Portland Pickles Baseball Team winning the West Coast League...
Beaverton School District adopts new start times
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Students in the Beaverton School District will be setting their alarms on Monday for the start of the new school year, but this year that alarm clock will ring earlier or later, depending on your grade level. The dreaded sound of an alarm clock will wake...
The global roller derby championships roll into town this fall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The biggest roller derby event of the year will take place in Portland. The WFTDS Global Championship tournament will be hosted by Portland's own "Rose City Rollers" at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum from Nov 1 through Nov 3. Teams from across the globe will compete for...
Celebrate Ukrainian Day & Make Authentic Deruny
Celebrate Ukrainian Day! Yuri Boyechko and Nataliia Makohon from the Ukrainian Foundation joined us to share a traditional dish--Deruny! Trust us when we say it was delicious and you need to try it. It's just one of many foods you can experience at the Ukrainian Day event. There will also be music, traditional dance, art, workshops and plenty of activities for kids, so come and celebrate Ukrainian culture. You'll also have the opportunity donate and learn more about their efforts to send medical supplies and safety equipment to Ukraine.
Celebrate The Portland Pickles as WCL Champs!
It's the title fans have been waiting 9 years for: The Portland Pickles are West Coast League Champs! Assistant General Manager Courtney Sshmidt, Head Coach Mark Magdaleno and the one and only Dillon T. Pickle joined us to talk about the team's incredible season and how you can help them celebrate!
Preview: 2nd Annual MADE Show Portland Kicks Off Today!
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. We’re here again in Portland, Oregon covering the 2nd annual MADE Show. And, I’m going out on a limb to say that it’s currently the best bike show in the good ol’ US of A. I have no stats to back that statement up, I mean, it’s just my opinion. But after 27+ years in the industry, and countless hours spent walking the aisles of bike shows, I mean, that’s gotta count for somethin’, right?
Loyal Legion Beer Hall awash in views — and pints and provisions — at new PDX main terminal
You’ve seen the pictures and comments all over social media, so I’m not breaking any news here when I tell you the new Portland International Airport main terminal is stunning. But what you probably don’t know yet is that the new Loyal Legion Beer Hall overlooking the new...
Skateboarding tournament, Portland Hip Hop Week, Oregon State Fair and more to do this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. — We have officially entered the second to last weekend of August and Portland will soon be filled with autumn leaves! With many festivities and celebrations across town, there are a ton of options to fill up your weekend as summer winds down. When: Now-Aug. 26. Where:...
Westview volleyball is looking to continue their run of success this fall
Last year, the Westview High School volleyball team shocked the world. A year removed from a fifth-place finish at state, the best in school history, the 2023 Wildcats were rebuilding after losing significant contributors from that historical 2022 team. But after a third place Metro League finish, a first-round playoff win over David Douglas and a stunning second-round win over Sheldon, Westview was in the state quarterfinals and in the process of doing what even their coach, Janelle Bryant, didn’t see coming. ...
Hops make it two in a row over Spokane with 8-2 win
Like in the series opener on Tuesday, Hillsboro took an early lead. But unlike Tuesday’s game in which Spokane surged back, it was all Hops in an 8-2 win over the Indians on Thursday night, Aug. 22, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Similar to his teammate a day earlier, Hillsboro starting pitcher Jacob Steinmetz baffled Spokane batters, allowing one earned run on two hits over six innings, earning the win. In all,...
USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025
The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days and allowing customers to track some delivery schedules with greater precision. Election mail won’t be affected,...
Good sleep habits important for overweight adults, OHSU study suggests
New research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals negative health consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women. The study published this week in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “This study builds...
First car forfeited in Portland under new street racing law is a busted Mustang
Portland police are now the proud owners of a 2006 green Ford Mustang. Sure, it has a busted front end and burned out rear wheel. But police and prosecutors say the muscle car — and its current parking spot in the Police Bureau’s storage facility — may be the deterrent Portland needs to curb rampant street racing and takeovers.
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