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Live into your greatest possibilities. Join the Limitless Life Club today! https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/offers/wJ6FdCpG/checkout   Ready to quiet your mind, let go, and immerse yourself in the power of liquid crystal?   In this episode, I sit down with Dana Highfill, the visionary founder of Float North, to explore the art of relaxation, overcoming stress, and truly thriving.   Dana shares how a life-changing trip to Ecuador in 2006 sparked her transformation from the corporate world to becoming a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to wellness. She dives into the profound benefits of floating and how it supports both mental and physical well-being.   If you're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed, we invite you to prioritize self-care because that's where real change begins.    Be inspired by this episode of the Oracle On Purpose Podcast: Conquer Stress and Thrive Through Relaxation with Dana Highfill.   Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   You can also tune in to this episode on YouTube and all your favorite podcast platforms.   —------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    Dana Highfill is the visionary founder of Float North, a state-of-the-art float and massage therapy center in Northeast Portland. Her journey to creating the sanctuary began with her own struggles to recover from burnout and rediscover balance in a demanding world. Dana dedicated her life to helping others heal the nervous system, release stress, and reconnect with her innate sense of well-being.    Connect with Dana Highfill. Website: https://danahighfill.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danahighfill   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danahighfill/    Learn more about Float North. Website: https://floatnorthpdx.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floatnorthpdx/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloatNorth/    —-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    I am Lia Dunlap, The Oracle on Purpose with a mission to change people's lives for good. With over 25 years of experience as an Intuitive Business Architect and Coach, I have helped thousands of clients in 76 countries, including hosting three international retreats. As a Best-Selling Author, Founder of the Master Creators Academy, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, International Speaker, and Creator of the POWER Plan Life Coaching Program, My Purpose Is Clear: Helping YOU find and follow Your Purpose. I have worked with thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners for over two decades, helping them find and experience their Unique Life Purpose.   Catch the latest episodes of Oracle On Purpose here!  https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/podcast   Work with Lia today. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/meet-the-oracle   Ask the Oracle - Join the next Oracle Insight & Alignment Call. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/offers/Qcb9YRFF   How Aligned Is Your Business with Your Highest Power? Take the Quiz here: https://oracleonpurpose.outgrow.us/powerbizquiz   Connect with Lia Dunlap! Website: https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachLiaDunlap X: https://x.com/CoachLiaDunlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachliadunlap/# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8IOgSSGVVNG2usEJE07X8g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachliadunlap   #OracleOnPurpose #FloatTherapy #Relaxation #SelfCare #MentalWellness  #WomenEmpowerment #HealingJourney #BurnoutRecovery #WellnessPodcast #StressRelief #MentalHealth #Meditation #InspirationalPodcast  

Portland's Piedmont residents are surrounded by some of our city's best neighborhood business districts, but can they claim them as their own? We're continuing our neighborhood guide series with a trip through the restaurants, parks, and bikeways of this neighborhood straddling North and Northeast Portland. Today we're talking with longtime Piedmont resident and BikePortland publisher and editor Jonathan Maus. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Adams and Shannon Singleton are in a runoff to represent North and Northeast Portland, District 2, on the Multnomah County Commission. Neither candidate got over 50% in the May primary. The seat opened up when Susheela Jayapal stepped down last fall to run for Congress. Sam Adams is a former mayor of the city of Portland and previously held a position within Mayor Wheeler’s office. Shannon Singleton, a trained social worker, is the former interim director of the Joint Office of Homeless. They join us to share why they’re running and what they want to accomplish if elected.

In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. District 2 covers most of North and Northeast Portland, including neighborhoods such as Irvington, St. John’s, Kenton and Cully. On Oct. 17, “Think Out Loud” convened a District 2 candidates forum at Oakshire Beer Hall. Candidates were invited to participate based on the number of individual donors that contributed to their campaign. They include: Marnie Glickman, Mariah Hudson, Sameer Kanal, Debbie Kitchin, Mike Marshall, Tiffani Penson, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Dan Ryan, Jonathan Tasini, Nat West and Nabil Zaghloul. 

