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Portland’s Water Bureau Director Resigns at Request of Mapps, Chides City Leadership on the Way Out
On June 28, on his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed its director, Gabe Solmer, the first woman to ever hold the position, on administrative leave. Solmer officially resigned, at the request of Mapps, on July 26. An agreement disclosed by the city shows...
Man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing, killing man in Southeast Portland bar
Rahnique Usef Jackson was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing Colin Smith to death at a Southeast Portland bar in 2023, after being found guilty of second-degree murder, second-degree bias crime, and unlawful use of a weapon.
ESPN Gives Blazers Favorable Offseason Grade
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a quieter offseason than the previous one. After being the talk of the NBA all offseason long last summer with Damian Lillard trade rumors, the Blazers have fallen back into the shadows this year. With nearly every roster spot filled before free agency, the...
Cat Of The Week: Missy (Adopt Me)
Missy is a gentle love who enjoys being petted, especially after she gets to know you and feels the comforts of home. This 4-year-old female would love to meet a kind soul or two to be her next BFF. She's can co-exist with other cats yet she is not bff material. When it's her turn to get attention from her humans, she will chase off other kitties off to steal ALL of your love. Are you looking for a purrfectly adorable house panther who is loyal through thick and thin?
Portland classical musicians Katie Liu, Katelyn Nguyen excited about NYO-USA experience
Bassoonist Katelyn Nguyen of Portland has participated with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, rehearsing and performing at Carnegie Hall and on tour with other top young musicians. “It was really amazing, a transformative experience,” said Nguyen, a recent Parkrose High School graduate who has once again been named to NYO-USA. “The level of focus there is like no other. When we performed, it was like magical. After we finished, you hear the audience clap so loudly, you know you performed...
Disability Pride Month: Why it matters and how to celebrate
PORTLAND, Ore. — Today marks 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. While not yet nationally recognized, Disability Pride Month is still celebrated by many people during July to commemorate this victory. Depending on who you talk to,...
Iconic Portland Drag Club Darcelle XV Is at Risk of Closing
The Oregonian reports that Darcelle XV Showplace, a beloved, longstanding Portland drag club, is at risk of shutting down due to poor attendance during its usual peak season. One of the co-hosts and performers at Darcelle XV, Kevin Cook, who performs under the name Poison Waters, told the publication that summer is often the busiest time of year for the club, but that this season has been an outlier. With fall rapidly approaching, it’s unclear how long the club will be able to sustain its business amid operational costs skyrocketing. Eater reached out to Darcelle XV Showplace for comment.
Blazers’ Donovan Clingan Moves Up in 2024 NBA Redraft
The Portland Trail Blazers made Donovan Clingan the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but he was projected to go as high as No. 1. In the Las Vegas Summer League, Clingan proved to be one of the better prospects there, leading the showcase in blocks and rebounds per game.
ICYDK – Historic Trees Dying, Lineman Rodeo Weekend, & Local Olympians
A 154-year old elm tree in downtown Portland had a rough winter, so naturally, the City is coming to the rescue… by chopping it down. The local tree-huggers tried to lobby against the decision, but the tree is getting pretty sick, and starting to become a danger to people around it, so… chop chop. We’ll probably turn it into something cool though.
Portland launches the Office of Arts & Culture
Your browser does not support the audio element. Last year, city officials decided to end Portland’s contract with the independent Regional Arts and Culture Council. The organization was previously responsible for doling out grants and providing art advocacy for the city. Now, Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture has taken shape and has found organizations, including RACC and MusicOregon, to help administer grants to artists and creators. The city itself will be working on arts advocacy and education. We hear more about how Portland plans to partner with creators from Chariti Montez, the director of the new office.
Iconic Elm Tree in Downtown Celebrated Before Emergency Removal
An iconic elm tree in downtown Portland will be removed by Portland Parks & Recreation to protect community safety, due to significant damage and declining health following recent storms. Officially designated as Heritage Tree #1, the elm has stood at 1111 SW 10th Ave. since approximately 1870 – when Portland...
PGE sign announces five day Springwater Trail closure
A sign announcing a closure of the Springwater Corridor have sparked concern throughout the community this morning. BikePortland is working to confirm details and more information. On Thursday, several readers sent in photos of a large orange sign placed at the northern entry to the path at SE 4th and...
Don’t miss the Oregon City Festival of the Arts
Lynda Orzen has a simple yet effective pitch for the eighth annual Oregon City Festival of the Arts. “Everything's so special. We've got wonderful artists; we've got really good food; we have a special lineup of musical artists,” said Orzen. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11 at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center on 1726 Washington Street. ...
Grant High School spent $60K on student cell phone pouches. Could Portland Public Schools follow suit?
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Public Schools leaders are considering a district-wide ban on student cell phone use, but first PPS will watch as two of its schools try out Yondr phone pouches — the latest anti-phone method gaining popularity in school districts across the state. Starting this fall,...
Woman whose dogs mauled child to death ordered to take new puppy to training classes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland judge has ordered the dog owner whose dogs mauled a six-year-old boy to death last year to take puppy classes for her new three-month-old lab. The woman, Koko Moe Miller, 56, was arraigned Monday for the December 2023 incident. Prosecutors say that 6-year-old...
Portland French immersion school head attending Paris Olympics
PORTLAND, Ore. — Joelle Mayo has always wanted to attend the Olympics. It just so happens that the one she is going to with her family, will be in a place where she can speak the language fluently: Paris, France. Mayo works at L'etoile French Immersion School in Portland....
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