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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 –...
Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store Transforms Into Health Haven, Drops Tobacco for Fresh Produce with Clackamas County Grant
In a move that may herald a new wave of retail health consciousness, Milwaukie's The Little Blue Store is ditching tobacco products in favor of fresh produce and nourishing cuisine. Funded by a $20,000 "healthy retail" grant from the Clackamas County Public Health Division, the store aims to offer more healthy food options, influenced by a model supported by the Oregon Health Authority.
Wrongful death suit filed by family of Medford caregiver Bobbie Kolada, seeks $10 million
The family of caregiver Barbara "Bobbie" Kolada, who died while employed at a group home run by Grants Pass-based Partnerships in Community Living, filed a wrongful death suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court on Friday. The suit seeks $10 million in damages and names as plaintiffs Partnerships in Community Living...
Cooler weather puts ‘speed bump’ on wildfire growth, but experts warn Oregon’s fire season isn’t over
The arrival of cooler weather in Oregon over the last week has slowed down the growth of many of the state’s 13 remaining uncontained large wildfires — a two-thirds decrease from the 39 large fires burning across over 1.1. million acres in Oregon on Aug. 1. “The impact...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted...
‘Big night for her’: All 78 Oregon delegates unanimously nominate Kamala Harris for president at DNC in Chicago
The Oregon delegation is unanimously backing Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee even as she is clarifying her policy platform for the first time in concrete terms.
Beaverton School District sued after alleged student slapping incident by ex-coach
After an ex-Westview High School football coach allegedly assaulted students at football camp, a parent of one of the students is now suing the school district, citing battery and negligence.
Local Students Named To Pacific University Dean’s List
Local students have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded hours.
Spokane pitching stymies Hillsboro in 7-2 Hops defeat
The Hops were looking to make it three out of four this week against Spokane, but the Indians had other thoughts and their pitching made those thoughts so in a 7-2 win on Friday night, Aug. 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane used six pitchers in the game, with Carlos Torres earning the win. Combined, Indian pitchers allowed two earned runs on six hits, while striking out 11. ...
City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Corvallis city officials cleared out a large homeless encampment in Pioneer Park this week. Sleeping in the park is prohibited because of its proximity to the Mary River. The area includes floodplains and a riparian zone. Last week, Corvallis officials said they notified around 40 campsites there that they needed...
Woodburn football ready to orchestrate bounce back season in 2024
It was a rough outing for Woodburn football in 2023. The Bulldogs finished at the bottom of the standings in a grueling Mid-Willamette Conference, which featured six of the top-15 teams in the state rankings. In its first year back in Class 5A, it seemed like everything that could have gone wrong for Woodburn did. Thrust into arguably the toughest conference in the classification, injuries plagued the season, resulting in...
Family and friends of Yachats man who perished trying to help swimmers not surprised at his compassion, courage
YACHATS – Sean Johnson acted without hesitation Sunday when he scrambled down the rocky shoreline and jumped into the ocean to help a woman and her two young sons struggling against the current. The selfless act of courage cost him his life. But his actions were no surprise to...
Nathan Fogaça Leaves Portland Timbers and Signs with Operário Ferroviário
You know how life sometimes throws you curveballs? You think you're cruising, but suddenly you need to take a step back before you can leap forward. That's kind of the vibe with Nathan Fogaça right now. The 25-year-old striker has left Major League Soccer (MLS) to return to Brazil, where he's joining the second-tier side Operário Ferroviário. But this isn't just a shift on the map for Nathan—it's more like hitting the reset button, maybe even his chance to prove he's got what it takes to make an impact.
Costello Claims First USF2000 Victory at Rain-Drenched Portland
Michael Costello secured his first victory in the USF2000 series amidst challenging weather conditions at the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland, race one of three. Despite an early setback, Max Garcia of Pabst Racing finished second, inching closer to the championship title, while teammate Hudson Schwartz achieved his first podium finish in third. The initial laps saw chaos as several frontrunners received drive-through penalties for course violations. In the end, Costello's strong performance allowed him to dominate in the closing laps, finishing three seconds ahead of Garcia.
"Adultish" Author Dr. Charlotte Markey
Research shows that the generation that came of age amid Facetuned photos, misleading online nutritional advice, and a devastating global pandemic, struggles deeply with developing a positive relationship with their bodies, especially as they leave home and begin to live independent lives. Charlotte Markey, author of the new book "Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life", joined us to share ways to combat social media’s negative influence on mental health, body image, and overall sense of self.
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