Kjerstin Gabrielson

Portland

Life and Culture Managing Producer at Oregon Live (The Oregonian)

Life & Culture managing producer for @oregonian. Proud Kansan, former Floridian, always searching for the best of Oregon.

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A Chinese mitten crab was caught in the Columbia River. Here’s how to spot the prohibited species

2 weeks ago | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

A Chinese mitten crab was caught in the Lower Columbia River this week, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reported, the first confirmed sighting of the the prohibited species in the Pacific Northwest.
Mostly sunny Saturday kicks off Portland weekend weather

2 weeks ago | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Another (mostly) sunny spring day is in store Saturday for the Portland area, with a high near 70 degrees and light and variable wind this afternoon. Tonight, expect temperatures to fall to around 44 degrees and winds to calm after midnight, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday temperatures will cool a bit on a mostly cloudy day with a high around 62 and a low around 48. Headed to the coast this weekend? Best to take a jacket.
Warm weather returns to Portland area on Memorial Day

May 27, 2024 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Memorial Day brings a warm, partly sunny day to the Portland area, with a high of 77 degrees expected, the National Weather Service reports. Overnight in Portland, the clouds are expected to move in before a chance of rain returns Tuesday through Wednesday. Temperatures will cool off, too, with highs around 65 both days.
Kobi Flowers of Jefferson High joins 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court

Mar 19, 2024 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Kobi Flowers was crowned Tuesday as Jefferson High School’s representative on the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court. The Jefferson senior is considering becoming an anesthesiologist or pharmacist. At school, Flowers has participated in the Black Student Union, student government and varsity cheerleading. Rose Festival Court announcements began March 5. The additional members of the court so far are:In all, 15 students from Portland-area high schools will serve on the court.
Central Catholic senior Jayda Jackson joins 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court

Mar 8, 2024 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Central Catholic High School senior Jayda Jackson is the newest member of the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court. Crowned Friday morning at the school, Jackson plans to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She plays both basketball and softball and volunteers at Blanchet House. Rose Festival Court announcements began March 5. The other members of the court so far are:In all, 15 students from Portland-area high schools will serve on the court.
Ida B. Wells senior Mackenzie Devereux joins 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court

Mar 8, 2024 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Mackenzie Devereux is the newest member of the 2024 Portland Rose Festival Court, crowned Thursday as Ida B. Wells High School’s representative. A senior, Devereux plans to pursue a career as a quantum biophysics researcher and surgeon. During her high school years, she has been part of the Surgeon Red Cross Club, Science Olympiad and Key Club, just to name a few. Rose Festival Court announcements began March 5.
5 can’t-miss events at the 2024 Portland Winter Light Festival

Feb 1, 2024 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

The Portland Winter Light Festival returns for its ninth year starting this weekend and ending Feb. 10, promising to light up winter nights with more than 170 light-based art installations. As in previous years, three anchor sites offer live events, performances and interactive sculptures at Pioneer Courthouse Square and the World Trade Center downtown and in the Electric Blocks in Portland’s Central Eastside. The Willamette Light Brigade puts on this free show that was founded in 2016.
Do or don’t rake, where did hummingbirds go, how to fight moss: Top 10 Oregon gardening questions of 2023

Dec 31, 2023 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Oregon gardeners have learned to rely on OSU Extension Service’s Ask Extension for answers to their questions about everything from controlling pests to encouraging pollinators to what do to about moss in the landscape. To submit a question, visit the OSU Extension website, type in your question and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful.
25 stories of Oregonians who inspired us in 2023

Dec 25, 2023 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

In 2023, our reporters and partner organizations told stories of people who inspired us in 2023, serving their communities, helping others, innovating scientific and business achievements, and generally making Oregon a better place. Many of these stories were part of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s “Summer Focus” project to highlight people and organizations that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Rainy, windy weather kicks off Portland weekend

Dec 2, 2023 | oregonlive.com | Kjerstin Gabrielson

Portland is in for a rainy and windy weekend as the first in a set of atmospheric rivers moves through the region Saturday. High winds are expected this morning and late tonight through Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature is likely to reach 52 degrees. Snow is expected to continue today in the Cascades, with snow levels remaining around 3,000-4,000 feet through the day.