As the Los Angeles area is grappling with multiple massive wildfires that have so far destroyed 1,000 buildings and killed five people, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is stepping up to fundraise for the victims. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/national/jewish-federation-of-greater-portland-fundraises-for-california-wildfire-victims/
As the Los Angeles area is grappling with multiple massive wildfires that have so far destroyed 1,000 buildings and killed five people, the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is stepping up to fundraise for the victims.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/national/jewish-federation-of-greater-portland-fundraises-for-california-wildfire-victims/
We've talked about the "value wars" waging at fast food joints across the country. But this morning, we're checking out a great new value at a few local bars!.
The Uncommon Concepts team are the minds behind popular Portland cocktail spots Pink Rabbit, Fools and Horses, as well as Dirty Pretty.
Melina Moser, Collin Nicholas and Casey Gipson stopped by AM Extra to talk about their new deals. See more and find your favorite spot by giving them a follow on Instagram.
We don't just have one, but several puppies looking for a new home. They belong to a litter of nine adorable pups abandoned in Southwest Washington about a week before Christmas. In honor of the recent holiday season, the fur-babies all named after Santa's reindeer!
Sam Ellingson with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington joined AM Extra in the studio to introduce us to the Christmas pups.
If you're interested in meeting any of the puppies, or to check out other pets up for adoption, go to hssw.org
Updates about the Los Angeles fires and which celebrities have been affected.
For more trending topics, catch Nick and Kristen weekdays on 99.5 The Wolf.
There's just a few more days left of open enrollment on healthcare.gov. You have until January 15 to choose a plan that starts on February 1. If you need coverage -- or need to change your plan -- experts say there are more options and better prices available this year thanks to additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
AM Extra sat down with CMS Regional Administrator, Shannon Hills to learn more.
If you've never heard of the Oregon Film Trail, it's an awesome way to not only explore the state…But to take a glimpse into Oregon's role in film history.
Executive Director Tim Williams joined AM Extra in the studio to discuss what's new and in store for the trail in 2025.
To learn more, go to historicoregonfilmtrail.com
Police search for armed suspect in North Portland, shelter-in-place issued
A former Sherwood High School student teacher was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender for multiple charges related to inappropriate relationships and messages sent to children at the school.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/former-sherwood-teacher-receives-3-year-sentence-for-sexually-explicit-texts-to-students/
As southern California continues to be ravaged by several wildfires in early January, firefighters in Oregon are looking for ways to help.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon-firefighters-help-fight-southern-california-fires-01082025/
Trader Joe’s and its iconic nautical theme will soon make port in Gresham for the very first time.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/trader-joe-s-first-store-gresham-east-multnomah/
America’s largest independent body shop, Leif’s Auto Collision Center, is closing as its owner retires the shop that first opened in 1991.
Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/leifs-auto-collision-center-body-shop-close-tigard-oregon-location/
