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Planned Live Nation music venue on Portland's east side spurs backlash
The live music scene in Portland is about to up its game. Two new sites are competing to see which one is built first. Both are on the east side. One at Lloyd Center, the other at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. Live Nation won approval to build...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Oregon Humane Society hosting adoption promotion this weekend
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion over the weekend with a reduced adoption fee of $10 to highlight pets waiting for their forever home for more than 10 days. The adoption promotion will take place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses and at...
GameDay Panel Tabs Georgia, Oregon Ducks for Deep Playoff Run
Broadcasting live from Dublin, Ireland the ESPN GameDay crew dissected the College Football Playoff race for 2024, and two of them picked Oregon to win the national title. Desmond Howard named the Ducks to win the first 12-team playoff, as did Ohio State grad Kirk Herbstreit. Nick Saban, ...
JH Baxter plant report outlines health impacts to children, risks moving forward
The Oregon Health Authority released its final Health Consultation for the homes around J.H. Baxter on Wednesday, outlining what health risks neighbors should expect from the now-shuttered wood-processing plant. OHA's final report largely lined up with what the agency has previously said, concluding that there was likely harm to children under six...
Beaverton School District adopts new start times
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Students in the Beaverton School District will be setting their alarms on Monday for the start of the new school year, but this year that alarm clock will ring earlier or later, depending on your grade level. The dreaded sound of an alarm clock will wake...
City of Philomath registering now for this fall’s Citizens Academy
Philomath Citizens Academy is now taking applications for those interested in participating in an eight-session series that will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from Sept. 5 to Oct. 24, the city announced. The academy welcomes participants ages 16 and older and the deadline to register has been set for Sept....
Around town: Outlining the highlights of Mount Angel’s Oktoberfest
There’s no dearth of festivities at Mount Angel’s Oktoberfest, but if you find yourself looking for a stroll, there’s plenty to take in around town Sept. 12-15. Among the numerous venues that make up the Oktoberfest experience is a variety of events and décor that harken back to the Old World. Downtown The Harvest Monument:...
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
Astor Street Opry Co. describes financial difficulties
The Astor Street Opry Co. has acknowledged staffing missteps that jeopardized the organization’s financial stability and left the board in “a state of shock and disillusionment.” The W. Bond Street playhouse, which wrapped the 40th season of the melodrama “Shanghaied in Astoria” last weekend, faced a public auction at the Clatsop County Courthouse this month. On Thursday, in a post on the ...
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase
Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.
Randy’s Warbird Profiles: Curtiss P-40M-10-CU Kittyhawk “Lulu Belle”
Since his childhood, Randy Malmstrom has had a passion for aviation history and historic military aircraft in particular. He has a particular penchant for documenting specific airframes with a highly detailed series of walk-around images and an in-depth exploration of their history, which have proved to be popular with many of those who have seen them, and we thought our readers would be equally fascinated too. This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes a look at the Curtiss P-40M-10-CU Kittyhawk Mk. III constructor’s number 27490, USAAF s/n 43-5802.
Threshing Bee, set for Sept. 14-15, brings history alive
If you’ve never participated in an old-fashioned threshing bee, next month is your chance. Antique and horse-drawn equipment will roll out to harvest wheat at the Jefferson County Historical Society’s Eighth Annual Threshing Bee, Sept. 14 and 15, at its new location north of Madras. For the second year, the free, family-friendly event will be held at Casad Family Farms, owned by Chris and Cate Casad, at 2595 NW Elm Lane, where nearly 3 acres of Sonora wheat – almost double last year’s acreage –...
Choreographed chaos: Catching the final rehearsal before Cirque du Soleil’s opening night
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21, and “Kooza,” one of the traveling shows of the legendary Cirque du Soleil, is about 32 hours shy of opening night. The cast and crew, all 120 of them, are making their last-minute adjustments at Portland’s Expo Center. Actors limbering up. Coaches walking a relative newcomer through a harrowing aerial hoop routine. The wardrobe crew spiffing or modifying the estimated 1,200 costume pieces for tomorrow’s show. And all with one goal in mind: To make the physically improbably appear to be...
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