Portland in the News: Leave Seal Pups Alone; ESPN’s Bill Walton Documentary; Filmed in Oregon & More! | June 15, 2023

Check out these forgotten films that were filmed in Oregon, including Brad Pitt in The Favor and Ben Stiller and Bill Pullman in Zero Effect.

Portland Fire & Rescue recently added an electric-powered fire engine to its fleet, only the second one in the US.

And if you see a lonely seal pup on the Oregon coast, leave it alone. Wildlife officials say the mom is off hunting and will be back soon.

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• Oregonian: 10 movies you probably don’t know filmed in Oregon, with Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, and more

• Portland Monthly: It’s Time For You to Meet the Magical Lower Deschutes River

• KOIN: Leave the seals alone: Oregon wildlife officials remind public during pup season

• Willamette Week: Meet the Supporting Players in ESPN’s Bill Walton Documentary

• KGW8: McDaniel High School brings southern-style ‘Stomp ‘N Shake’ cheerleading to Portland

• KOIN: Portland Fire & Rescue adds electric-powered fire engine to its fleet

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