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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...
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. ...
Nick Carlin-Voigt Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Pilots Men's Soccer Head Coach Nick Carlin-Voigt has signed a contract extension through 2029, University of Portland Vice President of Athletics Scott Leykam announced on Monday. "We are grateful for all Nick has done for UP men's soccer and the University, and are grateful to...
Could the northern lights be seen in Oregon Wednesday morning?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The northern lights are on the move and some locations across the Pacific Northwest have the chance to see the aurora early Wednesday morning. The chance to see the dancing lights in the night sky will be from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Pacific Northwest. Tuesday night and Wednesday morning chances won’t likely stand up to the event of May 2024. That’s where northern lights could be seen across the Portland, Vancouver area.
Chauncey Billups Reveals Wild Story About His Player Last Season
After the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a blockbuster trade to send superstar guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-way deal that also involved the Phoenix Suns, the franchise had officially begun a rebuilding process, with the team fully invested in guard Scoot Henderson being the future face of the team.
'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. ...
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:
PF&R fireboats help put out the fires no one else can reach
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Over the past week, Portland Fire & Rescue’s (PF&R) marine fleet played a huge part in responding to several fires in hard-to-reach areas. Operating the fleet is no simple task, FOX 12 reporter Julia Lopez was able to get an inside look aboard one of the fireboats.
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...
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.
Newberg Notices | July 23
According to a post on Instagram, Chehalem Parks & Recreation District (CPRD) is closing the aquatic center leisure pool and locker rooms from August 26 to September 15. The competition pool will still be operational, and will need to enter and exit on the competition side, not the lobby side.
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...
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.
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