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Sandy's Todd Hoffman creates opportunities for microbusinesses with new venture
Though he’s largely known for his TV presence on “Gold Rush” and “Hoffman Family Gold” on the Discovery Channel, Todd Hoffman has recently made a name for himself in business in Sandy. Despite spending ample time in Alaska for his gold mining endeavors, Hoffman has called Sandy home for 17 years, and grew up in North Portland. Over the past few years, Hoffman has acquired a few properties in town...
Washington Pays $15M in Foster Care Abuse Settlement | Centralia Case Exposes Systemic Failures
Centralia, WA – The State of Washington has agreed to a $15 million settlement with three sisters who endured years of sexual abuse at a foster home in Centralia. The abuse, which reportedly spanned from 1990 to 2000, began when the sisters were just four, five, and six years old, continuing until they reached their teenage years. Described by their attorneys as a “compound” with a “cult-like” environment, the foster home housed up to 12 children at times.
New, growing Central Oregon fires: Camp Creek Fire SW of Paulina prompts Level 2 alert: Crazy Creek Fire at 5,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon firefighters continued in Wednesday's hot, windy conditions to battle several large fast-moving fires burning around the region among the many being fought across the state. And Wednesday's hot, windy weather was not helping, at all, amid a red flag warning and flash flood watchin...
Lebanon man arrested in Brownsville on multiple warrants dies in custody
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. – A man who was arrested on multiple outstanding felony warrants in Brownsville on Tuesday evening died while in custody, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO officials said Jacob Reginald Bliss, 49, who was described as a transient of the Lebanon area, was wanted...
Toledo’s waterfront market brings vendors and community together each Thursday
TOLEDO — The village of tents surrounded by the deep green of forestland near the Yaquina River create a market that is the best of both worlds — a small, friendly community of vendors offering a wide variety of handmade goods. The Toledo Waterfront Market is open from...
Woman charged in deadly Portland dog mauling of 6-year-old boy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A woman whose two dogs attacked and killed a young boy last December in northeast Portland is facing several felony charges, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Koko Moe Miller, 56, is facing charges of criminally negligent homicide, maintaining a dangerous dog, and two counts of...
Teen arrested for driving 137 mph on I-5 in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly driving 137 mph on I-5 in Northeast Portland on July 23. The Portland Police Bureau said that Rolando Mendoza was clocked at the deadly speed while driving southbound on I-5 between Alberta Street and Columbia Boulevard at 8:21 p.m. Police seized Mendoza’s yellow muscle car and he was booked into the Multnomah County jail for reckless driving and attempting to elude police by vehicle — a class C felony.
Wells Fargo will lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro
Wells Fargo plans to lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro, the bank said Tuesday. The company, which remains a large regional employer, laid off 316 call center workers in the Portland suburb last year. Wells Fargo didn’t say when the layoffs will take place but indicated they will be complete by Sept. 20.
Mature trees to be airdropped into Troutdale’s Beaver Creek Canyon
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s fully-grown trees being airdropped into Troutdale. Greenery is being brought into East Multnomah County during a jaw-dropping Metro Regional Government operation that will not only support nature and wildlife, but will be quite the spectacle for us humans. On Monday, July 29, low-flying helicopters will be hovering near the intersection of Southeast Troutdale Road and Cochran Road to place 74 whole trees with...
OSU Breaks Ground on $16M Housing Project
Mackenzie Inc. and O’Brien-Lucas Ventures recently broke ground on a 77-unit housing project for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The $16.5 million, 34,000-square-foot housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays. The...
Pedestrian killed in NE Portland identified
The pedestrian who died in the Cully neighborhood on July 14 has been identified as 38-year-old Marquita R. Martin. Martin died when she was struck by the driver of a 2015 Nissan Altima. Her death marked the 33rd traffic fatality in Portland so far this year and the 12th pedestrian...
Get hooked: fly fishing for beginners at Blue Lake Regional Park
Tie the knot, or tie many, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18, as Metro hosts its all-ages fly fishing for beginners course. After being closed for nine months, Blue Lake Regional Park’s reopening on Memorial Day Weekend this year brought a number of activities to enjoy, utilizing its vast lake at 21224 N.E. Blue Lake Road in Fairview. This $6 workshop consists of introductory-level...
The Nigerian Olympic Uniform By Actively Black Is A Nod To Community
Lanny Smith’s athleisure label created Team Nigeria’s competitive and ceremonial looks in partnership with Portland’s Amen, Amen. Studio. On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not just a pageant of athletic prowess but a celebration of national identity. The outfits athletes wear during this procession are a visual shorthand, telling a story of culture, pride, and collective spirit. Team Nigeria will be sporting uniforms designed by Actively Black, an athleisure brand known for its commitment to athletic utility and cultural narrative. Founded by Lanny Smith, a former professional basketball player, the brand has made a name for itself by fusing performance wear with a deep respect for African heritage and history. Smith tapped Portland-based design studio Amen, Amen. to create garments that go beyond fabric and into artistic commentary. The resulting looks create statements, symbols, and sometimes even silent protests that reflect the ethos and aspirations of Nigerian athletes.
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