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Portland's soft launch of new government structure endures trial by fire but is coming out stronger, interim city administrator says
PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland is wrapping up its first month after beginning a dry run of its new, voter-approved government structure, and it seems to be shaping up to be a success after a bumpy start. The old structure had elected politicians in charge of huge...
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...
Jesse Katz to Read From Acclaimed True Crime Book “The Rent Collectors” at Powell’s
Los Angeles-based journalist Jesse Katz—a Pulitzer Prize winner who is the son of the late former Portland Mayor Vera Katz and the visual artist Mel Katz—comes home to read from his newest book on Monday, July 29. WW news reporter and fellow Pulitzer winner Nigel Jaquiss will introduce Katz and engage him in conversation around The Rent Collectors: Exploitation, Murder, and Redemption in Immigrant LA (Astra House, 320 pages, $28).
See all homes sold in North Portland, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in North Portland reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,166-square-foot home on North Bowdoin Street in Portland that sold for $490,000.
Prepare for wildfires on the road and power outages at home, officials say
Slightly lower temperatures and calmer winds in the past 24 hours have helped firefighters in eastern Oregon battle several large blazes, including the biggest in the country. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which manages resources, reported Friday that temperatures east of the Cascades have dipped but still remain in the 80s to 90s with winds […]
Widespread smoke, poor air quality forecast across Oregon due to 38 large wildfires
Widespread smoke and poor air quality is forecast for much of Oregon into the weekend and for an indefinite amount of time due to numerous wildfires burning statewide. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Friday for southern, eastern and central Oregon counties due to 38 large wildfires...
Portland’s Water Bureau Director Resigns at Request of Mapps, Chides City Leadership on the Way Out
On June 28, on his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed its director, Gabe Solmer, the first woman to ever hold the position, on administrative leave. Solmer officially resigned, at the request of Mapps, on July 26. An agreement disclosed by the city shows...
Police Blotter: Arrests made for DUI and disorderly conduct
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department July...
One downtown Portland resident is leaving the neighborhood after living there for about 150 years
An iconic elm tree in downtown Portland is set to be removed by Portland Parks & Recreation to protect community safety, due to significant damage and declining health following recent storms. Officially designated as Heritage Tree No. 1, the elm has stood at 1111 S.W. 10th Ave. since approximately 1870 — when Portland had a population of 90,000 and people commuted by horse. According to a city press release, “This...
Cat Of The Week: Missy (Adopt Me)
Missy is a gentle love who enjoys being petted, especially after she gets to know you and feels the comforts of home. This 4-year-old female would love to meet a kind soul or two to be her next BFF. She's can co-exist with other cats yet she is not bff material. When it's her turn to get attention from her humans, she will chase off other kitties off to steal ALL of your love. Are you looking for a purrfectly adorable house panther who is loyal through thick and thin?
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