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Dog in Portland hospitalized over blade of grass
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A two-year-old golden retriever in Portland was hospitalized after a blade of grass got stuck in her lung. Winnie, a pup from Portland, was brought to the DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital after she developed a cough and lethargy. Through X-rays and a CT scan,...
Camera ready: woman joins Portland fashion scene, earns collegiate award
At 44-years-old, Jenny Fox finally experienced a moment of triumph that was "life affirming." She often heard her family's endless, disapproving chatter about her dreams to explore the fashion industry growing up. The draw of fashion dolls and shopping catalogs had Fox hooked since she was a tiny tot. "You lose the dream, but then in your 40s, hey, it comes back," Fox said. ...
Kroger-Albertsons deal heads to court with food prices in focus
PORTLAND - Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are finally getting their day in court. Nearly two years after the acquisition was announced, the grocery giants on Monday started a federal court hearing in Portland, Oregon, on the Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block the $24.6 billion deal. The FTC alleges the tie-up would lead to higher grocery prices for consumers and lower wages for the supermarkets’ unionized workforces.
LIST: All the Fred Meyer stores impacted by strike in the Portland area
Thousands of workers at 28 Fred Meyer stores in the Portland area are on strike for a week due to alleged unfair labor practices, and the union is urging customers to avoid shopping at the affected locations until the strike is over.
Josiah Petersen Steps Up as Interim Head Coach for Vikings Tennis
Portland State University has appointed Josiah Petersen as the interim head coach of the women's tennis program after the departure of Kyle Russell. Petersen, who served as a volunteer assistant under Russell for four successful years, is expected to leverage his familiarity with the team to maintain its competitive momentum. PSU's Acting Athletic Director Matt Billings expressed confidence in Petersen's leadership capabilities, emphasizing that the timing of Russell's exit prevented a full search process for a replacement. Russell's tenure was marked by significant improvements and achievements, including a program-best record and multiple all-conference honors for players.
WSU Cougars Unveil Classic Uniforms for Portland State Matchup
Washington State University (WSU) has announced its classic uniform combo for the 2024 season opener against Portland State, marking a nostalgic return to recognizable threads. This classic look has performed well historically, with a 4-1 record since revitalizing the uniform in 2017. The iconic gray helmet boasts a solid 9-1 record, while the crimson jersey has a lifetime record of 22-9. These uniforms have helped forge an identity for WSU within the evolving landscape of college football.
Grant football looking to reclaim PIL with plenty of experienced and talented returners
The 2023 season for Grant High School football was thrown for a bit of a loop. Starting quarterback Cameron Reed unfortunately got injured early in the season, forcing then-junior Braden Baker into the starting lineup. Not only that, but plenty of youngsters were starting on defense for the Generals as they learned how to run the system of head coach Alex Melson, the team’s former defensive coordinator before taking over...
Portland’s Unity Center opens 9 beds to help people suffering from both severe substance abuse and mental illness
Unity Center for Behavioral Health has started accepting patients suffering from both severe substance abuse and mental health crises. The psychiatric emergency hospital has been working for the past year to include new services to handle people who are acutely intoxicated from drugs or alcohol and experiencing mental health emergencies. It delayed its planned spring opening until August.
MADE Show: Sinewave Cycles Compact Dynamo Rear Light, No Dynamo Hub or Front Light Needed
Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. This last weekend in Portland at the MADE Show, we got to see a bunch of really amazing people. And they were showing off their amazing talents. Including dynamo light guru/aficionado, David Dean of Sinewave Cycles. This year at the show, he was showing off the new Sinewave Cycles Taillight.
1 Mild, 1 Medium, 1 Hot take on the Portland Trail Blazers' 2024-25 season
The 2024-25 NBA season is less than two months away! The Portland Trail Blazers are an extremely young team with a demanding schedule in the loaded Western Conference and have a long season ahead. Still, it's a crucial season for the Blazers as they navigate their rebuild. Their outlook could be a lot different by the end of the season.
More than 10,000 people left without power in East Portland after fire at homeless camp
PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 10,000 people lost power after a fire ignited in a homeless encampment Wednesday afternoon. According to Portland Fire and Rescue (PF&R), the fire started at a homeless encampment at the 100 block of Northeast 100th Avenue but was extinguished. PacifiCorp said an RV fire had spread to grass near their equipment, and they de-energized their lines to protect first responders.
‘My whole world stopped’: Bullet whizzes past woman, her infant daughter at SE Portland apartments; man arrested
Cassie Gepford was holding her infant daughter in her arms Saturday night when a man pointed a gun in her direction. She heard the gunshot and saw the pistol’s muzzle flash. “My whole world stopped,” Gepford said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Bears Open Season At Rose City Invitational
BERKELEY – California volleyball begins its 2024 campaign this weekend for its first slate of matches under new head coach Jen Malcom, with the Golden Bears heading up to Portland, Oregon, for the Rose City Invitational Presented by Hotel Vance on Friday and Saturday. The program last competed in this tournament in 2018, winning two out of its three matches.
Drug users outside Central Library react to recriminalization of drug possession on Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Starting Sunday, a state law recriminalizing drug possession will start being enforced. It's part of House Bill 4002, which was passed earlier this year and rolls back parts of voter-approved Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs. KATU spoke to drug...
No. 8 Pilots set to Play No. 10 UCLA, Multnomah
#8 PORTLAND PILOTS (1-0-0, 0-0-0 WCC) Place: Los Angeles, Calif. Last: @POR 2, UCLA 0 (2022) Last: @POR 15, MULT 0 (2020-21) • The Portland end the week with a challenging road matchup against the UCLA Bruins before returning home to start the week against the Multnomah Lions. • They...
To mitigate jail deaths, Multnomah County sheriff outlines plans to improve health and safety
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office has laid out its roadmap to promote safer conditions inside its jails, which came under scrutiny last year following a spike in in-custody deaths. On Monday, the sheriff’s office unveiled a new public dashboard where it will track its progress on implementing 407 recommendations...
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