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After Fatal Drug Overdose, Oregon State Hospital Resumes Limited In-Person Visits for Patients
Oregon State Hospital will resume in-person visits for some patients on Monday after suspending them in May after a patient died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials at the state-run psychiatric facility suspended in-person visits between patients and their family and friends so the hospital could retool its visiting policies, with an eye toward preventing visitors from passing drugs or other contraband on to patients. The hospital has nearly 700 patients between its main campus in Salem and a smaller satellite campus in Junction City.
Police seek more information on 10th anniversary of teen's killing in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — On the 10th anniversary of a Portland teen's shooting death, the Portland Police Bureau is asking for anyone with information to finally come forward. The PPB says on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, officers responded to reports of a shooting at Southeast 57th Avenue and Southeast Harold Street shortly before 11 p.m.
U.S. 30 reopens in Oregon after crash closure
Update at 4 p.m.: U.S. 30 has reopened in both directions. Travelers between Portland and Astoria may want to rethink their route Sunday. A portion of U.S. 30 — between Rainier and the Lewis and Clark Bridge to Longview — is closed due to a crash. The Oregon...
Payton Pritchard to host 2 youth basketball camps in West Linn, Camas
PORTLAND, Ore. — Former Oregon Duck, West Linn native and now Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard will be hosting two youth basketball camps across the Portland area beginning on July 30. Pritchard will be returning to Portland this summer after winning the NBA Finals with the Celtics this past...
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.
Recent shootings cause concern amongst Portland residents
While the Portland Police Bureau continues to insist gun violence across the city is declining, residents in neighborhoods such as Eliot and Boise continue to insist not enough is being done to protect those communities.
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...
PPB seeks information on unsolved 2014 homicide
Monday, July 22 marks 10 years since 19-year-old Paul William Krekeler was shot dead in the Woodstock Neighborhood — a case that remains unsolved. Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Unit asks anyone with information to come forward. Reports of a shooting came in around 11 p.m. on July 22, 2014 in which Krekeler reportedly fell dead, with a gunshot wound to the chest, in the yard of a house near Southeast...
Bike Happy Hour this week: Sunrise PDX and Shift calendar
Thanks to everyone who came out to Bike Happy Hour last week. A lot of our regulars were on the Urban Shade Equity ride, but we still had a nice crowd. With perfect weather on tap, I’m looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces again tomorrow. Keep reading for a quick recap of last week and a note about who’s coming to the patio this week.
61-year-old Salem man killed after being struck by car on State Street
SALEM, Ore. — Just before 10 a.m. Sunday, 911 callers reported a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on State Street near 47th Avenue SE in Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene. "Lifesaving efforts were attempted at the scene....
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
Readers respond: Lake Oswego should eliminate gas leaf blowers
Gas powered leaf blowers are horrible. We need to get rid of them. There are electric leaf blowers that work really well. If we use electric leaf blowers, this would lower the noise and eliminate the toxic fumes. At our home in the First Addition neighborhood, we are surrounded by...
$1,300 Rebates Up for Grabs: US Cities Incentivize E-Bike Adoption for Sustainable Transportation
Several U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland, are offering up to $1,300 rebates for e-bike purchases to promote cleaner transportation and reduce traffic and pollution. Up to $1,300 E-Bike Rebates – Which U.S. Cities Are Offering Incentives for Cleaner Transportation? According to the report of Marca, some U.S. cities are […]
Tigard's Empresarios Night Market to feature Latino vendors, food and performers Friday
More than 20 local vendors are expected to show up for Tigard’s Empresarios Night Market set for Friday, July 26, at Universal Plaza. The event, presented by the city of Tigard, will showcase the spirit of the Latino community with retail offerings, food and performers. Festivities run from 4 to 9 p.m. at the plaza, 9100 Burnham St. ...
Win Tickets ($99): Grammy Winner Dweezil Zappa – The Rox(Postroph)y Tour @ Revolution Hall | Rock Guitarist
We are giving away a pair of tickets to Dweezil Zappa – The Rox(Postroph)y Tour @ Revolution Hall on August 9. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed August 5. ———————————————...
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