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See all homes sold in Multnomah County, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Multnomah County reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 110 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,625-square-foot home on Southeast 66th Avenue in Portland that sold for $550,000.
That loud noise over Portland and other nearby cities? It’s probably an F-15 flyover
The Portland Air National Guard plans more than a dozen flyovers Monday as part of Memorial Day events in Portland and other cities in Oregon and southwest Washington. The F-15 Eagle fighter jet flyovers will begin after 10 a.m. and continue until about noon, starting with a ceremony at Willamette National Cemetery and including others in Beaverton, Gresham, Happy Valley, Oregon City, Salem, Corvallis, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Vancouver.
Rucking for a cause: Memorial Day Ruck March supports unhoused vets in Portland
Tony Funsch knows something about the struggles veterans face. After spending 17 years with the U.S. Air Force, including a stint in Afghanistan, he faced a tough re-entry into civilian life. Wracked by a pair of traumas suffered during his service, Funsch said he found himself quickly losing control of everything he held dear. He lost his house, his relationship and the custody of his kids.
Airline popular in CA, WA, OR has a 'Fallen Soldier Program,' Honoring America's heroes at the end
For over a decade, Alaska Airlines' Fallen Soldier Program has provided a dignified and respectful process for transporting the remains of fallen military service members, the airline stated. Established in 2011 by Alaska Airlines' maintenance and engineering team members, the program ensures that military protocols are meticulously followed, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Vasquez plans to expand theft task forces, addiction treatment in MultCo DA’s office
After a contentious race, Nathan Vasquez will succeed Mike Schmidt as Multnomah County district attorney in January-- aiming to build community relationships, expand theft task forces, and find ways to address the drug crisis.
Portland area tax measures overwhelmingly approved at May 21 election
Portland area voters were surprisingly generous with the tax dollars at the May 21 primary election. Only one spending measure on the ballot was defeated in late unofficial results – a $149 million bond measure proposed by the Estacada School District. All of the others in the tri-county region passed, some by large margins. They included renewed or new property tax dollars for the Oregon Zoo, Portland Public Schools, the Portland Bureau of Transportation, flood protection along the Columbia River, and several public safety and...
Rose Festival Court joins East County princesses for high tea ceremony
A roomful of princesses, and a few princes, enjoyed an afternoon of tea in East Multnomah County during an annual tradition. The 2024 Rose Festival Court joined high tea service Friday, May 24, at Courtyard Fountains, 1545 S.E. 223rd Ave. The rosy royalty introduced themselves to their delighted hosts, then spread throughout the room to chat, share stories, take photos, and enjoy some tea and treats. “Thank you for hosting...
The Oldest Bowling Alley in Oregon
I've been told that the oldest bowling alley in Oregon is in the city of Tigard. I love to go bowling. I'm not any good at it, but it's always been a fun past-time for me. I can recall my friends choosing a bowling alley to go hang out with the boys we thought were cute, and the platonic ones we decided to hang out with because the cute boys wanted nothing to do with us.
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