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One downtown Portland resident is leaving the neighborhood after living there for about 150 years
An iconic elm tree in downtown Portland is set to 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 No. 1, the elm has stood at 1111 S.W. 10th Ave. since approximately 1870 — when Portland had a population of 90,000 and people commuted by horse. According to a city press release, “This...
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.
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. ...
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?
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...
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,...
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.
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.
Nice weekend weather in Oregon, better air quality for some
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – This will be another great weekend to enjoy the outdoors with temperatures warming into the low to mid-80s seasonal range. But first how ’bout the smoke?. The wildfire smoke that stretched across western Oregon Friday was due to a wind direction change in our...
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...
Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
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. ...
Walmart Gresham Market celebrates major renovation with ribbon cutting
A full-service hot deli, better delivery/pickup, improvements to in-store shopping and layout — these are just a few changes to the Walmart Gresham Market on Powell, celebrated on Friday, July 26. The store at 2444 E. Powell Boulevard, celebrated a ribbon cutting to commemorate a sweeping five-month remodel that modernized and updated nearly every department, while bringing new amenities for employees and customers. “Remodeling was one of the most challenging...
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.
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