From The Rubble
Sports Center renovation rises on the horizon.
In mid-February 2021, Portland was hit by a powerful winter storm that dumped six inches of snow and ice throughout the metro area. The storm felled trees, caused power losses, and demolished several buildings in the Portland area—including the roof over Gym I and Gym II in аÄ×ÊÁÏ’s Watzek Sports Center. Thanks to the building’s alarm system and quick staff response, no one was hurt, but both gyms were a complete loss. Since then, t