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The Blazers Aren’t The Only Thing Paul Allen Left in Limbo
Almost six years after his passing, fans still await the long-term ownership fate of Paul Allen’s Portland Trail Blazers (along with his other sports passion, the Seattle Seahawks). Whether due to oversight or intent, the teams sit in limbo, owned by Allen’s organization (now run by his sister Jody), reportedly awaiting sale so that the proceeds can go to charity. Which could take a decade or more.
Redditors show up as wedding witnesses in Portland
"We couldn't get our buddy ordained for the wedding and we didn't want some stranger up there with us, so we thought we would do it private on the side, as quiet as possible. I didn't have the heart to tell her that this post kind of blew up."
Baylor Shuts out Portland 1-0
WAIPAHU, Hawaii -- The Portland Pilots came up short against the Baylor Bears 1-0 Saturday at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Stadium. The loss dropped Portland's record to 2-1-1 overall and 1-1 in the OUTRIGGER Invitational. How it Happened. The lone goal of the game came in the 44th minute courtesy of...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Follow-up on fire, crashes among the week’s responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 12:56 a.m. — Firefighters sent a brush truck to extinguish a small fire in what remained of a single-wide mobile home that had burned the previous afternoon. The fire, which appeared to be larger than it was in the darkness of night, had been confined to an area in the burned mobile home with paper products.
Philomath Police Log: Crash responses, warrant arrests and more among recent calls
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.
Portland man fights neighborhood crime with art, droids and stormtroopers
PORTLAND, Ore. — There is a place in Portland guarded by droids and storm troopers. This is Robot Alley. One part art installation. One part high tech fortification. 100% Robert Fortney's invention. "I'm having so much fun doing this that I have to remind myself to get back to...
Rose City Rollers to host Global Roller Derby Championships in November
Rose City Rollers and their four-time world champion all-star team Wheels of Justice will be hosting the Global Roller Derby Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Nov. 1-3. There'll be roller derby teams from around the world competing — the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, Australia. The Global Championships "is the Super Bowl of roller derby," publicity states. Wheels of Justice had previously won the International World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Championship in 2015-16 and 2018-19, the championship tournament before the newly named Global Roller...
‘A mess from start to finish’: Artists at WasabiCon in Portland say conditions at convention made them sick
PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizers of WasabiCon PDX, an annual anime, gaming, and cosplay convention in downtown Portland, are apologizing for moving artists and vendors into the parking garage of a hotel. Many artists who spoke to KGW said the filthy, poorly-ventilated and smelly conditions made them sick and resulted in dirt, grime, and vermin getting into their belongings.
PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting
Portland General Electric was a no-show for a meeting with Jefferson County Friday, which is dealing with a $1.8 million tax mistake by the utility. But districts did receive some good news. PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting, but good news comes with $500K grant. PGE was a...
Port of Portland finds sustaining cargo container terminal would require millions in state subsidies — and lots more business
The Port of Portland on Friday gave Gov. Tina Kotek a report that explains what’s needed to keep container operations at Terminal 6 open for the long haul. Its answer: millions in state funding, a renewed push to find a private-sector operator and lots of new customers. The port...
Costello Claims First USF2000 Victory at Rain-Drenched Portland
Michael Costello secured his first victory in the USF2000 series amidst challenging weather conditions at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, race one of three. Despite an early setback, Max Garcia of Pabst Racing finished second, inching closer to the championship title, while teammate Hudson Schwartz achieved his first podium finish in third. The initial laps saw chaos as several frontrunners received drive-through penalties for course violations. In the end, Costello's strong performance allowed him to dominate in the closing laps, finishing three seconds ahead of Garcia.
McNeilly Dominates Portland Races; Taylor Secures USF Juniors Title
Liam McNeilly achieved two victories during the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, while Max Taylor secured the USF Juniors championship title with two podium finishes. The championship victory grants Taylor a $263,700 scholarship to progress to the USF2000 series in 2025. McNeilly's performance also solidified Jay Howard Driver Development's team accomplishments, culminating in an eventful racing day filled with wet conditions and strategic pit stops. Taylor's consistent performance allowed him to clinch the title, marking a successful season for him and his team.
Oregon Humane Society hosting pet adoption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — If you're looking to expand the family, this may be your lucky weekend. The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion. This will be happening at its Portland and Salem locations. If you're interested, pets who have been at the shelter for more than...
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