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Dog attack: Portland woman still fighting for her life more than a week later
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland mother of two is still fighting for her life a week after a random and brutal attack from a pack of dogs, while on a walk. Police say the attack occurred near a homeless camp in North Portland. Mytoka Petry, 47, has lost...
Janet Marie Coleman
January 26, 1968 – July 6, 2024 - Janet Marie Coleman was born in Medford, Oregon, on January 26, 1968, the first child of John and Donna Coleman. She attended schools in Hillsboro, Linwood (KS), and Newberg, graduating from Newberg High school in 1986. In her youth, with her family, Janet sang for seven years with the Coleman Family Singers, performing and ministering in prisons, churches, banquets, summer camps, and the Oregon State Fair, ...
Portland Opera supports new performing arts center at PSU
The Portland Opera has endorsed Portland State University’s proposal to build a new performing arts center on its campus to replace the Keller Auditorium. The opera is the Portland arts organization to take a public stand on the contentious debate over the future of the Keller, which does not meet current earthquake standards. The City Council is expected to consider whether to renovate the Keller or replace it with a new center at PSU or in the Lloyd District on Aug. 14. ...
Longtime community church forced to cancel Sunday service due to continued vandalism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A church in Oregon has been dealing with an increased amount of vandalism over the past couple of months. The team at Bethel Baptist Church in the north Portland area said the most recent damage was so bad they had to cancel their Sunday service and are unsure of when they’ll be able to reopen the doors.
Portland Art Museum completes steel structure for its "front door"
The Portland Art Museum, in collaboration with builder Mortenson, hosted a "topping out" ceremony on Monday, July 22 in celebration of the completed steel structure for the new Mark Rothko Pavilion. The top roof beam was placed for the nearly 22,000 square-foot pavilion — a transparent, welcoming "front door" to the museum — during the ceremony. “Yesterday’s topping-off ceremony was an inspiring moment for the PAM and the larger Portland...
'Tuck Everlasting' to open Aug. 2 at Beaverton's Lovegood Performing Arts Company
Beaverton’s Lovegood Performing Arts Company is featuring the classic story of “Tuck Everlasting,” at its theater location at 16260 N.W. Bronson Road on Aug. 2-4; and again Aug. 9-11. The story, based on the children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt, has been adapted for modern audiences through an updated book (Claudia Shear and Tim Federle), as well as a lively score by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen and “exuberant dance numbers,” producers of the performance said. ...
High lead levels discovered in moss in Portland’s older neighborhoods
Scientists have found elevated lead levels on moss in some of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/environment/high-lead-levels-discovered-in-moss-in-portlands-older-neighborhoods/
Jose Carmen Ovalle
July 16, 1943 – July 14, 2024 - Jose Carmen Ovalle passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the age of 80. Resided in Woodburn, Oregon for 61 years. He was happily married for 61 years to Francisca Cantù Ovalle. Jose is survived by his wife Francisca Cantù Ovalle with his 4 children Hilda Garcia, Tilda Flores, Alejandro Ovalle, Francisca Martinez, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandkids. ...
SG Americas Securities LLC Purchases 1,439 Shares of Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR)
SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its position in shares of Portland General Electric (NYSE:POR – Free Report) by 25.9% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 6,994 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after buying an additional 1,439 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC’s holdings in Portland General Electric were worth $294,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Alien Boy makes out of this world music
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Project Pabst is a two-day, two-stage festival featuring some of the best acts in live music that’s for adults only! The event will be an outdoor blowout with access to both stages, food, beverages and more! We were joined by Caleb and Sonia from Alien Boy who talked to us all about their involvement in the festival!
After Fatal Drug Overdose, Oregon State Hospital Resumes Limited In-Person Visits for Patients
Oregon State Hospital will resume in-person visits for some patients on Monday after suspending them in May after a patient died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials at the state-run psychiatric facility suspended in-person visits between patients and their family and friends so the hospital could retool its visiting policies, with an eye toward preventing visitors from passing drugs or other contraband on to patients. The hospital has nearly 700 patients between its main campus in Salem and a smaller satellite campus in Junction City.
Broadway Rose goes all in for summer run of ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
Broadway Rose Theatre Company is betting big on “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” The company usually mounts two summer shows in the 600-seat auditorium at Tigard High School. This season, for the first time, it’s gambling on a 5-week run of a single production: the hit-packed, musical memoir recounting singer/songwriter King’s rollercoaster rise from starry-eyed teen tune-smith to rock ‘n’ roll icon.
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. ...
Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Dweezil Zappa – The Rox(Postroph)y Tour @ Revolution Hall | Rock Guitarist
We are giving away a pair of tickets to Dweezil Zappa – The Rox(Postroph)y Tour @ Revolution Hall on August 9. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed August 5. ———————————————...
Portland Pride Festival attendees weigh in on Biden's withdrawal from presidential race
PORTLAND, Ore. — At Portland's Pride Festival near the Waterfront Park on Sunday, attendees were quick to react to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would be ending his 2024 presidential re-election bid and withdrawing from the race. "I suspected it was going to happen,” said Portland resident...
GALLERY: 2024 Portland Pride takes over waterfront
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Sunday, thousands gathered along the waterfront to celebrate the 2024 Portland Pride Parade after a weekend of festivities. The event was moved to July in 2023 due to several other cultural events happening in June, such as the Rose Festival.
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