Tralice Lewis, Founder, Owner and Celebrity Wig Specialist of Callie’s Custom Hat Wigs, founded the business in 2020 in honor of her mother, Callie Lewis, a hospice nurse who spent 33 years caring for others. After losing her mother in 2012, Tralice wanted to keep her name and legacy of service alive. Built on faith, Callie’s combines Tralice’s passion for wigs with her mother’s heart for helping people. Callie’s serves women, men and children, including people experiencing c

Keevontye Collier, Owner of Smooth Collective, founded the Portland based streetwear and lifestyle brand in 2016. What began as a creative outlet and a way to build connection and community has grown into a brand rooted in the mantra, “Create, Love, Serve.” Through intentional apparel, storytelling, and collaboration, Smooth Collective uses fashion to celebrate creativity, culture, and community. Over the past 10 years, Smooth Collective has grown from creating small runs of

Bringing People Together, One Cup at a Time Loretta Guzman, owner of Bison Coffee House LLC Bison Coffee House LLC, owned by, opened on Veterans Day in 2014 as a coffee house dedicated to serving the community and honoring veterans. The business features Native and local coffee roasters along with in house baking and a menu of specialty coffee and freshly baked items, including scones, biscuits, muffins, bagels, espresso coffee cake and more. The inspiration for Bison Coffee

Duronte Talton, Owner and Founder of Nite Owlz LLC, has built a Portland area cleaning and service company supported by a growing team of cleaning professionals providing dependable residential, commercial, move out, specialty cleaning, moving support, delivery and related services throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Nite Owlz was created to provide dependable, professional and accessible services to individuals, families, property managers and businesses. What began a

What began in 2018 as an idea centered on beard and grooming culture has grown into a family owned lifestyle brand focused on confidence, brotherhood, personal style and community. Founded by Edgar Baker III, founder and CEO of National Beard League (NBL), also known as NBL Essentials, the online based business offers all natural men's grooming products and lifestyle accessories to customers locally and beyond. Baker says his vision was to create something larger than a tradi

Charlisa Harris, Founder and Owner, Master Cosmetologist and Certified Cosmetic Formulator, created Mylani Vegan Hair & Body Care from nearly 30 years of experience behind the salon chair. After 16 years as the owner of Chadowboxx Salon, Harris wanted to create plant-based products that addressed the real hair and scalp concerns she saw every day. Mylani offers vegan, cruelty-free hair and body care for moisture, scalp care, breakage, curl definition, length retention and hea

Nicole Rose, Founder and CEO of Ella Dean, created the clean, botanical haircare line for textured hair in 2020, continuing a family legacy that began in 1954 when her great grandparents, Benjamin and Mary Rose Dean, opened Dean’s Beauty Salon and Barbershop in Portland’s Albina neighborhood. The salon is the oldest Black owned salon in Portland and was later passed down to Rose’s grandmother, Ella Dean. As a little girl, Rose spent five days a week at the salon, sweeping flo

Portland K9 Kylo Dies Saving Officers Officer Jerry Ables pictured with K9 Kylo Kylo joined the Portland Police Bureau after being acquired from Adlerhorst International K9 Academy in Riverside, California. Paired with Officer Justin Raphael in February 2020, Kylo quickly established himself as an exceptional police canine with a talent for locating suspects. In December 2021, he was partnered with Officer Jerry Ables, beginning a five-year partnership that would define the f

Safety assessment deemed continued operation is unsafe Photo Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) announces that Columbia Pool, a cherished community gathering space in North Portland since 1930, is scheduled for demolition later this year. A specific demolition date will be announced once final permitting and contractor timelines are confirmed. Columbia Pool served generations of Portlanders for more than nine decades. It

New campaign will create a permanent Clark County Hub to expand meal delivery Photo Courtesy of Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels People celebrated two decades of service in Clark County at its Here for Good 20th Anniversary Luncheon on Sept. 29, bringing together community members, volunteers, supporters, and local leaders to mark the milestone and launch a $4 million capital campaign for a permanent Clark County Hub. The new hub, located at 3307 NE 109th Ave. in Vancouver,

