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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...
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.
Photos: Portland’s Waterfront Park transforms to skatepark for Rockstar Energy Open this weekend
Pro skaters, Olympians and amateurs alike brought their decks to downtown Portland for the inaugural three-day Rockstar Energy Open skateboarding competition. Beginning Friday and running through Sunday, the free event will showcase the skills of Paris men’s gold medalist Keegan Palmer and silver medalist Tom Schaar, as well as ranked American women skateboarders Bryce Wettstein, Mariah Dunn and locals Sebo Walker of Salem and Alex Lobasyuk of Portland.
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.
Johnson Wins In The Damp As Hughes Clinches USF Pro 2000 Title
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nikita Johnson scored a fine victory for VRD Racing in Friday evening’s first leg of the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland doubleheader season finale. Some distance behind, a measured drive to sixth position was enough for Turn 3 Motorsport rookie Lochie Hughes to secure the USF Pro 2000 Presented by Continental Tire championship.
As RFK Jr. withdraws from presidential race, do you remember his father's visit to Sunset High in 1968?
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he’s suspending his presidential bid, did you know that in 1968 his father, Robert F. Kennedy, paid visits to the Beaverton area and spoke at Sunset High School’s Model Democratic Convention? RFK visited Sunset High for model Democratic primary 50 years ago That’s right: On May 17, 1968, the senior Kennedy was seeking to win the Oregon primary and made an appearance on the...
Hillsboro Cigar Factory Remembered By Local Historian
Guest Author to the Hillsboro Herald – Jeff LeRiche – Jeff grew up in Hillsboro and now lives in Cornelius, where he has started the Cornelius Historical Society – he is one of the best historians and researchers in Washington County. From We Remember Hillsboro – Facebook...
Update to KOIN 6 report on Multnomah County, Buckman residents meeting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Although a notice from a Portland neighborhood coalition posted three days before a Monday evening meeting between residents, businesses and Multnomah County officials on the topic of a deflection center for drug addicts and those under the influence of drugs or alcohol said the gathering was “open to the public,” it […]
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Huskies Showcase Dominance with Exhibition Win Over Pilots
The Washington Huskies volleyball team kicked off their season with an exhibition match against Portland, securing a 3-1 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. After dropping the first set, the Huskies bounced back, winning the next three convincingly. This match served as a valuable opportunity for Coach Leslie Gabriel to experiment with different lineup combinations ahead of their first Big Ten season. Notable performances included sophomore Kierstyn Barton with 16 kills and multiple freshmen and transfers making their debuts.
Oregon Humane Society hosting adoption promotion this weekend
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion over the weekend with a reduced adoption fee of $10 to highlight pets waiting for their forever home for more than 10 days. The adoption promotion will take place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses and at...
Choreographed chaos: Catching the final rehearsal before Cirque du Soleil’s opening night
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21, and “Kooza,” one of the traveling shows of the legendary Cirque du Soleil, is about 32 hours shy of opening night. The cast and crew, all 120 of them, are making their last-minute adjustments at Portland’s Expo Center. Actors limbering up. Coaches walking a relative newcomer through a harrowing aerial hoop routine. The wardrobe crew spiffing or modifying the estimated 1,200 costume pieces for tomorrow’s show. And all with one goal in mind: To make the physically improbably appear to be...
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Westview football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
Huskies Fall In Season Opener
PORTLAND, Ore. – Washington dropped its season opener at No. 22 Portland, 2-1, on Friday night at Merlo Field. Washington (0-1-0) outshot Portland (1-0-0), 10-8, with seven shots on goal. Jadon Bowton recorded three saves, the most for the senior since he also had three against Cal in October 2022. Portland jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal by Sebastian Nava in the sixth minute. Five minutes later, Washington responded with Charlie Kosakoff's second career goal in the 11th minute off assists by Rhys Gourdie and Joe Dale . The Pilots retook the lead in the 61st...
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