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Willamette Week: 'Best of Portland'
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — It's no secret that Portland has changed in recent years. But while debates swirl around the future of the city and which problems are getting better or worse, one thing is certain: the Rose City is growing. And that is the theme of this year's...
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.
Stitching a Path Forward
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a quilt?. Portland State graduate student Thien-Kim Bui is hoping the art form can be a vehicle for conversations about water conflict and collaboration in Oregon’s Upper Klamath Basin. “Figuring out how people think about water, talk...
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.
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!. .
Pro athletes headline Thorns' new group of investors
Portland Thorns owners Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal have added a cohort of current and former athletes -- several of whom have local ties -- to the ownership group of the NWSL franchise that they acquired in January for $63M. The additions to the cap table include former NFL and Univ. of Oregon QB Joey Harrington, Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, Cowboys and former Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks, Earthquakes F Jeremy Ebobisse, two-time Olympic decathlon gold medalist Ashton Eaton and Olympic heptathlon bronze medalist Brianne Theisen-Eaton.
Richmond School: Celebrating 75 Years
Booklet prepared for the 75th Anniversary celebration of Richmond School in Salem, OR. Written and edited by: Alfred C. Jones, Laura Koenig Hildebrandt, Judy A. Irvin, and Grant Foster with contributions from alumni, staff and parents. Cover photo dates to 1949, Richmond School covered in ivy. To view a copy...
Portlanders protest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress
Several protesters showed up in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland Wednesday to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the U.S. Congress to request additional support for the Israel-Hamas war on Wednesday.
Hillsboro Verizon retailer set to give away backpacks for families in need Sunday
A "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 2227 S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway. This event aims to ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year by providing free backpacks. With 42% of U.S. parents going into debt to pay for back-to-school items, Round Room — one of the country’s largest Verizon authorized retailer locations — is donating more than $3 million worth of backpacks across more than 1,000 stores nationwide. The goal is to alleviate some of the financial pressure on families. Since the inception of this event, over 1.3 million children have received backpacks and any leftover packs will be donated to local schools.
Woodburn man arrested, charged with DUI in fatal Linn County crash
A Woodburn man has been charged with manslaughter, assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving in a fatal crash early Sunday on Interstate 5 in Linn County, according to the Oregon State Police. A preliminary investigation determined that Isael Garcia, 23, was driving a Lexus GS northbound on I-5 when...
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.
Adventist Health heart center renamed
Portland, Ore.-based Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular has been renamed Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center. The new name more accurately reflects the center's affiliation with the Adventist Health Oregon State Network, according to a July 24 news release from Adventist Health. Outside of Portland, the heart center has locations in...
PSU to launch initiative to diversify semiconductor industry
A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation is kickstarting a new effort at Portland State University to diversify Oregon’s burgeoning semiconductor workforce. PSU’s Diverse Internships for Semiconductor Careers program, or DISC, aims to get more Black, Indigenous and other people of color, as well as women and people from other marginalized communities, into well-paying semiconductor-related jobs. The program offers PSU students in math or chemistry tracks a paid internship in the semiconductor industry, mentorship and a slate of other services like career advising workshops and networking opportunities.
Western Oregon University announces new Foundation board members
MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University’s Foundation announces three new board members: Brenda Rocio Martinez, Jordan Carpenter, and Miranda Garrison ‘09. Brenda Rocio Martinez is a first-generation student from Woodburn and currently serves as the Associated Students of Western Oregon University president. She is majoring in public policy and administration and minoring in communications and business.
Victims in deadly shooting at Portland boat ramp publicly ID’d by police
Portland police on Tuesday publicly identified the two men who were shot and killed at a boat ramp on Marine Drive on July 13. Jmeire Asher, 18, of Portland, and Deangelo Augustus, 38, of Salem, were killed around 8 p.m. at the M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp, Portland Police Bureau said in a statement.
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