A little rain can’t stop Portland’s biggest parade in its new hybrid form
There was, in fact, a little rain on Portland’s parade Saturday. But it was only a sprinkle. Not enough to dampen the mood of crowds who lined the streets of downtown Portland on Saturday evening for the new combined CareOregon Grand Floral Starlight Parade. “I’ve ridden the streets here...
Editorial: A needed retreat from a bad pool ‘safety’ rule
Up until last Friday, the Oregon Health Authority was adamant that public pools with lifeguards should turn away children under 14 if they did not have an adult with them. But after public outcry and media inquiries, including from The Oregonian/OregonLive editorial board, agency officials appear to recognize how wrong
Between Portland And Mount St. Helens Is Washington’s Artificial Lake For Scenic Fishing And...
There is no denying that Washington State is awash in unspoiled nature and stunning outdoor scenery. With temperate rainforests, active volcanoes, swiftly-flowing rivers, a wild Pacific Coast, and an eastern half that boasts canyons, wine country, and high desert splendor, the Evergreen State seemingly has it all. It's
You’ll Be Talking About These 11 Unbelievable Oregon Restaurants For Years To Come
Want to find unbelievable Oregon restaurants that create lasting memories?. These 11 restaurants offer extraordinary experiences and amazing food!. 1. Raven’s Manor (Portland) This gothic restaurant feels like stepping into a dark fairy tale. The building celebrates mystery and drama in every detail. Walls are painted
University of Washington studying ‘unique and powerful’ GLP-1 for alcohol addiction
University of Washington School of Medicine is holding a clinical trial to study whether a drug can help treat alcohol addiction for people facing moderate to severe alcohol-use disorder.
Mother of Sandy shooting victim speaks out: ‘Thank you again to everyone for love’
The mother of a teenager killed in last weekend’s shooting in Sandy released a statement Saturday addressed to the local community. Valerie McClure, the mother of 16-year-old Kobyn McClure — who was one of three people killed in the shooting — posted the statement Saturday in a private Facebook group. In the short post
Woman beaten in downtown Portland dies from injuries, suspect charged with murder
A woman who was brutally beaten on the streets of downtown Portland last month has died from her injuries, Portland Police announced Saturday. Police said Rebecca A. Lange, 44, died in a hospital Wednesday from the injuries she sustained in the May 22 assault. On Friday, a grand jury updated...
PGE Rate Increase On Data Centers Nothing To Celebrate As Residential Rates Still Two...
The Real Story- A Column If you’ve watched the local news this past week, you’d think Portland General Electric (PGE) just saved the working class. The media has been on […] The post PGE Rate Increase On Data Centers Nothing To Celebrate As Residential Rates Still Two Times Higher appeared first on The Hillsboro Heral
Readers Respond to Railroad Crossings and the Thompson Elk
Your recent article entitled “Railed” [WW, May 20] shows problems already solved in other cities. Road-over-rail overpasses are the best solution. The Portland Bureau of Transportation should take a page from Chicago, which developed CREATE (Chicago Regional Environment And Transportation Efficiency), which is a public
Portland police identify suspect in Friday 12-hour standoff
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A nearly 12-hour armed standoff on Friday in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood ended with an arrest after police shut down Northeast 122nd Avenue and asked residents to shelter in place. Portland Police provided an update on Saturday morning, saying the suspect involved was identified and...
