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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.
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...
Gresham honors fallen soldiers during pair of Memorial Day ceremonies
Bobbie Paschall, Otis Wiley Jr., Thomas Loos, Roger Updegrave, Eugene Packard, William Rogers, Carl Butler, Floyed Kikel, Robert Ison, George Moore, Jess Salsma, Ernest Marshall, Benjamin Bachman, Richard Irish, Iga Moore, Wilifred Long, Howard Gustafson, Theodore Dodson, Lawrence Carey, Paul Rohart, Robert Joyner, Wallace Patterson, Christopher Patterson, William Peden, Joe Peden, Melvin Bayless, Randy Arronson, Gene McNeil, Jack French, John Stobart, Robert Nelson. Those were the military personnel who were buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum, off downtown Gresham, in the past year. They...
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.
Photos: Sun and fun at the Portland Rose Festival City Fair
The 2024 Portland Rose Festival is officially underway and sunshine and warm weather brought thousands to Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown on Sunday, May 26 for rides, games, various vendors and exhibits, and plenty of sweet treats and salty snacks. The annual City Fair is a ticketed event and...
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