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Native Portlander Kyle Gustafson proud to be new Portland Winterhawks head coach
It wasn’t surprising, given that Kyle Gustafson had paid his dues, but when the Portland Winterhawks hockey team named the native Portlander their new head coach in July, he felt great pride and emotion. “I thought about my dad, and what his thoughts would have been,” said Gustafson, of the late Tom Gustafson, an important person in the history of youth hockey in Portland. “I thought about the years of...
Katie Brewer leading a talented Centennial girls volleyball squad
Ever since Katie Brewer walked through the doors at Centennial High School, her talent on the volleyball court has been obvious. The current senior saw her squad go 0-19 her freshman year, 5-17 her sophomore year and then a breakout 16-8 year that saw the Eagles make the 5A postseason, something they hadn’t done since 2010. Now for her one last ride with the Eagles, the middle blocker has a...
Five sentenced for ‘execution-style’ murder in Gresham industrial park
In 2021 Gresham Police officers found a victim killed in an execution-style shooting: the body was left with no shoes, wallet, phone or identification; there were broken zip-ties near his hands and feet; and the positioning of the body was such that he had been killed by a single gunshot while kneeling on the curb. Now after three years of investigations, hearings, motions, meetings, debriefs and thousands of pages of discovery within the courtroom, five suspects have been sentenced for the killing of Andrew Sherrell,...
Name that shape: Inverted-Y design approved for Burnside Bridge replacement
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a new look for the Burnside Bridge on Thursday, marking a historic milestone as officials prepare to earthquake-proof the structure. Building the inverted-Y designed bridge is anticipated to cost more than $900 million and will require the bridge to close for five years. In a unanimous vote, commissioners voted for the triangular, cable-stay design which features a single tower supported by two legs. ...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
The prevalence of firearms in the U.S. – not mental illness – is driving the surge in gun deaths across the country, a new study concludes. The research led by an Oregon Health & Science University professor looked at mental health conditions and firearm deaths in the U.S. and 40 other countries. It found the U.S. had 20 times more deaths by firearms than the other countries even when rates of mental illness were the same. ...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
The prevalence of firearms in the U.S. — not mental illness — is driving the surge in gun deaths across the country, a new study concludes. The research led by an Oregon Health & Science University professor looked at mental health conditions and firearm deaths in the United States and 40 other countries. It found the United States had 20 times more deaths by firearms than the other countries even when rates of mental illness were the same. ...
Editor’s Notebook: The Earl of Portland gets ready for his Act III
It was right around 2008 and I was serving as the communications director for Portland Community College. We had a chance to get Congressman Earl Blumenauer on our Sylvania campus and, parking there being what it was, I was supposed to meet his driver and walk the congressman to his meeting with the college president. He climbs out of the car with his bow tie and round, wire-rimmed glasses, looking...
East Multnomah County says ‘cheers’ to Oktoberfest
East Multnomah County beer drinkers rejoice — a trio of local breweries are celebrating a beloved holiday with special drinks and food, live music, and lots of lederhosen. The Hoppy Brewer, MadCow Brewing and McMenamin’s Edgefield are all hosting celebrations the third weekend in September. MOO-n-BREW When: Saturday, Sept. 21 ...
Oktoberfest fun! Coming to a venue near you: Sept. 16-22
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 PRO WRESTLING — The WWE “Monday Night Raw” event takes place 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at Moda Center, featuring the likes of World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Seth “Freakin” Rollings, Drew McIntyre, Main Event Jey Uso, Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn, The Awesome Truth featuring The Miz and R-Truth and Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan (and lineup subject to change). More: rosequarter.com BURLESQUE...
Barlow boys soccer loses to ‘buzzer-beater’ during 10-on-10 brawl with Oregon City
Barlow boys soccer had its back against the wall after a first half in which not much went right. The Bruins were down 3-1 against visiting Oregon City, and down to 10 players after junior midfielder Hudson Akines, captain and goal scorer, was shown a second yellow card and sent off the pitch. The Pioneers were thriving with a hat trick by senior forward Grant Deuel, two of which came on penalty kicks. ...
