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Portland, OR

Multnomah County, OR

Multnomah County’s Albina library branch was set to temporarily close Saturday, March 18, followed by the North Portland branch on April 5. They’re both joining other libraries, including the downtown central branch, that are undergoing renovations, expansions and repairs. Katie O’Dell, the capital bond deputy director at the Multnomah County Library, said many of these buildings are beautiful and steeped in history, and the county is committed to honoring and preserving that legacy. For instance, the North Portland library improvements will include creating a new cultural center.

Albina and North Portland library branches closing for renovations

Portland firefighters rescued two dogs within the last week, after each fell into deep holes. Portland Fire & Rescue crews on Saturday night were called to a North Portland home, where a 13-year-old dog had fallen 10 feet into a sinkhole in the backyard. Crews were able to connect an...

Portland firefighters fetch two dogs after separate tumbles into deep holes

For Grammy-winning percussionist Zakir Hussain, Portland is a stark reminder of the power the mountains hold. “It’s where I visit Mother Nature and bow to her friends, her energy and her tolerance of humans who are messing with her,” Hussain says. Like a pilgrim making a holy pilgrimage done once a year, the Indian tabla virtuoso has visited the region for the past four decades, either as part of tours or to reconnect with his friends or a hectic combination of both.

Zakir Hussain’s renowned ‘Masters of Percussion’ brings global drumbeats to Portland

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