Rhythm Traders, a Northeast Portland drum shop that has been open for over 30 years, is welcoming two other music businesses into its building. Together, the three businesses hope to create a sort of living room for Portland musicians, and long term stability for their own stores. Ryan Lynn, owner of Eastside Guitar Repair, and Hank Failing, owner of Hank’s Music Exchange, join us to talk about what the new MLK Music Mall could look like. 

U.S. Bank announced they will not be renewing their lease at the U.S. Bancorp Tower, more commonly known as "the Big Pink" in downtown. While they are moving out of downtown, the regional headquarters will remain in Portland and will now be found at the Columbia Center in Northeast Portland. The banks four branches and their client center will remain downtown at 900 Southwest 5th Avenue. Still, people are expecting an economic hit from the headquarters leaving the downtown area. “These are hundreds of employees that are going to be leaving downtown; that's going to affect restaurants, the bars, the ancillary businesses that work with US Bank," said Andy Giegerich, managing editor of the Portland Business Journal. "The vacancy rate downtown right now is 31%, according to Colliers, and so that means 1 out of every 3 office spaces is empty," he continued. City commissioners also were not thrilled about the news. “It's disappointing, but it tells us where our work is cut out for us, to keep investing and doubling down in community safety, public safety," said Commissioner Carmen Rubio. "It's never a good time, especially right as we're trying to recover in our economy." During Thursday's city council meeting, Mayor Ted Wheeler also said that the news was disappointing, and they tried to work through issues with U.S. Bank and Unico, the property owner, but the bank still made the decision to not renew. In a statement, U.S. Bank does not address any issues and instead provided this reasoning for the decision to move to northeast Portland: "In the simplest terms, the decision came down to a confluence of factors — an expiring lease on our space in the building, a reevaluation of our space in 24 key markets we have identified for future growth like Portland, and the availability of a nearby facility that the bank owns where we would accommodate our teams that are not client-facing. These changes have no impact on the way through which most in the local community engage with us, our branch presence in Portland and the surrounding area." In a separate statement to the Portland Business Journal, U.S. Bank also said no employees will lose their jobs. They also said that all employees will move to other locations around town by the end of the year. The city also noted how since the pandemic, many businesses have left downtown and are aware crime and the issue of homelessness contribute to some. However, they said there have been improvements. “Downtown is getting cleaner; it is safer than it was two years ago, but it's not nearly where it was in 2019," said Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. “We have to dramatically change the environment in our city in terms of tax burden and public safety." During the city council meeting and in a statement, the mayor explained more businesses have come to Portland in recent years, and crime has dropped a bit. Part of the statement from the mayor's office reads: "We are continuing to see promising data trends in crime rates, a 16% increase in business openings in 2023 (including Hoka, The Ritz Carlton, SoHo House, and Daimler Truck North America), notable increases to downtown foot traffic, progress on homelessness, and we led in the development of a business tax incentive to encourage businesses to lease office and retail space." Despite this, Wheeler also said it's likely more businesses will leave the area, but also urged the public to keep an optimistic view of the city. Close Ad

Andrea Bontemps has an inspiring story from childcare service to opening her own restaurant and catering business called LeBontemps in 2021. She has had many successes, some struggles, like all business owners, and job opportunities for chefs. The redevelopment of Portland has an impact on all small businesses and we can listen to the story of one of them. Hear about her development as an entrepreneur, how the Nike store closing impacted her business, and the life of being a small business owner in Northeast Portland. She is joined by John Washington and our Host Alex Gebreab. Head to Le Bontemps for some Cajun Creole food or order catering Website: https://www.lebontempspdx.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeBontempsCafeandCatering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LeBontempsCafeandCatering Thank you for tuning in to our show where we strive to build up our community with education, resources, and investing in the Soul of Portland . We want to hear from you. For more Portland stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts:

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about Mayor Ted Wheeler's new proposed camping ban ordinance and the $1.3 billion Powerball winner in Northeast Portland. Plus we're reading from our listener mailbag about your ideas for the very real 503 Day. Joining host Claudia Meza on the midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Powerball Player Wins $1.3B Jackpot After 3 Months Without a Grand Prize [OPB] Portland Leaders Plan to Drop Restrictive Camping Ban, Propose Outlawing Camping Only When Shelter is Available [Oregonian] Overlook Porchfest [Instagram] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham' at Seattle Rep through May 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Canzano dishes on Joel Embiid's massive night but why the quality of play in the NBA is not what it once was, plus why he likes the Niners and Ravens on Championship Sunday and his reasoning for his Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Dean Tolson, former NBA player and collegiate star, shares his journey of overcoming illiteracy and getting a master's degree, and the great Paul Knauls, the Mayor of Northeast Portland, calls in with his life advice after turning 93 years young. Subscribe for great content.

