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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson refused to feel sorry for himself after missing 51 games with a torn hamstring. Now he's leading his team into the playoffs for the first time in his young career.
Deni Avdija dropped 41 points and hit a clutch 3-point play with 16 seconds left to lead Portland past Phoenix 114-110, becoming the first Israeli to reach the NBA playoffs. The Trail Blazers erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.
Portland's innovative climate fund has raised $1 billion since 2019 by taxing large corporations, delivering free AC units to 20,000 low-income families and training 2,000 people for green jobs. Other cities across America are now following Portland's blueprint for climate action that puts vulnerable communities first.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Montana's mountains to maintain a beloved stretch of the Continental Divide Trail, honoring a community member who championed outdoor stewardship. The annual Pete Sorini Day brought together neighbors, hikers, and forest service staff to clear fallen trees and trim overgrowth near Butte.
Dedicated volunteers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are maintaining beloved trails that serve 74,000 people each year, proving community spirit keeps nature accessible for everyone. Some volunteers adopt entire trails for the summer season.
More than 100 volunteers are carving out a new mile of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail this week, removing a dangerous highway section and opening stunning lakeside views. The project shows the power of community hands building trails for future generations.
A brand new trail now connects six European countries across 3,500 kilometers, creating one of the continent's most ambitious hiking adventures. The Wolf Trail takes hikers from Poland's Baltic coast all the way to Italy's Adriatic shores in a four to six month journey.
Hundreds of community members are transforming a beloved hiking trail into something better this Saturday. The free clean-up event celebrates National Trails Day while restoring 22 miles of urban wilderness that serves hikers, families, and wildlife alike.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders just became the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail at age 91, finishing the 2,190-mile journey after 359 days, 71 falls, and one hospitalization. His secret to success? Doughnuts, determination, and trail angels bringing caramel frappes.
Retired cross-country skiing champion Jessie Diggins just conquered a new challenge: her first 100-mile trail race. The four-time Olympic medalist finished first among women after 25 grueling hours on Minnesota's rugged Superior Trail.
Over 90 drivers competed in Portland's second annual parallel parking competition while hundreds of neighbors cheered them on. The quirky contest turned a dreaded driving task into a joyful community celebration.
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
Portland International Airport just installed a game-changing overhead charging system that powers 20 electric rental cars at once while saving space and money. The innovative design moves equipment off the ground, protecting it from damage and cutting installation costs.
While federal climate funding freezes, Portland's billion-dollar clean energy fund is helping vulnerable residents and inspiring 15 other cities to follow suit. The innovative fund taxes large corporations to power climate solutions designed by the communities most affected.
Portland is rallying over 400 cyclists this July to steal the world's largest e-bike ride record from Seattle. The friendly rivalry celebrates a decade of BIKETOWN and the city's growing love affair with electric bikes.
Over 1,000 Portland residents just pedaled into the record books with the world's largest electric bike ride. The Rose City more than doubled Seattle's previous record while celebrating a decade of bike sharing.
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ditched her tour bus for a bike, riding with hundreds of Portland students just hours before her concert. The spontaneous collaboration happened in just three days after PE teacher Coach Balto invited her on social media.
Portland is inviting everyone to help break the world record for largest e-bike ride this July, celebrating a decade of its beloved BIKETOWN bike-share program. The city needs more than 405 riders to beat Seattle's 2018 record.
Three Portland high schools opening in 2029 will be the nation's first fully electric campuses, slashing emissions by 85% while giving students safer, modern facilities. Thanks to voter support, the $1.4 billion project proves climate action and better schools can go hand in hand.
A cardiac arrest survivor in Portland is sharing her story to inspire others to learn CPR. Her message comes ahead of Saturday's Heart and Stroke Walk, where advocates will highlight how bystander CPR saves thousands of lives each year.
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