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Outer SE Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $704,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in outer SE Portland in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $426,090. The average price per square foot ended up at $264.
Monday Roundup: Portland MAX tunnel, Long Beach, growing shade, and more
Welcome to the week. I’m still processing the huge political news and feeling a massive weight lifted from my mind now that the Democrats have a new, capable candidate. Today’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by The eBike Store (809 N Rosa Parks Way). Portland’s original, all-electric bike shop with top brands and great service.
Sesame Collective Opens Bar Dolly
They're the restaurant group behind some of the most celebrated food in town, with a new bar in downtown Portland’s West End. Tammy Hernandez met with the co-founders of Sesame Collective, Kasey Mills and Laura Amens, to learn more about Bar Dolly. For more information, visit www.sesamecollective.com/bardolly. This segment...
Remembering renowned Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy: Beat Check podcast
Few helped define the Portland food scene that would fuel the city’s glowing reputation for innovation and creativity the last two decades than Naomi Pomeroy, the celebrated chef, cookbook author and James Beard Award winner. Pomeroy died July 13 in a tragic accident while floating on the Willamette River...
Culturally competent care benefits: Reducing health disparities and patient-centered care examples
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...
Oregon Parks and Recreation seeks public comment for camping rate range increases
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is considering rate range increases for camping and facility fees for the public and is seeking comment on the proposed changes. The rate increases are necessary due to increased utility costs, operations, maintenance needs and inflation, OPRD said in a news release. The rate range increases would not increase fees automatically. The range gives flexibility to adjust the fees within the range over time and avoids large increases all at once, OPRD said.
Five on 5 – Sheila Clough – CEO, Mercy Flights
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by CEO of Mercy Flights Sheila Clough to discuss their anniversary and plans for the future. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Durkee Fire balloons to 182 square miles, Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment.
Milwaukie police welcome new Electronic Storage Device detection, emotional support K9
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - The Milwaukie Police Department has introduced a new Electronic Storage Device detection and emotional support K9. K9 Flora, a 2-year-old fox red Lab/Golden Retriever mix, is one of only a few ESD certified dogs in the state of Oregon. The police department says she is trained...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year
Wildfires across Oregon — many fueled by recent record-breaking heat waves in the region — have burned more acreage so far this year than the entire 2023 season, state and federal fire officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Oregon's wildfire season started early this year, in April (it...
‘I don’t know who we’ve irritated’: Portland church deals with large amounts of vandalism
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A north Portland church says they’ve been dealing with an increasing amount of vandalism over the past couple of months. Most recently, the Bethel Baptist Church said the damage was so bad they had to cancel their Sunday service and are unsure of when they’ll be able to re-open their doors.
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