Nikki Brown In 2011, during the Juneteenth Parade, known as Nikki Brown clown, she became the first Black Clown in Portland. Since then she has been active in the clown community and has earned numerous accolades. She has participated in the nationally recognized, Portland's Rose Festival Clown Corp. In 2014, she was recognized by Portland Rose Festival as Entertainer of the Year and in 2015, she was awarded Clown of the Year. ​ Her goal is to promote cultural pride and awareness among the Black community, with special emphasis on engaging children of diverse backgrounds. She has worked tirelessly throughout North and Northeast Portland advocating for the importance of literacy among Black children, with special attention to connecting Black children to books that support and validate Black children's experience. She started a Black Story time at a community coffee shop that ended with an early childhood Kwanzaa celebration. ​ Her work expands beyond books, as she has worked with Black girls to promote healthy eating and cooking. Her work within communities have long lasting effects on the well-being of Black families. In fact, the Northeast Portland community demonstrated their love and appreciation for her contributions by painting a Nikki Brown Clown literacy promotion mural in the heart of Northeast Portland. Connect with Nikki Brown Website:  nikkibrownclown.com  FB: https://www.facebook.com/pdxbrownclown IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibrownclown/?hl=en ___________ WWP is produced by The Moon Garden Temple Written, hosted, and produced by Alexandra Loves  Original podcast music, "Morning Love" by Quincy Davis Email: Wokewisdompodcast@gmail.com IG: @wokewisdompodcast Meet/Work with Alexandra Loves: www.themoongardentemple.com

On Friday, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announced its biggest fentanyl bust to date, after raiding two houses in Northeast Portland and Oregon City on Thursday and finding the equivalent of over 11 million doses of fentanyl.It was “one of the largest illegal fentanyl seizures in state history,” according to a Dec. 9 statement from the sheriff's office.But the fate of the alleged ringleader remains unclear. Luis Funez, 23, was arrested fleeing from his house in Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood. He was booked in jail on outstanding warrants and then released, with instructions to return to the courthouse the following morning. Court records say he did not show.The sheriff's office says the case has been referred to federal prosecutors, but charges related to Thursday's bust have yet to be filed. And the whereabouts of Funez, who recently arrived in Portland by way of Sacramento, remain unclear.Support the show

Four out of five Black Portlanders once lived in Albina, a portion of inner Northeast Portland that includes the Elliot, Boise, King, Humboldt, Overlook, Irvington and Piedmont neighborhoods, but many of those residents were displaced by the construction of Interstate 5, during which Black-owned homes and business were destroyed through eminent domain and urban renewal policies.Albina Vision Trust is a nonprofit that advocates for large-scale restorative development in the area, aiming to revitalize and reconnect the historically Black Albina community.The nonprofit's executive director Winta Yohannes, board chair Michael Alexander and strategic communications lead JT Flowers were guests on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss the history of Albina, what Albina Vision Trust has accomplished so far, and the organization's vision and plans for the future."Our dream is to successfully execute that vision and create a brand-new neighborhood where wealth is shared and opportunity is available to all who live there," Yohannes said, adding that if successful, the scale of the project would result in the area adding a whole new ZIP code.

Four out of five Black Portlanders once lived in Albina, a portion of inner Northeast Portland that includes the Elliot, Boise, King, Humboldt, Overlook, Irvington and Piedmont neighborhoods, but many of those residents were displaced by the construction of Interstate 5, during which Black-owned homes and business were destroyed through eminent domain and urban renewal policies. Albina Vision Trust is a nonprofit that advocates for large-scale restorative development in the area, aiming to revitalize and reconnect the historically Black Albina community. The nonprofit's executive director Winta Yohannes, board chair Michael Alexander and strategic communications lead JT Flowers were guests on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss the history of Albina, what Albina Vision Trust has accomplished so far, and the organization's vision and plans for the future. "Our dream is to successfully execute that vision and create a brand-new neighborhood where wealth is shared and opportunity is available to all who live there," Yohannes said, adding that if successful, the scale of the project would result in the area adding a whole new ZIP code.

