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Portland favorite Nico’s Ice Cream is expanding to California
From the moment you step into Nico’s Ice Cream on Northeast Killingsworth Street, you’re embraced by the sense of community that owner Nico Vergara has crafted. A cartoon logo with a smiling cup of ice cream and a neon sign decorate the store. The sign reads “rica y deliciosa” — tasty and delicious — a promise fulfilled by every item on the menu, all listed in Spanish and English.
Oregon City announces hire of new public works director
The city of Oregon City announced Tuesday, July 23 that Dayna Webb will take over as public works director. Webb is set to replace John Lewis, who plans to retire at the end of August after working with the city for 20 years. Webb was hired by the city as a project engineer almost a decade ago, according to a press release, and currently serves as city engineer. "We are...
East Coast celebrity chef visits Oregon wine country, samples Portland pizza
Since opening her restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, in her hometown of Freedom, Maine, chef Erin French has become well-known for her cooking, her personal story of overcoming struggles to find success, and also for how difficult it is to snare a reservation at The Lost Kitchen, the mill-turned-restaurant that requires would-be diners to mail postcards requesting reservations, in the hopes that their postcard will be among those chosen at random.
Former Oregon guard Payton Pritchard returns home to host camps as an NBA champion
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Payton Pritchard, NBA Champion. It’s a title no one can take away, and the West Linn product achieved it just a month ago. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about since being a kid. To be a part of a championship team and to help them win like that, it’s definitely something I’ll […]
Limp Bizkit is coming to the PNW August 21, get tickets for under $25
American band Limp Bizkit, fronted by Fred Durst, is coming close to Portland as part of their U.S. tour. They will perform at RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are still available for the highly-anticipated tour at a variety of price points, starting as low as $22 per seat.
Outer NE Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $610,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in outer NE Portland in the past week. In total, 15 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $435,782, or $291 per square foot.
Laura Hollister-Takashima
August 27, 1947 – June 17, 2024 - Laura Hollister-Takashima passed away peacefully in her home on June 17, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1948 to Anna Sue and Jack Hollister in Portland, Oregon. She spent her formative years in Canby and later moved to Eugene, Oregon where she graduated from South Eugene High School. Laura attended the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts, with a focus in photography and journalism. Soon after, she moved to Oahu, Hawaii...
Lead-sheathed telecom cables and historic leaded gasoline emissions substantially raise environmental lead levels in Portland, Oregon
Communications Earth & Environment volume 5, Article number: 384 (2024) Cite this article. We conducted a high-resolution study of lead in an urban moss, Orthotrichum lyellii, to better understand lead distributions and sources in Portland, Oregon (United States). The outdoor lead landscape is found to be heterogenous, with lead concentrations varying with age of neighborhood: on average 8.3× and 19× the rural background in newer (≥1948) and older neighborhoods (≤1915), respectively. This study finds leaded gasoline to be a pervasive and persistent lead source, decades after the complete phase out of leaded gasoline use by on-road vehicles. The highest lead levels, up to 590× the rural background, are found in older residential neighborhoods where relic lead-sheathed telecommunication cables were identified. Leaching of lead from these cables is thought to be responsible for elevated lead in older residential neighborhoods in cities across the country. Targeted research is needed to quantify the impact of these cables on lead exposures in affected communities.
Portland Opera gives ‘full support’ for PSU concert hall replacing Keller Auditorium
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Opera Association is backing Portland State University’s plan to replace the aging Keller Auditorium with a 3,000-seat, “state-of-the-art” concert hall in Southwest Portland. Proposals were made to refurbish or replace the Keller Auditorium after a 2020 seismic analysis performed by...
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 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. ...
Salem woman gets 9 years for mail theft spree, identity fraud in Oregon
DALLAS, Ore. (KATU) — A woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for mail theft and related charges, according to a press release from the Polk County District Attorney's Office. Officials say Michelle Nadine Ray, 47, pleaded guilty to 153 counts of mail theft and related charges including...
Portland Opera announces support for PSU performing arts center to replace Keller Auditorium
As Portland City Council grapples with the question of what to do about the future of performing arts in the city, one local company is putting its support behind a proposal to build a new, state-of-the-art complex at Portland State University. The city is currently considering three plans for the...
The people at Pride are pretty, proud, and partying
This past weekend, the streets of Portland and the waterfront beamed with Pride as Portland's annual Pride celebration kept the party going! Ally went around and talked to some of the lovely people celebrating to find out what makes this weekend so important.
Shave your worries away with Tonsor Labs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Practicing self-care and looking good isn’t just rituals for femme-presenting people! More and more, men and masculine presenting people are investing more in how they look and feel. That trend can especially be seen in shaving, with luxury experiences in barber shops helping clients feel their best selves! Tonsor Labs is a handmade shave system and the worlds coolest barbershop! Joining me now to chat more is CEO Hanif Collins!
URFC Where to Watch: July 27, 2024
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch the Utah Royals take on Portland Thorns FC this Saturday. Utah Royals at home agaisnt Portland Thorns FC this Saturday on July 27th at 8:00 p.m. MT. You can catch all the action on CBS Sports including on Paramount+, and CBS Sports Network.
New version of MetroMap features enhanced accessibility, data, and tools
For nearly 25 years, the MetroMap application has been a vital resource for city partners, planners, developers and the public. This valuable tool allows users to explore locations in the region and learn about political boundaries, service providers, property values, environmental features and more. You can use MetroMap to access a wide range of data about properties in the region, including:
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