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F-15 flyovers planned for much of Oregon on 4th of July; none over High Desert
PORTLAND, Oregon – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon. Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at,...
Portland City Council votes to continue funding the Joint Office of Homeless Services
Multnomah County voted to approve a partnership with the city of Portland to shelter the homeless, which includes cutting the homeless population in half within two years, more oversight over how the money is spent, and the city's ability to opt out of the agreement if there is not enough progress.
'Cora Bora' movie filmed in Portland
The movie “Cora Bora” is showing at the Fox Tower in downtown Portland and was filmed, in part, in Portland and stars Mega Stalter (Hacks). Film director Hannah Pearl Utt and writer Rhianon Jones join FOX 12 NOW to talk about the Oregon film community and the film itself.
Everything and Nothing at All
Former Vernonia High School student and Art Instructor Kaitlyn Carr has a new, temporary art installation in downtown Portland. Titled “3000 Yellow Rectangles on a Parking Garage”, the name of the project is pretty self-explanatory, but it certainly doesn’t capture the full scope of the undertaking. Towering...
Six Months Ahead of Official Government Transition, Portland Launches a Test Run
In less than six months, Portland will officially implement its new system of government that voters approved in a 2022 charter reform measure. With so many changes on the horizon, government leaders are taking steps to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible. This week, thanks to an executive order from Mayor Ted Wheeler, the city made one of its most significant changes yet to prepare for the incoming shakeup to city government.
Officials urge caution during heat wave
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the state Emergency Coordination Center in response to the upcoming heatwave, Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced Wednesday, July 3. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency from noon Friday, July 5 through noon Monday, July 8. Temperatures as high as 105 degrees are forecasted in Portland on Saturday. Southern Oregon will see even higher temperatures, up to 113 degrees in Medford. ...
Hawthorne and Morrison bridges will be carfree for July 4th fireworks viewing
Just a quick reminder that Multnomah County, in their infinite wisdom, will ban drivers from the Hawthorne and Morrison bridges on Thursday, July 4th so folks can watch the fireworks show in peace. What better way to mark Independence Day than getting out of cars and into the community? (Who...
Blazers should regret missed opportunity in Damian Lillard trade now more than ever
The Portland Trail Blazers' path toward rebuilding has recently become much more straightforward, adding two pivotal pieces in Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija. However, they still don't have enough firepower to be considered legitimate playoff contenders in the Western Conference. While they have multiple up-and-coming players who are 25 years or younger, they don't have a prominent star to build around as many other rebuilding teams have. It leaves Blazers fans wondering if the moves made last offseason put their team on the optimal rebuilding path.
On His Last Day Overseeing the Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps Pushes Out Its Director
On June 28, his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed the bureau’s director on administrative leave. The next business day, July 1, Mapps relinquished control of the bureau to Mayor Ted Wheeler in preparation for a new form of government. Gabe Solmer was...
Waterfront Blues Festival prepares for triple-digit heat wave with ‘chill center,’ medics
The Waterfront Blues Festival arrives in downtown Portland on Thursday ready to beat the heat, with a new cooling center and other additions geared to keeping music lovers safe from expected high temperatures. The festival — which runs from July 4 to July 7 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park —...
Brace for the Independence Day heat: Here's where to head in Washington County
Residents across the Portland metro area bracing for a heat wave slated to send temperatures into the triple digits, starting Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7. The National Weather Service is urging people throughout northwest and west Central Oregon — including the Portland area — and Southwest Washington to take precautions. Across Washington Counties, libraries are opening their doors to help people beat the heat, outside of the holiday. ...
Fireworks Can Be Troubling For Vets And Others With PTSD
PORTLAND, OR -- For many, fireworks are a necessary part of any July Fourth celebration. But the loud explosions are tough for some people, "They very much resemble the sights and sounds of combat, of gunfire and of explosions," says Dr. Mikel Matto, a clinical psychiatrist at OHSU, "So, a lot of people with PTSD, these fireworks can really flood them with fear and sensations like a racing heart and sweatiness." He says it makes the holiday particularly difficult for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, "One of the problems with PTSD is that when a person is exposed to sights or sounds that resemble a traumatic experience, like combat, that exposure can trigger unwanted memories."
PGE encourages reducing power use during extreme heat
As temperatures crawl into three digits over the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and in summer months to come — Portland General Electric urges customers to be conservative with energy use during extreme heat. An excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, effective Thursday, July 4 until the night of Sunday, July 7, affects the PGE service area. Reducing power use supports service reliability during times when...
How this Portland heat wave may stand up to others
Portland has rarely seen the type of extended heat wave expected to descend on the region beginning Thursday. Forecasters at the National Weather Service are projecting at least seven consecutive days with temperatures of 90 degrees or higher. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Portland Craft Beer Festival kicks off this week at a new venue
In the tumultuous beer festival industry, the Portland Craft Beer Festival has emerged as one of the most dependable attractions of the year. The 2014 founded PCBF hasn’t slowed down since the pandemic, but the event will try out a brand new venue for the first time in its history relocating from The Fields in NW Portland to the new Elizabeth Carruters Park in South Portland from July 4-6th, 2024.
Portland Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 45 years of music and activism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Sitting at Steeplejack Brewery, Gary Coleman raises a glass to the moment the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) was born. The idea was first discussed back in 1980 over drinks. Coleman sets the stage. “We went to Wilde Oscar’s, a gay bar downtown, and...
Multnomah County's Housing Initiative Exceeds Goals by Sheltering 306 Households
The streets of Multnomah County are seeing a positive change as the Housing Multnomah Now initiative, helmed by the Joint Office of Homeless Services, has successfully housed 306 households, a number that surpasses its aim of 300 by the end of June. Seven nonprofit service providers, including Transition Projects and the Urban League of Portland, have played a pivotal role in this outcome, serving those in direst need, such as individuals residing outside in tents, and those transitioning from sidewalk encampments into shelters, according to Multnomah County.
‘Queen of Percussion’ Sheila E. to perform free Portland concert amid heat wave
Pop icon Sheila E. — also known as the “Queen of Percussion” — will perform a free concert at Southeast Portland’s Ventura Park on Sunday evening, and organizers are saying the show will go on even as Oregon braces for a heat wave. The performance...
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