AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoastal Food Scene: Seaside’s Iron Chef Goes Coastal returns Nov. 17, with local chefs facing off over mystery ingredients to raise money for Clatsop County nonprofits. Stephanie Inn chef Johana Tovar is back to defend the title. Oregon Outdoors: A Pacific Crest Trail hiker looks back on a 2,670-mile trek from Mexico to Canada, recalling the deserts, High Sierras and Oregon miles along the way. Local Stories: Portland coffee entrepreneur and Army veteran James Helms says the camaraderie he found in service still shapes how he builds community. Books & Arts: Portland Book Festival drew thousands, including fans of “Wildwood,” while a multimedia performance artist is set to perform at Kala. Indigenous Culture: The Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes dedicated Neacoxie Village, marking a milestone for the community. Family Attractions: Oregon Zoo’s acquisition of the former Portland Children’s Museum site opens new possibilities for its future, and the High Desert Museum has launched new fall exhibitions. Holiday Plans: Markets are returning across Oregon, with Eastern Oregon organizers inviting communities to share bazaar details for the season.
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