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Lev Grossman just released a royally good book
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A tale that’s centuries old gets re-imagined! The bright sword is new novel retelling the story of King Arthur. The book’s best-selling author is speaking tonight at Powell’s in Northwest Portland. Our Nicole DeCosta recently caught up with Lev Grossman, to learn more about his fresh take on the Arthurian legend.
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. ...
‘Not a safe place’: Dawson Park neighbors want answers from city as shootings persist
Neighbors near Dawson Park are demanding answers from Portland city leaders after a barrage of bullets rained down Friday, injuring two people. Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/not-a-safe-place-dawson-park-neighbors-want-answers-from-city-as-shootings-persist/
Best of Portland 2024
Our annual Best of Portland Issue is both a celebration and a reflection—a moment when we can’t help but think about the city’s current state. Maybe your mind is tallying Portland’s pros and cons, circling around the last few hairy years. And those thoughts might lead you to expect a few words about resiliency—chin up and all that—or something about how we’re finally getting back to a version of the city we love. But what did that Portland look like? Who decides which years rank as the city’s golden ones? One stretch of good ol’ days for some was oftentimes an oppressive era for another community.
Woman charged for brutal pet dog mauling that killed 6-year-old boy in NE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A woman has been charged with negligent homicide after her pet dogs brutally mauled and killed a six-year-old boy last year in NE Portland, according to recent court documents. Koko Moe Miller, 56, was indicted Monday for the incident that unfolded late last year. Miller is...
Could Blazers Start Donovan Clingan?
The Portland Trail Blazers added another top-10 pick this summer by taking Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick in last month’s NBA Draft. Usually, top selections get a chance to showcase their stuff right away, but Clingan may have an obstacle or two in the way to allow that to happen. That’s why Bleacher Report writer Jonathan Wasserman believes Clingan will come off the bench in his rookie season.
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, ...
Thorns tasked with developing a youthful roster saddled with win-now expectations in coming weeks
After the club-record fifth straight victory had concluded in merciless fashion, Portland piling goals onto its interstate rival deep into the mid-May evening, the Thorns’ director of scouting and recruiting Mike Smith joined then-interim coach Rob Gale at the podium in the bowels of Providence Park. A 4-0 win...
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