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Chiara Profenna

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Chiara Profenna’s Biography

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Reporter for The Oregonian / OregonLive covering religion and culture
Former DEI Rural Storytelling Fellow for Pioneer Utility Resources
Former DEI Editor and News Reporter for The Beacon
University of Portland class of 2023

Chiara Profenna’s Journalist Portfolio

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Leveling Up in Rural America

Leveling Up in Rural America

Esports Creates Communities for Students

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The Jantzen Beach Carousel's Second Act

The Jantzen Beach Carousel's Second Act

A treasured ride has a colorful past and a vibrant future

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Watch 'Barbie' on the biggest screen around at OMSI's Empirical Theater

Watch 'Barbie' on the biggest screen around at OMSI's Empirical Theater

With "Oppenheimer" claiming the area's IMAX screens, catch "Barbie" in almost-IMAX at OMSI.

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Portland food entrepreneurs struggle to grow amidst industry changes

Portland food entrepreneurs struggle to grow amidst industry changes

Multiple factors are behind the trend of small businesses shutting down in Portland.

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Portland Parks & Recreation commits to centering underserved communities in new report

Portland Parks & Recreation commits to centering underserved communities in new report

Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland report renews the mission and values of Portland Parks & Recreation.

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12 rooftop bars for every occasion in Portland

12 rooftop bars for every occasion in Portland

Our recommendations for spending the rest of summer drinking on a rooftop somewhere in Portland.

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Articles

Think your snowboarding skills will carry you on the Oregon Dunes? Think again

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By Chiara Profenna Verified, Jamie Hale Verified
| Oregon Lives
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of the Oregon Dunes and felt the sudden, inexplicable urge to run, you’re not alone. There’s something about an enormous expanse of sand that pulls the inner child right out of you. And if you’re thinking about strapping on a board and riding down one of those dunes, prepare to have everything you thought you knew completely rearranged.
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How to plan a perfect summer trip around this gem of the Oregon coast

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By Jamie Hale Verified, Chiara Profenna Verified
| Oregon Lives
If you’re looking for a perfect, low-key summer getaway, look no further than Florence — Oregon, that is. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we explore the central Oregon coast town, home to sweeping dunes, good food and all manner of outdoor activities. Ever wanted to try sandboarding? Maybe you want to kayak on a freshwater lake at the beach? Interested in exploring a particular species of carnivorous plant? You can find it all in Florence.
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Two sisters turned their late father’s recipes into a thriving Cambodian bakery

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By Chiara Profenna Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
When Soma Boriboune’s kidneys failed during the pandemic, she turned to her oven. After a transplant and an ongoing battle with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, Boriboune found herself housebound and searching for something to hold onto. She found it in her sister, Youtheary Sim, and in the handwritten recipes of their late father, who died when the sisters were young. Together, they sifted through his recipes, reliving memories and flavors they had almost forgotten.
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