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Yahoo
07-06-2025
- General
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Bethany residents displaced after 2-alarm fire at apartment building
PORTLAND, Ore. () — At least 10 Bethany residents have been displaced after a two-alarm fire in their apartment building, according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. Authorities said several people called 911 around 3:28 a.m. on Saturday due to alarms prompted by flames spreading at a multi-family housing complex on the 18400 block of Northwest Chemeketa Lane. Emergency responders upgraded the incident to a two-alarm fire to bring additional assistance to the scene. Road closures, TriMet detours: Guide to getting around downtown during Grand Floral Parade According to TVF&R, the first crews to arrive extinguished the 'heavy fire' that started outside and spread to the inside of the apartment. The agency and Hillsboro Fire & Rescue deployed three attack lines and controlled the fire within 25 minutes. Officials said all tenants were able to evacuate, and just one was treated at the scene. Three apartment units were impacted by the incident. Investigators are still determining the cause of the fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Lincoln High School senior crowned 2025 Portland Rose Festival Court Queen
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The annual search for a ruler of the Portland Rose Festival Court has come to a close with a Lincoln High School senior crowned queen. Ava Rathi was crowned early Friday morning ahead of the Grand Floral Parade this weekend. She will serve as the official ambassador of the Rose Festival for the following year. Charges announced for teen accused of planning mass shooting at Washington mall 'I am excited to be selected as Queen of Rosaria because I will get to interact with so many people in the City of Portland that I know and love,' Rathi said. 'And especially to represent the other 14 incredible members of the 2025 Rose Festival Court.' According to Rose Festival organizers, Rathi was chosen due to her academic excellence, leadership, and community service. She shared the following statement via the festival's : 'I am involved in many activities at my school, including creating interactive art kits for pediatric patients, serving as the Captain of Speech & Debate, and earning 5th in State and the 'Proven Excellence' award in Informative Speaking. I am also a National Qualifier from North Oregon, Director of Finance and Civics Tutor for the Mission: Citizen non-profit, and a member of the National Honor Society. Additionally, I won the BWB Forum 'Happy Teens Website Design Challenge' and participate in Mock Trial. Outside of school, I enjoy drawing, sewing, painting, and skiing at Mount Hood. I also love reading thriller/mystery novels and watching horror movies.' Rathi will spend her weekend engaging with the community and representing the festival court during the Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, June 7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
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Oregon board rejects another attempt to block Portland's first Live Nation venue
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Another attempt to stop the construction of Portland's first Live Nation venue has been rejected. As , the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals upheld Portland City Council's previous decision to deny an appeal involving the proposed concert space on Southeast Water Avenue between Salmon Street and Main Street. Portland weekend events: Grand Floral Parade, Bloody Mary Festival and more Filed by Double Tee Concerts, the appeal argued the venue would exacerbate pre-existing safety risks like vehicle collisions and 'dangerous behavior' from impaired people. In response, LUBA said the city determined these potential threats would not be due to the site and therefore would not worsen with its construction. Appellants also argued that city leaders failed to interpret how 'public benefits of the proposed use outweigh any impacts that cannot be mitigated,' but the board disagreed. 'The city found the proposed use would result in the following public benefits: (1) increased activity on a historically vacant lot will deter crime; (2) infrastructure improvements; and (3) induced economic activity will have a positive effect on surrounding businesses,' LUBA wrote. 'The city found that the only impact is the number of trips the venue use generates but that mitigations reduce those impacts.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The concert space would be four stories high and measure out to about 62,000 square feet, according to the initial proposal. The building would also hold 1,280 seats with a maximum capacity of 3,500 people. Portland Permitting and Development the site in July 2024. Although a the following month, it was still met with criticism from residents who claimed a venue from Live Nation would harm the local music scene. From San Francisco's The Fillmore to Las Vegas' House of Blues, the global entertainment brand owns concert spaces in nearly every major metropolis but the Rose City. It also owns property in the Pacific Northwest's less populous cities, like the Hayden Homes Ampitheater in Bend and the Cascades Ampitheater in Ridgefield. 'Immediate threat to public safety': Longview cracks down on unsanctioned camping Nonprofit against the company's proposed venue in the Central Eastside District in August. But Prosper Portland, the economic development agency that owns the property, later approved its sale to construction company Beam Development — one day before city council on the plans. Local leaders unanimously rejected the appeal in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
