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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
There are plenty of incredible overnight destinations in Oregon, but what about Warm Springs? Home of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, the reservation has not only beautiful rolling high desert hills, but also the immensely popular Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort and the Museum at Warm Springs. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we outline a brief itinerary for a great overnighter to the central Oregon destination.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
When Kimberly Moreland, president of the Oregon Black Pioneers’ board of directors, presents the stories of Oregon’s early Black residents, she often hears the same response: “I grew up in Oregon, and I never knew this history.” That reaction is exactly why Oregon Black Pioneers exists.
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
Pouring into a room used for religious purposes, people dressed in their Sunday best meshed with groups in colorful saris or long, flowy tunics and women in hijabs. Around 100 people convened at the Baha’i Center in Beaverton on Sunday afternoon to hear music and speakers, watch dance performances and share a meal together, blurring the lines between South Asian religions for a one-of-a-kind springtime event in Beaverton.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Chiara Profenna
1 day agoA person was shot and injured early Saturday morning in southeast Hillsboro, according to the Hillsboro Police Department. For more Local News from KPTV: https://www.kptv.com/ For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyWF77WR3CfkZ52cc9XK5wQ
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1 week ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
At Congregation Beth Israel on Sunday evening, a group of women gathered around a table, sharing laughter and personal reflections for a nontraditional Seder. The women’s Seder, an annual event at the Reform Jewish synagogue in Northwest Portland, Beth Israel, reimagines the ancient Passover ritual through a female lens. The essential role and strength of women celebrated during the holiday is growing more prominent in Portland’s Jewish community.
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2 weeks ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
Everybody should have access to outdoor recreation, regardless of their abilities. That’s the mission of Adventures Without Limits, an Oregon nonprofit that takes people outside and finds creative solutions to whatever barriers they may be facing. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk to Anna Eick, program coordinator for the organization.
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3 weeks ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
You might be able to recognize a few locations featured in some of the most famous films made in Oregon, like “Twilight” or “The Shining,” but how do you find them all? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we explore the Oregon Film Trail, a series of markers erected at famous filming locations throughout the state. We’re joined by Kristi Turnquist, life and culture for The Oregonian/OregonLive, who has been covering the evolution of the film trail.
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3 weeks ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
The Portland Indigenous Marketplace is launching the IndigenoUS Art Exhibit, a monthlong celebration of Indigenous and Black artists, at the Old Church Performance Hall in downtown Portland. The exhibit opens with a special event 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, featuring live Indigenous flute music and works from artists Kitana Connelly and Christopher Spivery.
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4 weeks ago | 
oregonlive.com | Jamie Hale |Chiara Profenna
If your idea of spring break travel is less Cancun and more Corvallis, then we have a few ideas for you. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we look at some of the most overlooked attractions in the Willamette Valley that are perfect for some family-friendly day trips this spring. While most people will flock to the Oregon coast, Mount Hood or the Columbia River Gorge, you can break the mold by visiting some of these great, off-beat destinations that are sprinkled throughout the region.
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4 weeks ago | 
oregonlive.com | Chiara Profenna
Read this story in English:Portland Mercado to begin reconstruction after devastating 2024 fireErnesto Fonseca, director general de Hacienda CDC, la organización latina propietaria del Portland Mercado, ha declarado que nunca hubo dudas sobre la reconstrucción de este mercado tras el incendio que lo destruyó en enero de 2024.