Ambitious plans for the Lloyd Center shopping mall were unveiled recently. What can we expect to see on the 26-acre site in the future? How will the development change the existing mall and the surrounding neighborhood? Editor Therese Bottomly talks with business reporter Kristine de Leon about the new proposal for the historic mall in inner Northeast Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, Nike told the Soul District Business Association that the company would be closing its store in Northeast Portland permanently. Ron Herndon was one of the people who brought that store to NE Portland in the 1980s. As a leader in the community organization Black United Front, Herndon helped convince Nike to support and invest in the Black community. We talk to Herndon about the legacy of that store, and what the closure means for the neighborhood.

Ever wondered about the wider implications of a global brand like Nike closing a Community Store? This episode promises to take you on a journey through the ripple effects of such a decision and how it impacts the local community of Northeast Portland. Join us as we throw light on the city's predicament of being unable to provide dedicated police officers for the store's security due to staffing shortages, and how this has played a significant part in Nike's decision to not reopen its store.Beyond just the closure, we delve into the economic shockwaves this decision sends through the local business community and how this reflects on the city's law and order situation. We also tackle Nike's call for reimagining its retail spaces and how this aligns with the local business community's aspirations. Don't miss out on our discussion about the protective measures put in place at a federal building in San Francisco, and how these could serve as a blueprint for Portland. So, tune in if you're keen on understanding the broad implications of business decisions on local communities and how these echo in the corridors of power.Support the show

The Sports Bra opened last year as the first bar to exclusively play women’s sports. It’s a small bar in Northeast Portland, but owner Jenny Nguyen wanted to host a Women’s World Cup watch party that was big enough to accommodate the enormous enthusiasm for the team, including the Portland Thorns. The event, in collaboration with the Portland Football Club, starts at noon at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse square and will include a showing of the classic movie “Bend It Like Beckham” at 2 p.m., with the match between the U.S. and Vietnam in Auckland at 6 p.m. We'll talk with Nguyen about the event and the excitement leading up to the U.S. team’s first match in pursuit of its third consecutive World Cup title.

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“Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick” freely admits to being inspired by “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” But their focus is exclusively on engaging kids about climate change - and connecting them with solutions. Hicks' pilot episode of their kids show, “Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick,” is part of the Ecofilm Festival at the Hollywood Theater in Northeast Portland. The show won them the festival's Visionary Film Award, and they will be at the festival for a screening and workshop with kids. Suzie Hicks joins us in the studio to talk about the show and some best practices for engaging young kids about the most serious issue humanity faces.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has asked Nike to reopen its shuttered community store in Northeast Portland “on a limited basis,” even though he says the city can't meet the company's request to detail off-duty police officers to provide security.In his message to company executives, the mayor also revealed two broader strategies he thinks could help the sneaker giant and retailers like it minimize shoplifting and other crime along Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and in the surrounding Eliot neighborhood.First, a plan to flood the area with extra public safety measures, similar to what the city recently rolled out in Old Town, the Central Eastside and a small but deadly pocket of the Madison South neighborhood near Northeast 82nd Avenue.Second, a plea for Nike and other retailers to do more on their own to prevent and help prosecute retail theft.Wheeler outlined his proposal in a letter last week, in which he reiterated some of the reasons behind the city's dismal police staffing numbers and challenges clearing a backlog of new recruits who have yet to complete required training.Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

OMSI plan gets approving, paving way for potentially massive project in Central Eastside. 1 dead following street racing crash on Marine Drive. Take a Duck, Leave a Duck in Northeast Portland enters year 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, nine lawmakers in Salem will hold their first meeting to kick off the Arts and Culture Caucus in the Oregon state legislature. Although lawmakers have convened multiple caucuses to advocate for various causes and legislative interests, there has never before been a caucus organized specifically to assist arts and culture organizations, which continue to struggle with recovery from the pandemic. The bipartisan caucus aims to raise awareness among fellow lawmakers of issues impacting arts venues and organizations across the state, and identify legislation that could provide relief through additional state funding or other support.Joining us are two members of the caucus, Representative Rob Nosse, a Democrat who represents District 42 which covers inner Southeast and a sliver of Northeast Portland; and Senator Dick Anderson, a Republican from Oregon's 5th District which covers all of Lincoln County and parts of Benton, Lane, Douglas and Coos Counties.