Student arrested following September incident Benson High School (Photo Courtesy of Portland Public Schools) On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue personnel, followed by Portland Police officers, responded to Benson Polytechnic High School following a report of a student experiencing a medical emergency. When first responders arrived, they immediately rushed to the cafeteria. School staff were there tending to a 15-year-old male stu

Her platform centers on health, wellness and creativity Zenna Nwokoma, Miss Black Oregon Candidate Zenna Nwokoma is honored to represent Clackamas County as she competes for the title of Miss Black Oregon. Through her journey, Nwokoma hopes to highlight her platform, personal experiences and commitment to making a positive impact within Oregon’s Black community. As a candidate for Miss Black Oregon, Nwokoma is focused on using her voice and platform to inspire others, celebra

Move will make use of vacant state office space Photo Courtesy of ODOT This fall, ODOT will begin leasing space on the first floor of its headquarters on Salem’s Capitol Mall to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The move is the latest effort ODOT has taken to consolidate office space. The efforts are saving roughly $6 million a budget cycle. “This move is a win for both agencies,” ODOT Interim Director Chris Warner said. “We’re looking everywhere we can to be more e

Run for the Community. Run to Make an Impact. The 15th Annual MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration returns September 19–20 The 15th Annual MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration returns September 19–20 at PCC Cascade Campus for two days of movement, music, wellness, culture and community—culminating with the 5K, 10K and 15K races on Sunday morning. This milestone year celebrates 15 years of bringing Portland together while raising funds to support the Soul District Business Associati

TriMet’s MAX Can Help Riders Avoid Road Congestion Photo courtesy of TriMet No one enjoys scrunching over the steering wheel in bumper-to-bumper gridlock, wondering how much longer they’re going to have to pump the brake more than the gas. It’s times like these, as traffic grinds to a standstill, when TriMet helps you beat the backup and keeps you moving. Starting Friday, Sept. 11, as the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) begins its weeks-long closure of southbound

Local Partners Work to Expand Food Access From left to right: Juliet Bates, Multnomah County Community Health Center; Sylvia Ness, Multnomah County Community Health Center; Laura Perdue, Oregon Health Authority; Kelly Randolph, Friends of Zenger Farm; Representative Lamar Wise, Oregon HD-48; Kierra Phifer, DoorDash; Christina Magana, local Dasher Last week, Zenger Farm, representatives from the Multnomah County Health Center, Oregon Rep. Lamar Wise (D-48), and DoorDash kicke

A Celebration of Art, Reuse and Second Chances Photo Courtesy of Community Warehouse Give forgotten art a second chance and join Community Warehouse Furniture Bank for the Lost Art Show, a one-night celebration of art, reuse, and community impact, Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Portland Furniture Bank, 3961 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR. Browse a curated collection of vintage, antique, and handmade artwork that was once discarded, donate

Photo courtesy of The Creston Senior Living. With National Assistance Living week approaching, it is an ideal time to highlight what makes The Creston Senior Living more than simply a place to live. A day at The Creston Senior Living quickly reveals that its “neighborhood” is about much more than its wonderful Portland location. It is about the vibrant, joyful life taking place within the community every day. At The Creston Senior Living, a fulfilling lifestyle is built aroun

MHCC Names Lucas Hunter as the New MHCC Baseball Head Coach Lucas Hunter, New MHCC Baseball Head Coach Mt. Hood Community College has named Lucas Hunter as the eighth head baseball coach in the 58-year history of the Saints program. Hunter succeeds Korey Kier, who led MHCC Baseball since 2022. A Portland native and Central Catholic High School graduate, Hunter brings extensive baseball experience, deep ties to the Portland-area baseball community, and a passion for student-

Annual Tradition Celebrated Older Adults Dressed in Their Finest Attire David Lomax After more than two decades of leading Meals on Wheels People’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Northeast Portland, Program Manager David Lomax will retire at the end of August. As he prepares to begin his next chapter, he recently hosted one final Senior Photo Shoot, an annual tradition he created in 2015 after noticing many older adults no longer appeared in family photographs. “As seniors

