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The lineup: Country artists and tribute bands take the stage at the Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of the fair. Roar made waves in 2023...
Washington County Fair showcases aerial shows, musicals and more for free
Some strap in for the rides; others crave the food. But the Washington County Fair is also a destination for experiences that go beyond the typical attractions. From July 19-28, Hillsboro’s Westside Commons will host a variety of free entertainment, including high-flying aerial shows, interactive musicals and more during the annual summer event.
Kohr Explores: Concours d’Elegance Car Show returns for 50th year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A “Competition of Elegance” takes over Pacific University this weekend. The historic Concours d’Elegance Car Show is now in its 50th year, making it the longest-running car show of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. KOIN 6 News’ Kohr Harlan got a...
High end cuisines, top tier event space, and live entertainment for the whole family, with Zesti Food Carts
FOREST GROVE Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12 returns to Forest Grove’s premier hangout Zesti Food Carts, this time with Stephanie Kralevich getting taste of everything the pod has to offer beyond its wide array of cuisines. Owner Kourosh Pournaderi runs through an action-packed entertainment roster including game nights, trivia, and an array of all-ages friendly live music; also including that the space is available to book for private events too, from the casual to the commemorative. With this many options, Zesti Carts’ events may even offer more variety than their food!
Tacoma Man Indicted for Alleged Sabotage of Portland-Area Energy Facilities, Accused of Over $100K in Damages
A Tacoma, Washington man is now facing federal charges for his alleged role in damaging two Portland area energy facilities, the Department of Justice reported. Zachary Rosenthal, 33, could potentially spend decades behind bars, with an indictment accusing him of willfully causing harm to vital utility infrastructure. Specifically, on November...
Two arrested after attempting to ‘skim’ money from ATM machines in Newberg, McMinnville
A pair of men allegedly attempting to tamper with an ATM machine in Newberg have been arrested following a police investigation. According to a release from the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, officers were dispatched on the evening of July 12 to the First Federal Savings and Loan location at the corner of Hancock and College streets when an employee witnessed a male tampering with the ATM machine. The officers responded to the scene and sought out the suspects — later identified as 32-year-old Luis Miguel Gonzalez-Pena...
Lake Oswego voters to decide whether psilocybin facilities will be allowed in town
Lake Oswego voters will mull at least two local ballot measures this November. Along with a ballot measure on whether to allow the encroachment of the Stevens Meadows park property for a Clackamas County road improvement project, the Lake Oswego City Council agreed to put forth a measure for voters to decide whether the manufacturing of, and treatment with, psilocybin should be allowed in the community. The council voted unanimously to put forward the ballot measure during a meeting Tuesday, July 16. ...
Update: Heat advisory for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon Thursday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 9:51 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 10 p.m. for Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. The weather service states, "Hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness." "Extreme heat will...
Treat extreme heat like other national disasters, Oregon and other states urge
Oregon and 13 other states want the federal government to treat extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes. The move this week is the latest in a series of evolving strategies as emergency managers and health officials search for ways to cope with climate change-fueled heat waves that are increasingly more common, longer and consistently deadly.
California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
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