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Miss Oregon Teen returns from National pageant
Miss Oregon Teen Ashlyn Hart is back in Florence after going to Hollywood, Calif. for the Miss Teen USA pageant, and while she did not advance, she’s in great spirits and thankful for the experience. She said the first day was preliminary, adding that she did well, followed by...
‘A constant battle:’ Homeless people move back to Southeast Portland camp less than 24 hours after its removal
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland crews are going on day three of removing a homeless encampment in Southeast Portland that’s been growing for years behind a neighborhood on Southeast Knapp Street and 105th Avenue. A KGW crew was first there last week and witnessed tensions running high between neighbors...
Pilots Draw Cal Poly 1-1 in Season Opener
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cally Togiai scored Portland's first goal of the 2024 women's soccer campaign, but the Pilots settled for a 1-1 draw against Cal Poly Thursday night in the season opener for both teams at Mustang Memorial Field. How it Happened. Despite controlling the run of...
Albany man faces charges related to having dangerous animals
Robert Douglass Jr. has charges for housing a cougar, red tailed hawk, and other multiple animals found in his home. Man facing charges for keeping dangerous animals in his small Albany home. A cougar, red tailed hawk, and owls are some of the numerous animals found inside an Albany man's...
Canzano: Trail Blazers must put fans first
Portland’s beleaguered NBA franchise posted its biggest victory in a couple of years this week. The Trail Blazers made the whispers official on Wednesday — they parted ways with ROOT Sports. The Blazers are following the blueprint laid out by the Seattle Kraken, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz....
Lake Oswego SD bans cell phones during school hours
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KPTV) - The Lake Oswego School District will no longer allow the use of smartphones during the school day across all schools. Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Schiele informed families and students about the cell phone usage policy change in a letter Wednesday morning. Schiele says the school board is in the final stages of completing the policy change and they anticipate it will be in place before the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler addresses camping ban enforcement challenges
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has met with Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell to discuss the city's controversial camping ban, which has been met with enforcement setbacks due to extreme heat and the sheriff's refusal to jail violators.
Gresham Senior Center invites community to 6th Annual Car Show and Fundraiser
The Gresham Senior Center is celebrating a bounce-back from broken pipes and water damage last winter with the return of a car show and grand reopening. The 6th Annual Car Show and Fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Multnomah County East Building parking lot, 600 N.E. Eighth St. The free gathering will have trophies awarded for the winning cars, games for kids, a silent auction with gift baskets, and a raffle for a handmade car-themed quilt. ...
Leaders Become Legends to host inaugural fundraiser to uplift Black, Latino, Indigenous youths
A nonprofit organization that supports and mentors young adults affected by substance abuse, gangs and gun violence, lack of education, and harmful living situations is inviting the community to a fundraising event to bolster the “future.” Leaders Become Legends will hold its inaugural Rebuilding Lives for the Future 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in the parking lot of the nonprofit’s training center, 17214 S.E. Division St. There will be tours of the near-completed facility, music, food, and stories from people who were...
The City Plants Trees to Shade a Cooking East Portland But Can’t Seem to Keep Them Alive
It’s a common refrain from city officials these days: We need more trees to shade the broiling streets of East Portland and protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. That’s been the message since the summer of 2021, when 116-degree temperatures killed 72 Portlanders, 22 of whom lived east of Interstate 205. Backing up its rhetoric with cash, the city committed to spending at least $40 million over the next five years to plant as many as 25,000 additional trees in the hottest neighborhoods, where the canopy offers just 5% tree coverage in some areas.
Weather Impact Alert Day on Saturday
PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW is issuing a Weather Impact Alert Day for Saturday afternoon and evening due to thunderstorms capable of producing hail, heavy rain, lighting and gusty winds. The widespread rain across Oregon may mitigate the wildfires burning in the state, a rare commodity in the summer. From Sunday afternoon to Monday, though, things are expected to dry out.
Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said in a statement reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting. The department’s Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile (105-kilometer) Bataan Death March, he was held at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1, where records show he died on Nov. 1, 1942, at the age of 20. He was buried with other prisoners in what was known as Common Grave 704. After the war, his remains were exhumed from the camp and relocated to the Philippine capital, where they were buried as “unknowns” at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, the agency said. They remained unidentified until this year.
OLCC rolls out new process to apply for liquor licenses
OREGON – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission or OLCC is rolling out a new process for businesses to apply for liquor licenses. Earlier this week the commission launched the new Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program (CAMP). The online portal will allow businesses to pay online, upload additional documents, and track the application process.
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