The new mantra for 2023 is already setting the tone for the new attitude for our friends across the river. Signs saying "Steal gas, get shot." are being posted in several apartment complexes in Northeast Portland. Another bout of Police Brutally but this time the cop cam leaves no question about the truth of the matter. And we've finally reached the age where slurs that were offensive seem to be the things of legend. Gimme back my toes!!!! www.thehypepodcast.com www.facebook.com/thehypepodcast www.patreon.com/thehypepodcast 503-776-0167

Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood seeks novel renewal plan. Oregonians celebrate the Lunar New Year amid grief. Shows dogs stolen in van recovered in Portland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, in Southeast Portland's Cora Park Apartments, a man died in a shooting and one hour later a second person was killed in a shooting in Northeast Portland's Parkrose neighborhood.Police said that on Thursday a third shooting outside a bar in St. Johns left a man in critical condition.Mayor Ted Wheeler told the Oregonian that his priority for the remainder of his time in office is to address homelessness and crime. In a statement issued to the outlet, Wheeler pledged to increase the staffing of sworn officers and unarmed public safety specialists.Wheeler also cited the Police Bureau's Focused Intervention Team and Enhanced Community Safety Team, which concentrates on gun violence and community outreach."At the same time, we will redouble our ongoing street-level outreach efforts, revamp the work of the Office of Violence Prevention, and expand our community partnerships to offer actionable options to those now engaged in gun murders to step away from their violent lifestyle and make sustainable change," Wheeler said.Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

A massive new warehouse is coming to Northeast Portland in an area that is already choked with diesel pollution. It also happens to just across a major street from a high school with one of the most diverse student populations in the state. On the latest episode of Beat Check, we chat with Gosia Wozniacka, environmental justice reporter for The Oregonian and OregonLive. Gosia joined the paper in recent weeks – but you may recognize her byline. She covered immigration and latino affairs for the paper from 2006 to 2010, and has worked for a number of outlets since then. We talked about environmental justice, why she focused on one project in northeast Portland and what it says about the broader effort in Portland to focus on equity and just how far we have to go. Got a story tip for Gosia? You can reach here at gwozniacka@oregonian.com Subscribe to Beat Check anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nike Community Store in Northeast Portland is filled with neatly folded shirts, racks of athletic apparel and rows of Nike shoes — but no customers. The store quietly closed weeks ago and the company won't say when or if it will re-open. Nike corporate did not respond to three different emails."Closed for the next 7 days," Nike posted on its website. The same message has appeared since late October. Despite the notice posted online, customers show up at the store almost every day."There's nothing on the door. It doesn't say anything," said Carmelleta Nash-Pronold after finding the Nike store closed on a recent weekday afternoon. "Usually stores let you know what's going on."Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

Vocalist Saeeda Wright on finding the gift of song in Northeast Portland, Oregon.

Patrick Phillips is the Interim President of the University of Oregon and Professor of Biology. He discusses the acquisition of the old Concordia campus in Northeast Portland and how the Ballmer Institute and other UO Portland programs will be occupying that campus. Phillips also talks about his goals for this academic year and issues surrounding diversity.

The RV encampments along Sandy Boulevard have drawn complaints from residents to the Portland Street Services Coordination Center. Dozens of RVs and cars along that stretch in Northeast Portland spill into the neighborhoods near the thoroughfare.But places for people who live in the RVs are extremely limited.

