Skip to content
Sat, Nov 1, 2025
cropped roses logo sat

Willamette Weekly

News Blooms Here in the City of Roses

  • Home
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Editor’s Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Sports Desk
  • Style & Innovation
  • Watch & Listen
  • Around the Globe

Author: Marcus Randell

Hey there, I'm Marcus Randell. Originally from Portland, Maine, I moved to the West Coast for college and never looked back. After earning my Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, I was captivated by the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the Pacific Northwest, which led me to ironically now settle in Portland, Oregon. I guess I got a thing for cities named Portland. My work spans various fields, including entertainment, music, sports, technology and politics, and I am passionate about bringing insightful and engaging stories to the community. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Portland's stunning landscapes, attending local music and art events, and participating in community discussions on political issues. The blend of natural beauty and cultural richness in Portland continues to inspire and drive my commitment to journalism.
Oregon House Approves Transportation Tax Package, Paving Way for Senate Vote Amidst Funding Crisis
Spotlight Oregon

Oregon House Approves Transportation Tax Package, Paving Way for Senate Vote Amidst Funding Crisis

Marcus RandellSeptember 1, 2025

SALEM, OR – In a significant move to address Oregon’s critical transportation funding gap and avert widespread layoffs, the Oregon…

Deadly Gaza Hospital Strike Claims Five Journalists Amidst IDF Escalation in Lebanon: Global News Covers Intensifying Conflict
Around the Globe

Deadly Gaza Hospital Strike Claims Five Journalists Amidst IDF Escalation in Lebanon: Global News Covers Intensifying Conflict

Marcus RandellAugust 25, 2025August 26, 2025

In a day marked by profound tragedy and escalating military actions, an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis,…

Dante Moore Poised to Lead No. 7 Oregon Ducks as Starting QB Amidst Receiver Challenges
Sports Desk

Dante Moore Poised to Lead No. 7 Oregon Ducks as Starting QB Amidst Receiver Challenges

Marcus RandellAugust 24, 2025

EUGENE, OR – The Oregon Ducks, ranked No. 7 nationally, are on the cusp of ushering in a new era…

Oregon Grapples with Extreme Heat, Wildfire Threats, and Unfolding Criminal Investigations: A Comprehensive News Update
Spotlight Oregon

Oregon Grapples with Extreme Heat, Wildfire Threats, and Unfolding Criminal Investigations: A Comprehensive News Update

Marcus RandellAugust 24, 2025August 25, 2025

Oregon is currently facing a confluence of significant challenges, from record-breaking heat and escalating wildfires to ongoing criminal investigations and…

Ukraine Drone Strike Damages Transformer, Reduces Capacity at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
Around the Globe

Ukraine Drone Strike Damages Transformer, Reduces Capacity at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant

Marcus RandellAugust 23, 2025

Ukraine Drone Attack Sparks Fire, Cuts Capacity at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant A Ukrainian drone attack early Sunday, August…

Coordinated Crime Wave: Two Hospitalized in Linked Gresham-Portland Shootings Spark Multi-Agency Probe
Spotlight Oregon

Coordinated Crime Wave: Two Hospitalized in Linked Gresham-Portland Shootings Spark Multi-Agency Probe

Marcus RandellAugust 20, 2025August 21, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. – A series of violent, interconnected shooting incidents that spanned the municipal boundaries of Gresham and Portland on…

Oregon’s Top Tier: Phil and Penny Knight’s Historic $2 Billion Pledge Reshapes Cancer Care and Research
Spotlight Oregon

Oregon’s Top Tier: Phil and Penny Knight’s Historic $2 Billion Pledge Reshapes Cancer Care and Research

Marcus RandellAugust 16, 2025

Portland, Oregon – In a move set to redefine the landscape of cancer research and patient care, Nike co-founder Phil…

Bend, Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Trending Food and Beverage Scene
Bar & Bistro

Bend, Oregon: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Trending Food and Beverage Scene

Marcus RandellAugust 16, 2025

Once cherished primarily for its stunning natural landscapes and abundant outdoor activities, Bend, Oregon, has gracefully evolved into a dynamic…

Y2K Revival: How Gen Z is Turning Your Old Clothes into Trendy Treasures
Style & Innovation

Y2K Revival: How Gen Z is Turning Your Old Clothes into Trendy Treasures

Marcus RandellAugust 6, 2025August 21, 2025

Y2K Revival: How Gen Z is Turning Your Old Clothes into Trendy Treasures The fashion world is once again looking…

Heat Wave Prompts Cooling Center Shift in Portland Metro Area Amidst Series of County Concerns
Spotlight Oregon

Heat Wave Prompts Cooling Center Shift in Portland Metro Area Amidst Series of County Concerns

Marcus RandellJuly 28, 2025

The Portland metropolitan area is facing a scorching heat wave, prompting a shift in how local authorities are responding to…

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
Americano Me

Recent Posts

  • Oregon Navigates Critical Junctures: National Guard Ruling Imminent, Portland’s Camping Ban Takes Effect, and ACA Open Enrollment Starts Amidst Subsidy Fears
  • Music Industry Pulse: Artist Empowerment Surges with New Tools, AI Debates Intensify, and Advocacy Calls Resonate
  • October 2025 Streaming Guide: Blockbusters, Thrillers, and Horror Dominate New Movie Releases
  • Jon Raymond: Oregon’s Master of Grounded Narratives, Climate Concerns, and Profound Human Stories
  • Oregon Ducks Stock Report: Davison Dominates, Thomas Delivers in Tough-Earned Victory; McClellan Shows Promise
  • Oregon Coast Under Hazardous Seas Warning: Tourists Urged to Stay Safe as Powerful Storms Lash Shoreline

Categories

  • Around the Globe
  • Bar & Bistro
  • Brewed & Baked
  • Editor's Eye
  • Explore & Enjoy
  • Life & Leisure
  • Sports Desk
  • Spotlight Oregon
  • Style & Innovation
  • Uncategorized
  • Watch & Listen

| Newsbreak Magazine by Ascendoor | Powered by WordPress.
cropped roses logo sat
Willamette Weekly Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}