Barlow boys soccer loses to ‘buzzer-beater’ during 10-on-10 brawl with Oregon City
Barlow boys soccer had its back against the wall after a first half in which not much went right. The Bruins were down 3-1 against visiting Oregon City, and down to 10 players after junior midfielder Hudson Akines, captain and goal scorer, was shown a second yellow card and sent off the pitch. The Pioneers were thriving with a hat trick by senior forward Grant Deuel, two of which came on penalty kicks. ...
COLUMN | Keep Oregon Moving: How ODOT keeps freight and commerce moving around Oregon
Oregon’s economy depends on access and movement: products heading to market, people getting to work, food delivered to grocery stores, and the many other daily trips that make up our state’s flow of commerce. In 2021, about $343 billion worth of products, goods and merchandise moved through our state. About 70% of that freight traveled via heavy trucks, highlighting the fact that we need a safe and reliable system of roads. ...
Week 2 scoreboard: 2024 Oregon high school football
The 2024 Oregon high school football season is in full swing for 2024 as week two rolls into action. Another week means teams across the state will be in getting in on the action between Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and we've got you covered on final scores. Bookmark this tab and stay tuned for final scores throughout the three nights from across the state. ...
Goodbye summer, hello fall: Oregon Zoo gets autumn ready with Zootoberfest
The ‘ber months are rolling in which means it’s time to bring on all things pumpkin spice and fall festivities. The Oregon Zoo, as presented by TriMet, is hopping on the bandwagon with its Zootoberfest — the first event of its kind — happening at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 27-28. It offers craft beverage samples from more than 45 Northwest breweries and cideries, and lives music, keeper chats lawn games and more. ...
Gresham-Barlow School District seeks volunteers to help kids become better readers
Volunteers needed to help students become better readers Do you or someone you know want to become more involved with your school? The Gresham-Barlow School District’s Oasis Volunteer Program is looking for parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends to work with young children who are struggling to learn to read. The district is seeking adult volunteers who can spend one hour a week during the school day, working one-on-one with a...
Wood Village’s ghoulish 5K will get spooky season off to a running start
Join spooky season’s kickoff during the best kind of event — a 5K fun run with a built-in excuse for any slow times. PlayEast! will host its annual 5K Costume Dash Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Donald L. Robertson Park, 24300 N.E. Halsey St. The third annual outing is perfect for the whole family, and pets are welcome too. What makes the run so unique are...
Pac-12 conference officially announces addition of four schools for 2026 season
The Pac-12 Conference Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision to admit Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference into the conference for the 2026-27 academic year, the conference announced Thursday, Sept. 12. “For over a century, the Pac-12 Conference has been recognized as a leading brand in intercollegiate athletics,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said in a press release Thursday. “We will continue to pursue bold cutting-edge opportunities for growth and progress, to best serve our member...
‘I don’t care how we score’: Sandy girls soccer gets 3-0 win over Woodburn
They might not have always been the prettiest shots, but Sandy girls soccer is celebrating all goals equally. Two scores on a stormy night against visiting Woodburn were the result of some individual effort plays, with a duo almost willing the ball past the Bulldogs keeper. Sophomore midfielder Laila Kitchen got the first about 10 minutes into the match. A cross into the box bounced around the defenders, who weren’t...
Lights, Camera, Mt. Hood Community College: Grant to train future film editors, video producers
Mt. Hood Community College was awarded an impressive grant to help train students in media technology to work in film, television, and other visual mediums. The school will use $649,000 from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program to fund: “Building Credentialed Media Technology Pathways for Priority Populations from High School through Community Colleges to Industry.” What that will be is a program to create educational and career pathways...
Largest Oregon measles outbreak in 30 years endangers kids, expert says
The largest Oregon measles outbreak in more than 30 years particularly endangers children less than five years old, according to a new health alert. Oregon Health & Science University is warning that as the 31 cases of measles reported this year were of people who had not received the MMR vaccine targeting measles, mumps and rubella. Unvaccinated infants or unvaccinated people with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant are...
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