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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...
North Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $750,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in North Portland in the past week. In total, 12 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $500,958. The average price per square foot was $372.
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...
Tualatin seeks charitable nonprofits to gift thousands of dollars in grants
The city of Tualatin is looking for charitable nonprofit organizations inside the city to support with a total of $50,000 in grants through its Outside Agency Grant Program. From now until Aug. 30, those organizations that qualify, can receive what historically have been $1,000 to $5,000 grants per organization. “In the last funding cycle, fourteen agencies received funding, which went towards providing essential health care services to uninsured and underserved individuals, delivering support for basic needs such as meals and hygiene, direct assistance for victims...
Beaverton's Dennis Connors has turned tragedy into triumph in his life beyond the armed forces
Beaverton’s Dennis Connors has a unique story, but at the same time he doesn’t. The former Marine and war veteran has lingering effects from his time defending our country, and further effects from a stroke he suffered four years ago. But while still coping with the sadly common residuals from an experience many can’t relate, along with the tragic results of a compromising health scare, the 39-year-old has made the most of his circumstances, much of which he attributes to a sport that’s now taking...
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. ...
David C. Low
April 15, 1944 – June 22, 2024 - David C. Low passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, in Beaverton Oregon. Born in The Dalles, Oregon in April 1944. David was the youngest born to William and Pearl Low. He was raised and educated in Condon, Oregon, graduating in 1962. He participated in basketball and baseball where the team was co state champions his senior year. He was also the senior class president. ...
Kitchen Renovation Beaverton Oregon: Murrayhill Remodeling's Innovative Designs
Kitchen Renovation Beaverton Oregon: Murrayhill Remodeling's Innovative Designs. In Beaverton, Oregon, where the kitchen is the heart of many homes, Murrayhill Remodeling has been transforming everyday spaces into showcases of functionality and style. With their commitment to personalized service and detail-oriented design, they stand as leaders in kitchen renovations, turning these culinary spaces into the centerpiece of homes.
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.
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...
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,...
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!
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