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The Homes of Tomorrow Today tour showcases innovative, energy-efficient homes in the Portland area, emphasizing sustainable building practices. The event features various designs aimed at affordability and environmental responsibility, running from Portland to Wilsonville and Tigard. Tickets grant access to multiple homes, allowing visitors to explore the future of home construction.
Positive Charge! PDX collected 223 clothing protectors and 101 catheter bag covers for hospice patients in Portland through its Stitches for Hospice campaign. Hospice nurses emphasize the importance of these items in preserving patient dignity and community connection.
Spring brings allergy season, affecting both pets and their owners. Common symptoms in pets include itchy skin, sneezing, and fatigue, necessitating vigilance from owners. Preventive measures such as monitoring pollen levels and regular cleaning can help alleviate these issues.
A Portland couple, De’Lone Kelley and Samantha Smith, surrendered to authorities after being sought in connection with their child's fentanyl overdose. Their son, who suffered a severe brain injury, is now under a guardian's care. Both parents face increased prison sentences due to their failure to surrender earlier this month.
A hit-and-run crash closed westbound lanes of Highway 26 in Beaverton early Tuesday morning. One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and required extraction from their vehicle before being transported to a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident and have not yet identified the suspect vehicle.
Reno offers more than just casinos, featuring stunning hikes, serene hot springs, and encounters with wild horses. Hunter Hulbert encourages visitors to explore the city's unique attractions and experience them firsthand. The adventure continues on his journey to the Catskills of New York.
A driver struck and killed a bicyclist at the intersection of Southeast Division Street and 182nd Avenue in Gresham on Monday evening. The bicyclist succumbed to injuries at the hospital, and police have initiated an investigation without any arrests made.
A holographic microscope named ELVIS, developed at Portland State University, recently launched to the International Space Station to aid in the search for extraterrestrial life. ELVIS, which stands for Extant Life Volumetric Imaging System, aims to study microbial behavior in extreme environments. The mission will include up to 15 experiments, concluding around July.
The partner of Barbara McDonald, who died when a Cessna 421C crashed into their townhome, filed a $10 million wrongful death lawsuit in Multnomah County Court. The lawsuit claims negligence by the plane's owners and pilots in maintenance and safety checks.
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson proposed a $4 billion budget that includes cuts to several departments, prompting criticism from District Attorney Nathan Vasquez. He claims the cuts to his office are deeper than reported, arguing they undermine public safety. Vega Pederson shifted nearly $30 million to homeless services amid a budget deficit stemming from lower-than-expected tax revenue.