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Beaverton completes hydroelectric upgrades to Sexton Mountain Pump Station
It’s electric — The newest output from Beaverton’s Sexton Mountain Pump Station, that is. After a year of renovations, a hydropower turbine has been installed at the pump station to generate clean energy during the normal flow of water operations in southwest Beaverton. Before, gravity pulled clean drinking water from the Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove to the Sexton Mountain reservoir. That rushing water was untapped potential for energy generation...
Sam Barlow student used racist slur during football game, David Douglas team says
A Sam Barlow High School student is facing disciplinary action following accusations of racist rhetoric targeting David Douglas High School’s football team, according to the Gresham-Barlow School District. Coaches with the high school’s team say players continue to be the subject of harassment following a recent KOIN 6 News report that uncovered the treatment the students had faced during games. Marcell Frazier, a volunteer coach with the team, said he...
Portland bar is offering ‘robust reward’ of 1 free beer for return of stolen 12-foot skeleton
The Tough Luck Bar in Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood is seeking the return of Mr. Bones, its 12-foot skeleton. Dressed in a 5XL Portland Trail Blazers jersey and Santa hat, Mr. Bones had proudly perched on the bar’s rooftop for nearly two years. John Naekel, who co-owns Tough Luck...
Oregon Red Cross volunteer flies out to help those affected by Hurricane Helene
Red Cross volunteer Toby Bates has flown out of Portland International Airport to assist in Hurricane Milton relief efforts in Florida, and encourages others to donate blood to support the Red Cross.
What $400,000 or less gets you in Portland metro area, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Sep. 30 and Oct. 6. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Portland metro area, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of...
Mysterious flashing streetlights confounded downtown workers for months. It had an easy fix
For at least several months, the streetlights along Southwest Alder Street in downtown behaved erratically. Every day at dusk, according to the people who work at the bars, restaurants and hotels in a four-block area along the street, the lights turned on and off for several minutes, or longer. “As...
Oregon County Files First-Ever Climate Deception Lawsuit Against Gas Utility
Multnomah County in Oregon on Monday added NW Natural to the list of defendants in its climate deception lawsuit, making the company the first-ever gas utility to face a climate lawsuit. The county, which encompasses Portland, sued an array of fossil fuel interests last year for deceiving the public about the dangers of their products. It's one of dozens of climate lawsuits municipalities and states around the United States have filed in recent years in a bid to hold the Big Oil accountable. None have yet reached a trial. The Multnomah County lawsuit is unique in that it seeks damages...
Centennial Youth Football seeks practice field lights donation
Centennial kid athletes are hoping someone in the community can be their “bright light.” Centennial Youth Football’s 5/6-year-old team practices at Centennial Middle School. The problem is there are no lights at the facility, and with the days getting shorter and shorter, they are losing that valuable training time. The program is hoping to connect with a local family or business that has access to portable construction lighting that could...
Portland police seek $2.3 million to cover overtime costs related to possible protests
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting up to $2.3 million in city discretionary funds to cover projected overtime costs associated with possible Election Day protests and others. The request is part of the city of Portland’s fall budget monitoring process, which the City Council will consider at Wednesday’s meeting....
OPINION: Beating the winter blues
Dark, dreary winters often bring feelings of sadness and sluggishness, commonly called the “winter blues”. Decreased sunlight can disrupt neurotransmitters that are crucial for maintaining wellness. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re more likely to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder which causes changes in mood, activities and overall well-being. As winter approaches, it’s important to implement strategies that combat these symptoms and help us thrive even in the darkest months. Exercise: When it comes to managing depression, physical activity naturally boosts “happy hormones” like serotonin,...
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