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CF Montreal trade F Mason Toye to Timbers
The Portland Timbers acquired veteran forward Mason Toye from CF Montreal on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2025. Montreal will also receive $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money from Portland if Toye reaches certain performance metrics or contractual obligations, per the clubs’ announcement. Toye, 25,...
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...
Newberg Downtown Coalition names new executive director
The Newberg Downtown Coalition has new leadership now that Branden Andersen has been named executive director. Andersen, 33, replaces former executive director Aubrey Nichols, who according to a release, “returned to her education career.” “It’s been an absolute whirlwind getting started (in early June), but I hope to build on Aubrey’s efforts while providing a strong drive for purpose, effectiveness and organization,” Andersen said in the release. ...
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:
Chocolate and nuts are basically best buds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — No summer road trip is complete without snacks! On behalf of our sponsors at California Walnuts and Ghirardelli, up next we’re leaning some great tips and tricks to enjoy delicious snacks on-the-go this summer. Our Nicole DeCosta cracked the case. Sponsored content disclaimer: The...
3 Moves The Portland Trail Blazers Should Make Before The Regular Season Starts
The Portland Trail Blazers and general manager Joe Cronin have done a great job so far this offseason of getting a clearer sense of direction in their rebuild by adding 20-year-old Donovan Clingan and 23-year-old Deni Avdija. Clingan looks like a steal, falling to pick No. 7 in the 2024 NBA Draft. He has showcased his rim protection, rebounding, and underrated passing so far in the Summer League, all of which made him a coveted draft prospect and someone the Blazers were targeting.
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.
Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found. The findings raise concerns about lead exposure in...
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.
'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. ...
The Strawberry Museum is jam-packed with sweetness
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What started as a little strawberry themed pop-up in June 2021 called The Strawberry Museum has now grown into an annual strawberry celebration on its 4th year! You can find strawberry goods year round at their neighborhood shop & café featuring ice cream, treats, and the cutest sweetest goods from over 50 local artists! Brittany Sigal of Zuckercreme joined us to tell us all about the upcoming strawberry celebration!
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...
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.
Woodburn cheer to hold car wash
Woodburn High School cheerleading squad will be holding a fundraising car wash from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Woodburn Les Schwab, 1140 N Pacific Hwy. WHS cheerleading athletes cheer for high school teams, such as football and basketball, and also competes at large. The squad is raising funds for cheer apparel, equipment, training and competitive team events. “We work to increase school spirit, teach lifelong skills, and provide a healthy and fun activity for high school students,” squad advisor Kim Veliz noted. For information, visit https://shorturl.at/TNcY3.
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.
Take you BFFs out for some Big Fair Fun
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Are you ready for some big fair fun? On behalf of our sponsors at the Washington County Fair we sent our Nicole DeCosta out to Hillsboro to scope out all that's happening this year at the fair. Trust us, we are all sad that we couldn't go with her!
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