The Multnomah County District Attorney's office said it plans to take a second look at a high-profile case involving a woman who walked into a Northeast Portland home and curled up on a 10-year-old's empty bed last Monday.The woman, later identified by authorities as Terri Zinser, let herself into the home of Kelsey Smith. Home security video shows the woman walking into to a child's bedroom and curling up on the bed beside a pile of laundry.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

In this limited exploration of one of America's great coffee cities, we enjoy the sounds and mellow radio of this beautiful exposed-brick coffeehouse in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Hazelwood. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just days after a Northeast Portland bar was hit by crooks, more businesses on that side of town are coming forward about their own break-ins.A plaza in Portland's Parkrose neighborhood is home to a restaurant, a bank, a dentist and more businesses. Now, pieces of plywood near business entrances serve as a reminder of the places targeted by crooks.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

Having helped pave the way, Alela remains at the heart of a very strong current movement for female troubadours - a scene driven by the success of the likes of Sharon Van Etten, Angel Oslen, Julien Baker and even Phoebe Bridgers - but harking back to Joni Mitchell. It was Cat Power that proved an inspiration to Alela herself when she first started out making The Pirate's Gospel, then aged 19. It's taken almost five years for Alela to create another record since Cusp. Between raising her two young daughters (making a lot of snacks), renovating her Portland home and like all of us - getting through the global pandemic - it has taken time, graft and discipline to craft songs to a standard she has set for herself. But once she got into the studio (not just any studio but Tucker Martine's ‘Flora' in Northeast Portland, Oregon) the songs were recorded quickly. The new album Looking Glass processes the themes of domesticity, love & loss and how to face these dark times. In Alela's words the record is about:“Feeling the lightness and the darkness of the world at large. How do you get through your day-to-day life? How do we create a sweet, peaceful world for your children when there's a lot of chaos out there”.No doubt the record will act as a tonic to the blurry gloom outside your window. I would highly recommend you drink it down. Find the longer article at https://www.songsommelier.com/Support the show

Portland police clarified on Wednesday afternoon that one of three people shot during an illegal street takeover over the weekend was later found dead at a Northeast Portland gas station.The Portland Police Bureau put out a statement earlier in the day, identifying the man who was found dead by a Shell station at 15 Northeast Broadway on Sunday night as 20-year-old Cameron Taylor.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

There's a new security feature at a Northeast Portland hotel.“Robby” the robot is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 350 pounds and can travel three to five mph. He also self-charges.He patrols at the Aloft Hotel at Cascade Station.General Manager Mike Daley says they got him because they were having a lot of issues with vandalism from homeless encampments in the area.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

Multnomah County sheriff's deputies seized about 4 ounces of multi-colored fentanyl powder from a safe in a Northeast Portland apartment last week, prompting a public safety warning Tuesday that the potentially deadly rainbow-colored chunks of powder can be easily mistaken by children for candy.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

In February, a shooter opened fire into a group of people who had gathered for a racial justice protest at Normandale Park in Northeast Portland, killing one person and wounding four others. Benjamin Jeffrey Smith was arrested and later charged with the murder of Brandy “June” Knightly in the shooting, and also faces multiple counts of attempted murder and assault with a firearm. Now, an OPB investigation has revealed that the FBI had received multiple tips dating back to 2006 about Smith's history of violent and threatening behaviors, and that the agency had contacted Smith months before the fatal shooting. Joining us to talk about their investigation are Jonathan Levinson, a multimedia reporter who covers policing for OPB, and Conrad Wilson, a reporter and producer who covers criminal justice and legal affairs for OPB.

Leslee Barnes, director of the Preschool and Early Learning Division at Multnomah County, joins the podcast to provide an update about the implementation of Preschool for All. Barnes is a fourth-generation Oregonian who grew up in Northeast Portland. She is a leading figure, working alongside commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, in the development of Preschool for All which was approved by voters in November 2020.

In November 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, essentially decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs — from heroin to cocaine to opioid pills. Instead of criminal penalties, the law calls for treatment centers to be set up all over the state, so addiction could be treated as a health care issue, not a law enforcement issue. he problem, law enforcement says, is that has led to a huge increase in the amount of drugs on the streets — and now, an increase in crime. KGW joined Sgt. Matt Ferguson, the leader of the Special Investigations Unit of the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, for a ride-along to see what that looks like. On this day, Ferguson and his team partnered with Portland Police to run surveillance on a motel in Northeast Portland.

