Emma Jerome
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Portland, OR, United States
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‘Pretty remarkable’: Thread lifts growing in popularity
The future of facelifts is here and it’s not a facelift at all. In the ever-present attempt to preserve youth but still look natural, people are rediscovering the thread lift. → Read More
Washington cracks down on fraudulent nurse diplomas
A U.S. Department of Justice investigation is looking into some Florida schools fraudulently issuing nursing diplomas. → Read More
Jubilee Hall opens jobs, training to immigrants
A non-profit café that offers jobs to refugees and immigrants opened its doors in Portland Saturday, the flagship training space for those looking to gain work experience and English skills trading. → Read More
Monster Jam takes over Portland Moda Center this weekend
Monster Jam brings its high-flying action to Portland this weekend. Some of the world's top monster trucks will be at the show which is sure to bring full-throttle fun for the whole family. → Read More
Narcan OTC in Washington, not yet in Oregon
Narcan, the narcotic overdose treatment, will soon be available as an over-the-counter drug. → Read More
Sci-fi, comic fans get chance to meet idols at Fan Expo Portland
Fan culture takes the spotlight at the Oregon Convention Center this weekend. → Read More
Spotty snowfall across Oregon, Washington on Valentine’s Day
While many are waking up to snow covered roads this Valentine’s Day, others are being treated to a rain/snow mix. → Read More
Restaurateur: Ghost kitchens ‘tear apart’ community, food scene
The idea of a Ghost Kitchen — a restaurant without a storefront operating out of a space and mainly focusing on delivery — isn’t new. They popped-up a lot throughout the pandemic, but customers may want to take a closer look at where that food is coming from before making that order. → Read More
New COVID variant XBB.1.5 transmissible, not more severe
The latest COVID-19 variant seems to be more transmissible but not more severe, said a research doctor with OHSU. → Read More
Hospitals recovering from surge of illnesses during holidays
Health experts warned that a so-called tripledemic of COVID-19, flu and RSV would strain our nation’s health care system. Now, they say it appears we’ve hit the peak of illnesses this season. → Read More
Cyber Monday: Do your research before you buy
Although there is uncertainty right now because of inflation and the economy, tech experts believe there may not be the rush to online shopping there was during the height of the pandemic. → Read More
‘Customers are family’: Terra Casa urges people to shop local
From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, there will be plenty of deals to help kick off the holiday shopping season. And small business owners hope they’re not lost in the fray. → Read More
Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures comes to Portland
You don’t have to go to southern California or Florida to feel some of the magic of Disney. → Read More
Portland sweeps, clears streets of fallen leaves
Wednesday marks the start of Leaf Day in Portland, and there are some things to know when the city comes by to cleanup the streets of debris. → Read More
Blazers home opener against Phoenix Suns kicks off Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Basketball is back in the Rose City! The Portland Trail Blazers are set to tip off their home season opener Friday night at the Moda Center against the Phoenix Suns. New merchandise for fans and even new food is debuting as the new season starts. The Moda Center is already getting ready for a packed house. → Read More
Portland structures may not withstand the Big One, experts say
Experts say when it comes to “The Big One,” a lot of it is a waiting game as it could happen today, tomorrow or 100 years from now. With that, experts say Portland is not really ready for it — at least not structurally. → Read More
Fire spreads in Gresham apartment complex, damages at least 2 units
Firefighters battled an apartment fire in Gresham they say spread from a bottom unit to the unit directly above it early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Nonprofit Direct Relief provides Narcan to Oregon schools
The opioid crisis takes many forms and hits so many different people. Schools increasingly have access to Narcan, which can save someone’s life during an opioid overdose. → Read More
Closegap helps educators keep in touch with needs of their students
A new program is helping educators see the need of their students in real-time. → Read More
Hillsboro School District starts year with vacant positions
According to their website, Hillsboro School District is hiring for 95 open positions, part-time and full-time across all departments, including 20 bus drivers. → Read More