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Polar King’s plywood mascots removed due to decades of wear and tear
An iconic polar bear duo (mouse?) has been taken down from the sign of a beloved diner that has been serving food along Powell Boulevard for more than 70 years. Because of decades in the Oregon elements — rain, snow, ice, and that blustering wind from the Gorge — the giant mascot atop Polar King, 1030 E. Powell Boulevard, was removed by volunteers the week of May 13. That exposure had left the pair of 8-foot-tall signs covered in grime, with dents and flaking paint....
Lupine on the loop: Endangered wildflower continues to thrive along Fairview trail
Fairview residents are seeing purple as they stroll along a beloved trail thanks to the blooming of wildflowers. Brilliant purple Oregon lupine, also known as Kincaid’s lupine, a native plant that is in decline across the state, continues to thrive along the trail to Salish Ponds. The aromatic perennial flowering plant, with brightly-colored vertical petals, are easy to spot above the tall grasses, with stems between 40 to 80 centimeters tall. ...
Metro bond for zoo improvements wins approval
Voters in Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties approved a $380 million bond to fund upgrades at the Oregon Zoo on Tuesday. As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Measure 26-244 was passing with 55% in favor of the bond. The Metro Council asked voters in the tri-county area to approve the new...
‘Athey Idol’ is back to showcase West Linn student talent
The students in the Athey Creek Middle School commons are quiet. They’ve just settled down between performances during an after-school rehearsal for Athey Idol, waiting for the next performer to begin. “Is it a sad song?” one of them asks. “Yes,” said Allison Lee, the school’s choir and theater teacher. ...
Child artists celebrated in downtown Gresham during ‘Highlight My Hero’
Thanks to some talented child artists, downtown Gresham has been filled with color. The entries of the annual Highlight My Hero, formerly My Hero’s a Winner, are being displayed in the windows of downtown Gresham businesses. The entries are all done by students grades K-5, and the event is orchestrated by the Historic Downtown Gresham Association. This year there were more than 500 drawings with 20 businesses participating. That included...
Election Night: New District Attorney, penguin funds, councilor to commissioner
There was plenty of action on election night to keep track of, as East Multnomah County voters weighed-in on a variety of subjects, from safety to wildlife. Here are the latest results from the 2024 Primary Election, updated Wednesday morning, May 22: DA challenger comes out on top Nathan Vasquez leads for Multnomah County District...
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