Jashayla Pettigrew
Digital Reporter at KOIN-TV (Portland, OR)
Digital Reporter at KRCW-TV (Beaverton, OR)
mizzou journalism grad from st. louis. currently a digital reporter for @KOINNews. previously @CoMissourian, @VoxMag and @BlackBeautyMag
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6 days ago |
koin.com | Jashayla Pettigrew
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In 1865, June 19 was the day that enslaved African people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had actually been declared free with the 1863 passage of the Emancipation Proclamation. One hundred sixty years later, Black people throughout the U.S. still mark the day — dubbed “Juneteenth” — in remembrance of their joint history and their ancestors’ resilience. Here are several Portland events commemorating the holiday.
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1 week ago |
koin.com | Jashayla Pettigrew
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Late-night Mexican eats and cocktails are on the menu for a hip Southeast Portland eatery updating its weekend hours. Located on 2832 SE Belmont St., La Patroncita is now open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The business originally closed at 10 p.m. nightly. Owner Lucy De León — whose parents founded Salsas Locas, previously known as Tortilleria Y Tienda DeLeon’s — said she has wanted to extend the hours for “a while” since opening the restaurant in August 2023.
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1 week ago |
koin.com | Jashayla Pettigrew
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The future of a long-running North Portland event could look different as organizers work to negotiate ongoing changes brought on by a local group and the city. Since 2007, the St. Johns Bizarre has brought crowds of people to the historic neighborhood to enjoy live music, support small businesses and foster community.
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Jashayla Pettigrew
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three organizations want to block Portland General Electric’s attempt to reverse the city’s rejection of its Harborton Reliability Project. Forest Park Conservancy, Forest Park Neighborhood Association and Bird Alliance of Oregon announced on Thursday that they had filed a motion to intervene in the utility company’s appeal.
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1 week ago |
koin.com | Jashayla Pettigrew
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three organizations want to block Portland General Electric’s attempt to reverse the city’s rejection of its Harborton Reliability Project. Forest Park Conservancy, Forest Park Neighborhood Association and Bird Alliance of Oregon announced on Thursday that they had filed a motion to intervene in the utility company’s appeal.
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