Best Oregonian Podcasts (2024)

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Beaver Banter: Oregon State shows signs of being a good team, but are they experienced enough to finish off opponents? 39:15

2h ago39:15

39:15

Oregon State finds itself heading to a critical juncture of the 2024 football season after the Beavers lost to UNLV 33-25 Saturday night. Among things discussed on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast is whether the Beavers know how to put away an opponent. For a third consecutive week, OSU built a double-digit lead, only to lose it. The Oregonian/Ore…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): Oregonian Sasquatches! 1:06:43

23m ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Back in May of 2022, Cliff sat down at the North American Bigfoot Center to interview Lance, an Oregonian who has experienced multiple sasquatch encounters! Check out this "classic" conversation from our archives! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfootandbeyondpodcas…

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Debating Measure 118, which would create new business tax to give $1600 to every Oregonian 16:32

16m ago16:32

16:32

Oregon voters will decide the fate of five statewide ballot measures this November, including Measure 118. Also known as the “Oregon Rebate,” it would impose a 3% tax on a company’s sales above $25 million in Oregon. That money would then be distributed evenly to every Oregonian – roughly $1600 per person – regardless of age or income, starting in …

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Do tribes see a way forward for Oregon’s offshore wind? 44:06

7h ago44:06

44:06

At the end of September, when the federal government canceled Oregon’s first-ever offshore wind lease sale, many people were left with questions about why and what’s next. The announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management came after Gov. Tina Kotek sent a letter to the agency asking it to stop the Oct. 15 auction. Kotek cited tribal …

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Oregon State shows signs of being a good team, but are they experienced enough to finish off opponents? 39:15

2h ago39:15

39:15

Oregon State finds itself heading to a critical juncture of the 2024 football season after the Beavers lost to UNLV 33-25 Saturday night. Among things discussed on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast is whether the Beavers know how to put away an opponent. For a third consecutive week, OSU built a double-digit lead, only to lose it. The Oregonian/Ore…

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Ep. 285 - Clobo's Overflow Questions! 1:01:53

14m ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay catch up after a trip to Bluff Creek! Bobo laments the sale of his trailer once more, and the duo tackle a few of the leftover questions from the most recent Q&A episode! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & Beyond" and ad-free episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/bigfootandbeyondpodcast Get …

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Portland mayoral candidates share why voters should support them 52:08

2h ago52:08

52:08

In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change their form of government. This included using ranked choice voting and a 12-person city council. With the change in government, the mayor will work closely with the new city administrator to oversee the everyday functions of the city and help craft the budget, but will no longer have a vote on…

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Portland City Council District 3 candidates forum 52:31

1h ago52:31

52:31

In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked-choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. “Think Out Loud” i…

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6 perfect fall hiking spots close to Portland 28:53

1h ago28:53

28:53

With apologies to summer, fall is a perfect season for hiking. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we cover some of the very best fall hiking destinations close to Portland, which areconvenient outings for the ever-shortening days. Covering Mount Hood, the Coast Range, the Columbia River Gorge and Portland proper, these hikes are great places…

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Oregon’s giant pumpkin growers and racers reflect on a busy season 18:53

18m ago18:53

18:53

At the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta, boaters attempt to cross a watercourse in Tualatin using only a giant pumpkin as their vessel. The regatta will happen on Sunday. Jim Sherwood is an extreme gardener and one of the founders of the festival. He recently won the National Pumpkin Weigh Off in California by growing a nearly 2,500-pound pu…

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Tigard transforms its downtown 13:35

18m ago13:35

13:35

For more than a decade, Tigard has been working on revitalizing its downtown. City leaders, small business owners and the nonprofit Tigard Downtown Alliance have worked together to bring more foot traffic to the city’s core. We hear more about the effort and the work that’s still to come from Kevin Bates, an owner of Symposium Coffee and the presid…

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From governor’s race to statewide initiatives, big choices await Washington voters in general election 20:33

18m ago20:33

20:33

Voters in Washington will soon get their ballots in the mail for the general election, with voting opening on Friday. About half of the statewide races in Washington are open contests this year. That includes the governor’s race where Democratic candidate and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson is facing Dave Reichert, a former U.S. Repr…

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Oregon and Ohio State delivered a game that was even better than the hype 52:10

3h ago52:10

52:10

No. 3 Oregon’s win over second-ranked Ohio State was always one of the most anticipated games of the year. Both teams, college football fans and reporters, had Oct. 12 circled on their calendars for a year. But no matter how great the hype was, the two powerhouse programs managed to deliver a game that was even better. On this week’s episode of the…

