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AVBend Returns to Original Management
AVBend, a leading local source for commercial audio and visual needs, was founded back in 1999 in Portland by husband-and-wife duo Tony and Chistine Sprando. The idea came from Tony’s passion for audio tech; he remarked that he was an “audio geek” growing up. “It all started...
Traffic safety advocates decry speed racing mission deaths
Portland traffic safety advocates expressed sorrow for the two people killed fleeing a regional anti-street racing traffic stop on Aug. 2, while also acknowledging that such missions may occasionally be necessary to prevent large street takeover events. “I live within earshot of 82nd Avenue and I-205 and listen to this kind of racing regularly, so I am glad to finally see the City of Portland taking reckless driving seriously; however, we were deeply saddened to learn that two people lost their lives this past weekend...
NW Natural’s lack of transparency around hydrogen blending project is troubling
Like many of my neighbors in southeast Portland, I recently learned about an alarming project in our area: NW Natural has quietly begun blending hydrogen into the gas piped into our homes for use in appliances like stoves and furnaces. This news motivated me to explore the potential consequences of this change to our gas […]
Four-Day Mushroom Arts, Culture & Science Festival Lineup Announced
(Photo courtesy of Rad Myco) The four-day, fungi-focused educational and arts festival Rad Myco has announced the full schedule for its seventh biennial incarnation. Kicking off September 26, the event will host over 60 mushroom-related workshops and special events with authors and experts from Palestine, Japan, Ireland and across North America. Hands-on workshops and presentations will cover a range of topics, including low-cost mushroom growing, medicinal mushroom processing, the strangeness of fungal biology, citizen science in mycology (the study of fungi), sustainable living via fungi, and ways that mushrooms have influenced human cultures throughout history.
The Portland Ballet's John Clifford fondly recalls George Balanchine's friendship, mentoring
The Portland Ballet has performed many of John Clifford’s works over the years, as the George Balanchine protégé has enjoyed long associations with the company’s leaders. Now, The Portland Ballet and its performers get to work with Clifford many days in the coming season. The Portland Ballet has named the acclaimed choreographer as its artist-in-residence for the 2024-2025 season. Clifford brings a wealth of experience and creativity to TPB, further...
Food Fight! vegan grocery store hit by vandals who stole copper pipes from refrigeration unit in Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Last week, thieves stole all the copper and aluminum out of the refrigeration unit outside Food Fight! Grocery, an all-vegan store in Northeast Portland. The owner said it's beyond repair — forcing them to replace it for thousands of dollars. "They cut the pipe there,"...
Cars spray bullets at Clark County shopping center
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an exchange of gunfire between two cars Saturday in the parking lot of the Hazel Dell Crossing shopping center. Callers estimated between 10 and 12 shots were exchanged before the cars fled the area, according to the sheriff’s office. If you...
Home Energy Spotlight: How home energy audits help lower your monthly bills
To save energy and money at home, experts recommend starting with weatherization improvements like adding insulation, and sealing places where air can enter and escape. After weatherizing, the best next step to save energy and money at home is to schedule a professional home energy audit. Fortunately, Energy Trust incentives and new federal tax credits are available to make these audits possible and offset the costs for those eligible. A home energy audit is essentially a checkup for your house. An energy auditor will inspect...
Parent sues Beaverton School District over coach allegedly slapping students at camp
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The parent of a 17-year-old boy has filed a lawsuit against the Beaverton School District saying it was at fault when a football coach allegedly slapped the teenager during football camp. Jamal Jones is accused of waking up and slapping and shaking high school players...
I-5 construction to cause delays between Kuebler and Delaney
Interstate 5 will be under construction daily with nighttime closures between Kuebler Boulevard and Delaney Road beginning Sunday, the Oregon Department of Transportation said. Crews will be working during the day, Monday through Friday, and there will be nighttime lane and shoulder closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. There will...
Going above and beyond: Westview HS staff bring orientation to all incoming freshman
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Back-to-school can be an especially stressful time for students making the transition from middle school to high school. One high school in Beaverton is going above and beyond to help make that first day a little easier. Instead of freshman orientation day at Westview High School,...
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