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Traffic slows on Hawthorne Bridge as repairs continue through August
The Hawthorne Bridge in Portland, Oregon is closed for repairs and paving work until the end of August, with one-way closures during off-peak hours and full closures for the safety of the public and construction crews.
Multnomah County has its first measles case
Multnomah County public health officials are investigating one case of measles in an unvaccinated young child with recent travel to an area with measles activity. The news broke Tuesday, July 16. The child and the child’s family recently spent time abroad in a country where measles is more common, county officials said. Public health officials...
How a new Portland-Multnomah County agreement for homeless services may impact people living on the streets
Portland and Multnomah County have been working together for decades on how to get people experiencing homelessness off the streets and ultimately into permanent housing. Since 2016 that collaboration has taken the form of a Joint Office of Homeless Services. The five-member city commission, three of whom are running for mayor this fall, narrowly approved a new agreement governing that joint office – albeit with some changes, which county commissioners also voted to approve.
Red flag warning issued in Portland area as thunderstorms increase fire risk
The National Weather Service has upgraded a fire weather watch in the Portland area to a red flag warning in anticipation of weather conducive to wildfires. A red flag warning means that the conditions for fires to break out are present or imminent. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecasted in the area, which can cause fires to ignite when lightning strikes dry materials. There is a 10% chance of wind gusts of 50mph or faster, which can cause fire to spread quickly and erratically. The warning will remain in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, until 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, in fire zones 684, 686 and 688, which encompasses the majority of the Portland metro area.
Person Of Interest Sought In Homicide
Portland Police have released photos of a person of interest they're trying to identify in the killing of a 22-year-old woman last fall. Tiara Atencio was assaulted and stabbed near Southeast 68th and Powell Boulevard. She was taken to a hospital where she died of her injuries. Detectives are hoping...
Vote: Which off-street path means the most to Portland’s bike network?
We have a special night planned at Bike Happy Hour tomorrow (Wednesday, July 17th). City of Portland staffers will be on-hand to help us understand what’s in store with the upcoming election and our transition to a new form of government. If you’ve read some of our previous reporting...
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...
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...
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.
Chinese calligraphy artist Bong Wai Chen honored at Portland Chinatown Museum
Standing in the “Bong Wai Chen: Reframing Tradition” exhibition at the Portland Chinatown Museum, Stephen Chen is taken back to the early 1960s when he would watch his father paint butterflies and horses, each brushstroke a precise and perfected moment in time. “He was known for his horses...
Vancouver voters to decide on tax increase to fund more police services
(The Center Square) – The Vancouver City Council unanimously agreed Monday night to ask voters in November to approve a levy lid lift to bolster the city’s police department. Vancouver voters will decide on a tax levy lid lift of 41 cents per $1,000 assessed value in 2025....
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