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Can Kelley Bayern reign as the Hot Dog Champion for another year?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We are calling it the most anticipated event of the long holiday weekend, you can only see right here on the Portland CW. It’s the AM Extra Chow Down for Charity, a hot dog eating contest! And this week here at Everyday Northwest we have exclusive interviews with all three contestants. The reigning hot dog eating champion, Koin 6 and AM Extra Meteorologist Kelley Bayern.
First Alert Weather Days: A long duration heat wave is ahead
It’s been another fantastic weather day across the region. Areas of morning clouds dissipated, leaving us with sunshine and a slightly cooler afternoon. Most areas west of the Cascades reach up to around 80 degrees late this afternoon, about average for early July. It was a chilly night and we expect another relatively cool night...no need for air conditioning in this weather!
Shows of the Week: Twistur’s Guitar-Centric Sound Defines Portland’s Crop of Young Bands
Twistur epitomizes the guitar-centric but musically omnivorous sound that defines Portland’s crop of young bands, blending Pacific Northwest grunge with influences from post-rock and bizarre underground internet music. Following the release of their album Blend into new, the trio is kicking off a 20-stop tour with alternating support from fellow local rock bands Common Girl and Rhododendron—both of whom will appear at their tour kickoff show at Crystal Ballroom alongside the rising local slowcore band Jousting. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St. 6:30 pm. $12. All ages.
Do you have a design preference for the new Burnside Bridge? Multnomah County wants to hear from you
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County has plans to build the first seismically resilient bridge near the heart of downtown Portland in place of the current Burnside Bridge. The county is seeking the public's input on two potential bridge design options. Experts say Portland is due for a huge Cascadia...
Washington County detectives believe man's 1996 disappearance and separate, unsolved homicide are connected
PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Officer are seeking information on two decades-old cases they believe are related: the disappearance of a man and the unsolved murder of another. 52-year-old Paul St. Claire disappeared in 1996. He was living in the Portland metro area when he...
Hot temps this weekend not expected to upset power grid, Pacific Power says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The National Weather Service wants Portlanders to prepare in advance for the triple-digit heat we could be seeing this weekend. “We're expecting a high impact, long duration heat wave that bring potentially dangerous temperatures this weekend,” Daniel Harstock, a National Weather Service meteorologist. These...
Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), with the help of local law enforcement agencies, conducted a six-week national operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this was the second Operation We Will Find You 2. The operation took place from May 20 to June 24. It focused on geographical areas with high clusters of critically missing children. One of the areas was Portland, Oregon.
Dozens of people ransack NW Portland warehouse after someone posts a ‘free’ sign outside, police say
Dozens of people crowded into a warehouse in Northwest Portland on Sunday to take home the supposedly free items including furniture advertised by a sign out front, but there was a catch — the sign wasn’t posted by the business owner, and the items inside weren’t free.
Thorns permanently acquire defender Nicole Payne from Paris Saint-Germain
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Thorns have permanently acquired defender Nicole Payne from French club Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee, the team announced Tuesday. Payne first joined the Thorns on loan in February, and has appeared in nine matches with six starts for the club so far. The...
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