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M 117 would bring ranked choice voting to Oregon by 2028 26:23

1h ago26:23

26:23

Measure 117 on the Oregon ballot would implement a system of ranked choice voting for all federal and statewide races in Oregon by 2028. The Yes campaign says it’s an idea whose time has come. Portland voters passed a new system of government which includes electing the mayor and city council members using RCV. And Multnomah county will soon be cho…

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Multnomah County Commissioner District 1 debate: Vadim Mozyrsky and Meghan Moyer 26:41

1h ago26:41

26:41

Administrative law judge Vadim Mozyrsky and public policy director Meghan Moyer rose to the top of a five-person primary race this spring for the District 1 seat on the Multnomah County Commission. Neither, however, received at least 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff for the general election in November. We’ll hear from both candidates about how th…

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Blazer Focused: Evaluating the Trail Blazers after 2 preseason games 37:32

3h ago37:32

37:32

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers’ first two preseason games, specifically the play of Scoot Henderson and rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, they reflect on coach Chauncey Billups’ Hall of Fame speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Evaluating the Trail Blazers after 2 preseason games 37:32

4d ago37:32

37:32

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach evaluate the Trail Blazers’ first two preseason games, specifically the play of Scoot Henderson and rookie Donovan Clingan. Plus, they reflect on coach Chauncey Billups’ Hall of Fame speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Democratic incumbent Val Hoyle and Republican challenger Monique DeSpain on why they want to represent Oregon's 4th Congressional District 35:49

16m ago35:49

35:49

While the fate of the nation seems to ride on which of the major party presidential candidates will win the November election, the stakes are arguably as high for Congressional races around the country. The result of a couple dozen of them - including a few in Oregon - will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the House. In the 4th Di…

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Ducks Confidential: Recapping Oregon’s thrilling, historic win over Ohio State 1:00:33

2h ago1:00:33

1:00:33

It was a special night at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. The Oregon Ducks proved their mettle against a powerhouse Ohio State team, winning one of the biggest regular season games in program history in front of a record crowd. This week on Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down a game filled with defining moments, and zoo…

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Oregon State’s offense has arrived, but is it enough to offset the defensive issues? 43:53

2h ago43:53

43:53

Where does Oregon State go from here after its run defense failed in a 42-37 loss at Nevada? It is a significant portion of the discussion on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we talk at length the issues on defense and whether they’re fix…

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Beaver Banter: Oregon State’s offense has arrived, but is it enough to offset the defensive issues? 43:53

11h ago43:53

43:53

Where does Oregon State go from here after its run defense failed in a 42-37 loss at Nevada? It is a significant portion of the discussion on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we talk at length the issues on defense and whether they’re fix…

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Ep. 284 - Q&A - October, 2024 1:12:23

1h ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Cliff Barackman and Matt Pruitt answer listener questions in this new Q&A episode while James "Bobo" Fay is out of the office! If you would like to submit a question for a future Q&A episode, please use the contact form or voicemail link here: https://www.bigfootandbeyondpodcast.com/contact To hear the previous guests mentioned in this episode, che…

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Oregon Department of Education head shares more on the state’s struggling test results 22:41

3h ago22:41

22:41

New data from the Oregon Department of Education show that students in the state are still struggling with reading, math and science as they still have not bounced back to pre-pandemic levels. Test results show that less than half of students tested are proficient in English language arts and less than a third are proficient in math. Charlene Willi…

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Health agencies investigate tropical mosquito found in Jackson County 7:22

3h ago7:22

7:22

For the first time, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in Oregon. Emilio DeBess is the state public health veterinarian based at the Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division. He says the insects are a national concern ”because they can carry and transmit various diseases that can have serious health consequences such as Zika virus, ch…

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Treasurer Tobias Read and state Sen. Dennis Linthicum want to be Oregon’s next secretary of state 22:35

3h ago22:35

22:35

It’s an open race this fall for Oregon Secretary of State. The office oversees elections and audits of state agencies, among other responsibilities. Interest in the race has been ignited recently by the discovery that the Oregon DMV accidentally registered hundreds of noncitizens to vote through an error in the state’s Motor Voter system. If voters…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): Surrounded by Sasquatches! 40:38

