Good News Notes: “Wildlife Safari is bringing their animals to your computer screen with their new “Zoomfari” program. The program is an animal encounter, but it is done virtually over Zoom. Wildlife Safari staff said they started the program a few months ago when they wanted to find a way for visitors to keep enjoying…
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Oregon Business – Can the Plastic
Good News Notes: “Portlanders Marcelle and Edward Abel are an active couple who enjoy traveling and hiking with their 11-year-old twins. Like many eco-conscious couples, they fill reusable bottles with water to take with them on trips. But — as is often the case with many of us — when their reusable containers run dry,…
This Oregon Zoo black bear is living his best life in a massive tub
Good News Notes: “The Oregon Zoo in Portland tweeted a video of the bear, named Takoda, frolicking in the water. The overseer of the zoo’s Great Northwest area said Takoda’s cute splashing is common, as he is ‘quite a goofy bear.’ The 10-year-old’s name means ‘friend to all’ in Sioux.” View the whole story here:…
WR Juwan Johnson using NFL combine to raise money for charity
Good News Notes: “One former Oregon wide receiver is using the NFL Combine to give back to a charity that means a lot to him. Wideout Juwan Johnson announced this week that he’ll be using the NFL Combine Bench press to help pledge donations to Uplifting Athletes, a charity that assists the rare diseases community. Johnson…
New addiction recovery center opens in Hillsboro
Good News Notes: “A new addiction recovery center is now open in Hillsboro. The O’Rourke Center is a community drop-in center that will offer a safe space for young adults. Its aim is to give them a place to socialize, hang out and receive guidance from peer mentors. The center is funded by a grant…
Feliz Navidog: Volunteers spend Christmas caring for animals at Oregon Humane Society
Good News Notes: “Dozens of volunteers spent Christmas morning caring for animals at the Oregon Humane Society. According to OHS, the volunteers helped staff members clean kennels, walk dogs, and feed pets at the shelter. OHS says 70 to 80 volunteers typically show up on Christmas to dole out extra love and snuggles to the…
Portland man recognized for helping others struggling with addiction
Good News Notes: “A Portland man who lost his father to drug addiction now works every day to help others who are struggling.” “Addiction does not discriminate. It happens to people from all walks of life.” “Galle’s career change came after watching his father struggle with addiction.” View the whole story here: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-man-recognized-for-helping-others-struggling-with-addiction/283-9c567cec-50d5-4b31-aab3-d76610577ba1
Portland Company Builds First Of Its Kind Renewable Wave Energy Device
Good News Notes: “A Portland-based industrial company completed the construction of a first of its kind renewable wave energy device.” “The buoy is shaped like an “L” with a long open chamber that sits below the water line and a turbine above the water. As water enters the open chamber it forces air upward, which…
Football coach hailed as hero after tackling student who walked into class with shotgun
https://wtvr.com/2019/05/18/parkrose-high-school-football-coach-keanon-lowe-hero-after-tackling-student-with-shotgun/