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Newberg musician and cohort net $100K grant to stage multi-cultural women’s rights performance
A pair of collaborating artists, one with Newberg ties, are among the beneficiaries of a round of grants from an organization determined to, in its own words, “celebrate bold creativity, elevate cultural voices and examine some of the deep challenges facing Oregonians.” The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) renewed its annual Creative Heights Initiative some months ago, seeking applications from artists for grants from $15,000 to $100,000 to fund in-state arts and culture projects that “stretch the creative capacity of artists and culture bearers,” a release...
A Multnomah County commissioner plans to work part-time for next 2 months
Jesse Beason, who accepted an appointment to the Multnomah County Commission 10 months ago, announced Friday that he will be reducing his work as commissioner to part-time to better handle his full-time job and family responsibilities. Beason will work about eight to 10 hours a week most weeks, his office...
Portland musicians trade group seeks to block new Live Nation venue
MusicPortland, a trade organization for musicians, is appealing a decision that would ease the way for a proposed Central Eastside concert venue. Developers are trying to build a 62,000-square-foot venue with just under 1,300 seats but that would be able to hold as many as 3,500 people. While no timeline is confirmed, developers hope to open in 2026.
No. 18 Spirit Battle Hard Against D2 Western Oregon
MONMOUTH, ORE. – The 18th-ranked OUAZ women's soccer team finished up its road trip in the Pacific Northwest Friday, taking on NCAA D2 Western Oregon. The Spirit were on the wrong end of a 3-0 final, but performed better than what the final score indicated. "Great matchup today," head...
OSAAtoday releases 6A and 5A preseason football polls
OSAAtoday has released its preseason football coaches polls for Class 6A and Class 5A. The polls will be released every Tuesday during the fall season. Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA’s RPI and Colley ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes. First-place votes are in parentheses. ...
Sean Lundry officially files lawsuit against city of Sandy, city leadership for unlawful retaliation, wrongful discharge
Former Sandy Interim Chief of Police Sean Lundry has filed to sue the city of Sandy, Mayor Stan Pulliam, City Manager Tyler Deems and Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati. The lawsuit is a complaint of unlawful retaliation, wrongful discharge and civil rights violations. The suit claims that the defendants “smeared Lundry through a campaign of public, highly stigmatizing commentary falsely asserting that Lundry had engaged in criminal and/or workplace misconduct,”...
Wilsonville’s annual Emergency Preparedness Fair set for next weekend
Wilsonville residents can learn about building a “go kit,” preparing for wildfire season and more at the third annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 in the Stein-Boozier Barn at Memorial Park. Attendees will learn how to prepare for emergency situations, with topics including how to make preparations accounting for kids, pets and older adults, what supplies may be useful and more, according to the city website. Demonstrations, giveaway items and preparation resources will be available at the event.
Safe Rest Pods to Provide Shelter Through October
The Safe Rest Pods on SW 17th Avenue provide life-saving shelter near Winco & Dairy Creek Park as the City & partners work toward building a future year-round shelter at the site. Since reopening in December 2023, the temporary shelter has:. Sheltered & supported 30 to 40 individuals & couples...
BioLife Plasma Donations Save Lives
Medicines made from plasma can be life-changing for people living with rare and serious health conditions. Matt Sumsion, District Manager for BioLife Plasma Services, joined us to share how people in the Portland-area now have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the community by donating their plasma. Hundreds,...
Eastern Oregon Faces Thunderstorms and Breezy Winds on Labor Day
Pendleton, OR – A low-pressure system is forecasted to move across Oregon and southeast Washington, bringing stormy conditions over Labor Day weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton has issued an alert for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected to develop on Sunday night and continue into Monday. Residents in eastern Oregon and south-central Washington should prepare for breezy winds as the system moves through the area.
Rollover crash on I-84 ejects three from car, leaves one severely injured in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.- On Friday, August 30, police responded to the scene of a rollover crash on I-84 eastbound near milepost 194 in Echo. Oregon State Police say all three passengers, a 17-year-old, a 19-year-old, and a 22-year-old, in addition to the 18-year-old driver of a silver Saturn SVU, were injured when the car veered from the roadway, went up an embankment, and rolled.
Funding boost from grant slated to assist St. Helens Riverwalk Project
The city of St. Helens is announcing an almost three-quarters-of-a million-dollar boost in grant funding for the city’s ambitious Riverwalk Project. The grant funding from the state of Oregon will help along construction in the project’s Phase One. The city was initially awarded $500,000 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ‘s Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. ...
Oregon law rolling back drug decriminalization set to take effect and make possession a crime again
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation experiment with drug decriminalization is coming to an end Sunday, when possessing small amounts of hard drugs will once again become a crime. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the recriminalization law in March, overhauling a measure approved by 58% of voters in 2020 that made possessing illicit drugs like heroin punishable by a ticket and a maximum $100 fine. The measure directed hundreds of millions of dollars in cannabis tax revenue toward addiction services, but the money was slow to get out the door at a time when the fentanyl crisis was causing a spike...
Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for 'very visually impressive' show (full interview)
Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend performing at Hayden Homes Amphitheater Monday, September 2nd. Our Megan Sinclair got a chance to visit with her ahead of the show. Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for 'very visually impressive' show. Lindsey Stirling is back in Bend for a Labor Day performance...
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