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Ryan Koch, a Portland, Oregon native, was born in Northeast Portland, raised in Tualatin and St. Paul, and now calls the scenic countryside of Beavercreek, OR, home. With diverse academic achievements, including degrees in Exercise Science/Kinesiology, Website Design, and Business Administration, Ryan’s passion for writing has been a consistent thread since his elementary school days. After winning numerous writing awards in high school, he pursued writing and literature as a minor alongside each of his degree paths. As a dedicated freelancer, Ryan has continued to hone his craft whenever time allows. His deep-rooted knowledge of the Northwest, combined with his business acumen and familiarity with every corner of the region, brings invaluable expertise to his role as an Editor for Willamette Weekly. As a last note - Ryan wanted us to say for him..."GO DUCKS!!!!"
Cascada Thermal Springs & Hotel: Portland’s New Wellness Haven Merges Hospitality with Healing
Life & Leisure

Cascada Thermal Springs & Hotel: Portland’s New Wellness Haven Merges Hospitality with Healing

Ryan KochJuly 30, 2025

Portland, Oregon’s Alberta Arts District has welcomed a distinctive new addition to its vibrant landscape: Cascada Thermal Springs + Hotel.…

Central Oregon Braces for Fire Danger as Dry Lightning Looms
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Central Oregon Braces for Fire Danger as Dry Lightning Looms

Ryan KochJuly 30, 2025

Central Oregon faces critical fire weather conditions as the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the…

Central Oregon Braces for Dry Lightning and High Winds: Red Flag Warning in Effect
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Central Oregon Braces for Dry Lightning and High Winds: Red Flag Warning in Effect

Ryan KochJuly 30, 2025

Central Oregon is on high alert as the National Weather Service has issued a critical red flag warning for fire…

Cannabis Market Sees Stark Contrasts in H1 2025; Emerald Intel Report Highlights State-Level Divergence Amidst Federal Stalemate
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Cannabis Market Sees Stark Contrasts in H1 2025; Emerald Intel Report Highlights State-Level Divergence Amidst Federal Stalemate

Ryan KochJuly 30, 2025

Emerald Intel, a premier provider of cannabis market intelligence, has released its Q2 2025 Mid-Year Cannabis Market Report, offering a…

Magnitude 8.8 Quake Off Russia Triggers Pacific Tsunami Warnings; Japan Evacuates
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Magnitude 8.8 Quake Off Russia Triggers Pacific Tsunami Warnings; Japan Evacuates

Ryan KochJuly 30, 2025

A colossal 8.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Pacific Ocean, striking off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and prompting…

Oregon Cannabis Labs Under Scrutiny for Inflated THC Potency Results
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Oregon Cannabis Labs Under Scrutiny for Inflated THC Potency Results

Ryan KochJuly 24, 2025

Independent laboratories across Oregon and in other states have reportedly been providing misleadingly high THC potency numbers for cannabis products,…

Oregon Ducks Welcome Back Yasir Rosemond to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
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Oregon Ducks Welcome Back Yasir Rosemond to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Ryan KochJuly 22, 2025

Ducks Bring Back Rosemond to Coaching Ranks EUGENE, OR – The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball program has announced a significant…

Damian Lillard Returns to Portland Trail Blazers on $42 Million Deal After Bucks Stint
Spotlight Oregon

Damian Lillard Returns to Portland Trail Blazers on $42 Million Deal After Bucks Stint

Ryan KochJuly 17, 2025

Blazers Re-Acquire Lillard After Bucks Waiver In a stunning turn of events that has sent ripples of excitement through the…

Portland’s Premier Bars: A Guide to the City’s Top Drinking Destinations
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Portland’s Premier Bars: A Guide to the City’s Top Drinking Destinations

Ryan KochJuly 17, 2025

Portland’s Vibrant Bar Scene: A Detailed Look Portland, Oregon, is celebrated for its dynamic and diverse culinary landscape, and its…

Lightning Strike in New Jersey Claims One Life, Injures Several
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Lightning Strike in New Jersey Claims One Life, Injures Several

Ryan KochJuly 17, 2025

Lightning Strike in New Jersey Results in Tragedy A lightning strike in New Jersey on July 17, 2025, resulted in…

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