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allison barr

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photographer and social media producer at The Oregonain

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Fubonn Shopping Center on Southeast 82nd Avenue is usually busy. It proclaims itself the biggest Asian shopping mall in Oregon.

But on Saturday, it was even busier than usual. That’s because AZN Zine Fest was putting on its first-ever event.

Read more: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

04.03.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lunar New Year celebrations today at Bridgeport πŸ‰βœ¨

πŸ“Έ by me for @oregonian.com

www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

#portlandphotographer #documetaryphotography #photojournalism

22.02.2026 00:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This gallery expands on nonprofit’s mission to empower Portlanders of color

By me for the @oregonian.com πŸŽ¨πŸ“Έ

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

17.02.2026 18:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge temporarily bans use of tear gas at protests near Portland ICE office Plaintiffs have alleged excessive force by federal agents during peaceful protests at the building, a focal point for demonstrations against immigration crackdowns.

An Oregon judge temporarily banned federal agents from using tear gas at protests outside the ICE office in Portland, days after agents deployed the chemical agents during a largely peaceful demonstration in the city that included children.

04.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 123 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 4
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Last year, I was introduced to HOLLA β€” a Portland education nonprofit that intertwines culture with schooling to empower youth of color.

Read more about it here: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

#portlandphotojournalism #documentaryphotography #portlandphotographer

29.01.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Soledad Molina was kind enough to talk to @oregonian.com
about the toll increasing electricity prices has had on her family’s livelihood.

β€œ...either I pay the rent, buy food, or pay the electric bill but I can’t do all three” she says.

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/environment/...

21.01.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Roughly 1,000 people gathered at the waterfront in downtown Portland on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Local organizations Swing Left and Cedar Mill Indivisible organized the event in response to recent shootings by ICE and Border Patrol agents.

#photojournalism

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

14.01.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Around 125 people attended a vigil on Friday, January 9, 2025 at Adventist Health Portland for the victims of recent ICE and Border Patrol shootings.

Read more here: lnkd.in/gWmjWMBQ

#documentaryphotography #portlandphotographer

13.01.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Still not over all the love I received on my latest article about Woodstock Cafe. Getting picked up by AP was a goal of mine for the last year, and I can't believe I got to check it off my bucket list! 😊

If you missed it, you can read it here: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

07.01.2026 19:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Woodstock is a cafe that is run in ASL. Most baristas are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Besides coffee, they have game nights, knitting meetups, sign language groups and more.

By me for the @oregonian.com πŸ’ž

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

06.01.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ukranian Winterfest last weekend for the @oregonian.com πŸ’›β„οΈ www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/12...

20.12.2025 23:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tuesday night, Tatas for Toys raised over $60,000 for Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital.

Photos by me for @oregonian.com πŸ“Έ

www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

18.12.2025 21:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Got to check photographing burlesque off my bucket list πŸ₯ΉπŸ’–βœ¨

Can Can Productions for @oregonian.com last Friday. Writing by Veronica NoceraπŸͺ©πŸ©°

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

#photojournalism #documentaryphoto #portlandphotographer

26.11.2025 19:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coral Beauty Story for the @oregonian.com πŸ’„

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

#photojournalism #documentaryphotography #indigenousownedbusiness #portlandphotographer

25.11.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Portraits of Jackie Merlos, a woman who was detained by ICE for four months. Merlos is here on a pending U Visa, which allows victims of crime to remain in the U.S. legally.

You can read more here: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

#photojournalism #documentaryphotography #portraiture

20.11.2025 18:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

thank you Taylor!

23.10.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nearly selling out the Moda Center as part of her Ultrasound tour, Lorde performed her newest album, β€œVirgin” Tuesday night. Portland was one of more than 35 stops the tour is making in the U.S. and Europe.

By me for the @oregonian.com

www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

#portlandphotographer

23.10.2025 21:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so honored that @oregonian.com put my photo up in the office. πŸ₯Ί ❀️

23.10.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Around 40,000 people marched in Portland's No Kings protest on October 18, 2025.

By me for the @oregonian.com

#protestphotography #nokings #portlandphotographer

19.10.2025 00:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Obaidullah Baraty is a 26-year-old who migrated from Afghanistan earlier this year with the help of several local programs.

The Afghan Support Network helps migrants in so many ways from driving lessons, financial aid, English classes and more.

Read more here: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

30.09.2025 17:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Freeland Spirits. Founder Jill Kuehler knows what it’s like to be in a male-dominated field, so she works hard to make Freeland a place where women can feel safe.

You can learn more by reading the article here: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202... πŸ—žοΈπŸ₯ƒ

23.09.2025 17:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Roseline Vakkai migrated to the U.S. from Nigeria 16 years ago. She founded the Women’s Rainbow Farm in 2022.

The farm is divvied up into different plots where migrant women can grow their own crops.

Story up on the @oregonian.com now.

www.oregonlive.com/environment/... πŸ—ž

#photojournalism

16.09.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Bridge Pedal cyclist sets off from Portland on coast-to-coast Alzheimer’s awareness ride"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

By me for @oregonian.com

03.09.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Oregon Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather Get the latest Oregon local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on oregonlive.com

"Portland’s new floating restaurant on the Columbia River is making a big splash"

Photos and article by me for @oregonian.com 🌊

www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/...

#portlandphotographer #photojournalism #artsandculture

14.08.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Tigard summer school, even the teachers are learning An innovative summer tutoring program pairs students with special education teachers-in-training, but its federal funding is in jeopardy.

"At Tigard summer school, even the teachers are learning"

πŸ“Έ by me
✍️ by Julia Silverman

www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

12.08.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Project Pabst this weekend! By me for the @oregonian.com 🎢

#portlandphotographer #photojournalism #musicphotography

www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

30.07.2025 20:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Portland’s World Naked Bike Ride returns in all its glory

By me for @oregonian.com 🚲

www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

29.07.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Veteran Portland TV anchor Jeff Gianola announces retirement from KOIN-TV

Photos by me, words by Kristi Turnquist for the @oregonian.com

www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...

#photojournalism #portlandphotographer #documentaryphotography

23.07.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I had such a wonderful time photographing the new Albina library and the muralists' whose art is featured in it!

By me for @oregonian.com πŸ“Έ If you live near, you have to go. They've done such a beautiful job.

oregonlive.com/news/2025/07...

#portlandphotographer #documentaryphotography

22.07.2025 16:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ritz-Carlton in downtown Portland hosted their first drag high tea on July 12, 2025. Tickets for their next one on July 20 are still on sale. 🌈

#portlandphotographer #photojournalism #documentaryphotography

πŸ“Έ by me for the @oregonian.com

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

17.07.2025 17:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0