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Nathan Fogaça Leaves Portland Timbers and Signs with Operário Ferroviário
You know how life sometimes throws you curveballs? You think you're cruising, but suddenly you need to take a step back before you can leap forward. That's kind of the vibe with Nathan Fogaça right now. The 25-year-old striker has left Major League Soccer (MLS) to return to Brazil, where he's joining the second-tier side Operário Ferroviário. But this isn't just a shift on the map for Nathan—it's more like hitting the reset button, maybe even his chance to prove he's got what it takes to make an impact.
Portland man fights neighborhood crime with art, droids and stormtroopers
PORTLAND, Ore. — There is a place in Portland guarded by droids and storm troopers. This is Robot Alley. One part art installation. One part high tech fortification. 100% Robert Fortney's invention. "I'm having so much fun doing this that I have to remind myself to get back to...
PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting
Portland General Electric was a no-show for a meeting with Jefferson County Friday, which is dealing with a $1.8 million tax mistake by the utility. But districts did receive some good news. PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting, but good news comes with $500K grant. PGE was a...
Portland State says it will work to improve campus climate, conversations next school year
Most years, Aimee Shattuck’s role as the chair of Portland State University’s protest and expression advisory team is a small slice of her job supporting student groups as the executive director of student involvement. Last year was an exception, Shattuck said, as nationwide student backlash against the war...
Port of Portland finds sustaining cargo container terminal would require millions in state subsidies — and lots more business
The Port of Portland on Friday gave Gov. Tina Kotek a report that explains what’s needed to keep container operations at Terminal 6 open for the long haul. Its answer: millions in state funding, a renewed push to find a private-sector operator and lots of new customers. The port...
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.
Oregon Humane Society hosting pet adoption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — If you're looking to expand the family, this may be your lucky weekend. The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion. This will be happening at its Portland and Salem locations. If you're interested, pets who have been at the shelter for more than...
Rose City Rollers to host Global Roller Derby Championships in November
Rose City Rollers and their four-time world champion all-star team Wheels of Justice will be hosting the Global Roller Derby Championships at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Nov. 1-3. There'll be roller derby teams from around the world competing — the United States, Canada, France, Sweden, Australia. The Global Championships "is the Super Bowl of roller derby," publicity states. Wheels of Justice had previously won the International World Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) Championship in 2015-16 and 2018-19, the championship tournament before the newly named Global Roller...
Huskies Fall In Season Opener
PORTLAND, Ore. – Washington dropped its season opener at No. 22 Portland, 2-1, on Friday night at Merlo Field. Washington (0-1-0) outshot Portland (1-0-0), 10-8, with seven shots on goal. Jadon Bowton recorded three saves, the most for the senior since he also had three against Cal in October 2022. Portland jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a goal by Sebastian Nava in the sixth minute. Five minutes later, Washington responded with Charlie Kosakoff's second career goal in the 11th minute off assists by Rhys Gourdie and Joe Dale . The Pilots retook the lead in the 61st...
Photos: Portland’s Waterfront Park transforms to skatepark for Rockstar Energy Open this weekend
Pro skaters, Olympians and amateurs alike brought their decks to downtown Portland for the inaugural three-day Rockstar Energy Open skateboarding competition. Beginning Friday and running through Sunday, the free event will showcase the skills of Paris men’s gold medalist Keegan Palmer and silver medalist Tom Schaar, as well as ranked American women skateboarders Bryce Wettstein, Mariah Dunn and locals Sebo Walker of Salem and Alex Lobasyuk of Portland.
Costello Claims First USF2000 Victory at Rain-Drenched Portland
Michael Costello secured his first victory in the USF2000 series amidst challenging weather conditions at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, race one of three. Despite an early setback, Max Garcia of Pabst Racing finished second, inching closer to the championship title, while teammate Hudson Schwartz achieved his first podium finish in third. The initial laps saw chaos as several frontrunners received drive-through penalties for course violations. In the end, Costello's strong performance allowed him to dominate in the closing laps, finishing three seconds ahead of Garcia.
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