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Portland's Pier Park Elevates Conservation Efforts Amidst Disc Golf Popularity
Portland's Pier Park has become a beacon for disc golf enthusiasts, now ranked as the third most popular disc golf course in the nation. With the sport's surge in popularity comes an increased responsibility towards the preservation of the park's natural resources. As recent efforts have highlighted, even a game as seemingly benign as disc golf can leave its mark — literally — on the landscape.
Haze, clouds arrive in Portland — for a few days anyway
A 30% chance of precipitation hits Portland on Sunday, when hazy skies are expected to hang over the city. And the high temperature is expected to drop 10 degrees from Saturday’s peak of 94, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will be even cooler, the weather service says,...
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
Costco Will Open New Clubs in These 3 U.S. Cities This August
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Washington state wants to help pay for your new heat pump.
Is it too late to be talking about upgrading your HVAC system? (I'm talking air conditioning now). There are several ways that you can actually save money on switching over to a heat pump system. For your home. Why a heat pump?. According to energy.gov. “Unlike standard compressors that can...
Astoria art studios open for weekend tour
The 14th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour over the last weekend in July will see more than 50 artists offer a glimpse of their creative process to the public. The free, self-guided event is a chance to meet local artists and see and buy their work right where it was made.
Lone Rock Fire at 116,563 acres
CONDON — The Lone Rock Fire is being managed under a full suppression strategy by the unified command of the Northwest (NW) Team 2 and Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Red Team. Yesterday’s Activities: On Saturday, fire behavior remained active in the afternoon and through the night due to...
Harefest: Where the past meets the present - and it rocks
Arms raised to the sky, eyes closed, hips slowly swaying side to side, there was a nice vibe emanating from Sherry Hempstead as music filled the warm evening. The Portlander traveled to Canby with two of her 50-something girlfriends over the weekend to get lost in the music that defined their youth. At this year’s Harefest at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby, this trio of ladies weren’t the only...
Portland Pride Parade draws thousands to Naito Parkway
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Waterfront Pride Festival has been in full swing all weekend, and a colorful parade added to the festivities on Sunday morning. For nearly 50 years, Portlanders have gathered together to celebrate pride, and this year was no exception with 169 groups represented in the parade which ran from the North Park Blocks all the way down to Naito Parkway.
Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Construction of Darcelle XV Plaza in Southwest Portland
While the revelry of Pride filled the waterfront this past Saturday, a different celebration took root in southwest Portland. Civic leaders, community members, and the family of the late, renowned drag queen Darcelle XV gathered to break ground on Darcelle XV Plaza. The new space, situated at Southwest 9th and Harvey Milk Streets, aims to honor the beloved icon's legacy. "Darcelle Plaza will be about what Darcelle would want, which is joy, which is people coming together," City Commissioner Dan Ryan told KATU.
Readers Respond to the Latest Contortions in Oregon Homelessness Policy
The clearing of homeless camps from Portland’s streets is often and crudely described as a game of Whac-A-Mole. But another frivolous analogy comes to mind after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities could enforce strict camping bans: Homelessness policy on the West Coast has been written with an Etch A Sketch, which the courts shake every few years, sending cities and states back to the drawing board. Oregon, which structured its camping laws around previous court rulings, now must decide whether to draw them again (“Breaking Camp,” WW, July 10). The law-and-order candidates running for Portland City Hall this November certainly want a do-over. Here’s what our readers had to say:
After officials promised to address Portland’s fentanyl crisis, overdose deaths rose. What happened?
During a 90-day Portland-area fentanyl emergency declared by elected officials, overdose deaths increased and haven’t declined since, data shows. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Wildfire on Ross Island Fills Portland Skies with Smoke, Firefighters Tackle Blazes by Boat
Portland's skyline was obscured on Saturday by a dense cloud of black smoke as a significant wildfire took hold of Ross Island in the Willamette River. Portland Fire & Rescue teams were deployed to combat the flames which were first reported just before 4:45 p.m., according to KATU. Multiple sources say the fire's smoke plume was visible for miles across Portland's metropolitan landscape.
Motorcyclist Arrested After 120 MPH High-Speed Chase Through Thurston County Near Lacey
A high-speed motorcycle chase that erupted in Thurston County, east of Lacey, has culminated in the rider's arrest, following their perilous 120 mph evasion of law enforcement, authorities have disclosed. As FOX 13 Seattle reports, the events unfolded early Friday morning when Thurston County Sheriff's deputies tried to stop the motorcyclist, caught speeding at 80 mph in a 50 mph zone, the cyclist instead chose to flee, catapulting through east Lacey before charging north on Meridian Road.
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