Affordable Rental Assistance to Eligible Households Photo courtesy of Home Forward. Home Forward will begin accepting applications for four Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program waitlists at 9 a.m. on September 9. The application period will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 21. The Project-Based Voucher program provides deeply affordable rental assistance to eligible households throughout the Portland region. Unlike tenant-based rental assistance, PBV assista

Central Portland Drivers Should Plan Ahead Moda Center and Freeway (Photo: Oregon Department of Transportation) Less than a month remains until the extended closure of southbound Interstate 5 in the Rose Quarter begins. Southbound I-5 will close as part of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project starting Friday, Sept. 11, for up to five weeks. Crews will repair and reinforce weak areas, replace bridge joints, repave the surface and repaint lane lines on the interstate. Whet

Fresh melons provide fun and enrichment for animals big and small Jozi, a member of the zoo’s rhino family, is especially known for her unique watermelon-squishing skills. Photo by Michael Durham, courtesy of Oregon Zoo. Best squishes! August 3 was National Watermelon Day, and the animals at the Oregon Zoo are enjoying the day in crunchy style. From elephants to orangutans, a variety of zoo residents joined in on the fun with a fresh watermelon feast. The watermelons aren’t

Coach Cleatis Goodlow For over 50 years, Cleatis served as more than a coach. He was a mentor, father figure, and community leader for countless young athletes in North and Northeast Portland. Born in 1942 in Galesburg, Illinois, Cleatis served in the United States Navy during the 1960s before moving to Portland in the 1970s. In Portland, he began a remarkable five-decade coaching career, driven by genuine passion for the game and unwavering commitment to young people, rather

Police requesting additional information from the public about what took place Photo courtesy of PPB Portland police responded to reports of a shooting at a large house party attended by more than 100 people. Officers arrived about 10 minutes after the first 911 call, found a chaotic scene, and located two injured victims, one of whom received a tourniquet before being taken to the hospital. Four additional victims arrived at hospitals in private vehicles. An 18-year-old man

OnPoint is matching donations during the KGW School Supply Drive Photo courtesy of OnPoint Community Credit Union OnPoint Community Credit Union will begin accepting school supply donations during the month of August to help local teachers and students. The credit union will distribute donations with the help of Schoolhouse Supplies, a local nonprofit that provides free school supplies to under-resourced students and classrooms across the Portland area. OnPoint will also give

Crews contained a four-alarm fire at the vacant Pearl District 116-year-old 8-story former warehouse on fire (Photo courtesy of PF&R) At 3:50 PM on 08/02/2026 Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a commercial fire in the 1300 Block of NW Naito Parkway in the Pearl District. The incident rose to 4th alarm assignment placing nearly 100 members of PF&R on scene addressing the emergency. Nearly 2 hours after the incident was considered under control with many companies released t

Metro offers tips for safer summer fun Life Jacket Kiosk (Courtesy Metro-RS) With temperatures rising across the region, many people are heading to lakes and rivers to cool off. Metro is issuing a reminder to practice water safety when they do so. “We want people to have fun and to enjoy this region’s natural beauty, and we also want them to stay safe,” said Metro Parks and Nature director Jon Blasher. “Even good swimmers can get into trouble in open water.” During the summer

Riders encouraged to plan ahead A person with groceries approaches a TriMet bus (Photo courtesy of TriMet) TriMet is urging riders to plan ahead and prepare for big changes coming to our transit system beginning Sunday, Aug. 23. Their website – trimet.org – has been updated to include the adjustments we are making this year to help address our current $158 million long-term budget deficit. The adjustments affect 33 bus lines and the MAX Green Line. They bring changes for tho

