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Arf! Celebrating the dog day of August
“Apparently, I missed International Cat Day and so did OAW,” photographer, writer, and ArtsWatch regular K.B. Dixon wrote us in a quick note. “I was thinking you might not want to miss the much more important NATIONAL DOG DAY. It’s August 26. (It’s no World Sand Dune Day, but what is?) According to the infallible internet: ‘National Dog Day is celebrated annually on August 26. Observance of National Dog Day began in 2004 thanks to animal behaviorist Colleen Paige, who wanted to bring attention to animal abuse and assist animal charities. Paige also wanted to highlight the contributions dogs make to society as loyal companions, service animals, and in the line of duty with law enforcement or military operations.‘”
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party comes to Portland Sept 28-29, tickets still available
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will come to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter on September 28 at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and September 29 at 2:30 p.m., bringing all the most exciting glow-in-the-dark Hot Wheels jumps, tricks, and stunts to life. If you’re interested in bringing the whole family, you still have time to purchase tickets, available at a variety of price points starting at around $36 per ticket.
Oregon chefs share new flavors at 'upcycled food' fundraiser in Portland
A dozen renowned chefs from around Portland shared tables of flavors at a Summer Supper fundraiser event on Sunday, Aug. 25. Presented by Urban Gleaners at the Redd on Salmon Street event space, tasty plates were enjoyed all evening in the sun, from burgers, watermelon salad, prawn, matcha and ice cream to vegetarian tostadas and dumplings. A Shake Shack x Xiao Ye crossover table was there, as well as Salt...
Port of Portland finds sustaining cargo container terminal would require millions in state subsidies — and lots more business
The Port of Portland on Friday gave Gov. Tina Kotek a report that explains what’s needed to keep container operations at Terminal 6 open for the long haul. Its answer: millions in state funding, a renewed push to find a private-sector operator and lots of new customers. The port...
Blazers Need Scoot Henderson to Step Up
The Portland Trail Blazers are rebuilding with Scoot Henderson as their highest draft choice since Greg Oden was taken No. 1 overall in 2007. Henderson was projected to be the best guard prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he struggled in his rookie season. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes...
Nestucca football aims for playoffs
The Nestucca High Bobcats will begin the OSAA Class 2A 2024 football season with hopes of returning to the state playoffs after falling short of their goal last season. The Bobcats, guided by Coach Jeff Schiewe and assistant Coach Tevin Gianella, kicked off the season with the first day of practice on Monday. Nestucca had a mediocre season last year, finishing 4-5 overall and 4-3 in the Special District 1 and taking fourth place in the eight-team league. However, with just four seniors graduated, the...
Readers Respond to More Trees Killed by Civic Neglect in East Portland
You know the cliché about a tree falling silently in a forest. But what sound does a sapling make if the city forgets to water it? This is a recurring question in East Portland, where, for the second consecutive summer, trees planted to increase the canopy in the city’s hottest neighborhoods ended up dead or dying (“Unbeleafable,” WW, Aug. 14). In one case, the blame falls on a city contractor that didn’t water freshly planted trees for three weeks—which happened to be the three hottest weeks of the year. Here’s what our readers had to say:
OHSU Eliminates Rolfing, Massage and Other Pain-Relief Methods as Part of “Strategic Alignment”
Another casualty of the budget cuts at Oregon Health & Science University? “Non-allopathic integrative medicine services.”. In less technical terms, that means that OHSU will no longer offer chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture or Rolfing starting next year, according to an email announcing the cuts obtained by WW. Those services are provided to patients at OHSU’s Comprehensive Pain Center.
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...
Police police find illegal guns during traffic stops on back-to-back days
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Two traffic stops in two days resulted in Portland police getting illegally possessed guns off the street. Both instances involved the Portland Police Bureau’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT), a specialty unit dedicated to addressing gun violence. The first traffic stop happened on Thursday, Aug...
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.
Measure 110 evolution and impact in the Rogue Valley
Decriminalizing drug addiction was the original purpose of Measure 110 when voters put it on the ballot in 2020. The state legislature revised Measure 110 earlier this year and gave offenders a choice of jail or treatment for addiction. State Representative Pam Marsh and Dr. Kerri Hecox join the JX...
Hoffman Center for the Arts: Manzanita’s cultural heart celebrates 20 years, looks to future expansion
Only two years ago, the Hoffman Center for the Arts didn’t have even one paid employee. The Manzanita arts center remedied that in late 2022 with the hiring of its first paid executive director. Now, as the nonprofit prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, board members are plotting the next steps in ensuring the center’s continuing role as a cultural hub for the arts.
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