2h ago40:38

40:38

Here's another listener favorite from the Clobo Archives! In this "classic" episode from June of 2023, Cliff and Pruitt speak with a witness who had a frighteningly close encounter with multiple sasquatches. Additionally, Bobo regales his compatriots with the hilarious reason for his absence during the interview! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcas…

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Portland City Council District 1 candidates forum 53:03

2h ago53:03

53:03

In 2022, Portland residents voted to drastically change the city’s form of government. That includes using ranked choice voting to expand the city council from five seats to 12. Another change is the creation of four geographic districts, with voters in each district electing three candidates to represent them on the new council. District 1 is in t…

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A two week solo backpacking trip exploring the Wallowas 37:59

1h ago37:59

37:59

For some adventurers, a two to four day backpacking trip can be the perfect amount of time to disconnect with the business of day to day life and reconnect with the nature around us. But, for others, a longer trip is needed, or in this case, wanted. This week on Peak Northwest podcast, breaking news and enterprise reporter Fedor Zarkhin recounts hi…

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Blazer Focused: Trail Blazers already hit by injuries ahead of first preseason game 43:45

11h ago43:45

43:45

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses troubling injuries to Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams III, Fan Fest, and the preseason opener Friday in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Trail Blazers already hit by injuries ahead of first preseason game 43:45

2h ago43:45

43:45

The Blazer Focused podcast, hosted by Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and Craig Birnbach, discusses troubling injuries to Shaedon Sharpe and Robert Williams III, Fan Fest, and the preseason opener Friday in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Author Amy Tan finds drama in her backyard 51:44

36m ago51:44

51:44

Amy Tan might be best known for her fiction, including "The Joy Luck Club" and "The Kitchen God’s Wife," but her latest book takes its drama from her backyard bird feeder. In 2019, Tan began drawing birds she saw in nature, particularly the ones who visited her tree-filled backyard in Northern California. The result is a book of reflections, observ…

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Do we still think Oregon will beat Ohio State? 51:30

5h ago51:30

51:30

A month ago on the Oregonian Sports podcast, both hosts predicted that Oregon would beat Ohio State at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 12. Now, that the weekend is upon us and we have a body of work by which to judge both teams in this titanic clash of top-3 teams, do Bill Oram and Brenna Greene stand by those picks? Also discussed on this week’s episode: •…

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Three music businesses combine to create new ‘MLK Music Mall’ 17:09

14h ago17:09

17:09

Rhythm Traders, a Northeast Portland drum shop that has been open for over 30 years, is welcoming two other music businesses into its building. Together, the three businesses hope to create a sort of living room for Portland musicians, and long term stability for their own stores. Ryan Lynn, owner of Eastside Guitar Repair, and Hank Failing, owner …

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Family of therapists launch mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver 20:54

14h ago20:54

20:54

As first reported in The Columbian, a family of therapists has opened a new mental health urgent care clinic in Vancouver. Birchstone Mental Health Urgent Care aims to fill a gap between the emergency room where people experiencing mental health crises often end up and weekly therapy sessions. The clinic does not accept insurance, though it does of…

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Predatory towing harmed residents of low-income apartments in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, ombudsman investigation finds 14:33

14h ago14:33

14:33

An ombudsman investigation in Portland found evidence of predatory towing at a group of apartment complexes in the Cully neighborhood. The report says towing practices financially and emotionally harmed residents, most of whom identify as low-income and Latino. It also found that the influx of towing impacted clients and staff at a nearby county-ru…

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Ducks Confidential: Is Oregon-Ohio State the biggest game in Autzen Stadium history? 57:15

1d ago57:15

57:15

Ducks reporter James Crepea and special guest Bill Oram, sports columnist for The Oregonian/OregonLive, review Oregon’s dominant win over Michigan State and what can be taken from the first 5 games as the Ducks prepare for the Buckeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Correctional health care provider again destroys evidence in a wrongful death case 11:09

1d ago11:09

11:09

For a third time, a federal judge has ruled that Wellpath — one of the nation’s largest for-profit providers of health care to people in prisons and jails — wrongfully deleted emails connected to in-custody deaths. Wellpath operates in at least 10 correctional facilities in Oregon and Washington, and has purged email evidence in at least three wron…

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Exposure to radon may raise risk of childhood leukemia, OSU study finds 13:10

1d ago13:10

13:10

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas released from the decay of radioactive metals like uranium found in soil, rocks and groundwater. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it’s also the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and claims more than 20,000 lives annually. Homes are a major source of radon exp…

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US Rep. Andrea Salinas and GOP challenger Mike Erickson debate in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District race 28:18

