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New photo book shows life on the streets of Portland through the lens of a photographer who experienced homelessness
The cover of the book is an arresting image. A young Black woman looks off into the distance, cigarette in her right hand as she holds a pear in the other. Behind Yvonne, in the distance, a Rapid Response Bio-Clean truck collects trash bags as workers clear the sidewalk of people experiencing homelessness.
KOIN 6 News
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Pacific Northwest players make strong showing at USGA Senior Women’s Am
Not only was the Pacific Northwest well represented when it came to hosting the 2026 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, but several of the players involved came from the NW as well. The Portland Golf Club served as a terrific host for the tournament – and played hard through...
The Valley Times
Tigard-Tualatin School District approves blocking YouTube access, move to Chromebook use for middle schoolers
Except for school-approved access, Tigard-Tualatin School District middle schoolers will no longer be able to watch YouTube content during regular school hours. In addition, all sixth through eighth grade students […]
KOIN 6 News
‘Wildwood’ crow statues flock to Darcelle XV Plaza for farewell in downtown Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland’s crow statues have all flocked to one location for the grand finale of the public art installation this weekend. The 30 hand-painted crow sculptures were previously peppered around Portland to advertise the animated Laika film “Wildwood,” which just opened in theatres. They’re now all on display, gathered together at Darcelle […]
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The air is crisp and the holiday season is here
While it is time to start thinking about holiday gifts and events, there is still time to slow down, enjoy nature, and connect with art. I have some great suggestions for local art adventures that will be sure to leave you feeling connected, relaxed, and maybe come away with a handmade gift for someone special.
Technician Online
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Step Inside The Nostalgic Oregon Comic Book Store That Will Whisk You Back To Childhood
Somewhere on Southeast Division Street in Portland, Oregon, a neon sign is glowing in a window, and it’s basically daring you to walk past without stopping. Excalibur Comics is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been taking Portland for granted, and that’s something you should probably fix immediately.
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Another sweet victory for Oregon cake maker on ‘Halloween Wars’
It turns out victory is still sweet for master cake maker Liz Marek. Marek of Beaverton continued her winning ways on another food show, joining forces with pumpkin carver Mike Brown and sugar artist Christophe Rull to win Season 16 of “Halloween Wars.” The finale aired Sunday night on Food Network, with Team Ghoul’d bringing home the $30,000 grand prize.
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Tula-Tu stable as Oregon Zoo vets treat for rapidly progressing strain of elephant herpes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Zoo’s baby Asian elephant Tula-Tu has been diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, and zookeepers are working on a treatment plan since “young calves are particularly susceptible” to the disease. Active elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus – or EEHV – can be life-threatening...
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Meet the Actors behind ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
The person manning the speech table in 1977 was nowhere in sight when high school sophomore Debra Dreiling wanted to sign up for an elective, so she turned to the theater table instead, a serendipitous beginning to her lifelong passion for performing. In true sink-or-swim fashion, the shy Debbie’s first class was improv, and thanks to her instructor, Duane Benedict, she thrived. Fast forward to the present day, Debbie found octogenarian Duane and his wife in Saint Helens, and they thoroughly enjoyed her performance as Mrs. Kirby in Mask & Mirror’s recent production of “You Can’t Take It With You.”
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GolfTRK Plans Two Indoor Golf Training Facilities in Portland
GolfTRK, a membership-based indoor golf training concept, is planning to open two locations in the Portland area. Both are listed as coming soon on their website. The expansion follows the brand’s first Oregon facility, which is already open in Springfield. The Portland sites are marked one on west downtown and another one east of the Willamette River, though neither has an announced address yet.
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AM Extra went looking for crows and found Crow Manor
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The AM Extra crew went looking for crows and found their way to Crow Manor. The former Cook Mansion turned Haunted Halloween pop up is delighting audiences while raising money for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Happy Halloween from AM Extra!. Watch the full story...