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The Bull Run Treatment Project will cause significant traffic disruptions on Altman Road and Dodge Park Boulevard from August 14 to October. Road closures and flagged traffic will be in effect to facilitate the installation of new water lines, with emergency access maintained. Drivers should exercise caution, especially on Cottrell Road, where uneven surfaces are being addressed.
Ichiro Suzuki's number #51 was retired by the Seattle Mariners on August 9, 2025, during a ceremony at T-Mobile Park. He joins Ken Griffey Jr. and Edgar Martinez as the only Mariners with retired numbers. The event celebrated Ichiro's legacy as a newly enshrined Hall of Famer.
Two friends will begin a 3,600-mile bike ride from Portland, Oregon, to Portland, Maine, to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. The journey, led by Tracey Collins, who has early-onset Alzheimer's, will conclude on World Alzheimer's Day, September 21, 2025. They aim to connect with communities and share their story while documenting the trek for a film titled "Racing AL."
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 44th home run, and Julio Rodríguez added two more homers as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on August 9, 2025. The win marked Seattle's sixth consecutive victory, bringing them within a half-game of the Houston Astros in the AL West. The Mariners retired Ichiro Suzuki's No. 51 jersey before the game.
Councilor Candace Avalos of Portland has launched a personal column to directly communicate with constituents about her thoughts on city governance and the new charter. She aims to provide transparency about her decision-making process and share insights from her experiences within City Hall. The column is intended as an informal platform for dialogue between her and the community.
Marion County Sheriff's Office located missing 68-year-old Debra Kenfield after she was last seen around 1:15 p.m. on Friday in Gervais, Ore. Authorities confirmed she was found and taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Portland residents increasingly embrace the Willamette River, thanks to advocacy from the Human Access Project. The river, now swimmable due to a $1.4 billion sewer project, hosts weekly events that draw hundreds, showcasing a cultural shift towards urban waterways. City leaders are also pushing for more riverfront development and access initiatives.
On extremely hot days, Portland's waste collection may begin earlier than usual to safeguard drivers. Residents must set out their bins the night before to prevent missed pickups. The city permits early collection when temperatures exceed 95 degrees.
A convicted rapist, Elijah Arce, faces charges of kidnapping an 11-year-old girl in Salem while remaining unclassified as a sex offender in Oregon. The state has a backlog of about 18,000 unclassified sex offenders due to funding and staffing limitations. Recent legislative actions aim to address this issue as Arce's new charges raise questions about his classification process.
Authorities identified 49-year-old DaRon V. Craig as the pedestrian killed by a speeding vehicle in Northeast Portland. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, with another pedestrian hospitalized in critical condition.