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Portland Jewish groups say they're facing a rise of antisemitism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man, Domagoj Patkovic, was put behind bars this week for allegedly making bomb threats against various Jewish hospitals. Jewish members of the greater Portland area are expressing their sorrow. “I feel very sad, and I feel I was shocked to read it, and...
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store Transforms Into Health Haven, Drops Tobacco for Fresh Produce with Clackamas County Grant
In a move that may herald a new wave of retail health consciousness, Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store is ditching tobacco products in favor of fresh produce and nourishing cuisine. Funded by a $20,000 "healthy retail" grant from the Clackamas County Public Health Division, the store aims to offer more healthy food options, influenced by a model supported by the Oregon Health Authority.
Beaverton students explore motorsports during ‘Girls Day’ at Portland Raceway
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - IndyCar returns to the Portland International Raceway with Sunday’s Grand Prix. But on Saturday, a group of Beaverton students got a look at careers in motorsports during Girls Day at the track. Korben Cantu is a high school senior at BASE, Beaverton’s Academy of Science...
Celtic Vibe: Oregon Celtic Festival set for inaugural event in Canby
Fall may be in the air, but there will be “Craic” and “Gaire” aplenty coming from the fairgrounds in Canby this September. Pack your kilts, gather your clan, and dance the night away at the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Sept. 13-15 (Friday through Sunday) at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby. Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the team behind the Washington Midsummer Renaissance...
Spokane pitching stymies Hillsboro in 7-2 Hops defeat
The Hops were looking to make it three out of four this week against Spokane, but the Indians had other thoughts and their pitching made those thoughts so in a 7-2 win on Friday night, Aug. 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane used six pitchers in the game, with Carlos Torres earning the win. Combined, Indian pitchers allowed two earned runs on six hits, while striking out 11. ...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Indulge your arts and jazz this week!
MONDAY, AUG. 26-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ALL THAT JAZZ — Montavilla Jazz Festival has a stellar lineup for its 11th annual festival with more than 30 concerts at 12 venues, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, Mt. Tabor Park and elsewhere, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The musicians include Nicole Glover and Joe Kye. More: montavillajazz.org. ART IN THE PEARL — It’s a big event over Labor Day Weekend. The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 27 years with craft makers from all over the country gathering in the Pearl District/North Park Blocks, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. More: artinthepearl.com.
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
Pilots Picked Second in Preseason Poll; Three Earn Preseason All-WCC Honors
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Portland Pilots were picked to finish second in the annual WCC Preseason Coaches Poll ahead of the 2024 season. The Pilots also had Laura Pellicoro, Maebh Richarson and Fleur Templier make the All-WCC Preseason Team. The preseason poll and the WCC preseason team...
Cygnet Salon to Host Reading of MOTHER OF THE MAID in September
Cygnet Salon's September staged reading will be Mother of the Maid by Jane Anderson (Emmy winner for Olive Kitteridge, et alia) Monday September 16, at 7 pm at 21ten Theatre. Intimate, messy, and modern, Mother of the Maid takes on the Joan of Arc story from a riveting new perspective – through the eyes of her mother, swept up in the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary girl.
Portland police disband property crimes unit, sparking alarm among grocers, retail crime investigators
Over the last month, Portland police leaders have moved to disband a unit that investigated reports of burglaries, identity theft, embezzlement and organized retail crime. Last month’s move to reassign the unit’s members has alarmed state associations that represent grocers and retailers and deal with issues related to organized retail crime. The team of three detectives were transferred to the special victims and sex crimes units. A sergeant assigned to property crimes will move to patrol.
Highway 18 in McMinnville Reopens After Deadly Head-On Collision Leaves One Dead, Another Seriously Injured
After a fatal collision involving two pickups, Highway 18 in McMinnville has been cleared and reopened, following several hours of closure that disrupted traffic and prompted an extensive response from public safety teams. The tragic incident occurred yesterday afternoon and claimed the life of one individual while leaving another with serious injuries, confirmed local authorities.
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