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Make plans for a train ride May 11
Who doesn’t like to ride on a train? The Oregon Rail Heritage Center will provide a springtime train ride in vintage and open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland on National Train Day, Saturday, May 11. Says publicity: Spring brings out the best in Oregon’s landscape and wildlife, offering an opportunity to glimpse of a bevy of deer. ...
How Portland’s pro-Palestinian protests differ from others
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - There have been pro-Palestinian protests across the country, some escalating to physical altercations between protesters and law enforcement, but as of Wednesday afternoon, law enforcement hasn’t been involved at Portland State University. Dr. Randy Blazak, a political conflict expert, sees reasons why the protest at...
Oregon utilities prepare for a 'hotter and drier than normal' wildfire season
OREGON, USA — Under cool and cloudy skies in Northeast Portland, Chester Lampkin couldn’t help but remark on the lovely weather. “As a meteorologist, we love this kind of weather here,” Lampkin said at a press conference Wednesday morning. “We really do.”. Lampkin works for Pacific...
Flavored tobacco sales banned in Washington County after Oregon Court of Appeals upholds ordinance
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Washington County ordinance banning all flavored tobacco sales. Washington County commissioners approved Ordinance 878 in 2022, but it was not enforced because a circuit court judge overturned it. In his opinion, Circuit Judge Andrew Erwin wrote that prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco must come from the state, not the county.
Portland Rolls Out Free Pre-Approved ADU Plans to Ease Housing Crunch
In a move designed to streamline the housing crunch, the City of Portland is rolling out free pre-approved plans for the construction of detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Portland's Development Services announced. These ready-made designs aim to cut through red tape and save homeowners time and money; by choosing one...
Man arrested after threatening people with hammer at Wilsonville Safeway, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Taser was deployed on a man who was arrested at a Wilsonville grocery store on Monday after he allegedly threatened customers and employees with a hammer. The Wilsonville Police Department said that 47-year-old David Lee Mangum entered the Safeway on Wilsonville Road at 6:38 p.m. and tried to attack multiple […]
Oregon Man With Cancer Wins $1.3bn Lottery Jackpot — Plans To Find A “Good Doctor”
Sweet story coming out of Oregon: Cheng “Charlie” Saephan of Portland is the recent winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot. As he’s still trying to take in the life-changing moment, he’s sharing just how special this really means to him. Saephan, who was born in Laos and moved to Thailand in 1987, before immigrating ... Read more The post Oregon Man With Cancer Wins $1.3bn Lottery Jackpot — Plans To Find A “Good Doctor” appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
EXCLUSIVE: Family of Milwaukie man killed by police speaks out
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - Derrick Clark’s family still sets a place for him at every holiday. “Nobody’s going to sit there,” said his aunt Carrie Miles. “The napkins aren’t going to be touched.”. On Father’s Day 2022, Clark’s family had been searching for him after...
Portland’s homeless services contractor Urban Alchemy violated lobbying rules
Urban Alchemy, the California-based nonprofit running Portland’s mass tiny home shelter, violated the city’s lobbying rules two years ago, according to the city auditor. The homeless services nonprofit spent a significant amount of money and time with Portland officials in 2022 to convince the city that the nonprofit should run Portland’s alternative shelter sites. But auditors found the nonprofit failed to register and report the lobbying activity with the city.
Portland Woman Charged with 46 Counts Including Identity Theft and Forgery, DA Seeks More Victims
Authorities have nabbed a 47-year-old woman, Donna Marie Morriss, accused of a series of identity thefts and forgeries stretching back several years. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office has charged Morriss with a total of 46 counts across four cases, including aggravated identity theft, felony computer crime, and forgery. Arrested on April 3, Morriss is now behind bars at Multnomah County Detention Center, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney.
Faith-healing Oregon City parents face charges after newborn’s death
Two parents in Oregon City are facing charges following the death of their newborn, alleging the couple failed to provide medical care for the baby after opting for faith-healing, according to court documents.
Portland leaders celebrate $485M federal award for restoring historically Black neighborhood
Decades after a historically Black neighborhood in Portland was separated by the installation of Interstate 5, national and local leaders are working to rejuvenate the area thanks in part to new federal funding. Read online: www.koin.com.
98-year-old Portland fountain donated by Jewish immigrant vandalized
A public fountain in Portland’s South Park Blocks that depicts a scene from the Torah and the Old Testament and was donated to the City of Portland by Jewish Immigrant Joseph Shemanski in 1926, was vandalized in early March, city officials say.
Portland plans to mandate energy-cost disclosure in rental housing, allowing tenants to compare, contrast
Portland scored in the top 10 this week in a clean-energy ranking among the most populous U.S. cities, but the scorecard encourages the city to make its buildings more energy-efficient. The ranking by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a national research nonprofit, compiles information on local actions to...
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