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The 9th Annual Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire Is Today At Shute Park
Today at Shute Park in Hillsboro, amidst the towering firs, visitors will be transformed back in time. Throughout the park, the Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire will offer a time machine back to an earlier time. The history of the Celtic people will be on full display as costumed attendees and performers create a magical experience. We have been a couple of times during the event’s 9-year run, and it is truly unique and wonderful.
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. ...
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.
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. ...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
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...
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. ...
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...
OMSI lab empowers new hands-on learning for Hillsboro students
With kids just about ready to pack their bags and get back in the classroom, Hillsboro students are diving into learning with hands-on lessons led by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The OMSI lab embedded in Hillsboro’s Tamarack Elementary School offers local students a unique opportunity to explore science, math and more, stepping away from the books to engage with relevant, real-world problems. Forged two years ago, the...
Family in need of support after fire
Disaster struck the home of Jared and McKenna Beardsley on Aug. 20, as a fire forced them to evacuate their home, and they escaped with their son, James, and family dog. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and limit the damage, however, within 24 hours, something very out of the ordinary happened, according to Scappoose Fire Chief Jeff Pricher. A second fire broke out at the Beardsley's house, located at the 5000 block of E.M. Watts Road, luckily with no one at home,...
Pirate volleyball looks to gain experience
After starting practice on Monday, Neah-Kah-Nie will be focusing on having an improved squad this following a disappointing 2023 season in which the Pirates were 2-10 in the Class 3A Coastal Range League and 4-15 overall. It marked the second straight season the Pirates won just two league contests. The Pirates, guided by 10th year Coach Jacque Vandecoevering and assistant Coach Jenni Stinnett, lost five graduated seniors from last year. They’ll have a talented squad returning this season that includes leadership from the senior quartet...
Troutdale man faces charges for kicking 12-week puppy
A Troutdale man was arrested Monday afternoon, Aug. 19, after video showed him abusing a 12-week-old rottweiler-bull terrier puppy. Merlyn Christopher Blair, 25, was booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center where he faces second-degree animal abuse and second-degree disorderly conduct. He was released on his own recognizance and was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 20. At about 1:50 p.m. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call about the...
'It's been really heartbreaking': Two Cottage Grove camps cleared, moved to dog park
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The eviction of two homeless camps in Cottage Grove concluded on Thursday, August 20, after 140 residents received a two-week notice to vacate the camps. The evictions were a dramatic conclusion to Cottage Grove's ongoing public health concern. As homeless residents struggle with finding stability,...
Oregon Ducks Football’s Evan Stewart: Fast, Talented, Set For Big Year in Eugene
Oregon Ducks' receiver, Evan Stewart, is another successful example of coach Dan Lanning's ability to land top-tier players in the transfer portal. Stewart, along with fellow receiver, Tez Johnson, are rated among the 10 best in the Big Ten Conference. Lo
Predicting Oregon's regular season record for the 2024 season
Oregon's first season in the Big Ten is one week away. There have been few if any more anticipated seasons in program history. Expectations are very high for this iteration of the Ducks. According to some metrics, Oregon's roster is the best it's ever been and features the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Dillon Gabriel along with some of the best skill talent in the country. The Duck defense, which took a sizable leap in 2023, could be even better this fall with the additions of numerous top portal defenders led by the likes of defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell and defensive backs Jabbar Muhammad, Brandon Johnson, Kam Alexander and Kobe Savage.
Oregon's 5-Star WR Commit Dakorien Moore Wows Fans with Jaw-Dropping Highlight
Oregon wide receiver commit Dakorien Moore is already getting his 2024 highlight tape started. On Friday night, On3's Hayes Fawcett posted a video on X.com of the five-star recruit sending two defenders tumbling into each other on his way to a long touchdown reception. First, Moore's shifty juke ...
Oregon Duck Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Gifts Teammates Big Surprise
A week before their kickoff against the University of Idaho, Oregon Duck football’s starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel gifts his teammates with some custom swag, courtesy of a drop-off from his minivan.
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...
Two cats and a leopard gecko are available for adoption in Lane County
Greenhill Humane Society Greenhill Humane Society is debuting their new reptile resident, Cherry Garcia. They are a very confident little leopard gecko who enjoys climbing all over their enclosure. ...
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