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Readers Respond: If I won the lottery, I would ...
Your Oregon News asked readers what they would do if they won the lottery, after a record-breaking $1.3 billion Powerball ticket was sold in Northeast Portland. Of our reader respondents, about 65% said they play Powerball; 63% play Mega Millions; 21% play Jackpot, 17% play the raffle, and 6% play Keno. About 25% of respondents said they don’t play the lottery. Some readers also like to play Megabucks and Win...
1 year later, families of 5 women found dead are still looking for an arrest
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) -It was in the spring of 2023 that law enforcement from different jurisdictions around the metro area announced that they had found the bodies of Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, JoAnna Speaks, Bridget Webster, and Ashley Real. All were initially reported missing by their family members. One year...
Outer NE Portland's seven most expensive homes sold, April 15-21
A house in Portland that sold for $785,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in outer NE Portland in the past week. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $450,370, or $252 per square foot.
Tour 6 private homes in Portland’s Irvington Historic District
The 1913 Barnhart-Wright House and five other architecturally significant private residences in Northeast Portland’s Irvington Historic District will be open during the 2024 Irvington Home Tour on Sunday, May 19. The self-guided, self-paced tour, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., includes styles that range from a 1910 Arts and...
Portland to Enjoy Sunny Respite Before Weeklong Rainy Spell Sets In
The weather forecast in Portland, Oregon promises a brief stint of sunny skies before a deluge descends upon the city. According to the National Weather Service's latest update, residents can expect mostly sunny conditions today with the temperature soaring to a comfortable high near 76 degrees. Tonight, the clear skies...
Barlow science students heading to International Science Fair
A science squad from Barlow will be heading to an international competition as part of Team Oregon. The Bruins team of Bryson Lindley, North Nadeau and Keely Rezvani, advised by Neal Bridgnell, made it through the Northwest Science Expo, the state competition, earlier this month at Portland State University with a project investigating the effects of temperature on oil spill bioremediation. That showing earned a spot among 30 other students...
Sandy High prom relocated after prior venue closed by county
With the recent closure of Mt. Hood Center in Boring, many Sandy High parents have been asking where the school's prom will take place now. The Night in Disguise-themed masquerade ball was originally intended to take place at the nearby equestrian and events facility, but Sandy High administrators announced to families on April 22 that it will now be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort in Welches. Students who wish to attend can purchase tickets before school and at lunch.
Elizabeth Steiner, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants more Oregonians to save
The longtime legislative budget writer said she’d double the number of Oregon kids with college savings accounts and start a baby bonds program. The post Elizabeth Steiner, Democratic treasurer candidate, wants more Oregonians to save appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Portland State University study finds village, motel homeless shelters have better outcomes
A Portland State University study released in March found better outcomes for homeless people who stayed in alternative shelters, including village-style shelters and motels converted into shelters, compared to traditional shelters.
Downtown Gresham wants kids to draw their heroes
Downtown Gresham business windows will soon be filled with hundreds of coloring sheets showcasing local kid’s heroes. The artistic annual Highlight your Hero, formerly My Hero’s a Winner, returns next month, open to all students grades K-5. It is helmed by the Historic Downtown Gresham Association and has been going for the last three decades. The coloring event is free, and the only requirement is to use the sheet provided....
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