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New WA program aims to help first-time homebuyers who faced discrimination
(The Center Square) – On Monday, Washington launched a new program aimed at offering home buying assistance to minorities who faced housing discrimination or were born into families impacted by racially restrictive covenants of the past. The Covenant Homeownership Program allows qualified homebuyers to apply through their lenders for zero-interest loans to help fund down payments and closing costs. The loans are funded by fees on real estate documents that...
Trail Blazers are finally free from long-forgotten contract burden
On July 25, 2017, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Allen Crabbe to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, they received Andrew Nicholson. Nicholson didn't play a single game with the Blazers, as he was waived shortly after. Portland decided to use the stretch provision on Nicholson's contract. Instead of owing him the three years, $20 million remaining on his contract, the Blazers wanted to take on less luxury tax ramifications, stretching out the deal for $2.8 million annually over seven years. They are finally free of the contract!
West Linn prepares for return of the Old Time Fair July 12-14
Summer is officially here, which means the West Linn Old Time Fair is right around the corner. The fair, a tradition spanning nearly seven decades which takes place at Willamette Park, is a hallmark of West Linn’s summer. Last year an estimated 15,000 people attended the fair, according to the West Linn Parks and Recreation department, which puts on the event. The 68th annual fair kicks off Friday evening, July...
Oregon Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure Diverts Flight to Buffalo
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 25-year-old Oregon man was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with indecent exposure, which carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles M. Kruly, who...
Asian-owned businesses feel targeted by Portland lawyers who filed dozens of ADA lawsuits
PORTLAND, Ore. — Several Asian-owned businesses feel they were targeted by a pair of Portland lawyers who have filed dozens of Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA lawsuits over the past nine months. "We're easy targets," said Sara Tran. One of the lawyers sued her mother, Hanh Tran, over...
Blazers should regret missed opportunity in Damian Lillard trade now more than ever
The Portland Trail Blazers' path toward rebuilding has recently become much more straightforward, adding two pivotal pieces in Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija. However, they still don't have enough firepower to be considered legitimate playoff contenders in the Western Conference. While they have multiple up-and-coming players who are 25 years or younger, they don't have a prominent star to build around as many other rebuilding teams have. It leaves Blazers fans wondering if the moves made last offseason put their team on the optimal rebuilding path.
Dangerous algae bloom prompts health advisory at Lacamas Lake
Public health officials have issued a warning for high toxin levels at Lacamas Lake, advising against swimming or drinking the water due to harmful algae increasing the level of cyanotoxins, which can cause a range of health issues.
Parolee Arrested After Fleeing West Linn Bank Robbery and Hitting Construction Snag in Tigard
A bank robbery in West Linn ended with a pursuit and an arrest on Monday after the suspect's escape plan was foiled by a construction site mishap. Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as 55-year-old Eric Provencio, a parolee previously convicted for a similar crime. Provencio, accused of robbing...
On His Last Day Overseeing the Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps Pushes Out Its Director
On June 28, his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed the bureau’s director on administrative leave. The next business day, July 1, Mapps relinquished control of the bureau to Mayor Ted Wheeler in preparation for a new form of government. Gabe Solmer was...
Portland man's midnight menace leads to felony charges, firearms found
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man faces felony charges for a shooting on May 30. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) says around 11:15 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 8600 block of North Lombard Street. When police officers arrived they located three spent casings. Police also...
Columbia County residents see increased costs for waste disposal
A boost in fees at the Columbia County Transfer Station has kicked in. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners recently approved a 3.6% increase in solid waste fees, effective July 1, at the St. Helens location. According to the county, disposal rates at the transfer station are adjusted annually based on the previous year’s Consumer Price Index. ...
Corbett’s Donna Clark wins gold at Powerlifting Nationals, claims another Oregon record
A Columbia River Gorge powerlifter, who competes for Team USA and holds a world record, just added another gold medal to her ever-growing trophy case. Donna Clark won the deadlift at the United States Powerlifting Association’s Nationals last week, June 24-30, in Las Vegas. She hoisted 408 pounds, which was shy of her personal best but enough to secure the victory. Clark also broke her personal best and set an Oregon record in the back squat with 308.6 pounds. ...
‘Queen of Percussion’ Sheila E. to perform free Portland concert amid heat wave
Pop icon Sheila E. — also known as the “Queen of Percussion” — will perform a free concert at Southeast Portland’s Ventura Park on Sunday evening, and organizers are saying the show will go on even as Oregon braces for a heat wave. The performance...
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site to temporarily close for hazard tree removal
MILL CITY, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site in Mill City for hazard tree removal from July 8–10, 2024. The entirety of the recreation site will be closed. The work will pave the way for BLM to rebuild the site,...
Clackamas County, development commission in court over upzoning of rural land near Oregon City
Clackamas County and the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission disagree about the up-zoning of certain lands outside the urban growth boundary, which may pave the way for denser residential development south of Oregon City and around the community of Beavercreek. This dispute has resulted in cases that have reached the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Land Use Board of Appeals. At an LCDC meeting June 27, the commission decided to appeal the county’s approval of a zone change for rural land south of...
Blazers Staff Watch Possible 2025 Top-Five Prospect Play With Deandre Ayton
In the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the Portland Trail Blazers staff and fans got a glimpse of one possible future of the team. In the matchup between the Bahamas and Finland, Blazers big man Deandre Ayton joined forced with 2025 prospect Vladez (“VJ”) Edgecombe Jr to lead the Bahamas to a 96-85 victory. Ayton hit 8-12 shots to score 19 points with 9 rebounds. Edgecombe Jr added 20 points, and current free agent Buddy Hield scored 24.
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