Emily Burris
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Fort Myers, FL, United States
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Portland man attempting world record Everest, Lhotse summits with blind veteran
A Portland man is hoping to break two world records for the fastest time to summit Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse with his best friend, who is a blind U.S. veteran. → Read More
OHSU doctor talks daylight saving time’s impact on biological clocks
With daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, the extra time for sunlight also means losing an hour of sleep. → Read More
‘Golden Ticket’ buys winner chance to visit Europe, feed the hungry
Buying a golden ticket can win buyers a ticket to Italy, Spain or Ireland. → Read More
PBR’s Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour comes to Portland
Rodeo athletes from around the country are gathering at the Moda Center on Saturday as the Professional Bull Riders marks their 30th anniversary with the annual Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour. → Read More
Tips for winter-proofing homes, avoiding frozen pipes
Experts say getting your home winter-ready ahead of a storm can help avoid expensive repairs down the road from frozen pipes to ice dams. → Read More
Tax filing season is just around the corner. Tips for filing to avoid ‘refund whiplash’
With 2023 less than three weeks away, the tax filing season is just around the corner as experts say tax returns will look different compared to the last two years. → Read More
Veteran wheelchair athletes coming to Portland in 2023
Heidi Frawley will help organize thousands of volunteers for the 42nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Local organizing chair Shaun Benson said this is the first time Portland will host the games, July 4-9, 2023. → Read More
3 Oregon wineries ranked among best in U.S., according to report
Some Oregon wineries are getting national recognition for their wines. → Read More
McMinnville business offers organic take on traditional sweet treat
Using organic or all-natural ingredients, The Rose Confectionery creates all kinds of unique and seasonal flavors. CEO Mimi Weinreb joined AM Extra to talk about their take on cotton candy. → Read More
Tech Tuesday: This robot could help you find a parking space
On this week’s Tech Tuesday — a robot that could help you park and charge your car, how drones are helping a global lifeguard shortage and how gamers are playing a video game as their own pets. → Read More
Husband, wife duo blend talents for Waterfront Blues Festival
Michael and Tanya Trotter are blending their talents into a unique sound for the Waterfront Blues Festival. → Read More
Local father shares story of losing son to fentanyl overdose
Brandon’s parents recently sat down with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office to tell his story in a powerful new video they hope will raise awareness about the impact fentanyl is having on our community. → Read More
Tiernan on trailing Drazan: ‘Uphill climb, but still possible’
Bob Tiernan is currently trailing Christine Drazan by about 13,000 votes in the Republican primary for Oregon governor. → Read More
$10M to be used toward cleaning up garbage around metro
$10 million in new state funding can now be used to help clean up dumped garbage in Portland. → Read More
Allergy season is underway as COVID-19 lingers
It’s clear it’s the middle of cold, flu and allergy season, but this season comes as COVID-19 still lingers across the United States. → Read More
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival returns for its 38th season
The 38th annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn opens Friday. → Read More
True Crime Tuesday: What happened to Angela Kay Krueger
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a $2,500 reward for information in the unsolved murder of Angela Kay Krueger. The hosts from the Murder in the Rain podcast break down the case. → Read More
Portland Saturday Market returns for its 48th season
In a little more than 24 hours, a Portland favorite will return to its full glory! → Read More
Oaks Amusement Park to reopen for spring break
A sign of spring in Portland going back over a century is around the corner! → Read More
Fairview to gain 37-foot fork, may be tallest in the world
A 37-foot fork will be delivered to Fairview Tuesday morning where the Guinness Book of Work Record will determine if it's the tallest fork in the world. → Read More