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Liam McNeilly Dominates USF Juniors 2024 Finales in Portland
Liam McNeilly showcased his talent by sweeping the final races of the USF Juniors 2024 season at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland. The English racer secured his fifth win of the season after overtaking teammate G3 Argyros and fending off Sebastian Wheldon, who finished second with his ninth podium of the year. Despite not winning the championship title, McNeilly expressed satisfaction with his season, aiming to transition to USF2000 next year while acknowledging the challenges faced throughout the race season.
Pilots Finish First in 2024 WCC Preseason Poll; 3 Make All-WCC Team
The Portland Pilots Men's Cross Country team has been ranked first in the 2024 WCC Preseason Coaches Poll, tying with Gonzaga. This is the second consecutive year the Pilots have achieved this top position. Three athletes, Jona Bodirsky, Bradley Peloquin, and Matt Strangio, have been named to the 2024 All-WCC Preseason Team. Bodirsky is honored for the first time, while Peloquin and Strangio make the team for the second straight year. The preseason honors reflect the Pilots' strong performances in previous seasons, especially in the WCC Championships.
Rose City Rollers to host Global Roller Derby Championships in November
Rose City Rollers and their four-time world champion all-star team Wheels of Justice will be hosting the Global Roller Derby Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Nov. 1-3. There'll be roller derby teams from around the world competing — the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, Australia. The Global Championships "is the Super Bowl of roller derby," publicity states. Wheels of Justice had previously won the International World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Championship in 2015-16 and 2018-19, the championship tournament before the newly named Global Roller...
‘A mess from start to finish’: Artists at WasabiCon in Portland say conditions at convention made them sick
PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizers of WasabiCon PDX, an annual anime, gaming, and cosplay convention in downtown Portland, are apologizing for moving artists and vendors into the parking garage of a hotel. Many artists who spoke to KGW said the filthy, poorly-ventilated and smelly conditions made them sick and resulted in dirt, grime, and vermin getting into their belongings.
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...
Costello Claims First USF2000 Victory at Rain-Drenched Portland
Michael Costello secured his first victory in the USF2000 series amidst challenging weather conditions at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, race one of three. Despite an early setback, Max Garcia of Pabst Racing finished second, inching closer to the championship title, while teammate Hudson Schwartz achieved his first podium finish in third. The initial laps saw chaos as several frontrunners received drive-through penalties for course violations. In the end, Costello's strong performance allowed him to dominate in the closing laps, finishing three seconds ahead of Garcia.
Oregon Humane Society hosting pet adoption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — If you're looking to expand the family, this may be your lucky weekend. The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion. This will be happening at its Portland and Salem locations. If you're interested, pets who have been at the shelter for more than...
What to expect for fall weather
As fall approaches and summer ends, the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center’s forecast provides three possibilities for Cottage Grove, Lane County, and Oregon: a warmer-than-average fall, a cooler-than-average fall, or an average fall. La Niña’s dry warmer-than-average conditions will likely influence weather patterns across...
Mid-Willamette soccer players to watch in 2024
With the return of the fall season, there's plenty of athletes that will take to the pitch and showcase their talents. There's sure to be surprises, as lesser-known players emerge and establish themselves among the best in their league or classification. Others will return, not missing a beat from last year's efforts, potentially reaching new heights individually while leading their respective team. Time will tell how it shakes out, but these are the handful of Mid-Willamette soccer players we will be paying extra attention to...
Oregon nurse, 75, found guilty of neglecting assisted living resident who died
An Oregon nurse who neglected an assisted living home resident who subsequently died has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment, the Oregon Department of Justice said Friday. Phyllis Dodds, 75, was working at Pacifica Senior Living in Klamath Falls when allegations surfaced that she had failed to provide nursing care...
Celtic Vibe: Oregon Celtic Festival set for inaugural event in Canby
Fall may be in the air, but there will be “Craic” and “Gaire” aplenty coming from the fairgrounds in Canby this September. Pack your kilts, gather your clan, and dance the night away at the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Sept. 13-15 (Friday through Sunday) at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby. Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the team behind the Washington Midsummer Renaissance...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Indulge your arts and jazz this week!
MONDAY, AUG. 26-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ALL THAT JAZZ — Montavilla Jazz Festival has a stellar lineup for its 11th annual festival with more than 30 concerts at 12 venues, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, Mt. Tabor Park and elsewhere, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The musicians include Nicole Glover and Joe Kye. More: montavillajazz.org. ART IN THE PEARL — It’s a big event over Labor Day Weekend. The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 27 years with craft makers from all over the country gathering in the Pearl District/North Park Blocks, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. More: artinthepearl.com.
Portland teacher arrested for luring a minor
A teacher with Portland Public Schools is in custody and facing one felony charge of Luring a Minor following a weeks-long investigation. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, a detective with the Yuba City (California) Police Department contacted the Portland Police Bureau’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit regarding an undercover chat operation. During this operation, the detective, posing as a 13-year-old child, communicated with a Portland man. The conversations, initiated by the Portland man, were sexual in nature and involved discussions on how to meet. The undercover detective, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Sacramento, identified the suspect as Craig Douglas-Meyers, 38, of Portland.
Trail Blazers capping Rip City Rally Tour in Woodburn
The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health have announced the lineup of towns for this year's Rip City Rally route. The annual joint partnership aimed at connecting with Oregonians to highlight the Trail Blazers and share Moda Health's message of commitment to building healthy communities is in its 10th year and will visit five locales throughout western Oregon. The Rally will take place from Sept. 16-20, closing the week in Woodburn at Legion Park on Sept. 20. Other stops throughout the week include Coos Bay,...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
Nike Brings Back 2012’s Rainbow On The Air Footscape Woven
The Nike Footscape line is one of the most unique to ever come out of Beaverton. Birthed in the 1990s out of obsessive attention to ergonomic design, the series has amassed a significant cult following, appealing to consumers with a penchant for unique footwear through a variety of moccasin-adjacent, woven models.
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