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Subway restaurants slashing prices on footlong sandwiches for a limited time
There’s a new entry in the fast-food price wars. Subway is lowering the prices on its footlong sandwiches for a couple weeks. All footlong subs will be $6.99 starting Monday, Aug. 26. The promotion lasts until Sunday, Sept. 8. To get the deal, you’ll need to place your order on the Subway app or at subway.com using the promo code 699FL.
The Blazers Aren’t The Only Thing Paul Allen Left in Limbo
Almost six years after his passing, fans still await the long-term ownership fate of Paul Allen’s Portland Trail Blazers (along with his other sports passion, the Seattle Seahawks). Whether due to oversight or intent, the teams sit in limbo, owned by Allen’s organization (now run by his sister Jody), reportedly awaiting sale so that the proceeds can go to charity. Which could take a decade or more.
'A lot of accidents': Concerns rise after deadly hit-and-run at busy Southeast Portland intersection
GRESHAM, Ore — Southeast 162nd and Stark Street is a busy intersection filled with people commuting on foot and by car. But some locals are expressing concerns about its safety. Louis Hanset, a nearby resident says he feels nervous while walking in the area. “It just seems like an...
Hurry Up and Eat... the Mercury's BURGER WEEK Ends TODAY! 🍔😋
We hope you're hungry, Portland—because the Mercury is presenting... Start salivating, because it’s time once again for humankind’s greatest celebration/accomplishment: The Mercury's Portland Burger Week! And this year, it's our BIGGEST Burger Week yet, because Portlanders have been feasting on delectable, original burgers from a record-breaking 88 LOCATIONS (!😮!)... and if that wasn’t great enough, each of those burgers can be had for a mere $8! Even better? Many places are serving vegan/veg and GF options this year! Holy cats... this is looking to be the best Burger Week yet!
Business Association hosts ‘Best of Brooklyn’ BBQ
Brooklyn Park on S.E. Milwaukie Avenue, a couple of blocks south of Powell, was the location for the 2024 “Best of Brooklyn” BBQ on the late Thursday afternoon and evening of Thursday, July 25. “Essentially, this is a street fair! But, instead of it being held in a street, we’re hosting it here in Brooklyn Park,” explained Greater Brooklyn Business Association (GBBA) President Melaney Dittler of “More Realty”. “The first 150 Brooklyn neighborhood residents to come by will get a free meal from the ‘Retrolicious’...
Blazers vs Blazers: Deandre Ayton vs Jusuf Nurkic
We are returning to our new offseason series Blazers vs Blazers with an intriguing, controversial matchup for our second installment. I’m talking about two Portland Trail Blazers centers who were traded for each other just a season ago: current Blazers center Deandre Ayton and current Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who played for Portland from 2017 to 2023.
Playing without gold-medal winners Sophia Smith, Sam Coffey, Portland Thorns lose 2-0 to Gotham
HARRISON, N.J. — Bolstered by the return of several of their gold-medal winners, Ella Stevens and Yazmeen Ryan scored goals to lead Gotham to a 2-0 home win against the Portland Thorns on Saturday in the National Women's Soccer League. Gotham struck early when Stevens flicked Bruninha's cross behind...
Police investigating unknown death, pedestrian fatality
Police are investigation two deaths in Portland, including one where the body is so decomposed they could not immediately tell if it was a man or woman. That investigation began at 12:58 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, when North Precinct officers responded to a call of a body found around the 10700 block of Northeast Fremont Street. Whenofficers arrived at the scene, they found a person who was deceased. “Due...
The 9th Annual Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire Is Today At Shute Park
Today at Shute Park in Hillsboro, amidst the towering firs, visitors will be transformed back in time. Throughout the park, the Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire will offer a time machine back to an earlier time. The history of the Celtic people will be on full display as costumed attendees and performers create a magical experience. We have been a couple of times during the event’s 9-year run, and it is truly unique and wonderful.
IndyCar starting lineup at Portland: Santino Ferrucci captures first IndyCar pole position
In a qualifying stunner, Santino Ferrucci outdueled the championship contenders at Portland International Raceway to capture the first pole position of his IndyCar career. The A.J. Foyt Racing driver turned a lap of 58.2046 seconds in the No. 14 Dallara-Chevrolet to deliver the first pole to the team since 2014.
KWSO Calendar for Mon., Aug. 26, 2024
A Columbia River Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery is open as of this morning to 6pm Friday, August 30th. It will be open again September 2nd for 4 nights. Warm Springs ECE is closed for staff training this week. This is for all programs. Classrooms will remain closed on Tuesday, September 3rd – although Head Start and Day Care families can attend an Open House to complete paperwork, visit classrooms and get information for the first day of school for ECE on Wednesday September 4th.
Waldport’s visitor center gives volunteers a chance to experience the world without leaving home
WALDPORT — Want to meet people from all over the world without leaving the central Oregon coast? If so, you might consider spending some time at Waldport’s Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center, which is actively seeking new volunteers. “In the last fiscal year we had about 9,000 people...
MSU Football 2024 Schedule Preview: BC, OSU, Oregon Battles
The 2024 football season is pivotal for Michigan State University (MSU) as they face a challenging schedule starting with Boston College (BC), Ohio State (OSU), and Oregon. Key battles will reveal whether Coach Smith has fostered a winning culture. The early games, especially against two preseason top 3 teams, will be crucial in assessing the team's future trajectory. Each matchup presents unique challenges, highlighting the importance of performance in both offense and defense to gauge progress.
Tears, cheers, puppies: Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates 500th Oregon class
There is never a dry eye in the house when a local nonprofit organization celebrates pairings between visually-impaired clients and dogs. That has been proven 499-straight times. But the latest Guide Dogs for the Blind’s graduation was extra special — not only was it the 500th ceremony to be held at the Boring campus, but also had official kudos via the city of Gresham. ...
Bloom and Zoom at the 2024 Canby Dahlia Run
Who doesn’t love the idea of running among the dahlias in the Fall? Maybe this is the year that the 2024 Canby Dahlia Run 5k/10k should be added to your Fall race calendar. This year, the event will be held on September 14th and there’s a course change ahead. Swan Island Dahlias, the largest grower of dahlias in the US, is the venue for the race this year. The course is relatively flat and will take place on paved public roads with a small stretch of gravel before finishing on grass pathway through the dahlia fields. Check out the website for route maps.
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