Allen Temple hosts annual awards luncheon Allen Temple C.M.E Church (Photo courtesy of Allen Temple C.M.E. Church via Facebook) The Allen Temple C.M.E Church family would like to invite you to attend their annual “Unsung Heroes & Heroines Award luncheon on September 19th, 2026, at 1:30 pm at Allen Temple C.M.E Church 4236 NE 8th Ave Portland, OR 97211. Rev Dr. LeRoy Haynes Jr. is the Senior Pastor of Allen Temple C.M.E Church and Presiding Elder of both the Oregon/Washington

Meadowlark Place to Deliver 104 Affordable Homes in Beaverton From left: Christopher Ibeling (CPAH), Stephen McMurtrey (DCM Communities), Kevin Peterek (Banner Bank), US Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Kemp Shuey (Community Action), Oregon Senator Kate Lieber, Bryan Guiney (HUD), Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, Jilian Saurage Felton (CPAH), Rachael Duke (CPAH), Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor Gerritt Rosenthal Community Partners for Affordable Housin

Tours spotlight Black history across Oregon Mariah Rocker leading the Black History Tour of Albina, Dawson Park. (Credit: Oregon Black Pioneers) It’s not too late to join one of Oregon Black Pioneers’ Black History Walking Tours! From Portland’s Albina neighborhood all the way down to Jacksonville, Oregon Black Pioneers’ popular public walking tours highlight locations connected to each area’s African American history. Each tour explores places tied to historic Black-owned b

A new space for healing, wellness, and resilience REAP Celebrates Opening of New Behavioral Health Clinical Building, Expanding Culturally Responsive Care for Youth and Families REAP celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral Health Clinical Building today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing together community leaders, healthcare partners, supporters, families, and advocates to celebrate a significant milestone in expanding culturally responsive, trauma-informed

Concerts, movies and more return to Portland parks 2025 Movies in the Park (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is rolling out another season of its Summer Free For All events for 2026, including the return of the East Portland Summer Arts Festival. The two-day festival and all the popular free summer programs are made possible by the voter-approved Parks Local Option Levy (2025 Parks Levy) as well as support from community partne

Blackberry harvest event aims to restore Ross Island Photo courtesy of PortlandFruit.org The Portland Fruit Tree Project is inviting the community to help remove invasive Himalayan blackberries while supporting efforts to restore Ross Island during its second annual "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em!" harvest and eradication campaign on July 25. The event combines blackberry harvesting, paddling and environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to safely forage the invasi

Helping families return to North and Northeast Portland Left to right, Steven Holt, Chair of the N/NE Oversight Committee, and Strong Family members: Rekah Strong, Dr. Jackie Strong, Catherine Rhodes, and Jessie Bea Strong At the prominent intersection of North Alberta St. and Williams Ave. in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood, The Luther Strong Jr. and Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village is opening its doors. It’s the fourth addition to the Alberta Alive series of affordabl

Blackberry Harvest Event Aims to Restore Ross Island Photo Courtesy of PortlandFruit.org The Portland Fruit Tree Project is inviting the community to help remove invasive Himalayan blackberries while supporting efforts to restore Ross Island during its second annual "If You Can't Beat 'Em, Eat 'Em!" harvest and eradication campaign on July 25. The event combines blackberry harvesting, paddling and environmental stewardship, encouraging participants to safely forage the invasi

Helping Families Return to North and Northeast Portland Left to right, Steven Holt, Chair of the N/NE Oversight Committee, and Strong Family members: Rekah Strong, Dr. Jackie Strong, Catherine Rhodes, and Jessie Bea Strong At the prominent intersection of North Alberta St. and Williams Ave. in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood, The Luther Strong Jr. and Dr. Jackie Strong Empowerment Village is opening its doors. It’s the fourth addition to the Alberta Alive series of affordab

Centennial Event Honors Portland Landmark Photos courtesy of Multnomah County On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Multnomah County hosted a once in a lifetime celebration for the 100th birthday of the Burnside Bridge. The family friendly Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration featured kid focused activities, interactive exhibits and storytelling highlighting key moments, from the bridge's opening in 1926 to the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project. There were no cars or trucks pas

