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Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase
Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.
Choreographed chaos: Catching the final rehearsal before Cirque du Soleil’s opening night
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21, and “Kooza,” one of the traveling shows of the legendary Cirque du Soleil, is about 32 hours shy of opening night. The cast and crew, all 120 of them, are making their last-minute adjustments at Portland’s Expo Center. Actors limbering up. Coaches walking a relative newcomer through a harrowing aerial hoop routine. The wardrobe crew spiffing or modifying the estimated 1,200 costume pieces for tomorrow’s show. And all with one goal in mind: To make the physically improbably appear to be...
Level Beer’s Fresh Hop American Summer Vol. 3
It’s that time of year for mini Fresh Hop festivals to begin popping up. Level Beer will host its Fresh Hop American Summer Vol. 3 at its Level 1 Brewery & Beer Garden on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from Noon – 5:00pm. As the event name suggests, this...
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...
Trail Blazers Trade Rumors, Schedule Challenges, and Bill Walton Tribute
The Portland Trail Blazers are debating whether to trade forward Jerami Grant, whose skills may be better suited for a competing team. With a dismal 21-61 record last season, the Blazers are in a rebuilding phase, yet have no immediate rush to part ways with Grant due to his contract, which extends for three more seasons. As they look ahead, a challenging schedule and a competitive Western Conference position the team for the 2025 Cooper Flagg draft sweepstakes. Additionally, the Blazers are preparing to honor Hall of Famer Bill Walton in March, marking his contribution to their franchise history.
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger. Around 4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer employees might be days away from walking off the job. Employees belonging to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 voted last week to authorize a strike for alleged unfair...
IndyCar grid penalties for Andretti, MSR and RLL cars at Portland
It’s that time of the season where NTT IndyCar Series teams are making unapproved engine changes and grid penalties are the norm. Three Honda-powered drivers will receive six-position grid demotions after qualifying for the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland as a result of their teams making unapproved engine changes — only four engines are allowed to be used each year, with the need to go to a fifth, or sixth, or more, coming with grid penalties.
Negative impact of chronic stress on the body
PORTLAND, Ore. — Some people may deal with chronic pain for years, and sometimes, their doctor may not be able to pinpoint an exact reason why. New research has shown that stress is able to cause real pain and problems, but there are effective treatments. Dr. David Clarke is...
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