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Oregon sees job growth, continued employment challenges
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs in July, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Gains, losses July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government (+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in July were...
Conservationists strive to protect Oregon’s coastal martens
On a warm day in late June, Jessica Buskirk, Alyssa Roddy, and Mark Stevens bushwack through a coastal forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The three wildlife biologists carefully navigate over downed logs and duck under branches, winding through a tangle of rhododendrons. This dense, sloping forest is bound...
Labor Day Weekend Travel Forecast
Oregon businesses are hopeful the final summer holiday will bring a flurry of visitors to enjoy the city and all that it has to offer. This year’s record-breaking summer travel season will wrap up with millions of Americans taking a final summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows Labor Day travel is...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican efforts to disqualify them
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of...
On the Boards: Belmont Library modernization
An approximately 6,000-square-foot Multnomah County Library branch will soon receive improvements and grow to around 15,000 square feet. Bora Architecture & Interiors designed the $28 million project for the Belmont Library, in Portland at 1038 S.E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. It’s one of several library upgrades made possible by voters’ approval of a $387 million bond measure in 2020.
TriMet announces sweeping changes to light rail, bus service
TriMet on Sunday announced numerous changes to bus and light-rail service and described it as one of the biggest days in its history for transit updates. The changes include shifting late-night light-rail MAX service to buses and the addition of two bus lines. TriMet also eliminated three bus lines with low ridership that overlapped with other lines. Additional bus lines have been extended and will offer more frequent service. About 550 bus stops got updates, including new signage.
A look ahead to the Montavilla Jazz Festival
The Montavilla Jazz Festival is entering its second decade. It’s the only jazz festival in Portland that focuses on original music by local musicians. This year’s festival will feature more events and more live music than before. OPB radio host Paul Marshall spoke with Executive Director Neil Mattson...
10 most expensive homes sold in Washington County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Portland that sold for $3.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Washington County in the past week. In total, 139 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $628,527, or $327 per square foot.
Portland port drafts plan to maintain Terminal 6 container service
Port of Portland officials last week delivered a plan for maintaining container service at Oregon’s only international container terminal, Terminal 6 (T6), to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. Kotek requested the plan following her pledge in May to include capital investments for the terminal and Columbia River channel maintenance costs...
Over $1.6 Million Distributed at USF Pro Championships Celebration
Hughes, Garcia and Taylor Claim Career Enhancement Scholarships. – The highly acclaimed USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire open-wheel driver development program wrapped up another successful season of competition yesterday evening at the traditional Championship Celebration. For the first time, all three steps on the ladder – USF Pro...
Vikings Triumph Over Central Washington, 3-1, in Exhibition Match
The Portland State Vikings volleyball team started the season positively by defeating Central Washington 3-1 in an exhibition match. They faced challenges, having to replace five starters and integrate seven newcomers, yet showed strong offensive performance led by Barron, Lewis, and Nicoll. Despite some errors, the Vikings controlled the match dynamics effectively, not trailing in key sets. Their 11 aces exemplified their serving strength while new roles were explored, indicating room for improvement. Head coach Seemann remains optimistic about the team's potential as they continue to adapt.
Portland-area groups give out backpacks, supplies as kids head back to school
(KPTV) - Local groups in both Portland and Vancouver have been giving out free backpacks and school supplies to kids in need this weekend as families prepare for school to start this week. The Changing Hearts Foundation gave away more than 350 free backpacks and school supplies at Bagley Center...
Portland Win Revives ABEL Motorsports Championship Aspirations
Jacob Abel secured his third victory of the season at the INDY NXT by Firestone Grand Prix of Portland, maintaining ABEL Motorsports' championship ambitions. Starting second, Abel swiftly took the lead on the first lap, holding off championship leader Louis Foster. His teammate, Yuven Sundaramoorthy, overcame early race challenges to finish eighth. Despite the win, Abel remains 79 points behind Foster with two races left in the season. Abel's successful performance highlights both his and the team's strong season as they aim for INDYCAR in the future.
‘Thank God nobody died,’ says witness in N. Portland police shooting
Early Saturday evening, César Perez Chávez heard loud banging noises outside of his Portland apartment in the 7600 block of North Portsmouth Avenue. When he opened his door, he said he saw a man with a hammer and a gun. A nearby apartment door and a car had what appeared to be damage from the hammer.
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