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Women’s Tennis Earns ITA Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Portland women's tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team on Monday, while ten players garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition: Jojo Bach, Kylie Canubida, Aleksandra Dimitrijevic, Iye Onoja, Meagan Pearson, Sally Pethybridge, Rimona Rouf, Alaia Rubio Perez, Rose Watanabe and Iva Zelic.
10 to Watch in Paris Olympics: Woody Kincaid, men's distance running
PARIS, France — Former University of Portland runner Woody Kincaid qualified for his second Olympic Games where he will run the men's 10,000-meter race in Paris. Kincaid's first appearance at the Olympics was in 2021 when he ran the 10,000- and 5,000-meter race in Tokyo. This year, he will only be running the 10,000 meters.
Head West Studio in Napavine strives for a kind and genuine environment for hairdressing
Head West Studio, a hair salon located at 106 E. Washington St. in Napavine, is the place to be for a great cut in a calm and welcoming environment. Koral Working, the owner and one of the
The 22nd Annual Pickersfest Music Festival Returns to Winlock on August 2 to 4
Music fans will be returning to beautiful Winolequa Park, just outside the city of Winlock, the first weekend in August, for the 22nd annual Pickersfest Music Festival. The festival officially starts on Friday, August 2nd and runs through Sunday morning, August 4th. The three-day music event will feature acoustic music,...
In Washington state, Inslee's final months aimed at staving off repeal of landmark climate law
SILVERDALE, Wash. (AP) — Standing at a transit center near four new wireless bus charging stations in a small community west of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee told transit and city leaders where money to pay for them — more than $1 million — came from. “It’s possible only because of the Climate Commitment Act,” Inslee said, citing a program that works to cut pollution while raising money for investments that address climate change. “That was the source. It’s the only way we’re able to do this.” Inslee made similar remarks as he visited a salmon habitat restoration project and then...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Outer SE Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $704,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in outer SE Portland in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $426,090. The average price per square foot ended up at $264.
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Monday Roundup: Portland MAX tunnel, Long Beach, growing shade, and more
Welcome to the week. I’m still processing the huge political news and feeling a massive weight lifted from my mind now that the Democrats have a new, capable candidate. Today’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by The eBike Store (809 N Rosa Parks Way). Portland’s original, all-electric bike shop with top brands and great service.
Win Tickets ($50): nobigdyl. @ Mission Theater | Dove Award Winning Rapper, Hip Hop
Nobigdyl. is most known most for combining concept driven lyricism with eclectic production. musically he bounces from hard-hitting to ethereal-pulling from trap, jazz, golden era hip hop, underground and beyond to create his own sound. The Dove-Award winning, President Obama Playlisted, NPR Tiny Desk Contest Fan Favorite rapper is a storyteller at heart. His lyrics are part memoir, part stream of consciousness, as he wrestles with concepts such as faith, ego, love, and loss.
University of Portland Honored with Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- University of Portland(UP) is one of the 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification, which recognizes institutions committed to campus-wide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit of public goods like justice, equity, diversity and liberty. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718493076/en/ University of Portland is one of 25 institutions nationwide to receive the inaugural Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose. (Photo: Business Wire)
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