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Hermiston Council OKs Zoning Change, Annexation Requests
The Hermiston City Council approved the annexation of 2.01 acres of property into the city limits Monday night that will be put on the market for development. Prior to annexing the property, the council voted to change the zoning designation of the property from Future Residential to R-2, allowing for one- and two-family dwellings on 6,500-square-foot lots.
Marion County restaurant inspections: Bag O' Crab, Daynight Donuts
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. ...
Sherwood senior gets chance to touch the sky in 1940s biplane
While John Clouse spent 32 years in the U.S. Air Force — and once had been at the controls of an F-15 — he waited patiently on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for a chance to fly in an aircraft that would give him a new perspective on how it feels to fly. That’s because Clouse, who along with his wife, Lin, are new residents of The Springs Living at Sherwood, got a chance of a lifetime. It came in the form of flying in a circa-1942...
North Coast real estate trends
Country Media recently had the opportunity to talk with two north coast real estate brokers about current real estate trends in our area. Michael Henderson, Managing Principal Broker and owner of Duane Johnson Real Estate in Cannon Beach, and Pam Zielinski, Principal Broker for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Netarts, both agreed that home prices have remained relatively flat and stable since the early fall of 2022, following the rapid appreciation in prices in 2020, 2021 and the first nine months of 2022. Henderson and...
Sandy family opens Jamba Juice, Auntie Anne's
For many, no mall experience is complete without a stop at the food court for items like a soft pretzel or a smoothie. But now a new co-branded store has brought both the popular Jamba Juice and Auntie Anne’s menus to Sandy. What started out as a freshman-year business class project for Micaiah Turin, turned into an actual business venture after he brought his research to his parents, Kim and Tony Turin. ...
Amazing Grange Day serves as major fundraiser for local chapter
Back in 2018 when Marys River Grange’s historic building needed a new roof, the membership established Amazing Grange Day as a new fundraiser to boost the bottom line. Now in its sixth year — there was no event in 2020 because of the pandemic — Amazing Grange Day has become one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers. It’s coming up Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Marys River Grange Hall.
Downtown Gresham brings ‘Summer Street Fair’ for August Third Thursday
The spirit of summer continues to burn bright in Downtown Gresham, with a monthly gathering themed around a community block party. Third Thursday will run 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, with Main Avenue closed for strolling, dining and more. The event is hosted by the Historic Downtown Gresham Association. There is plenty of fun to be had, with a car show at the corner of Fifth Street and Main Avenue...
Wilsonville residents generally satisfied with the city but concerned over affordability and lack of vibrant downtown, survey shows
Based on the results of a community survey, Wilsonville residents generally are satisfied with the city — but they are also concerned about affordability and the lack of a vibrant downtown. The National Community Survey has been conducted in Wilsonville every two years since 2012. Residents are able to give feedback on the city’s services, amenities and general quality of life in Wilsonville. Conducted between March 8 and April 19,...
Gresham Senior Center invites community to 6th Annual Car Show and Fundraiser
The Gresham Senior Center is celebrating a bounce-back from broken pipes and water damage last winter with the return of a car show and grand reopening. The 6th Annual Car Show and Fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Multnomah County East Building parking lot, 600 N.E. Eighth St. The free gathering will have trophies awarded for the winning cars, games for kids, a silent auction with gift baskets, and a raffle for a handmade car-themed quilt. ...
Clatskanie resident achieves Navy dream
For Clatskanie’s Nikole Young, the path to serving her country has been a winding road, but after years of preparation and effort, Young has been commissioned to join the Navy as a Public Affairs Officer (PAO). Young held a commissioning ceremony to mark the occasion at the Veterans Memorial in Clatskanie on Aug. 2. She was commissioned by her officer recruiter, Lieutenant Commander Blake Hendrick, among friends and family. To reach this point, Young submitted her application, was selected by the Navy Board, was appointed...
Is a road course racetrack coming to Madras?
Is Madras about to get a race track and an amphitheater? If plans from the Oregon Development Corporation come to fruition, it will. A proposal from ODC regarding such plans to the city of Madras was released at the joint meeting of the City Council and Jefferson County Commissioners on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Plans presented...
Tribal officer’s second book takes readers on another wild ride
Tribal officer’s second book takes readers on another wild ride. There’s an uncontrolled fire on the fictitious Jericho Nation Reservation during Oregon’s infamous 2020 Labor Day weekend, and the smoke is making it hard to breathe, or even see clearly. However, Tribal Police Officer Warren Lawson doesn’t...
Local musician’s family asking for help after he passed away on stage
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The family of a local musician is asking for help from the community after he passed out and died on stage while playing at a local venue. Hal Piper was in a Eugene-based band called Bigfoot Lane. He was involved in different music projects in the Pacific Northwest, playing the guitar and other string instruments in a bluegrass Americana style. Piper was born in 1948, and had turned 76 on July 13. Piper was performing at the Twisted River Saloon in Springfield on August 11 when he collapsed on stage and passed away.
Turning a dirt trail into ‘community path’
Go down toward the river from the parking lot at Albany’s Talking Water Gardens and turn left. Now you’re on a dirt trail through the brush that leads to Bowman Park. I didn’t know that this trail had a name. But apparently it does. To the City of Albany it’s the South Waterfront Trail, and the city has plans for it.
Protesters critical of Rep. Chavez-DeRemer finish car caravan in Oregon City
After a 220-mile, two-day long drive, members of the Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network and other local Oregon activists ended their “Looking for Lori” car caravan protest at Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Oregon City office. The car caravan protest began on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Bend, stopping along the way in Albany and the Oregon state Capitol in Salem before ending in Oregon City. Indivisible Oregon has continued to publicly critique Chavez-DeRemer,...
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