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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...
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. ...
Legendary rock group reacts to having ‘most popular song of all time’
Journey scored a big hit with 1981′s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”. How big? Forbes recently called it “the most popular song of all time.”. And it’s probably a safe bet that the band will be playing it when they stop in Portland at the Moda Center on Monday, Sept. 2.
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...
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Onsite Update + Arts & Culture Guide
Before you dive into our impressive and jam-packed arts & culture guide, Check out the latest on site updates from the eyes and ears on the ground at Pendarvis Farm!. Welcome to Day 11 of our Pickathon 2024 preparations! With only 6 days until showtime, the festival is really coming together at Pendarvis Farm, and we’re excited to share the progress.
Man hit, killed by train in Northwest Portland
A passenger train hit a man who was walking along or across tracks in Northwest Portland on Thursday evening, killing him, police said. The crash happened around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest Sherlock Avenue and Nicolai Street, the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement on Thursday. If...
Oregon wildfires close these popular camping, hiking spots in Cascade Mountains
Oregon's wildfire season has been busy this year, with 38 large active wildfires burning in just about every corner of the state. While evacuations and smoky skies are the biggest concern, it also means the closure of large tracts of public lands popular for hiking and camping. ...
Oregon State Fire Marshal Leads Efforts To Protect Communities From Wildfires
The wildfires in Oregon have created significant challenges due to hot temperatures and strong winds. The Oregon State Fire Marshal, Mariana Ruiz-Temple, has emphasized the importance of public awareness and preventive measures to avoid sparking new fires. The eastern part of the state is particularly vulnerable, with expectations of abundant lightning, gusty winds up to 60 miles per hour, and high temperatures.
“Voices of Gresham” podcast puts the ‘story in history’
On a hot summer day, Japanese Americans, many of whom had settled in the Gresham area, were told they were being relocated. They had been kept over the summer at the Portland Assembly Center, not knowing of the furious construction that had been going on in the high desert of Idaho. “We were told to pack up and hop on a train.” ...
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