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Neighborhood 'sheriff' who tried to screen homeless campers stabbed to death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Less than a year ago, KATU interviewed a man living on Southeast Clinton Street who was trying to stabilize the homeless camping situation in his neighborhood by screening people and letting those who "passed" set up camp. On Tuesday, we learned he was stabbed to death on his street.
“Doesn’t Change Anything for Me”- 76ers’ Rookie Adem Bona Speaks Out After Donovan Clingan’s Poster Dunk Over Him
Donovan Clingan, the rookie phenom of the Portland Trail Blazers, had a disappointing debut in the summer league, with his team losing 83-77 to the San Antonio Spurs. However, the 20-year-old player made a comeback in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, impressing everyone with a massive poster dunk over Philadelphia 76ers forward Adem Bona. His incredible move thrilled the audience and excitedly made his teammates jump out of their seats.
Westside Bike Happy Hour draws a crowd, will be a recurring event
Turns out if you just go up and over the hills west of Portland and into Washington County, enthusiasm for better bicycling is bubbling up everywhere you look. That energy was on full display last night at the inaugural Westside Bike Happy Hour that took place across the street from Beaverton City Hall.
NBA Report Cards: Blazers Praised for Offseason
The Portland Trail Blazers haven’t been able to do much this offseason with the current roster given all the long-term deals on the team. However, the team has made marginal moves in hopes of improving the squad. The team drafted Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick and traded for Deni Avdija in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon and the No. 14 pick.
Power restored in North Portland after as many as 30K Pacific Power customers were without power
PORTLAND, Ore. — Power was restored to most Pacific Power customers by around noon Tuesday, according to Pacific Power's outages map, after as many as 30,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning in North Portland. That initial number dropped to about 9,000 customers and then about 3,000 as power...
SW Portland's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 8-14
A house in Portland that sold for $1.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in SW Portland in the past week. In total, 30 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $616,887. The average price per square foot was $386.
NW Portland’s lavish 1893 Queen Anne house is for sale at $1,695,000. See inside
People pass by a handsome Victorian-era house in Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood, and some stop to snap a photo. Classic Queen Anne architectural adornments draw attention, from the custom spindles on the front railings to the decorative siding above the bay windows. Few passersby know the 1893 Nathan Loeb...
Portland General Electric: 5 tips to avoid scammers
In light of recent reports of deceptive activity, Portland General Electric customers should be aware of common misleading practices and ways they can protect themselves and their information, the utility reported Tuesday, July 16. Since the beginning of 2024, customers have reported more than 1,117 instances of scams or misleading activities to PGE’s customer service advisers, 783 of these targeting residential customers, the company said. While most deceptive practices reported...
53-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck on I-84 in Portland, Police Seek Witnesses
The Portland Police Bureau has released the name of the pedestrian whose life was tragically cut short in the early hours of Sunday on Interstate 84. Tony Marvin Stephenson, 53, was struck by a vehicle just west of the I-205 interchange, and the incident has since been under intensive investigation.
Celebrating Pride in Portland with Nicole Onoscopi
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Pride is only a few days away, with events across the city celebrating the local queer community. One of the faces of this year’s celebration is Miss Portland Gay Pride 2024 Nicole Onoscopi. Nicole joined AM Extra to talk about the celebration and...
UNCF Celebrating 80 Years of Transforming Lives
The United Negro College Fund’s Portland Leadership Council will celebrate its 80th Anniversary with a celebration marking eight decades of commitment to educational excellence. The UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon is Sunday, July 21, 2-5 p.m., Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Convention Center. For event details and ticket...
UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon
Join UNCF as they celebrate 80 years of changing the world! Linda Thompson_Black, UNCF Director of Area Development for the Pacific Northwest, joined us to share how the UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon helps support the students UNCF serves. The UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon , hosted by...
Two pedestrians killed in June car crashes identified
The Portland Police Bureau publicly identified two pedestrians who were hit and killed in separate car crashes in June. Ryan Leaston, 34, was hit by a car in the 9500 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard at around 10 p.m. on June 3. He died at the scene. If you purchase...
How Columbia Sportswear grew from a small hat store to a multi-billion dollar company
PORTLAND, Ore. — Years before Columbia Sportswear started selling outdoor gear and was a multi-billion dollar business, it started as a much smaller company. "We've been very, very fortunate. We've had lots of great help," said Columbia Sportswear CEO and President Tim Boyle. His family started the business well...
Portland Intensifies Law Enforcement and Community Outreach in Response to Fatal Shootings
The City of Portland is reeling in the face of a recent spate of shootings that has left five people dead since last Friday, responding officials are amping up the law enforcement presence and doubling down on community outreach efforts. In a recent statement from Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, Mike Myers, it was affirmed that the incidents are both "heartbreaking and unacceptable."
PSU climate scientist inspires Scobert Gardens Park petitioners
Dr. Vivek Shandas says trees promote public health in terms of physical health, social cohesion among communities, mental health, and birth outcomes. Whiteaker residents asking the city to restore lost trees in a neighborhood park have the support of an influential climate scientist. PSU’s Dr. Vivek Shandas, one of the authors of the 2023 Fifth National Climate Assessment‘s chapter on the Northwest says: As the climate warms, we should think more about trees.
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