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The Spirit of Halloweentown festival is scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 28, and will run through Halloween day. This popular event draws attention for its family-friendly activities and vibrant community participation in Multnomah.
Nonprofit news organizations, including the soon-to-launch Oregon Journalism Project from the team behind Willamette Week, are stepping in to address the decline of print journalism in Oregon. With a significant drop in the number of journalists, these initiatives aim to fill the gaps in local and investigative reporting. The project seeks financial support from philanthropists to sustain its efforts.
An Oregon family successfully navigated the challenges of homeownership despite the ongoing housing crisis affecting middle-income households. Through careful savings and assistance from a nonprofit organization, they managed to secure a down payment and purchase their first home after a six-year journey.
A man was killed and a woman injured in a hit-and-run incident in Gresham, leading to the arrest of a suspect by the police. This tragic event highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the region.
House Republicans are moving to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt due to his lack of cooperation with a congressional investigation into the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. This investigation has been ongoing since Republicans gained control of the House in 2022, led by Representative Michael McCaul. The situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding the handling of the withdrawal and its implications.
An Oregon man with a long criminal history has been accused of starting a massive fire that has burned approximately 18,000 acres. The incident raises concerns about public safety and environmental impact, highlighting the ongoing challenges of fire management in the region.
A Vermont community expressed outrage over a planned gathering of a group identifying as "Minor-Attracted Persons," which has been dubbed a pedophile group. Local residents voiced their concerns about the potential normalization of harmful behaviors and the implications for community safety. The situation has sparked a heated debate on the stigmatization of such groups and the societal response to their claims of oppression.
The Portland Trail Blazers are returning to local television after a 20-year absence, with KATU becoming the new broadcast home for the team. This move has thrilled fans and is seen as a significant boost for local sports broadcasting.
A boater is reported missing after a fishing boat capsized in the Columbia River. Search and rescue operations are underway, but details about the incident remain limited. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A 17-year-old student was arrested for threatening a pedestrian with a gun and bringing the weapon to Gresham High School. School administrators are set to meet to address concerns related to the incident and the previous warnings about the student's behavior. The teacher's union has raised alarms about inadequate responses to reported threats.