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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.
Oregon Researchers Paint Wind Turbines Partly Black to Reduce Bird Deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, is leading a team that’s painting turbines at a PacifiCorp wind farm in Wyoming. A doctoral student and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the project.
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. ...
In novel DUII defense, tourist says he drove drunk to get away from gun-toting Oregonian
A Washington man who was charged with drunken driving while on an Oregon road trip offered a highly unusual defense during trial: He only got behind the wheel to flee from an angry, gun-toting
2024-25 Winter preparedness work
The Tillamook Bay Flood Improvement District (TBFID) is working with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on the Kilchis River basin flood waters drainage. TNC is clearing brush pathways on their property for flood water conveyance after neighboring property owners reported increased flood waters in the area. The TNC bought and converted 127 acres of farm land to wetlands in the lower Kilchis River basin in recent years. TBFID, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), and neighboring property owners are working with TNC to assure flood waters in restored wetlands not infringe on neighboring properties. The TNC labor intensive drainage project is expected...
Newberg football ready for 'bigger bite' in 2024
Despite losing eight all-league performers from last season, Newberg High School football may very well be on the brink of its best season in head coach Jeremy Johnson’s tenure with the program. It’s not hard to see why. Though the Tigers shed some talent, they return six all-leaguers from 2023 and a staggering number of linemen. Add in the fact that Newberg has improved in each season under Johnson, and the prospect of competing for a Pacific Conference championship seems feasible. ...
St. Helens local named TOPS Oregon King
For many, losing weight may seem like a daunting task, but it might be a little easier if you don't have to go through it alone. St. Helens local Kenneth Law can attest that losing weight can be easier with help along the way. Law lost more than 42 pounds since first joining the non-profit TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non–commercial weight loss, education, and support organization in January 2020. ...
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