Tolovana Park
LATEST NEWS
Indigenous communities catch lamprey at Willamette Falls every summer. That tradition could be in danger
At the base of Willamette Falls, a wall of 40-foot rocks towers over the reservoir. The falls are deafening. A mist hangs over the air. Several people are submerged near the falls. They’re here every summer to catch lamprey the same way Indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest have caught them for millennia.
Part of Tualatin River Greenway Trail completed behind Roamer's Rest RV Park
One more section of the Tualatin River Greenway Trail is now complete — a 12-foot-wide concrete portion that spans one-half mile — constructed behind River Ridge Apartments and Roamers Rest RV Park off of Highway 99W. During a recent tour, Rich Mueller, Tualatin’s park planning and development manager, said the new segment runs from the back of the apartments, heading northeast as it passes the RV park before leading underneath Highway 99W and ending on Hazelbrook Road at Hazelbrook Middle School. ...
Rural Development grants pave way for local projects
In her work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cindy Axne has seen the impact of investing in rural communities. That impact was on full display Wednesday as the senior adviser for rural engagement met with local partners and state rural development directors at Fort George Brewery to announce new USDA grants — including more than $35,000 to help Sea Level Bakery + Coffee in Cannon Beach ...
Multnomah County Commission turns down ER doc’s proposal to lower ambulance staffing to speed response times
After nearly three hours of deliberation Thursday, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal by Commissioner Sharon Meieran, an emergency room doctor, to improve the County’s ambulance response times by lowering ambulance staffing requirements. Her proposal — which urged County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson to allow an...
Foster dog finds temporary home with Astoria police
The Astoria Police Department’s newest recruit comes with four paws and a relentlessly wagging tail. Kalani, a gentle 4-year-old pit bull mix, has found a temporary sanctuary as the police department embraces the Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s foster program. Foster dog Jodie Frost, of the Astoria Police Department, with Kalani, a foster dog. Jodie Frost, the senior communications operator at ...
PGE sign announces five day Springwater Trail closure
A sign announcing a closure of the Springwater Corridor have sparked concern throughout the community this morning. BikePortland is working to confirm details and more information. On Thursday, several readers sent in photos of a large orange sign placed at the northern entry to the path at SE 4th and...
Walmart Gresham Market celebrates major renovation with ribbon cutting
A full-service hot deli, better delivery/pickup, improvements to in-store shopping and layout — these are just a few changes to the Walmart Gresham Market on Powell, celebrated on Friday, July 26. The store at 2444 E. Powell Boulevard, celebrated a ribbon cutting to commemorate a sweeping five-month remodel that modernized and updated nearly every department, while bringing new amenities for employees and customers. “Remodeling was one of the most challenging...
Oregon high school football coach accused of slapping players appears in court
An Oregon high school coach who allegedly woke players up in the middle of the night during a team camp and began slapping them appeared in court on Wednesday. Jamal Jones, the 32-year-old former head coach of Westview High School (Portland, Ore.), appeared at Yamhill County Courtroom on 12 counts of misdemeanor harassment, according to KGW8. According to outlets including KGW8 and KPTV, during a camp at Linfield University in late June, Jones allegedly entered the room of the athletes around 1 or 1:30 in the morning. Players told KPTV that he began slapping some students and jumped on top of one. One...
Supernatural Beavers (acoustic set) on Blues Junction 07.27.24
KBOO is open to the public! To visit the station, contact your staff person or call 503-231-8032. The Supernatural Beavers are a rollin' rock band from Portland, Oregon. They were formed in 2018 by Jake O'Halloran (guitar, vocals) and Zack Hyneman (guitar, vocals) after meeting at a local open mic. The group's rhythm section, however, hasn't remained as constant.
Colton Corner: Market ready for its close-up, Mr. Demille
On Wednesday, July 23, the Colton question of the day was: “What’s going on at the Colton Market, why is it all boarded up and surrounded by people?” The answer was nothing short of “Criminal.” In fact, “Criminal,” an Amazon Prime video series, was being filmed there. The corner market was closed for the day while the crew and actors filmed inside and out of the store. Market manager Abdul...
Portland private university sells student housing complex to fuel online enrollment
A prolific Portland investor has cut a real estate deal with Warner Pacific University aimed at boosting online enrollment. Warner Pacific last month sold the Division Street Apartments on its Mount Tabor campus to Weston Investment Co. for $2.5 million, according to public records and school leaders. Warner Pacific said it plans to use sale proceeds to bolster its online-learning programs.
Superabundant dispatch: Albacore Niçoise salad and this week’s news nibbles
OPB’s “Superabundant” explores the stories behind the foods of the Pacific Northwest with videos, articles and this weekly newsletter. Every week, Heather Arndt Anderson, a Portland-based culinary historian, food writer and ecologist, highlights different aspects of the region’s food ecosystem. This week she offers a recipe for classic French salade Niçoise made with local albacore tuna.
Hồng Phát opens a Portland ‘supercenter’ as Asian grocers proliferate
Hồng Phát opens its new supermarket at the former Walmart in Southeast Portland on Friday, filling a prominent storefront that has been vacant for 16 months. The new store, at the Eastport Plaza shopping center on Southeast 82nd Avenue, opens its doors at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring live music and a dance performance. Hồng Phát hopes to be more than a storefront – it hopes to become a community hub, with a network of satellite businesses leasing space in the building.
Portland pays Water Bureau director $141,000 to resign
The head of Portland’s Water Bureau has accepted a six-figure severance to depart the agency nearly a month after she was forced to go on leave with no public explanation. Gabriel Solmer, who led the bureau since 2020, will receive $141,000 — or half her annual salary — and six months of health insurance in exchange for stepping down from the post, records obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive through a public records request show.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.