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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
True Crime Tuesday: Mysterious death of Tete Gulley
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A family is still searching for answers six years after the death of a transgender woman. Tete Gulley's body was found hanging from a tree in Rocky Butte Park on May 27th, 2019. The 31-year-old moved to Portland from Kansas City shortly before her death. Officials have ruled the case a suicide, but as the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast explain, Gulley's family disagrees. AM Extra was joined by the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast to talk more about the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How LGBTQ+ pride offers economic boon to Portland Metro Area
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Pride Month kicks off across America, the local non-profit Pride Northwest is reflecting on the impact of LGBTQ+ celebrations in the Portland Metro Area. On top uplifting the local queer community, we're told Portland's pride celebrations also offer a nice economic boost when the popular Waterfront Festival and Parade roll into town. Debra Porta, the executive director of Pride Northwest, joined us on AM Extra to break down those impacts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local nonprofit helps families find a ‘Path Home'
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of just three family shelters in Multnomah County, Path Home helps hundreds of parents and children out of homelessness. Path Home is one of over a hundred local non-profits you can learn about at this year's Standard Volunteer Expo. Brandi Tuck, Path Home's Executive Director, told AM Extra about the organization's work and how you can get involved. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local Habitat for Humanity chapter building affordable future for Portlanders
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The need for affordable housing has been a major issue across Oregon and Southwest Washington in recent years, and a local non-profit has been working hard to help fulfill that demand. says it is the largest developer of affordable homes for sale in the Portland Metro Area. Are homes in Portland popular with Gen Z? The local non-profit is among the organizations taking part in the upcoming The Standard Volunteer Expo on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Pioneer Courthouse Square in Downtown Portland. Tor Ostrom, the senior business engagement officer for Habitat for Humanity Portland Region joined AM Extra with more on their mission and how .Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
LLS fundraising campaign fueled by Father's legacy
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For Grant Knowles, the fight against blood cancer is personal. The Senior Vice President of Clinical Service & Payer Strategy at Senderra Specialty Pharmacy lost his father to blood cancer, and now he's helping fund research breakthroughs, direct patient support, and eventual cures through this year's 2025 Visionary of the Year campaign. Knowles joined us on AM Extra to talk about this year's fundraising campaign. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
