Shannon Singleton, courtesy Multnomah County PORTLAND, Ore. — For most of the candidates running in the May 21st election, homelessness is an issue that tops their list.  For one of the candidates in Multnomah County District 2, it’s been pretty much her life’s mission.  We continue our special election series this week, with a profile of Shannon Singleton. She’s a former interim director for the city of Portland and Multnomah County’s Joint Office of Homeless Services. “I believe that my experience makes me the perfect candidate, in this time.” A time when she says   ..read more

PGE Crews Working to Restore Power after Ice Storm, January 2024 TIGARD, Ore. —  In her state of the city address, Mayor Heidi Lueb said more than 350 emergency responders and workers saved lives when the temperatures plunged her community into freezing cold in January. “During the historic ice storm, they not only worked 24 7, but they put themselves in danger for each of us.” And she says, in situations like that, her community relies on,  “Our library also serves as our emergency heating and cooling center. It allows us to provide a safe place and services for our unhoused neighbo ..read more

(Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images) If you think Democrats are shy about engaging in election interference, just check out what Wannabe Governor Bob Ferguson did yesterday. The Washington Attorney General vastly overstated an elections law to intimidate two citizens who had the temerity to run against him. Ferguson held a news conference to threaten the other two Bob Fergusons with prosecution if they didn’t drop out by 5pm. Now, Washington does have a law, and I’ve read it carefully.   It forbids candidates using a fake name. The other two bobs did not. It forbids using a name ..read more

Photo by Virginia Carter Wine and Whiskers is happening this weekend in Newberg.  It’s a fundraising event for the local animal shelter.   There are a lot of items up for auction at the event and online ahead of the event.  Bidding is open to the public and all the proceeds go to the Newberg Animal Shelter.  Bidding goes through Sunday at noon, and if you win something, you can pick it up locally.  Vacations and wine are among the items up for bid!   See the list of items here: https://event.auctria.com/3667dec4-3e11-4a2d-9b26-cb09ffa7c5ab/ae87beb602b847 ..read more

MGN Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report May 13, 2024 By David Olen Cross The “Lars Larson Show: Criminal Alien of the Week Report” in the second full week of May 2024 has for radio show listeners and webpage followers an updated report on three Honduran nationals who have been charged in a U.S. District Court in Oregon for allegedly trafficking illicit drugs that killed an adult female resident of the city of Portland. Some background information, on Friday, June 9, 2023 the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon (USAODO) issued a news release tit ..read more

In this photo released by the Vulcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (PVMBG-ESDM), Mount Ibu spews volcanic materials into the air during an eruption in West Halmahera, Indonesia, Monday, May 13, 2024. The volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said. (PVMBG-ESDM via AP) JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, has erupted, spewing thick grey ash a ..read more

FILE - Actor Steve Buscemi attends the premiere of "The Dead Don't Die" at the Museum of Modern Art, June 10, 2019, in New York. Buscemi was punched in the face by a random attacker on a New York City street, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, according to police and his publicist. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Steve Buscemi’s publicist says he is OK after the “Boardwalk Empire” star was punched in the face by a man on a New York City street. Police and his publicist say the 66-year-old was assaulted late Wednesday morning in Manhattan. He was sent to a nearby hospital ..read more

Credit: MGN PARIS (AP) — Microsoft has announced its most substantial commitment yet to France. The company pledged on Monday to invest 4 billion euros or $4.3 billion this year to bolster the country’s burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. This move is part of a broader effort unveiled during President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business Choose France event. The summit aims to attract foreign investments and stimulate economic growth. Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith visited the company’s French headquarters with Macron. Smith said “we will build out the computing capacity here i ..read more

Sam Adams attends IFC's Original Comedy Series "PORTLANDIA" Premiere at Hollywood Theater on January 14, 2011 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jackie Butler/WireImage) PORTLAND, Ore. — Sam Adams was Portland’s mayor from 2009-2013.  “I offer a track record bringing people together to successfully tackle often controversial and tough issues.” Supporters say he led the city through the Great Recession’s painful cuts, pushed for the city to take a bigger role in education and for composting, and an east side streetcar line. But he also carries baggage, including two recall attempts sparked by ..read more

Credit: MGN Portland, Ore. – Portland saw record breaking temperatures on Friday, and warm weather is expected throughout Mother’s Day Weekend, but Multnomah County and other agencies are warning people against using area waterways as a strategy to cool down. The problem is the water could be too effective at cooling you down. EMT Zach Green works on American Medical Response’s River Rescue Team. “… the water is still very fast moving, it’s pretty high right now. There is a lot of snowmelt, and it’s very cold in those strong currents, and cold waters can put even the strongest swimmers in pret ..read more