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Extreme heat expected to hit Portland this week. Here are some resources for the city’s most vulnerable
PORTLAND, Ore. — Melissa and her friend escape the sun Tuesday afternoon on a shade-covered sidewalk in Old Town. They are both homeless and she is expecting a child. The threat of a heat wave expected to hit Portland over Fourth of July weekend is the last thing Melissa needs.
Man shot to death by officers had ‘replica airsoft gun,’ officials say
A man who was shot to death by multiple Vancouver Police officers after he allegedly pointed a gun at people in a McDonald's parking lot was found to be using a "modified replica airsoft gun" at the time, officials said.
Can Kelley Bayern reign as the Hot Dog Champion for another year?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We are calling it the most anticipated event of the long holiday weekend, you can only see right here on the Portland CW. It’s the AM Extra Chow Down for Charity, a hot dog eating contest! And this week here at Everyday Northwest we have exclusive interviews with all three contestants. The reigning hot dog eating champion, Koin 6 and AM Extra Meteorologist Kelley Bayern.
Shows of the Week: Twistur’s Guitar-Centric Sound Defines Portland’s Crop of Young Bands
Twistur epitomizes the guitar-centric but musically omnivorous sound that defines Portland’s crop of young bands, blending Pacific Northwest grunge with influences from post-rock and bizarre underground internet music. Following the release of their album Blend into new, the trio is kicking off a 20-stop tour with alternating support from fellow local rock bands Common Girl and Rhododendron—both of whom will appear at their tour kickoff show at Crystal Ballroom alongside the rising local slowcore band Jousting. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St. 6:30 pm. $12. All ages.
Do you have a design preference for the new Burnside Bridge? Multnomah County wants to hear from you
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County has plans to build the first seismically resilient bridge near the heart of downtown Portland in place of the current Burnside Bridge. The county is seeking the public's input on two potential bridge design options. Experts say Portland is due for a huge Cascadia...
Hot temps this weekend not expected to upset power grid, Pacific Power says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The National Weather Service wants Portlanders to prepare in advance for the triple-digit heat we could be seeing this weekend. “We're expecting a high impact, long duration heat wave that bring potentially dangerous temperatures this weekend,” Daniel Harstock, a National Weather Service meteorologist. These...
Portland to abandon promise of new district-based City Council offices by next year
Portland leaders are poised to abandon a plan to open district-based offices in January to accommodate an expanded 12-person City Council when the city’s new form of government kicks into gear. The current five-member City Council is scheduled Wednesday to cancel an existing mandate that officials set up workspaces...
Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out
Portland residents thought they'd stumbled onto the deal of a lifetime on Sunday - an entire warehouse of items, all free for the taking. At least that's what a painted piece of plywood outside the warehouse's entrance, and a note asking volunteers to hand out items to anyone who wanted or needed them, led them to believe.
Thorns permanently acquire defender Nicole Payne from Paris Saint-Germain
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Thorns have permanently acquired defender Nicole Payne from French club Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee, the team announced Tuesday. Payne first joined the Thorns on loan in February, and has appeared in nine matches with six starts for the club so far. The...
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect following high-speed chase on Sandy Blvd
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Officers with the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force arrested a suspect on an outstanding warrant following a high-speed chase on NE Sandy Boulevard on Monday. A federal arrest warrant was issued for 37-year-old Tyler Louis Henderson on May 18, the fifth federal warrant...
Evergreens, Make-A-Wish Announce Fundraising Effort
Pacific Northwest chain Evergreens has teamed up with Make-A-Wish Alaska & Washington and Make-A-Wish Oregon to raise funds to help grant life-changing wishes to local children with critical illnesses. Now through Sept. 17, Seattle- and Portland-area customers can help “turn lemons into lemonade” through select menu items, storefront lemonade stands,...
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