Press conference: Portland gets WNBA expansion franchise

Portland was awarded a WNBA expansion franchise Wednesday, which was announced early in the morning ahead of a mid-afternoon press conference at the Moda Center. Read online: https://www.koin.com/sports/portland-wnba-expansion-franchise-press-conference-09182024/

Press conference: Portland gets WNBA expansion franchise

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Portland was awarded a WNBA expansion franchise Wednesday, which was announced early in the morning ahead of a mid-afternoon press conference at the Moda Center.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/sports/portland-wnba-expansion-franchise-press-conference-09182024/

Thirsty Thursday: Silver Birch Kitchen

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If you haven't stopped by Silver Birch in the heart of the west metro, it may need to be your next stop. Silver Birch Kitchen and Lounge is not only known for their cocktails, but their bites as well.

Manager Kelly Zachritz joined AM Extra to show what cocktails they're shaking up.

You can check them out at silverbirchkitchen.com

Quigley looking for a forever home

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Quigley is one of the cutest and snuggliest meat heads you will ever meet. This big 'ol boy is an absolutely sweet heart and is looking for a new forever family to give all his love.

Sam Ellingson with the Humane Society for Southwest Washington joined AM Extra live to introduce us to Quigley.

If you're interested in meeting him, or to check out other pets up for adoption, go to hssw.org

What’s trending: Trader Joe’s viral tote bags are …

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More mini Trader Joes tote bags were released yesterday after they went viral several months ago and completely sold out. Apparently the totes are wildly public overseas and people are paying hundreds of dollars for them, which caused people to buy them all up.

For more trending topics, catch Nick and Kristen weekdays on 99.5 The Wolf.

AIDS Walk Northwest aims to combat HIV/AIDS stigma

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The fight against HIV and AIDS is not over. That also includes the fight against the stigma often placed on people living with them. You can be a part of that fight by joining in the AIDS Walk Northwest, put on by the Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) this Saturday.

Andrew Tweedie, chief development officer of CAP and Kevin Cook (aka Poison Waters), director of Camp KC (Kids Connection) and the hostess of the AIDS Walk, joined AM Extra to discuss goals for this year's walk, the current conversation around HIV/AIDS and more.

The AIDS Walk Northwest will be at Tom McCall Waterfront Park Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.

You can register and donate at aidswalknorthwest.org

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