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Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
Walmart Gresham Market celebrates major renovation with ribbon cutting
A full-service hot deli, better delivery/pickup, improvements to in-store shopping and layout — these are just a few changes to the Walmart Gresham Market on Powell, celebrated on Friday, July 26. The store at 2444 E. Powell Boulevard, celebrated a ribbon cutting to commemorate a sweeping five-month remodel that modernized and updated nearly every department, while bringing new amenities for employees and customers. “Remodeling was one of the most challenging...
Move over Chick-fil-A, America has a new favorite fast-food restaurant
There’s a new restaurant at the top of the fast-food chain, according to USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Chick-fil-A, which is known for its fried-chicken sandwiches and has eight locations in the greater Portland area, topped the list for the last several years, but fell to No. 3 this year.
Amid ‘childless cat ladies’ controversy, an Oregon city ranks high in cat ownership, report says
Cats have been Internet stars for years, with endless videos, photos, memes and so on turning up on Facebook, Instagram, and elsewhere, inspiring users to make “Awww!” comments, and shower the cute kitty images with likes and shares. This week, however, cats have also been all over the...
All she does is Wynne: Portland's rising rap star
When 12-year-old Sina Holwerda told her parents she wanted to be a rapper, they didn’t expect it to stick. After 15 years, the now 27-year-old Holwerda, known by her middle name “Wynne,” clearly had the right idea. The Lake Oswego-raised University of Oregon grad is a rapidly rising hip-hop star based in Portland.
Oregon Humane Society Holds Meow-tragious Kitten Event
Oregon Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for cats and kittens, Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The adoption promotion is taking place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, with additional outreach events designed to make bringing a new kitten home more convenient. “This is one of...
Student voices: Finding the parallels between my passions
Musician, singer, however you say it, there’s no escaping the harsh truth — I’m a choir nerd. There, I said it. Not only am I dorky enough to sign up for an educational institute for a week in the SUMMER, I also align myself with the losers who listen to Pentatonix covers for fun.
Gresham fire engines get 'Fido Bag' donation
Gresham Fire got a tail-wagging donation that will help ensure firefighters are equipped to save any beloved pets in crisis. Gresham City Attorney Ellen Van Riper secured the donation of “Fido Bags” via nonprofit organization The Fetch Foundation. Those bags are filled with life-saving emergency supplies for pets. “I’m very happy I was able to facilitate this donation to the fire department,” Van Riper said. “(The Fetch Foundation) is a...
Fern Prairie ART FEST set for Aug. 3-4 at Shangri-La Farm
The fifth annual Fern Prairie ART FEST, a two-day event connecting local artists and the community, is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4, at Shangri-La Farm, located a little more than one mile north of Lacamas Lake, just outside the city limits of Camas.
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