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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 .
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.
Readers respond: Bring back Portland’s vitality
After living in Northeast Portland for over 50 years, I am so dismayed at the Portland City Council and Metro government, which seem to have abandoned this area. The prime example is the old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop that has been vacant for years. It is totally covered in graffiti, the structure is partly demolished and there are broken windows everywhere. I wrote to the commissioner responsible for these issues and received a boiler plate response - very disappointing. This structure needs to be leveled, with all debris removed. Secondly, there needs to be expedited permitting to build in that area. This is a prime example of the broken window syndrome.
A pause to the rain on the first day of May, Portland area prepares for more
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The first day of May brings warmer and drier skies back to the Portland-Vancouver area on Wednesday. A few sun breaks will help temperatures warm into the low 60s Wednesday, but this stint of dry weather is short-lived. Clouds will start to increase during the afternoon hours as rain approaches. Wednesday evening’s wet weather will continue through Thursday morning.
Squatter posing as landlord convicted of fatally stabbing 2 tenants
PORTLAND, Ore. (TCD) -- A 42-year-old man has been convicted of fatally stabbing two people who falsely believed they were renting an apartment from the defendant. The Multnomah County District Attorney announced April 29 that a jury found Phillip Nelson guilty of the second-degree murder of Cassy Leaton and the first-degree manslaughter of Najaf "Nate" Hobbs. Nelson will be sentenced on May 24.
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.
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. ...
Two arrested after early morning car theft in Lake Oswego
With aid from a drone and a K-9 team, Lake Oswego police officers arrested two people who were suspected of stealing a car early Tuesday morning. Victor Delgado-Soto, 30, of Salem, and 42-year-old Hortencia Lozano-Rangel of Woodburn each face charges of felony unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and three misdemeanors: unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, eluding on foot and conspiracy. According to the release, a caller reported their...
Head coach at Portland Orangetheory under investigation after fundraising money was never sent to nonprofits
PORTLAND, Ore. — Members at a Portland Orangetheory gym donated thousands of dollars in charity classes that a fitness instructor promised to give to local nonprofits. But a KGW investigation found at least eleven of those charities never received the money. “It means a lot to us that we’re...
OPINION: Oregon City should follow the lead of its 'Tree Hero'
On Wednesday April 17, the city of Oregon City recognized Nancy Broshot who was awarded “Heritage Tree Hero of 2024” by the Oregon Heritage Tree Program, which is overseen by the Oregon Travel Information Council. She was honored by Oregon City Commission for her efforts in amending municipal code with regard to tree preservation. She cataloged a list of trees appropriate for planting in the municipality. She amended the code to protect our tree canopy with the Natural Resource Committee (NRC). Members of the community...
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.
Historic vote to allow LGBTQ+ clergy in United Methodist Church celebrated in Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - History was made Wednesday as the United Methodist Church (UMC) voted to remove anti-LGBTQ+ language from its legislation- a move several local clergy members said is long overdue. “There was just this quiet in the auditorium waiting for that vote,” said Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth. He serves...
Wilsonville's 10 most expensive homes sold, April 22-28
A house that sold for $2.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Wilsonville in the past week. In total, 21 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $810,866. The average price per square foot was $323.
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