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Central Eastside Gets “Avenue of Murals” as Part of Artistic Rebirth
The burgeoning artistic revival of the Central Eastside Industrial District just got a boost in the form of 10 newly commissioned murals under bridges and a rebranding of the Eastbank Esplanade to SE Second Ave. on Madison St. as the “Avenue of Murals.”. The Central Eastside has seen a...
Portland Street Response reaches people ‘in very dire situations’ amid heat wave
The city team that helps people living on the street get connected to services for mental health and homelessness issues visited those they've connected with in the past to get them what they need as temperatures reach sweltering levels.
Multnomah County Tempers Expectations for New Program to Help Drug Users Connect to Services Instead of Jail
Multnomah County tempers expectations before new high-profile addiction program launches. On Sept. 1, Multnomah County officials will start a new program to help drug users connect to services instead of jail. Multnomah County is at the epicenter of Oregon’s fentanyl addiction and overdose crisis, with homelessness and public drug use...
Celine Herbin Makes Hole-In-One in Round One of Portland Classic
Sarah Kellam is a Kentucky native and played collegiate golf at Northern Kentucky University. She currently serves as a Manager of Digital Content and prior to the LPGA, Sarah worked as a freelance content creator. Celine Herbin recorded a hole-in-one in the first round of the Portland Classic on Thursday...
Top Complainers: Are Washingtonians the Champions of Griping?
Top Complainers: Are Washingtonians the Champions of Griping?. If you spend any time scrolling your social media feeds, you'll see people complaining about politics, religion, and even their drive-thru orders that got messed up. What Are The #1 Complaints Of Washington State Residents?. We've even created websites like Yelp and...
MultCo follows Portland’s plan for accountability in addressing homelessness
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioner approved a resolution on Aug. 1 to more accurately mirror the City of Portland’s methods of accountability outlined in its three-year, intergovernmental agreement with the county to collaboratively address the region’s homeless crisis.
Eastport Food Center Empties Out
As of August 1st, all vendors have left the Eastport Food Center cart pod, and the business appears to have closed permanently. The owner of the 23,000-square-foot dining destination at 3905 SE 82nd Avenue listed the business for sale in 2022. In May, the location’s website went offline, and carts began moving off property in significant numbers last month. Now, the facility is closed without a posted notice.
Pioneer Square hosts Oregon Chinese Coalition's Chinese Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Chinese Festival returns to Pioneer Square on Saturday, Aug. 3, for a day of performances, traditional cuisine and cultural exhibits. The festival begins Saturday at 11 a.m. with a welcome speech and High Pole Lion Dance followed by many other performances and demonstrations by local groups.
Kings of Leon will come to Portland Aug 28, $18 tickets selling fast
American rock band Kings of Leon is coming to Portland on Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moda Center as part of their 2024 ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ tour. Tickets are still available for the highly-anticipated show at a variety of price points, starting at only $18 per seat.
Clown around at Cirque Du Brunch!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two locals are working to keep circus-style shows alive here in The Rose City! The Cirque Du Brunch event is putting on a fabulous breakfast to raise funds for the Jaja PDX circus venue downtown! All the funds go toward the renovation of this unique venue! We found out all about this jaw-dropping event from the founders of Jaja PDX Jodi Reiter and Mariano Di Yorio!
Changing Places wants to help seniors transition their housing
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As senior transition in life, Changing Places help seniors and vulnerable populations downsize and move to homes that better support their lifestyle. It is a multi-step process which can happen quickly or extend over months, even years to make the process the most comfortable. We were joined by Kimberly Steele, Johnette Williams, and Maddy Guajardo from Changing Places told us all about the amazing work they do!
Fire Boss Planes play crucial role in fighting wildfires in Washington
RICHLAND, Wash - Aerial firefighters play a crucial role on the front lines of battling wildfires and are consistently available to help. Dauntless Air Chief Pilot Jesse Weaver has been flying for 38 years and says that aerial crews can typically withstand weather-related issues. “We have a wind limitation of...
North Portland Newspaper Owner Detained in Alabama, Accused of Grisly Threats Against Elderly Church Secretary
The landscape of local journalism in North Portland has been jolted by the arrest of a newspaper owner, Richard David Colvin, on charges that veer far from the ordinary small-town news beat. Colvin, who helms the St. Johns Review, is currently detained in Alabama facing serious allegations. According to court records, he is accused of issuing violent threats, including an abhorrent threat to kidnap, cage, and rape a 77-year-old church secretary. This information comes from AL.com, which reported the distressing details surrounding the charges.