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Oregon bingo marathon keeps 340 players in their seats
Lisa Parret has been calling bingo games at Seven Feathers Casino Resort for 30 years, almost since opening day of southern Oregon’s largest gambling space. And she’s not tired of the action. Each game of chance is complex, the jackpot can be $5,000 or higher, and players are ready to pounce when one of the ping pong-size balls, numbered 1-75, bounces around in the hopper before one is randomly blown into a tray.
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system, to improve in its placement of children in appropriate households, reduce abuse and provide quality medical and mental care. The settlement...
Bonamici: Project Turnkey is turning the tide on homelessness by transforming lives (and vacant buildings)
In every corner of Northwest Oregon, I hear compelling stories about how housing is out of reach and how the lack of affordable housing can devastate individuals and families. I’ve also heard stories of hope from Oregonians who have found a second chance at stability through Oregon’s Project Turnkey program, which the state launched in the depths of the pandemic to quickly convert vacant buildings like hotels and motels into affordable housing and emergency shelters. ...
Portland is overhauling its voting system and government structure. Here’s what you need to know
Portland is months away from a historic change to both its election system and entire form of government. As campaign signs begin to crowd residential streets and the city starts holding ballot counting trial runs, it’s time to dig into the details of the significant changes on Portland’s horizon. Here’s what Portlanders need to know about the coming changes.
Police advise hanging up on scammers impersonating law enforcement officials
MILWAUKIE, Ore. — The Milwaukie Police Department warns people to watch out for phone scams of fraudsters impersonating officers. Police say scammers often call victims claiming that a warrant is issued for them due to missed court appearances, jury duty, unpaid fines, or similar issues. The scammer threatens arrest...
Looking to make log jams, helicopter hauls trees out to east Multnomah County creek
GRESHAM, Oregon — Restoring fish habitat along a creek in east Multnomah County got some big-time air support on Monday. A section of Beaver Creek runs adjacent to the Mt. Hood Community College campus on its way to flow into the Sandy River. The work Monday was all about airlifting big timbers into place, creating log jams along the creek.
Paddle For Life Dragon Boat Races Return to Ridgefield This Saturday
Annual fundraising event benefits Clark County area breast cancer survivors. Ridgefield, WA – Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as the annual Paddle for Life Dragon Boat Festival returns to Ridgefield this Saturday, August 3, in support of breast cancer survivors. This family-friendly event, held at the Port of...
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
See all homes sold in Washington County, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington County reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 140 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,760-square-foot home on Southwest Blanton Street in Beaverton that sold for $595,000.
Transportation committee statewide tour goes to Southern Oregon
The co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportationannounced the venues and agendas for the fifth and sixth stops on the Transportation Safety and Sustainability Outreach Tour in Coos Bay and Medford. As part of both tour stops, the committee will hold public hearings to listen to members of the community about local transportation needs and how the Legislature should support the long-term safety and maintenance of Oregon's transportation systems. "We...
$3.5 million building addition in Portland building permits | July 29, 2024
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Address: 540 S.E. 139th Ave. Applicant: Lorraine Guthrie of Lorraine Guthrie Architect. Owner: W Underwood Stark LLC. Contractor: Carter Myers (JHC Commercial LLC) A tenant...
Changes announced at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
Long a major attraction in Southeast Portland, the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden – on S.E. 28th Avenue, just north of Woodstock Boulevard and just west of Reed College – has recently made some changes in its operation. Since 1950, the Garden has been operated through a partnership between the Portland Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society (ARS), and the Garden’s owner – Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R). This spring, the...
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system, to improve in its placement of children in appropriate households, reduce abuse and provide quality medical and mental care. The settlement...
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