As reports of gas theft continue in Portland, some residents are now putting up signs to warn thieves they will fire off gunshots if it means protecting the fuel in their tanks.Posted just outside the cozy Devonshire apartment complex in Northeast Portland — where the average pump price remains well above $4 a gallon — are the words “STEAL GAS GET SHOT” and “ARMED TENANTS” in large red and yellow lettering.LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday. https://bit.ly/3KBUDSK

The Portland metro is in the midst of an ongoing gun violence crisis – and homicides are already on pace to eclipse last year's record in the city. But there's another crisis that claimed more lives in Portland and Multnomah county last year that doesn't get as much attention: fentanyl overdoses. On the latest episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, we talk with Maxine Bernstein. We talked about her recent deep dive into fentanyl, what fentanyl is, where it comes from, the two Northeast Portland teens who died and what their parents have to say, and how social media – as with any other part of our society – is playing a major role. [A note: May 10th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day] Related reading: Merchants of death Violence follows fentanyl trade 'They poisoned my baby' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, we're hearing from nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon's next governor. It's an open seat for the first time since 2015. Tina Kotek served a democratic state representative for Northeast Portland since 2004, and as Speaker of the House from 2013-2022, before she resigned to focus on her run for Governor.

This month, we're hearing from nine of the candidates vying to be Oregon's next governor. It's an open seat for the first time since 2015. Tina Kotek served a democratic state representative for Northeast Portland since 2004, and as Speaker of the House from 2013-2022, before she resigned to focus on her run for Governor.

Portland needed a win, and it came in the form of a $425 million donation to the University of Oregon from Connie and Steve Ballmer.UO wants to buy the former Concordia University campus in Northeast Portland for $60.5 million. But it's far from a done deal -- that school's old ghosts continue to complicate the present and future of the former Lutheran school's campus.On the latest episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, investigative reporter Jeff Manning talked about the proposed Ballmer institute for Children's Behavioral Health, what it means for the neighborhood, city and the UO and how and why Concordia's financial and spiritual past are still playing a role in that real estate deal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Albina Arts center was once a significant cultural hub for Black communities in North and Northeast Portland. But the building had fallen into disrepair and various plans have been proposed to reinvent and revitalize it. Darrell Grant, a musician and professor of Jazz Studies at Portland State University, began holding cultural events at the space last year, and partnered with writer and artist Renee Mitchell to create the Soul Restoration Center this year. The Center is already providing a venue for Black artists, musicians and "a space to just come and hang out, to belong and to heal," according to Mitchell. We talk with Renee Mitchell and Darrell Grant about what the Soul Restoration Center is becoming and their hopes for its future.

On Saturday night, Benjamin Jeffrey Smith allegedly shot and killed June Knightly and wounded four other people who had gathered at a protest against police violence held at Normandale Park in Northeast Portland. A day later, a second mass shooting took place in Southeast Portland, leaving one woman dead and a man and two children injured. Last year, Portland recorded 90 homicides, a record number for a city struggling with a surge in gun violence. Joining us to talk about the recent shootings and gun violence in Portland are Ryan Haas, managing editor for OPB News, and Lakayana Smith, founder and executive director of Word is Bond.

We listen back to a conversation with Mitchell Jackson about his book, “Survival Math.” The book is by and about a man trying hard to make sense of where he came from and how that place formed him. Most simply, it's a memoir about his life growing up in Northeast Portland among pimps and drug dealers, about how he survived, and eventually thrived, becoming a celebrated writer and a professor at NYU. The book is also woven through with history, criminology, sociology and mythology. But it's much more than just a personal memoir. Mitchell gives voice to other men in his life: a dozen family members, each of whom answered the same question: “What's the toughest thing you've survived?”

n 2015, the City of Portland passed an affordable housing strategy that was the first of its kind in the nation: It would give preference for housing and home loans to those who'd been displaced from historically Black and now gentrifying neighborhoods in North and Northeast Portland. We check in on the effects of the policy with Leslie Goodlow, the equity business operations manager for the Portland Housing Bureau. And we hear from Gaelan Andrade Booker, who bought his house last year with help from the policy, and Portland Housing Center home buying specialist Shalonda Menefee, who helps people purchase homes using assistance from the policy.