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Portland, OR, United States

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Portland 3-legged bulldog uses Instagram to spread joy

Lindsay Van Bramer, a Portland pet influencer, wanted to spread the virtual serotonin that Beth brings online to in-person. They’re doing it through a plushie. → Read More

‘I have no fear anymore’: Local woman celebrates her 100th birthday

On Sept. 13, 1922, there was a nationwide railroad strike, a fire that killed thousands in Greece and a riot in New York. But also on this day, Dorothy Pietz came into this world, and 100 years later, she’s still kickin’ and playing piano. → Read More

Inspired by Roald Dahl, Portland writer helps aspiring young authors

Famed author Roald Dahl helped publish one of April Henry's first stories. Now Henry, a Portland novelist, pays it forward by helping other young, aspiring writers. → Read More

‘Ride for a Child’ fundraiser helps kids, families affected by cancer

– Thursday kicks off the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a local non-profit is hard at work making sure kids and families affected by cancer have the support they need. → Read More

Banfield aims to help veterinarian shortage with ‘NextVet’ program

If you have a furry friend, you may have noticed that getting in to see a veterinarian has gotten harder — because there simply aren’t enough of them at the moment. → Read More

Portland artist selected to create balloon wonderland for kids in Florida

Cheryl Skoric from Bouquets & Balloons has been selected to be a part of a team of international balloon professionals to create a giant immersive balloon wonderland that will cover 89 acres. → Read More

‘Mobi-Mats’ making Lincoln City beaches more accessible

It’s officially summer, which means many are heading out to the Oregon Coast — and for those who struggle to make the sandy walk to the ocean, Lincoln City now has a potential solution. → Read More

Local women business owners build connections with monthly meetups

A local Filipina business owner wanted to build community and connection among women-owned businesses in the Portland area, especially after a rough few years due to the pandemic. → Read More

Loopie Laundry rolls into Portland with delivery service

Loopie Laundry, an on-demand type of laundry pick-up and delivery service, recently launched in the Portland metro area. → Read More

Mrs. Portland 2022 aims to help prevent overdose deaths

One local woman is trying to make a difference after her nephew died from a fentanyl overdose. → Read More

Local woman’s mobile beauty supply store ‘like the DoorDash for hair care’

A Portland woman decided to take matters into her own hands after having trouble finding the hair care products she needed. → Read More

Ukrainian refugee finds safety with Vancouver church

A Ukrainian woman recently had to leave her husband behind in the war-torn country, but thanks to the Restoration of Hearts Ministries, she has a former refugee helping her. → Read More

Michael Allen Harrison’s ‘Ten Grands’ returns to Schnitzer this Saturday

Michael Allen Harrison's "Ten Grands" returns to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Saturday, April 16, 2022. It will consist of 10 grand pianos on one stage with some of the region's most talented musicians playing together. → Read More

Vancouver church provides haven for Ukrainian refugees

A Vancouver church has gone above and beyond to help Ukrainian refugees, having taken in several families, including Anastasia and her two-year-old son. → Read More

Local Special Olympics skaters find way to show off talents despite cancelation

The state competition for the Washington Special Olympics was recently canceled due to COVID-19 cases — but one local group without any cases says they worked too hard to not show off their talents. → Read More

Portland dentist utilizes robot tech for predictably, precision

Doctor Kelly Blodgett performed dental implants the old school way for 20 years, but now the Portland dentist is using ceramic implants — and says he’s the first in the state to be using a robot to place them. → Read More

Want to enter the metaverse? Here’s what you need to know

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Adidas and Nike are just two of the many companies entering what’s called the metaverse, with Nike most recently announcing they acquired a virtual sneaker creator. The metaverse is a lot of things, including virtual reality, but many investors and companies are entering it because it translates into a digital economy […] → Read More

Several unions to rally in support of Portland city workers

Several unions are set to rally in support of Portland city trade workers at 2 p.m. Tuesday as city workers prepare a vote authorizing a strike.Several unions are set to rally in support of Portland city trade workers at 2 p.m. Tuesday, as they prepare a vote to authorize a strike. → Read More

Las Vegas Metro PD recruiting officers in Oregon, Washington

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department is recruiting officers in Oregon and Washington, but local testing to find officers has been postponed. → Read More

Two convicted in homicide of pregnant mother Ervaeua Herring

Two people have been convicted in connection to the 2014 homicide of a pregnant mother, Ervaeua Herring, District Attorney Mike Schmidt’s office announced Friday. → Read More