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Experimenting with Infrared Photography
Some of you who saw my star timelapse video might’ve clocked me using a GFX 100 II IR, specifically modified to pick up infrared light frequencies, and since I had it for a few more days, I decided to take it on the road. I happened to be passing through Denver, so I drove over to Golden Gate Park to capture some beautiful fall colors on the aspens, plus a neighborhood photo walk in my hometown of Portland.
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Heart transplant recipient turns 15
Dancing days are here again for this Welches teenager. After spending most of her childhood suffering from a heart condition, Ellie McCloskey is learning how to dance. Four years ago, on Nov. 15, 2022, Ellie underwent heart transplant surgery that saved her life. She was 11 years old at the time. Ellie is now a healthy freshman at Franklin High School in Portland, and will turn 15 on Nov. 13.
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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.
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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...
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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 […]
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‘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.
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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...