Jonathan Soto

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Digital Content Producer, Journalist and Digital Creator at KGW-TV (Portland, OR)

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New Latina-owned restaurant brings a modern-chic Mexican atmosphere to Portland's Belmont neighborhood

Sep 15, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Oregon — Smacked down in the heart ofPortland’s Belmont District lies a new pink and hip hangout spot. La Patroncita has made its way into the Rose City’s scene of Mexican food restaurants to look out for. La Patroncita, which translates to “little girl boss,” offers authentic Mexican food dishes, colorful cocktails and a modern-chic Mexican look. It's a dream come true for owner Lucy De León.
Portland things to do this weekend: KAYTRAMINÉ, Tina and more

Sep 5, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — The fall season is unofficially here — time to put away those bathing suits and bring out your cardigans for those rainy fall days ahead in the Rose City. This weekend brings an array of transitional events, you've got the KAYTRAMINÉ concert, the Tina Turner Musical, The Maize at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island and more to look forward to. Here is our list of 8 things to do. When: Sept. 9Where: McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 Southwest Halsey Street, Troutdale, Ore.
8 things to do this weekend in Portland | Sept. 1-3

Aug 30, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — The summer season is quickly winding down and the days are getting shorter, but we still have roughly 22 days left until fall. This weekend is Labor Day weekend and there is plenty to do around the Portland metro area. You've got the Oregon State Fair, the Portland Classic, a jazz festival and more to look forward to. Here is our list of 8 things to do. When: Now-Sept. 4Where: Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center, 2330 17th Street Northeast, Salem, Ore.
8 things to do this weekend in Portland | Aug. 25-27

Aug 24, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — This weekend you've got the 40th annual Hawthorne Street Fair, the popular food week Portland Mercury's Burger Week, the largest traveling market Thriftcon, Sam Smith at the Moda Center and more to look forward to. When: Aug. 27Where: SoutheastHawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Ore.
8 things to do this weekend in Portland | Aug. 18-20

Aug 16, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — This weekend you've got the annual PDX Soap Box Derby, Mic Check PDX, the grand opening of Midtown Beer Garden, Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana and more to look forward to. When: Aug. 19Where: Mt. Tabor Park, Portland, Ore. What's going on: Each year full grown humans plummet down a winding Mt. Tabor road in wheeled machines of their own making. Participants have the chance to build their own contraptions — some built for speed, others made for chaos.
Whimsical giant troll sculpture made from trash moving to Oregon nonprofit: 'Big and amazing'

Aug 15, 2023 | newscentermaine.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — Trolls have their roots in Nordic mythology and have been part of stories told for a long time. In southwest Portland, a new troll is telling its own tale — one that's all about recycling and reusing. The troll will be on display at Nordic Northwest. The nonprofit honors and promotes the culture of five Nordic nations, and their green campus is an oasis right in the middle of the city.
Whimsical giant troll sculpture made from trash moving into Portland

Aug 11, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

PORTLAND, Ore. — Trolls have their roots in Nordic mythology and have been part of stories told for a long time. In southwest Portland, a new troll is telling its own tale — one that's all about recycling and reusing. The troll will be on display at Nordic Northwest. The nonprofit honors and promotes the culture of five Nordic nations, and their green campus is an oasis right in the middle of the city.
8 things to do in Portland this weekend | Aug. 11-13

Aug 9, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

Things to Do You've got the annual Taste of Latin America festival, the PDX Hot Sauce Expo, Jessy Lanza, Bridge Pedal and more to look forward to. Author: Jonathan Soto Published: 8:44 AM PDT August 9, 2023 Updated: 8:44 AM PDT August 9, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. — A very hot weekend awaits us ahead but if you're in the mood for music, food, monsters and hot sauce under the Pacific Northwest sun, you will not be saddened.
Self-service gas has arrived in Oregon. Here’s how to pump gas by yourself

Aug 4, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

Local News For the first time in 70 years, Oregonians can pump their own gas. Here are some tips for those wishing to try their hand at it. Author: Jonathan Soto Published: 9:01 PM PDT August 4, 2023 Updated: 9:01 PM PDT August 4, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. — It's the end of an era in Oregon, but the start of a new one. On Friday, Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law that legalizes self-serve at gas stations statewide.
8 things to do this weekend in Portland | Aug 4-6

Aug 2, 2023 | kgw.com | Jonathan Soto

Things to Do This weekend brings the India Festival, Unique Markets, JVKE at the Crystal Ballroom, a Hello Kitty pop-up and more. Author: Jonathan Soto Published: 10:54 PM PDT August 2, 2023 Updated: 10:54 PM PDT August 2, 2023 PORTLAND, Ore. — This weekend brings several festivals, including the return of Oregon's popular music festival, Pickathon.