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Study finds old telecom cables leaching lead in parts of Portland
Researchers found high levels near old cables, helping explain a long-standing mystery around why some areas are harder hit than others by the toxic substance. Lead from old telecom cables is leaching into Portland neighborhoods, a new study has found. Researchers found moss growing near lead-sheathed telecommunications cables in older...
Jake Xerxes Fussell talks folk lineage, travel, and creativity ahead of his PNW shows; tickets still available
In the last handful of years, musician Jake Xerxes Fussell has become a folk sensation, capturing the hearts of music lovers from North Carolina and Texas to California and the Oregon Coast. The singer and guitar player, whose parents are artists informed by folklore, says he was “fortunate to grow up in a household where traditional music was present.” He will perform in the Pacific Northwest with concert dates beginning tonight, Wednesday, July 24 at Mississippi Studios in Portland and continuing tomorrow, Thursday, July 25 at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle in honor of his newest album, When I’m Called, his fifth since 2014. Fussell will then head across the pond to Leeds before hitting Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania in the Fall.
Woodburn refers measure to November ballot
WOODBURN – Monday night, the Woodburn City Council unanimously voted to refer a bond measure to voters for the November ballot to fund transforming the current Aquatic Center into a full-service community center. “Our decision today to refer the Community Center bond measure to voters is an exciting culmination...
Maine State Little League Baseball tournament: Portland vs. Lincoln County
The Maine State Little League Baseball tournament continued Wednesday!. The undefeated Portland All-Star team taking on 1-0 Lincoln County!. They'll play Friday with a trip to Bristol, Connecticut on the line!
Outliers: Who’s Got Two Zach Bryan Songs In Their Top 10?
Not every radio station has committed fully to Zach Bryan, but Alpha Media “98.7 The Bull” KUPL Portland, OR, and Griffin Communications “98.5 The Bull” KVOO Tulsa, OK, sure have. This week, both stations have two Bryan tracks in their Top 10, according to Mediabase. For...
David Walter Allan
March 10, 1945 – January 24, 2024 - David was born in Walla Walla, Washington, grew up in Cedar Lake, Indiana, and retired in Sandy, Oregon. David was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and David Allan; his brother, Phillip Allan; and his daughter, Heather Allan. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Allan; his children, Jason Allan and JoAnna Coleman; his sister, Barbara Hartoonian; and his grandchildren, Carter, Jace, and Mateo Baptista-Allan and Luke and Lucia Coleman. Please join us for a celebration of life on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 4-7 PM at Milwaukie Community Center, 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive RSVP to Nancy Allan at dnallan@msn.com
Ticket Alert: Kehlani, keshi, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
R&B songstress Kehlani will come crashing through Portland on her upcoming world tour. Keshi, the Houston nurse-turned-hitmaker, also plans to kick off an arena world tour with North American dates this fall. Plus, Clairo returns to Portland to lay her charm on Edgefield. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events.
Former Beaverton coach in court for 12 charges after allegedly slapping players at football camp
MCMINVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - Former Westview head football coach Jamal Jones appeared in Yamhill County Court on Wednesday after being accused of slapping dozens of players while they were sleeping at a football camp in June. The 32-year-old turned himself in to the police and was arrested on 12 counts...
Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell
October 19, 1923 – July 4, 2024 - Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell, 100, passed away in the early morning of July 4, 2024. Edith was the daughter of Ben and Theresa (Zetzman) Sahnow of Hillsboro. She was born on a dairy farm and creamery in Mountaindale,Oregon on October 19, 1923. Edith attended David Hill and Peter Boscow schools in Hillsboro and graduated from Hilhi in 1941. As a young woman, Edith enjoyed roller skating at Shute Park with her girlfriends, including her "friend for life,"...
Onsite Update & Pack Like a Pro: Essential Tips for Festival Camping
If you’re anything like us, you’re a busy bee wondering what to pack for next weekend. Will you start now or leave it until the night before? That is the grand question! We’re big into the choose your own adventure lifestyle so we’ve polled the community, asked the pros (aka Pickathon staff) and compiled your one-stop-shop for packing essentials and reminders here. Bookmark it and come back to it!
Douglas Allen Gregory
July 30, 1945 – July 8, 2024 - After a life full of adventures and meaningful friendships Douglas Allen Gregory passed away in his home on July 8, 2024. He was born to Jack and Arline Gregory in Portland, OR. He grew up in Molalla, OR and attended Oregon State University, graduating from the School of Pharmacy. Doug served in the Air Force as a pharmacist at Walter Reed Hospital. He later returned to civilian life, working as a pharmacist in the Portland area. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Gregory. He is survived by his sister Judy (Larry Kromer), brother Joe Gregory, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless friendships. A celebration of life will be held at Carvlin Hall, 2408 SE 16th Ave., Portland, OR 97214, on July 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made in his name to Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation or to your local library foundation in support of children's reading programs.
A Closer Look at Scoot Henderson x Puma’s Newest Scoot Zeros [PHOTOS]
Puma Hoops and Portland Trailblazer point guard Scoot Henderson continue to reinvent the Scoot Zeros basketball sneaker, having just announced two new colorways of the NBA star’s signature shoe. The O.D.D. City colorway is red, black and white and will be available on Aug. 6; the Retro colorway is red, yellow and black and drops Sept. 6. See photos of the two new shoes below.
Portland launches outreach hub for addiction services after pilot program success
Efforts to create a partnership between law enforcement and outreach workers are ready to launch after a pilot program found success in getting people off the streets and into treatment, according to city leaders.
Woman charged for brutal pet dog mauling that killed 6-year-old boy in NE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A woman has been charged with negligent homicide after her pet dogs brutally mauled and killed a six-year-old boy last year in NE Portland, according to recent court documents. Koko Moe Miller, 56, was indicted Monday for the incident that unfolded late last year. Miller is...
Quiet Quitting: Redefining Friendship Boundaries
Personal growth strategist and author of, Build Your Village", Florence Ann Romano, shared what it means to quiet-quit a friendship, and how it might actually be beneficial for some. For more information about Florence Ann, click here!. .
Everything Blaine Likes might include something for your collection
One would assume that Blaine likes a whole lot of weird and eclectic stuff, as evidenced by the name of the new Dallas store, Everything Blaine Likes ... And Nothing Else. Filled to the brim with action figures, music memorabilia, vintage clothing, classic video games and consuls, CDs, toys and so much more, Everything Blaine Likes is one of those kinds of a marketplaces where a customer walks in not knowing what they want until they see it.
Virginia Gayle Swift Clare
June 11, 1939 – June 5, 2024 - Virginia Gayle Swift Clare, a Butteville resident from 1981 to 2014 passed to her heavenly home on June 5, 2024, at the age of 84. Virginia was active in the Butteville Community Church, Girl Scouts, Aurora Colony, Aurora Colony Spinning Guild, and Staufer Wells Farm. She owned and operated Gemini Wool Products and The Common Way. She volunteered at North Marion High School. Ginger loved life, made friends easily and was always up for adventure. She will be missed. She is survived by her three children; Casey Rouse (Don), Daniel Clare (Lynn), Douglas Clare (Talia); her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her Celebration of Life will be held July 27 at 2:00 pm at the Bethel Church on Vashon, WA. The service will be in person and streaming online at Bethelvashon.com.
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