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Record-breaking heat likely to hit Portland. Here's what to know
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Summer heat continues to build on Friday as Portland prepares for possible record-breaking temps over the weekend. Mostly sunny skies during the afternoon hours on Friday will help Portland area temperatures to warm into the mid-80s. Even warmer conditions are likely as a ridge of pressure builds over the western half of the country. Tillamook opens first owned-and-operated facility outside of Oregon Knowing the signs of heat-related illnesses is a must as Portland sees some of the hottest temperatures of the year this weekend. Taking breaks in air-conditioned locations and finding shade is a must. Limit your time outside during the middle of the day and wear light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. The Portland Rose Festival will be ending on a hot note as the final few days of CityFair come to a close. The Grand Floral Parade will be dry and sunny. Wearing sunscreen is advised! Merkley leads bill protecting LGBTQ from 'hateful' Trump policies The threat of wildfires grows across the Pacific Northwest through the weekend as drought conditions grow and temperatures warm. The number of rain-free days will continue to add up across western Oregon and southwest Washington through the end of next week. Retired football star Jason Kelce gives shoutout to 'incredible' Oregon restaurant Rain remains absent as sunny and hot continues are helping to dry and warm much of the Pacific Northwest as June continues forward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
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Heat wave, road closures, MAX delays: Portland weekend could be a mess
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A is set to bake the Portland metro area this weekend just as drivers and transit riders face a minefield of closures, delays and detours. Highs are expected to by Sunday, potentially tying a 70-year-old record. But it's not just the sun that could bring the burn. City to pay $7.5M to 'displaced' Black Portlanders Highway 217 southbound will be fully closed from Canyon Road to OR-99W starting Friday night through early Monday as part of a recurring summer construction project. At the same time, westbound I-84 will shut down between I-205 and I-5 from midnight Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday. Crews will be doing maintenance and graffiti cleanup, forcing TriMet to pause MAX service in the area. Shuttle buses will fill the gaps. Expect another shutdown at Northeast 82nd Avenue, where TriMet crews are building a temporary MAX platform as part of a station overhaul set to last through the end of the year. 'A lot of safety improvements are going to be part of the refurbishment of the station,' said TriMet spokesperson Tyler Graf. 'Just to give it a fresher look to give our riders a better experience.' On Saturday morning, Southwest Naito Parkway and surrounding downtown streets will close for the Grand Floral Parade. Some neighbors are taking it in stride. 'I might go for a hike on Saturday and go to church on Sunday like normal,' said Portlander Bill Sweeney. Victims in Battle Ground double homicide identified Others, like visitor Zane McGee, are playing it safe. 'Staying inside, really,' McGee said. 'Especially being a redhead. I have to make sure to wear sunscreen when I go out.' And for drivers? The forecast isn't just hot—it's potentially heated. 'When it gets too hot, people get angry, disoriented… it's chaos,' said Sandra Kitanga. 'You've got to have patience.' Despite the heat, Multnomah County does not plan to open emergency cooling centers since temperatures aren't forecasted to reach the established threshold. Officials recommend visiting libraries, malls, or other public indoor spaces. Residents can call 2-1-1 for help finding a place to cool off. Kitanga's advice for the weekend? 'It's never that serious. You're gonna have more hot days this summer.' Grocer accused of deceptive prices in Oregon stores The Oregon Health Authority has about preventing heat-related illnesses, including staying hydrated, visiting air-conditioned places and using cool compresses and misting and taking cool showers or baths. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
