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Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
“Is He Just Being Kind?” — Man Spots Stranger Washing His Parked Car, Has No Clue What to Do
A man who moved from Flagstaff, Ariz. to Portland, Ore., experienced a bit of culture shock after he noticed, while working from home, that a stranger decided to walk up to his vehicle that was parked on the street and begin washing it.Wyatt Lan (@wyatt_Ian) uploaded a viral TikTok post where he recorded the random person going about their work without provocation or any prior notice.Flabbergasted and unsure of what to do, the TikTok user opted to just capture the man's actions on video and share his bewilderment with other folks on the application."There's a man washing my car outside...
Jelly Roll to perform in Portland Sept 1, tickets are still available
American rapper and singer Jelly Roll is coming to Portland on Sunday, September 1 at 7p.m. at the Moda Center as part of his 2024 ‘Beautifully Broken’ tour. Tickets are still available for the highly-anticipated show at a variety of price points, starting as low as $75 per seat.
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Elephant Garlic and celebrating India!
MONDAY, AUG. 5-SUNDAY, AUG. 11 ELEPHANT GARLIC FESTIVAL — Now in its 26th year, the annual Elephant Garlic Festival returns to North Plains Aug. 9-11. This free event will be filled with music, food and family fun at Jessie Mays Community Park, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St. For more information, go online (funstinks.com). NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — Across East Multnomah County will be an outpouring of fun during the last gasp...
At this St. Helens contest, sand castles are the stars
The shores of Sand Island in St. Helens, Oregon, come alive with intricate sculptures and artistic fervor during the Sand Island Sand Castle Competition held every summer. Unfortunately, sand sculpture enthusiasts will have to wait until 2025 for the next competition. This year’s event, originally scheduled for Aug. 3, was canceled due to “logistical challenges and a transition in event management services,” according to organizers.
They Walk Among Us: Portland’s Coyotes are Permanent Residents
Portlanders have some unusual neighbors—neighbors that tend to come out at night. Their eerie calls echo as the sun sets and their impact is seen in the telephone poles covered in tattered lost pets posters. Coyotes have moved in, and Portlanders are left to deal with the fallout. However,...