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The results are in: Survey-takers support increased access to Tualatin River in King City
The majority of survey-takers who access the Tualatin River at King City Community Park said they support improving river access through the installation of a kayak launch with gangway in order to launch their kayak, canoe or paddleboard. In a recent survey of a little more than 150 respondents, about 92% said they favored the city’s plans to improve river access. Of those, 61% said the kayak launch was the...
National news has you feeling anxious? Join the club
Try looking up the term “community anxiety” and you’ll have trouble pinning down a definition. People who see a psychiatrist might get a quizzical look if they ask about it. The term doesn’t appear in the DSM-5, also known as the all-important “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.” But after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, and in the midst of one of the most vitriol-filled and impactful elections in memory, a lot of people...
North Plains to pursue 'relook' for urban growth boundary expansion
Nearly two months have passed since voters rejected a push to more than double the size of North Plains, and city leaders are beginning to reevaluate what growth for the small rural town could look like. Community members packed Jessie Mays Community Center during a city council meeting Monday, July 15, voicing concerns about the timeline for reestablishing an urban growth boundary proposal and determining who will be involved in the discussions. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: Horsing around
Hot and muggy. Glad I'm not in a horse and buggy. The heat could not be much worse than me trying to write this verse. Horses. I remember when summer came around and my horse would be visited by horse flies. Now, if you don't know what one of those is (not the horse but the fly), it is a big fly around 1/2-inch to 1.25-inches. Yep, they are big. ...
Hops, city make stadium deal official, announce groundbreaking
It’s official. Following a process that spanned roughly four years, the city council of Hillsboro unanimously passed a vote Tuesday night, July 16, to approve a 40-year lease between the city and the Hops baseball franchise, paving the way for the construction of a new ballpark. In the wake of the vote, the team announced a groundbreaking scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on August 8, at the site of the new...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 19: Lingo; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Lingo KOIN 8 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 9 p.m. It’s time to dive in deeper for Triple D Nation as Guy goes old school at an Atlanta joint that delivers Southern comfort over melty and mighty Mac ’n’ cheese. Then brisket is on the menu of a San Antonio diner and burritos are scratch made in Scottsdale.
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. Across from the Main Stage and high in the sky, acrobats will soar with gravity-defying stunts during...
La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival returns to Hillsboro this weekend
Hillsboro’s downtown will burst into a kaleidoscopic display this weekend as the La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival makes its much-anticipated return. The free festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, transforming city streets into stunning canvases and attracting artists from all around the world. “(The festival) has been the mainstay, biggest event in downtown Hillsboro, bringing over 40,000 people into...
QPO Energy opens Tualatin manufacturing plant, creating unique batteries for home backup energy
A unique producer of lithium batteries headquartered in Tualatin recently revealed its plans for the future — creating cost effective battery energy storage systems for homes and other uses. On Tuesday, July 16, QPO Energy and Meter opened its doors to give the public a look at its new 100,000-square-foot facility on Herman Road. The new facility will produce lithium ion batteries that can be used as backup power sources...
Suspect in 2016 murder case returned to Yamhill County from Mexico
A man absconded from the law following the 2016 murder of a Washington woman has been found in Mexico. Victor Melcher-Villalba, who also has been known to go by the name Victor Bello Rojas, was discovered in July 2022 by a component of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office as having been incarcerated in a Durango, Mexico, jail on unrelated charges. Durango is in central Mexico near the country’s western coast and adjacent to Baja. ...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
Thelma Caldwell
October 7, 1932 to May 23, 2024 - Our beloved mother, Thelma Caldwell, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 23, 2024, after suffering heart issues. She was 91 years young. Thelma Vivian Brown was born October 7, 1932, in Dickson, Tennessee, to Carl and Essie (White) Brown. At 16 she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to help her brother and sister-in-law with their large family. It was there she met the love of her life, Russell Caldwell. They married in 1950, and in 1956 with...
Is your lawn getting enough water?
Lawn care is a year-long process. A healthy lawn thrives with the right amount of water and nutrients. Even when the sun isn’t extreme, and the temperatures are cold, a lawn still needs water. That water requirement multiplies when higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation. The experts at LawnLove.com, a lawn care and landscaping resource, say grass needs between 1 and 1 1⁄2 inches of water a week. Precipitation often...
Long on Longevity, Big on Customer Service
This article brought to you courtesy of Lolly Elliott of Beaverton Lodge, Beaverton Valley Times Insider Senior Living Expert. Sponsored content. Beaverton Lodge Retirement Residence is long on longevity, we’ve been here over 30 years! Many of our residents have been here a long time and that says something about a place. Beaverton Lodge is close to downtown Beaverton but feels like it’s in the country since we are near Beaverton Creek and the many trees. There are activities, special events, the chance to garden...
Assisted Living at Jennings McCall
This article brought to you courtesy of Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community News-Times Insider Senior Living Expert. Sponsored content. Perhaps your senior loved one needs some help but is too independent to admit it and you are worried about them being alone or lonely. The Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community has the perfect solution, our assisted living apartments. Each apartment has a large bathroom, kitchenette and living room area available...
How to Enjoy the Summer Responsibly
This article brought to you courtesy of Claudia Yakos, Executive Director of the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce News-Times Insider. Sponsored content. As summer arrives, it's essential to embrace eco-friendly practices to protect our beautiful environment. Here are some tips for enjoying a sustainable summer while supporting local green businesses and initiatives. Start by reducing waste. Use reusable water bottles, bags, and containers to minimize single-use plastics. Participate in local...
Tips for Summer Fitness Motivation
This article brought to you courtesy of Nate Boyd, The Gym News-Times Insider Fitness Expert. Sponsored content. Man, is it hot! Let’s just lay around in the airco and eat ice cream. Not! That is a recipe for a fitness disaster! Here are some tips to find your hot weather workout motivation. Go to The Gym and workout in the air conditioning. Duh! Nate knows when it is hot. He walks right over to the climate control and cranks that cooling right up, er, down...
Watch out for these allergy triggers
The human body is a well-oiled machine that is a wonder of biological efficiency when working properly. The body’s immune system is integral to keeping a person healthy. It does that by recognizing foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and then launching an attack to eradicate them. Sometimes, however, the body treats outside substances as harmful when they’re just nuisances. This is the case with allergens. According to eMedicine...
Hops Halftime: A summary of the season's first half for the Hops and other local minor-leaguers
We’ve reached the All-Star Break in the Northwest League, and while a relatively solid first half hasn’t translated to the second half just yet for the Hillsboro Hops, it’s a good time to look at what was, is, and will be for the remainder of the 2024 season. Hillsboro finished the first half in second place, three-and-a-half games behind first place Spokane. The Hops owed much of their first-half success...
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