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Why the Portland Trail Blazers don't deserve a Christmas game this year
After finishing the 2023-24 NBA season last in the Western Conference with a 21-61 record, the Portland Trail Blazers still have a long way to go in their rebuilding process. There are reasons for optimism for an improved season—multiple players were injured last season, and the Blazers had 41 unique starting lineups, second only to the Memphis Grizzlies. Deni Avidja and Donovan Clingan are also excellent additions who should immediately contribute to winning with their two-way prowess.
Portland General Electric declares dividend
PORTLAND, Ore. - On, PORTLAND, Ore. - On July 19, 2024. (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of. The company's dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term. The quarterly dividend is...
5 Takeaways from the Trail Blazers' 5 Summer League games
The Portland Trail Blazers went 3-2 in the Las Vegas Summer League. The Summer League is especially entertaining when it's a rebuilding team with a high draft pick like the Blazers and Donovan Clingan. This summer further solidified the fact that Clingan was a steal at pick No. 7. His stellar play was certainly the highlight for the Blazers, but they also had a few low points.
Portland Police Conduct Anti-Human Trafficking Operation on NE 82nd Avenue
In a dedicated push to combat human trafficking, the Portland Police Bureau's Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) conducted an operation along the notorious corridor of Northeast 82nd Avenue. As detailed by the Portland Police Bureau, the mission on July 18, rounded up several individuals on charges ranging from commercial sexual solicitation to reckless driving.
Color blindness glasses now available at Portland Art Museum
Visitors to the Portland Art Museum who have red-green color blindness can now borrow special glasses to enhance the colors they see inside the museum. Jason Le, a Kress Interpretive Fellow at the Portland Art Museum, was among the first people to try the EnChroma brand glasses at the museum last week.
Trail Blazers end summer league with win over Houston Rockets
The Portland Trail Blazers ended their summer league session with a 105-95 victory Sunday night over the Houston Rockets at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. And they did so without rookie center Donovan Clingan, who sat out. Forward Kris Murray and Kennedy Chandler led the way for the Blazers...
Lake Oswego Street of Dreams tabled until 2025 as event pivots to tour model for this year
Although initially tabbed for the Forest Highlands neighborhood in Lake Oswego, the 2024 Street of Dreams this August will instead take place across a smattering of communities and feature a more varied selection of homes to peruse. Rachel Trice, the chief membership and marketing manager for the event organizer — the Home Building Association of Greater Portland — said that the originally planned development, Oswego Reserve, couldn’t be completed in time and so the HBA will host the Street of Dreams at that site in...
Student voices: A passion for writing at HSJI
I had just received my dorm keys when sweat started to accumulate in the center of my palms. I had done this before and nothing could be less familiar, yet a bit part of me was extremely confused. My knees started to buckle with every step I took, big or...
See all homes sold in outer NE Portland, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in outer NE Portland reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 16 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,339-square-foot home on Northeast Skidmore Street in Portland that sold for $441,231.
Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’
In April, Bridget McDermott was a prisoner at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and expected to spend another six months there before her release, which the corrections agency projected for Oct. 4. But the prison’s calculation was wrong. She spent an extra 21 months in Oregon’s women’s prison when she should have been free, after serving […] The post Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’ appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Fallen power line sparked Sauvie Island fire
A fire that broke out on Sauvie Island on Saturday started when a tree fell on a power line. A representative of the Sauvie Island Fire District said the fire started around 4 p.m. after the damaged power line ignited grass and blackberry bushes on Northwest Reeder Road. The afternoon...
Media Champions with Decater Collins of The Hood Collective
On Media Champions, our host, Greg Kirkham, speaks with experts and professionals from across the country operating in the media space. In this segment, Greg spoke with Decater Collins of The Hood Collective. The Hood Collective is a cannabis specific content marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon and serving businesses...
Harefest: Where the past meets the present - and it rocks
Arms raised to the sky, eyes closed, hips slowly swaying side to side, there was a nice vibe emanating from Sherry Hempstead as music filled the warm evening. The Portlander traveled to Canby with two of her 50-something girlfriends over the weekend to get lost in the music that defined their youth. At this year’s Harefest at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby, this trio of ladies weren’t the only...
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro takes two-of-three games with Everett after All-Star Break
In the wake of a dismal series with last place Tri-City, the Hops turned things around post-All-Star Break, taking two-of-three games on the road in Everett. Hillsboro won the first two games on Friday and Saturday, then lost a heartbreaking extra-inning affair with the home AquaSox on Sunday afternoon before heading back to Hillsboro to prep for their upcoming home series with second place Vancouver. The Hops were solid both...
Fight against invasive water plant moves to Oxbow Slough at Minto-Brown Island Park
Crews will begin combating an invasive water plant at Minto-Brown Island Park's Oxbow Slough starting Monday. Visitors to Minto-Brown are advised to stay out of the slough during treatment times to avoid possible exposure. Treated plants will be marked with a blue-green dye to show areas treated. The herbicide is absorbed by the plants within 24 hours, and the blue dye may remain visible for weeks.
Men’s Tennis Garners Team, Individual ITA Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Portland men's tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team on Monday, while five players garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition: Tannor Binder, Oscar Brown, Fabian Gusic, Nikolas Tvedt and Luka Vukovic. To qualify for the team award, a program must post...
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