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Another Portland outdoor pool closes, this one for an indeterminate amount of time
Temperatures are going up this week, and just as lines to get into Portland’s outdoor pools are about to get even longer, another city pool has closed. Pier Pool (9457 N. Bristol Ave.) is currently shut down “due to a significant water line failure,” Portland Parks and Recreation said in a press release late last week. No reopening date has been set as of Monday.
Ace Hardware’s 100th Anniversary
Organizers were thrilled with how the Ace Hardware 100th anniversary barbecue went, as about 400 people came out for the free food, vendors, and Highway 30 Cruisers car show. “We had great weather and a very nice crowd! It turned out to be an amazing day,” Manager Melissa Peterson said. “I would like to say a special thank you to Hwy 30 Cruisers for bringing their cars and letting the crowd drool over them. We had 35 cars show up for the event.” ...
‘Ugliest, cruelest policy possible’: Houseless Portlanders say camping ban will ruin lives
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - People were gearing up for Portland’s new daytime camping ordinance on Sunday, which forbids camping in places like city sidewalks starting Monday. Those in the houseless community say it’s cruel and lives will be ruined. The ordinances bans camps in the public right of...
‘Queen of Percussion’ Sheila E. to perform free Portland concert amid heat wave
Pop icon Sheila E. — also known as the “Queen of Percussion” — will perform a free concert at Southeast Portland’s Ventura Park on Sunday evening, and organizers are saying the show will go on even as Oregon braces for a heat wave. The performance...
"The Korean Mama" duo Jane and Ed Kim share their last meal
The charismatic mother-son duo behind the viral TikTok account @TheKoreanMama, Jane and Ed Kim, take viewers along with them as they try both hole-in-the-wall and critically acclaimed restaurants around Portland. Zoom in: With over 740,000 followers, the Kims introduce the city's diverse culinary scene to a global audience, highlighting spots...
2024 World Elk Calling Competition winner from Oregon
MISSOULA, Mont. – A man from Vernonia, Oregon took home the top prize in an elk calling competition marking his first professional division title. Tony Gilbertson first picked up elk calling two decades ago. The competition is convened by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) each year. According to...
To concertgoers' delight, 13 Nights on the River in St. Helens will run through August
Those who enjoy 13 Nights on the River will be pleased to hear that the Thursday concert series will continue through Aug. 29. That’s the word from the city of St. Helens as they announced a continuation of the event, which this year is being held at McCormick Park because of construction at the waterfront along the Columbia River. The event features free live music 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....
How you can keep your pets safe during extreme heat
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hot temperatures can be uncomfortable and dangerous for animals, just like humans. As the Pacific Northwest braces for a record hot weekend of triple-digit temperatures, it's important to remember to also take care of your pets. During Fourth of July weekend, temperatures are expected to reach...
Oregon Zoo to release endangered frogs back into wild
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A hundred northern leopard frogs will soon be released into the wild, the Oregon Zoo announced Monday. The frogs, currently tadpoles, came to the zoo as eggs from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife this spring. The species, native to the Pacific Northwest and western...
New list of top American pizzerias has 3 from Portland (including this newcomer)
A 10-month-old Portland pizzeria was named one of the best pizzerias in America by an Italian organization last week, one of three Portland restaurants to crack the top 50 list. Grana Pizza Napoletana (2811 E. Burnside St.), from pizzaiolo Chris Flanegan and Maya Setton, came in at No. 27 on...
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