COVID

Oregon Zoo Celebrates Remarkable Life of One of World’s Oldest Penguins

Portland, OR. The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell in mid-September to Mochica, elder statesman of the Humboldt penguin colony and…

3 years ago

Bumble’s ‘Summer of Love’ Survey Find Desire for Vaccinated Partners

Lifestyle Story: Portland, OR. Bumble recently conducted research on how the pandemic has changed dating as singles head into the 'summer…

3 years ago

Oaks Amusement Park Reboots in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

Portland, OR. After months of pandemic regulatory uncertainty, Oaks Amusement Park is up and running. (The park is a nonprofit…

3 years ago

‘Hope Reigns’ as Rose Festival Gears Up for Second Scaled-Down Year

Portland, OR. The theme for this year's festival is 'Hope Reigns' and organizers are encouraging local businesses to decorate their…

3 years ago

Portland Opera Announces Reimagined 2020/21 Season

Portland, OR. Portland Opera announced its plans for the remainder of the 2020/21 season. The Opera's pivot will feature a series…

4 years ago

Compassion Connect Innovates to Attract Volunteers and Raise Funds During Pandemic

Portland, OR. Despite the challenges that have ensued in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Compassion Connect has continued to…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Precautions Affect Feline Populations

Portland, Oregon. The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) promotes the wellbeing of stray and feral cats around the Portland area. FCCO focuses largely on its trap-neuter-return program, meant…

4 years ago

Community Warehouse Raises Record Amount at Annual Gala “Chair Affair”

Portland, OR. Community Warehouse raised a record $200,687 at its annual gala, “Chair Affair,” which was held on June 26th.…

4 years ago

Local Nonprofit Serving HIV Affected Community Helps Feed Neighbors During Pandemic

Portland, OR. The nonprofit Our House provides services to people with HIV including healthcare, housing, occupational therapy, and other vital…

4 years ago

Portlanders Head Outdoors to Newly Reopened Attractions

Portland, OR. Visitors are flocking to Portland area attractions like the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. As of…

4 years ago