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Lan Su Chinese Garden vandalism addressed in Mayor Wheeler public safety plan
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and other city leaders have announced a plan to address public safety near the Lan Su Chinese Garden and Old Town neighborhood. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/lan-su-chinese-garden-old-town-public-safety-vandalism/
Portland Jewish groups say they're facing a rise of antisemitism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man, Domagoj Patkovic, was put behind bars this week for allegedly making bomb threats against various Jewish hospitals. Jewish members of the greater Portland area are expressing their sorrow. “I feel very sad, and I feel I was shocked to read it, and...
How investigators took down three major drug rings in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland region has been grappling with a drug crisis for years now, and while the upcoming policy switch to recriminalize possession of hard drugs and set up new deflection programs is getting a lot of attention, there are also efforts underway to try to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs, tackling the problem at its source.
The global roller derby championships roll into town this fall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The biggest roller derby event of the year will take place in Portland. The WFTDS Global Championship tournament will be hosted by Portland's own "Rose City Rollers" at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum from Nov 1 through Nov 3. Teams from across the globe will compete for...
This Week In Portland Food News: Hush Puppies, Ramen, and Malted Strawberry Frozen Custard
This weekend, why not dive into a bowl of springy, spicy-sour noodles at AFURI's new Old Town-Chinatown spot or find some fresh and approachable wine offerings at Parallel? Plus, learn about an upcoming cocktail bar, where to order custom dance performances alongside your meal, and the latest in frozen custard flavors. For more ideas, check out our guide to Portland peach season and our food and drink guide.
ODHS looking for teen missing since June in Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Officials are asking for help to find a teenager who went missing from Portland in June, they announced Friday. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 16-year-old Izabel “Olive” Bland has been missing since June 5 and officials said they believe she is in danger.
The Normandale Park gunman left her paralyzed. In death, she took back control
Deg spent the last six months of her life getting ready to say goodbye to it. She organized a birthday party, her 32nd, and told everyone she wanted to hear jokes at her own expense. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Pickleball Kingdom announced further expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new indoor pickleball facility in Vancouver, WA, with Portland, OR, to follow. Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. “We are thrilled to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the passionate communities of Vancouver and Portland, where the love for pickleball...
Multnomah County’s Joint Office of Homeless Services director pledges transparency amid record housing placements
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a residential neighborhood off a bustling Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, a community fights for safety. They've filled a median with rocks and plants, adding the latest addition Thursday morning: blue signs with white letters reading, in part, "GROWING STRONG SINCE 1925." It’s all to deter homeless people from setting up camp outside their homes.
1 arrested, 3 injured after street-racing crash on Interstate 84
GRESHAM, Ore. — A driver has been arrested after sending three people to the hospital while racing another vehicle on Interstate 84 early Saturday morning, according to the Gresham Police Department. Around 3:16 a.m., officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 84 at Northeast 181st Avenue, where...
TriMet boosts service in Clackamas County with new bus line and extended routes
Starting Sunday, TriMet is beefing up its service in Clackamas County. The transit agency will introduce a brand new bus line, extend a popular line to Oregon City and add buses to serve more areas at more times.
Spokane pitching stymies Hillsboro in 7-2 Hops defeat
The Hops were looking to make it three out of four this week against Spokane, but the Indians had other thoughts and their pitching made those thoughts so in a 7-2 win on Friday night, Aug. 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane used six pitchers in the game, with Carlos Torres earning the win. Combined, Indian pitchers allowed two earned runs on six hits, while striking out 11. ...
Hillsboro Cigar Factory Remembered By Local Historian
Guest Author to the Hillsboro Herald – Jeff LeRiche – Jeff grew up in Hillsboro and now lives in Cornelius, where he has started the Cornelius Historical Society – he is one of the best historians and researchers in Washington County. From We Remember Hillsboro – Facebook...
Drunken man assaults sister in Gresham, falls down ravine fleeing police
A man is in custody after drunkenly assaulting his sister and falling down a steep ravine during a rainstorm. At 7:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, a 911 caller in the 2200 block of Southeast Meadow Court reported her brother had attacked her while intoxicated. The brother did not live at the home, and the victim told officers her brother was threatening "suicide by cop" as she and her children fled to a neighbor for safety. ...
OMSI lab empowers new hands-on learning for Hillsboro students
With kids just about ready to pack their bags and get back in the classroom, Hillsboro students are diving into learning with hands-on lessons led by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The OMSI lab embedded in Hillsboro’s Tamarack Elementary School offers local students a unique opportunity to explore science, math and more, stepping away from the books to engage with relevant, real-world problems. Forged two years ago, the...
Oregon Researchers Paint Wind Turbines Partly Black to Reduce Bird Deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, is leading a team that’s painting turbines at a PacifiCorp wind farm in Wyoming. A doctoral student and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the project.
Lake Oswego resident, Oregon delegate expresses enthusiasm after Democratic Party convention
On the heels of what was a historically significant month in American politics and the direction of the Democratic Party, Lake Oswego resident Diane Grover served as an Oregon delegate in the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois this week. She described the excitement of the event — which celebrated the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the presidential election — as palpable and magical. ...
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