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Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – The upcoming NBC series, “St. Denis Medical,” is the latest example of the so-called “mockumentary” format, popularized in such classic series as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and, more recently, “Abbott Elementary.”. “St. Denis Medical” is set...
Preorders open for new Oregon license plate design
OREGON – Oregon is set to get what might be its cutest license plate design yet … a Puffin Plate. The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened voucher sales for a new license plate that it says should “fit the bill.”. The Puffin Plate was designed by Cam Mullins...
Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find
Hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure and services along the Oregon Coast and in parts of the Columbia River Gorge are at risk of repeat flooding if nothing is done to rapidly curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, scientists find. An analysis of flood risks around the U.S. under various climate change scenarios was […] The post Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s LGBTQ Hate Crimes Surge During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
Award-winning Oregon chef Naomi Pomeroy drowns in river accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, has drowned in an inner tubing accident, authorities said. She was 49 years old. Pomeroy drowned Saturday evening in the Willamette River near Corvallis after the group she was tubing with got caught on an exposed snag in the water, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. Pomeroy was pulled under the water and trapped by a paddle board leash attached to her, Captain Chris Duffitt said. The group had tied their inner tubes and paddle board together. Authorities said they safely recovered the other two people on the shore and transported them to a boat launch. The sheriff’s office said it is still working to recover Pomeroy’s body. It searched the area using sonar, underwater cameras and drones but was unable to find it due to heavy debris.
Drop in to the Paddle Out
The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be held at the Agate Beach Cove this Saturday, July 20. There will be an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach. A Retro...
Non-Alcoholic Drink-Finding App BuzzCutt Brings Back Booze-Free LGBTQ+ Pride Party
BuzzCutt, the drink-finding app for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages that WW highlighted in 2023, has grown into a national presence for anyone with a smartphone. But Portland and the LGBTQ+ community hold a special place in the hearts of founders Sarah and Olivia Sears. “It really just put us on...
Grade the Trade: Blazers move Robert Williams III to balance out roster
The Portland Trail Blazers solved their guard logjam problem by trading away Malcolm Brogdon and picks for Deni Avdija. However, now they have another issue to solve from a roster balance standpoint: having four centers on their team. It's a good problem to have - the Blazers landed UConn center...
Block left vacant for 50 years in Portland's historic Albina neighborhood to gain new life
PORTLAND, Ore. — After nearly five decades, a block of dirt and dry grass in North Portland is being returned to Portland’s Black community and will become a site with over 100 affordable homes. The Williams & Russel project looks to create 85 affordable apartments, 20 townhomes for...
‘Ramming the crap out of them’: Southeast Portland arcade owner repeatedly rams truck into suspected burglar's getaway car
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland arcade was burglarized in broad daylight Monday morning, in which one of the suspected burglars pointed a gun at one of the arcade owners to get away after the owner started ramming his truck into their vehicle. This all happened in a residential...
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