Go by TriMet to Juneteenth Oregon Festival, Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade Photo Courtesy of juneteenthor.com Make TriMet your ride to Juneteenth celebrations in Portland this Saturday, June 20. The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School — conveniently located near the intersection of two of TriMet’s most popular bus lines. The parade will make its way south to Lillis Albina Park for the Juneteenth Ore

Welcoming Back Free Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch, Fun Activities and More Peninsula Pool Water Hoops Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is rolling out another amazing series of Summer Free for All events for 2026. This wildly popular annual program is made possible by the voter-approved Parks Local Option Levy (2025 Parks Levy) and countless community partners and volunteers. Join the official Summer Free for All Free Lunch + Play kickoff celebration on Thursday, June 25, f

Downtown hub triples footprint, adds business banking, supports regional growth As part of the grand opening, OnPoint presented a $5,000 donation to the Artist Mentorship Program (AMP). From right to left: Gordon Noble, assistant board chair of AMP; Will Kendall, executive director of AMP; Jackie Devereaux, branch manager of OnPoint’s new downtown location. OnPoint Community Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its downtown Portland branch today. The new 17,000-square

Empowering Native Communities Through Culturally Grounded Training Photo courtesy of NICWA Join NICWA in Portland, Oregon, for our June Training Institute, featuring a class on Working with Substance-Abusing Families and Positive Indian Parenting (PIP). Working with Substance-Abusing Families empowers professionals with the knowledge of addiction and recovery; this class features in-depth details on substances and case work, working through the processes individuals and famil

Fresh produce, flowers and more! Photo Courtesy of Portland Farmers Market King Farmers Market returned Sunday for its 18th season. Thirty-four regional farmers and local food producers are scheduled for the market's opening day. Shoppers can expect a seasonal bounty of asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, artichokes, snap peas, tulips, and more. This seasonal neighborhood market in Northeast Portland features an average of 35 vendors weekly offering local farm-fresh produce, fl

Deadly morning crash at athletic club reveals explosive devices Police shut down the block surrounding the Multnomah Athletic Club in NW Portland. (Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP) (AP) — One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, according to authorities who also said explosive devices — some of which had detonated — were found. Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day told reporters this appeared to be an isolated event. It

FaithBridge hosts event centered on care and community A Call to Heal, Hope, and LIVE - Black Girl Live! is a Portland community event uplifting Black girls through connection, healing, and empowerment. Black Girl LIVE! returns on May 15, 2026, at the University of Oregon’s Portland Campus following the strong response to last year’s event. Hosted by FaithBridge Portland, Black Girl LIVE! was created to bring awareness to the rise in suicide rates among Black girls and young

Protecting and advancing civil rights progress Three Black Ministers Alliances will sponsor a Black Summit to organize, mobilize, plan, and strategize a proactive response to the challenges to eliminate the gains achieved in the Civil- Rights and Post Civil Rights movement under the leadership and vision of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Communities across our city, our state, and our nation stand at a crossroads as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently described

New hub to expand services for older adults Outside Rendering 82nd (Photo courtesy of Meals on Wheels People) Meals on Wheels People (MOWP) today announced the public launch of its Together at the Table Capital Campaign to fund the construction of a new Eastside Resource Center in Southeast Portland — an investment aimed at reducing barriers to service, expanding access to critical supports, and strengthening the region’s emergency response capacity. Of the $26.7 million camp

Young athlete to compete on international stage (Photo courtesy of Toni Hill) Ten-year-old Tikori Hill has been selected to represent the United States on Team USA through the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU) following national tryouts held in Utah. Hill earned placement in two divisions, Point Fighting and Kick-Lite, and is currently the only athlete from Oregon selected in this round. Tikori trains under Sensei Ortice Harper of No Limit Pro Karate, a respected world

Community cleanup targets downtown Portland Fred Meyer volunteering with SOLVE Fred Meyer, in partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers and SOLVE, is hosting an Earth Month Kickoff event on Wednesday, April 8, from 10 am to 12 pm at Director Park in Downtown Portland. The event brings the community together for a morning of giving back right in the heart of the city. Volunteers will help remove litter from surrounding streets and public spaces while connecting with neighbor