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Will Power cruises to his third win of the season at Portland International Raceway
The NTT IndyCar Series concluded the weekend at Portland International Raceway on Sunday afternoon for the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland. A.J. Foyt Racing driver Santino Ferrucci started the race on the pole with Team Penske driver Will Power starting second. On the opening lap, Kyle Kirkwood forced Scott Dixon...
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Oregon high school football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
Rose City Rollers to host Global Roller Derby Championships in November
Rose City Rollers and their four-time world champion all-star team Wheels of Justice will be hosting the Global Roller Derby Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Nov. 1-3. There'll be roller derby teams from around the world competing — the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, Australia. The Global Championships "is the Super Bowl of roller derby," publicity states. Wheels of Justice had previously won the International World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Championship in 2015-16 and 2018-19, the championship tournament before the newly named Global Roller...
Oregon Duck Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Gifts Teammates Big Surprise
A week before their kickoff against the University of Idaho, Oregon Duck football’s starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel gifts his teammates with some custom swag, courtesy of a drop-off from his minivan.
Update: Wind advisory affecting Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 7:24 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory in effect until 9 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected," can be anticipated according to the weather service. "Patchy blowing dust may also be observed."
Above-Normal Temps Over Labor Day Weekend for Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington
Portland, OR – Residents in Portland and surrounding areas should brace for rising temperatures as the Labor Day weekend approaches. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a significant warming trend, with a 75% chance of above-normal temperatures across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. This heatwave is expected to begin Thursday and continue through Monday, making it crucial for residents to prepare accordingly.
Severe mental breakdown: Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down plane’s engines mid-flight speaks out on shocking incident
In an exclusive interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Joseph Emerson, a 44-year-old former Alaska Airlines pilot, opened up about the harrowing events of October 22, 2023. Emerson, who was off-duty and seated in the cockpit’s jump seat, allegedly attempted to shut down the plane’s engines mid-flight by activating the fire suppression system.
McNeilly Dominates Portland Races; Taylor Secures USF Juniors Title
Liam McNeilly achieved two victories during the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, while Max Taylor secured the USF Juniors championship title with two podium finishes. The championship victory grants Taylor a $263,700 scholarship to progress to the USF2000 series in 2025. McNeilly's performance also solidified Jay Howard Driver Development's team accomplishments, culminating in an eventful racing day filled with wet conditions and strategic pit stops. Taylor's consistent performance allowed him to clinch the title, marking a successful season for him and his team.
Larkspur Regular Mike Nominated for Kindness Campaign Recognition
A regular visitor at the Larkspur Community Center in Bend, Oregon, named Mike, has been recognized for his consistent acts of kindness towards the Customer Service staff. Mike arrives at the center every weekday at 6:00 a.m. and always starts his day by checking in and chatting with the staff. His warm and positive interactions have earned him a nomination for the center's "Spotlight on Kindness" campaign.
Why We Love Lake Oswego in September
LOBSTER AND CLAM BAKE. Take advantage of summer weather and get tickets for one of Zupan’s four-course Dinners in the Breezeway. Lobster and Clam Bake usually sells out! Saturday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. 16380 Boones Ferry Road. $150/person. Buy tickets online. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FAIR. Be prepared for anything...
Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The recent cooler, wetter weather has been helping Oregon firefighters tackle several larger wildfires, many over a month old. But the threat of new wildfires remains high, as another warmup is due in coming days. As of Sunday morning, there were still about 250 firefighters battling the remaining lightning-sparked wildfire on The post Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup appeared first on KTVZ.
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