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Smoky conditions linger; Oregon DEQ renews air quality advisory including Deschutes, Jefferson counties
Lee Farm's Sunflower Festival blooms throughout August
The season’s sunflowers are unfurling their petals and stretching skyward just in time for Oregon’s largest yellow-flower festival. Returning on weekends from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 18, the Lee Farms Sunflower Festival invites visitors to cut their own blooms, enjoy a scenic hayride and wander through a towering sunflower maze. Since 2019, the seven-generation family farm in Tualatin has welcomed guests to bask in the beauty of its...
Beaverton man indicted for robbing car at swordpoint
A Beaverton man was recently indicted for multiple crimes after allegedly robbing a car and holding the owner at swordpoint. Shortly after 3 a.m. June 24, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported theft near 20925 S.W. Tualatin Valley Highway, where Plaid Pantry is located, according to a press release. A witness saw a man enter the witness' parked vehicle, and when confronted, the man drew a sword...
Washington County has a 'fair' day
On the final day of the 2024 Washington County Fair, fair-goers showed out in force to take advantage of their final chance to enjoy the festivities Sunday, July 28. Lines weaved around the fairgrounds as patient thrill-seekers waited to take a seat on the Zillerator, the Yo-Yo and a number of other gravity-defying rides. Meanwhile, families gathered at the mainstage to watch and dance as Edna Vasquez Mariachi performed. Clutching...
Local Residents Graduate from Pacific University
Local students graduated in Spring 2024 from the Pacific University in Oregon. DuPont’s Samantha Kelly, Master of Science, College of Health Professions. University Place’s Judy Hong, Doctor of Pharmacy, College of Health Professions. Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university. With...
Hillsboro leader elected new chair of PCC board
New leadership is coming to the Portland Community College Board of Directors in the 2024-25 academic year. Kristi Wilson, of Hillsboro, was elected chair, while Mari Watanabe will serve as vice chair, as announced Monday, July 29. "I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to serve the PCC community in a new capacity," Wilson said in a press release. "I look forward to continued work with our...
‘Bike canopy’ at new PPS building offers covered, solar-powered bike parking
A new Portland Public Schools building that is set to open this fall will have one of the coolest bike parking facilities in the city. While riding home from Bike Happy Hour last week I peered over the construction fence at the forthcoming Multiple Paths to Graduation building on Northeast 16th (near Benson High and Buckman Field). What I saw was a three-tiered roof covering over 50 bike parking spots in the main front courtyard of the building.