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Donovan Clingan shines on defense again as Blazers pick up 2nd NBA Summer League win
PORTLAND, Ore. — Through three games at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, one thing has been clear for the Portland Trail Blazers: rookie center Donovan Clingan is going to bring it on defense. Clingan had another strong defensive outing in the Blazers' 82-80 win against the Washington Wizards...
Doctors Say Providence’s Sale of Its Hospitals’ Testing Labs Has Endangered Patients
When two of Portland’s three largest hospital systems announced last year they were selling their testing laboratories to a multinational North Carolina corporation named Labcorp, executives offered reassurances that the transition would be “seamless.”. “Excellent quality” service would continue, Providence CEO William Olson promised in a letter published...
Controversy over Portland Water Bureau filtration plant grows
Following years of planning and design, the Portland Water Bureau broke ground on its Carpenter Lane filtration plant in Boring earlier this summer garnering continued pushback from neighbors and the Cottrell Community Planning Organization. In this fight between the rural residents and the city of Portland agency, there have been a handful of attempted question-and-answer events, meetings and now a Land Use Board of Appeals case in which the Cottrell CPO representatives, alongside six other organizations, are advocating for an appeal of the Multnomah County...
After the Removal of His Treasured Mural, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Requested a $40,000 Grant for an Ex-Girlfriend’s Niece
In mid-May, Turkish American artist Refik Anadol flew in experts to troubleshoot the $400,000 crystalline art installation that he’d created for the city of Portland four years ago. The piece, called Data Crystal: Portland, is a cloudlike cluster of plastic cubes made on a 3D printer. It hangs from...
Portland Police Struggle to Stop Illegal Street Racers Taking Over Streets
PORTLAND, Ore. — Despite new laws targeting participants in illegal drag racing that better equip police, the Portland Police Bureau indicated that they remain overwhelmed by illegal street takeovers. The street racing trend surged across America when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdowns began. Portland police have seen a...
Ironman 70.3 Oregon 2024: Road closures, traffic impacts in Salem
The Ironman 70.3 Oregon endurance competition is making a highly-anticipated return to Salem for its fourth iteration of the annual event on Sunday. Widely considered one of the fastest courses on the Ironman circuit, the Ironman features a 1.2-mile swim in the Willamette River, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Last year, Lionel Sanders won the men's pro division in 3 hours, 33 minutes 37 seconds. Danielle Lewis won the pro women's division in 3:59:41.
Patrons of the Mall 205 DMV Are Pissed Off by Its Restroom
ADDRESS: 9900 SE Washington St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Tenants aren’t happy. Earlier this month, WW devoted its cover story to examining the fate of Portland’s most famous zombie mall, Lloyd Center. It’s been repurposed as a hub for Portland’s burgeoning DIY scene after its owners slashed tenants’ rent.
Health officials warn public to avoid North Santiam River due to cyanotoxins
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday evening that people should avoid getting in the North Santiam River due to the presence of cyanotoxins. OHA issued a healthy advisory for the North Santiam River from the confluence with the South Santiam River up to the mouth of the Little North Fork Santiam River in...
Two people killed in Morrison Bridge crash identified
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The two people who were killed in a crash on the Morrison Bridge were identified on Tuesday afternoon. On Thursday, June 13, a crash left two people dead on the Morrison Bridge and Southeast Water Avenue. A motorcycle had crashed and the rider and passenger were thrown over the barrier, into a parking lot below.
‘Ramming the crap out of them’: Southeast Portland arcade owner repeatedly rams truck into suspected burglar's getaway car
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland arcade was burglarized in broad daylight Monday morning, in which one of the suspected burglars pointed a gun at one of the arcade owners to get away after the owner started ramming his truck into their vehicle. This all happened in a residential...
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
Update: Excessive heat watch for Malheur County from Saturday to Tuesday
An updated excessive heat watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:06 p.m. valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Tuesday 11 p.m. for Malheur County. The weather service states, "Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 105 degrees possible at low elevations. Hottest days Sunday and Monday."
Air quality alert affecting 3 Oregon counties early Wednesday morning
On Wednesday at 4:24 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 4:30 a.m. for Grant, Morrow and Umatilla counties. "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has cancelld the Air Quality Advisory due to improving conditions," according to the National Weather Service. Guidance for air quality alerts: Insights from the...
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