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Forest Grove's Archy De La Rosa overcomes and shines at U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals
If facing the top high school wrestlers in the nation wasn’t enough, Forest Grove’s Archy De La Rosa was confronted with another level of adversity at the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., on July 12-20. De La Rosa, the 6A runner-up at 113 pounds as a freshman last season, had to battle through a bout of food poisoning. “I was throwing up all day and night,” he...
Man shot to death in NE Portland identified
The man who died in the Lloyd District on Sunday has been identified as 45-year-old Jacob Forrest. Forrest was shot and killed on the corner of Northeast Sixth Avenue and Holladay Street around 6 a.m. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Northern Lights expected to return to Oregon this week. Will the clouds clear in time?
Two unexpected phenomena are clashing in the skies over Oregon tonight. A new magnetic storm means another good shot at viewing the aurora borealis – the strongest chance since the last big show of northern lights in May. However, the event is overlapping with a summer rainstorm that’s lingering over much of Oregon, potentially barring the lights from view.
Big Thief Play First Show With New Lineup Following Max Oleartchik’s Departure, Debut 10 New Songs During Project Pabst Festival
According to nme.com, on July 28 Big Thief debuted their new line up following the departure of bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik. Big Thief headlined Portland’s Project Pabst festival marking the group’s first show in over a year and the new line up consisted as a five piece, including a percussionist and a new bassist named Justin.
A pergola can transform your yard on a budget; several are on sale for Wayfair ‘Black Friday in July’
Wayfair’s Black Friday sale is the perfect time to transform your backyard into a good-looking, comfortable space you and your family will want to spend time in. Oregon’s warm weather and long summer nights will continue well into September (maybe even October if we’re lucky), and pergolas are a simple and easy way to add shade, structure, and style.
Portland’s Water Bureau boss resigns, warns city officials of ‘disruptive’ leadership decisions
Gabe Solmer was not expecting to lose her job when she was called into a meeting with city management June 28. She hadn’t received any recent signs that her work leading the Portland Water Bureau for nearly four years was inadequate, and her last annual performance review had been glowing.
Orchid Health promotes well-being with nutritious food
Good food is key to good health, so Orchid Health’s Wade Creek Clinic in Estacada is working to get healthy, fresh food to hungry Estacada residents. Once a month, on every third Friday, folks with barriers to getting nutritious food can go to the Wade Creek Clinic and get bags of wholesome, fresh food, the kind not always available at food banks. The new monthly food giveaways help “ensure free...
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