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Coach K's radio appearance helps raise over $20,000 for Yelm high school sports team
YELM, Wash. — Mike Krzyzewski is best known for being college basketball’s winningest coach. But in Yelm, Coach ‘K’ may be remembered for helping save a part of high school sports. The coach’s endorsement of a fundraiser helped organizers surpass their goal with hopes of offsetting...
Manito Park named best public park in Washington by HGTV
SPOKANE, Wash. — Manito Park has been named Washington state's best public park by HGTV. In a list of each state's top public parks, HGTV says Spokane's Manito Park is perfect for every season. "In autumn, the leaves on the trees turn gold, crimson and orange, while pristine snow...
Washington state church asks Ninth Circuit to block state abortion health insurance law
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel grilled a Washington state church on Wednesday on in its efforts to seek relief from a state law requiring that insurance providers offer abortion access in health plans that offer maternity coverage. The Cedar Park Assembly of God in Kirkland, Washington, told the...
Driver-by shooting suspects caught in portable toilet
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies are being credited with catching two drive-by shooting suspects found hiding in a portable toilet. The case unfolded at approximately 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, as Kelso Police responded to a shooting in West Kelso. Kelso Police arrived on scene and found 31-year-old Cody Tamayo suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Kelso Police Department Capt. Rich Fletcher. Tamayo was transported to a trauma...
Pilots Draw Cal Poly 1-1 in Season Opener
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Cally Togiai scored Portland's first goal of the 2024 women's soccer campaign, but the Pilots settled for a 1-1 draw against Cal Poly Thursday night in the season opener for both teams at Mustang Memorial Field. How it Happened. Despite controlling the run of...
Hours-long standoff in Eugene ends in officer-involved shooting
EUGENE, Ore. — An hours-long standoff in Eugene led to an officer involved shooting with a wanted suspect for attempted murder. It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 14, when officers identified the suspect as someone wanted out of Portland. Police still haven't released the suspect's identity. Residents witnessed the frightening...
Measles resurfacing regionally as start of school looms
A highly contagious disease that was all but wiped out in America decades ago has returned, and public health officials across the state are closely watching outbreaks in three Portland-area counties. Among those monitoring the outbreaks in Multnomah, Clackamas and Marion counties are officials at Yamhill County Health and Human Services, especially as youngsters prepare to return to local schools in a few weeks. Officials there advise caution and taking action if parents or guardians suspect their child has been exposed to the malady. ...
OHA testing Columbia River for cyanobacteria after dog death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Health Authority is now testing a part of the Columbia River for toxic algae blooms after a dog died. OHA currently has several active advisories for cyanobacteria in lakes and rivers. There aren’t any at the Columbia River, but they tell us they can't monitor every body of water.
The late Katherine Dunn's 'Geek Love' inspires artists in new exhibit
The enduring popularity of “Geek Love” is on display at Brassworks Gallery in Southeast Portland until Sept. 7. The gallery is hosting an exhibit featuring 93 works created by 57 artists from five countries inspired by the 1989 novel by the late Portland writer Katherine Dunn. All but two were created specifically for the show, which was put together by co-owner and curator Robin Weirich. “So many people are inspired...
Oregon cats and their plush pads star in this catio tour
Micha and Grace Sinclair welcomed two rescue cats into their Portland home and their life expanded. Grace trained cats Xalia and Mot to wear a harness as they wander through the couple’s attractive triangular yard, and Micha built a large screened cat patio, or catio, that allows the felines to exit one of the kitchen windows and safely nap or play in the outdoor air. The cats can see birds, but they can’t catch them.
City of Portland Gets Back With the RACC to Distribute Small Arts Grants
Portland's recently created Office of Arts & Culture announced a new process for city-funded small grant awards Wednesday night, along with the three nonprofits it has chosen to distribute funds. From 1995 to 2023, small grants of less than $5,000 were distributed by arts funding nonprofit the Regional Arts &...
Mayor Wheeler Warns of Even Tighter City Budget Next Year
Mayor Ted Wheeler issued a warning last week about the direness of the city’s next fiscal year, 11 months before that fiscal year even begins. “Unfortunately, the next fiscal year is expected to be at least as difficult as the last,” Wheeler wrote in an Aug. 5 memo to city administrator Michael Jordan, deputy city administrator Jonas Biery and budget director Ruth Levine. “The City’s revenues are projected to be potentially lower than prior forecasts, and we are facing significant pressure on our ongoing costs.”
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