9d ago28:18

28:18

Among the U.S. Congressional races that are being closely watched in this year’s general election is Oregon’s 6th Congressional District. It stretches from the suburbs southwest of Portland down into Salem, and includes all of Yamhill and Polk counties, along with portions of Marion, Washington and Clackamas counties. Voters cast their ballots for …

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Who will be Portland’s next mayor? 34:35

2d ago34:35

34:35

On the latest Beat Check, Oregonian/OregonLive reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Julia Silverman discuss the prospects of Portland mayoral hopefuls Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio and Keith Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Oregonian/OregonLive

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Beaver Banter with Isaac Hodgins: Oregon State puts on a fireworks show, and was tight end the key to success? 49:19

2d ago49:19

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Oregon State’s thrilling 39-31 double overtime win over Colorado State is the focus on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we discuss what went right and wrong – there was plenty of both – during the performance. Hodgins has been preaching f…

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Oregon State puts on a fireworks show, and was tight end the key to success? 49:19

2d ago49:19

49:19

Oregon State’s thrilling 39-31 double overtime win over Colorado State is the focus on this week’s Beaver Banter podcast, featuring former OSU defensive end Isaac Hodgins and The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel. On the podcast, we discuss what went right and wrong – there was plenty of both – during the performance. Hodgins has been preaching f…

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Ep. 283 - The Lake Worth Monster with Lyle Blackburn! 55:59

2d ago55:59

55:59

Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay welcome author, rocker, and 'squatcher Lyle Blackburn back to the podcast! Lyle discusses his recently released book "Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman" and the encounters that inspired the legend! Purchase Lyle's new book here: https://www.monstrobizarro.com/Store/Product.asp?Catego…

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Why jumping to the rebuilding Pac-12 was the right move for college basketball power Gonzaga 47:24

5d ago47:24

47:24

The Pac-12 landed a whale in its realignment rush this week when Gonzaga agreed to join as a non-football member. The Zags have been to the NCAA Tournament for 25 years, the Sweet 16 for the last nine, and two Final Fours in the last decade. They dramatically boost the hoops profile of the reimagined conference. On this episode of the Oregon Sports…

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Portland Fermentation Festival celebrates second year back after pandemic hiatus 18:39

5d ago18:39

18:39

The Portland Fermentation Festival – also known as “Stinkfest” – is a celebration of all things fermented, from kimchi and kombucha to pickles and miso. Started in 2009, the festival returned last year after taking a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Once attendees pay admission, all of the featured fermented products are free to samp…

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How architecture could help save Portland’s downtown 16:12

5d ago16:12

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As buildings like the Keller Auditorium and iconic Portland sights such as the Burnside Bridge are approaching a remodel, could a fresh new look save Portland’s downtown? As argued in The New York Times, cities across the country and world are finding hope in new architecture. Tim Eddy is the founding principal architect and president of Henneberry…

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Checking in on Salem’s downtown 9:05

5d ago9:05

9:05

Salem’s downtown has seen some local businesses shut their doors in recent years, but the Salem Reporter found that the economy is still strong there. Currently the vacancy rate for store fronts stands at 3.8%, and about half of the available spaces have new tenants within 6 months. Abbey McDonald is the homelessness and housing reporter for the pu…

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CLASSICS (Bonus Episode): Michael's Mysterious Neighbors! 1:00:58

5d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Here's another listener favorite from the archives! Back in March of 2022, Cliff and Bobo spoke with their friend Michael, a Pacific Northwest resident whose family experienced several sasquatch encounters and sightings on their property. Dig into this "classic" episode to hear their stories! Sign up for our weekly bonus podcast "Beyond Bigfoot & B…

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Exhibit in Beaverton features traditional kapa art 11:20

11d ago11:20

11:20

Native Hawaiian and former Oregonian Lehuauakea has created 10 kapa paintings and digital art posters that will be on display this weekend at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. Kapa is a textile made from the bark of certain trees after going through a process involving soaking and beating to create the fabric. Lehuauakea’s work f…

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the Oregonians helping archive the history of Portland wrestling 15:59

10d ago15:59

15:59

Names like Lonnie Mayne, Buddy Rose and Dutch Savage may not be familiar to some today, but for fans of Portland’s professional wrestling scene of the 1960s to early '90s, these were some of the headliners that sold out the old Portland Sports Arena. As first reported in Slam Wrestling, two Portlanders have been working to preserve the history of t…

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