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Readers Respond: “Grocery quality and quantity decrease, prices soar”
Your Oregon News asked readers to rate the affordability of groceries in their area this season, in an unofficial survey. Over 41% of reader respondents said they have cut back a lot on groceries this season, and 33% said they have cut back a little. About 20% said they have not cut back at all, 5% are neutral, and 3% said they buy more groceries now. About 40% of reader...
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to every Oregonian. Top Democrats in the House and Senate joined their Republican colleagues and Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in opposing Measure 118, also referred to as the Oregon Rebate. The ballot measure, one of five statewide that will appear on the November ballot, would increase by 3% the corporate minimum tax on sales above $25 million and...
The GLA35 is Mercedes-AMG's hot hatchback
With the increasing popularity of "subcompact" SUVs, it's time to clear the air. These are not really SUVs at all. They are hatchback cars with a little more ground clearance than a passenger car. Automaker marketing teams want to call every vehicle an SUV right now because SUVs are popular and sell better. Plus, a hatchback carries a connotation of an economy car, which the Mercedes-Benz GLA certainly is not. The Mercedes GLA is a luxury hatchback, and when it's been upgraded by Mercedes' AMG...
Frank Schoenborn
July 2, 1939 – August 5, 2024 - Born in Oregon City on July 2nd, 1939, and passed away at the age of 85 on August 5th, 2024, in McMinnville at the Brookdale Memory Care Facility. Frank loved his family, fishing, coaching youth basketball and playing a good game of cribbage. A longtime resident of Molalla in the logging industry, which he retired from in 2000 and then drove school bus in McMinnville. Frank leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Janice, sons Jim and wife Rebecca, Mike and wife Lorrie, grandsons Brian and wife Rachael, Matt and girlfriend Lisa, Dusty and girlfriend Britney, and his great grandson Breydon. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Molalla Church of Christ on August 24, 2024 at 11:00 am.
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,...
Thomas James Pokorny
May 24, 1939 – July 24, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, Papa, and Great Grand Father, Thomas James Pokorny, who passed away July 24th, 2024 at the age of 85. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of knowledge, a jack of all trades, a pillar of strength, and his absence leaves a void in our hearts no one can fill. He cherished every moment with loved ones...
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about Oregon's climate credit program
Oregon environmental regulators are concerned that the state’s largest natural gas utility is misinforming customers about a key climate change policy aimed to reduce greenhouse gases. NW Natural, which provides natural gas to more than 2 million people in Oregon and southwest Washington, told its customers in a newsletter this month that the state is proposing a carbon crediting program that might not lead to direct greenhouse gas emission cuts. ...
Upon reconsideration, state committee accepts Clackamas County deflection application
After conducting a second review of Clackamas County’s grant application for a drug deflection program, the IMPACTS Grant Review Committee of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission voted to reverse its original decision and approve an amended version of the county’s proposal Monday, Aug. 12. However several committee members still expressed disagreement with Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth’s characterization of the terms “deflection” and “diversion,” which were part of the basis for their initial denial of the county’s application. The committee’s reconsideration of the application...
Trail Blazers reveal 2024 NBA Cup schedule
The schedule for the second annual NBA Cup was revealed Tuesday, Aug. 13 with the Portland Trail Blazers set to compete in West Group A. The rest of West Group A includes the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. Groups were determined by final regular season standings from last season. Each team will get two home games and two road games in group play, and the...
OPINION: The misplaced priorities of political fundraising
In an era when millions struggle to make ends meet, the staggering sums raised for political campaigns stand as a stark reminder of our misaligned priorities. Recent election cycles have seen billions of dollars poured into candidate coffers, while poverty continues to grip communities across the nation. Consider the numbers: In this year’s election, candidates will spend a projected $10 billion for ads alone. Meanwhile, more than 37 million Americans live below the poverty line, facing daily challenges to secure food, housing and health care. ...
Readers Respond: Rating your local school district
Your Oregon News asked readers how happy they are with their current school districts. About 52% of respondents said they are involved in their local school district as a parent, and 25% as an educator. Another 23% said they formerly were involved, but are no longer, 13% are grandparents or volunteers, and 8% said they are not involved in their local school districts. Nearly 90% of respondents are involved in...
Oregon Department of Aviation proposes three refined options for Aurora Airport adjustments
As the cities of Canby, Aurora, Wilsonville, and other parties remain concerned over a possible expansion of the Aurora State Airport, three refined Oregon Department of Aviation proposals for airport adjustments include an extension of the runway and potential property acquisition. The new proposed options, referred to as “alternatives” and presented at an advisory committee meeting on Tuesday, July 30, were designed based on community and advisory committee input to preliminary alternatives proposed by the aviation department in June. ...
Tired of Oregon wildfires? They’re not going away any time soon
Fire Managers in the Pacific Northwest predict that many wildfires currently burning in Oregon, and potentially new ones, will persist until the region experiences significant rain or snow this fall. The same holds true for the state of Washington. The U.S. Forest Service issued that warning Tuesday, Aug. 13. Widespread lightning is expected this month...
Oregon governor’s panel makes hundreds of recommendations to reform Coffee Creek prison
Oregon Department of Corrections officials have received hundreds of ideas from a governor-appointed panel for reforming the state’s only women’s prison and better protecting women against trauma, sexual abuse and misconduct. The recommendations would make administrators more accountable for Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, which houses about 900 female inmates, and seek a change in culture at the prison in Wilsonville. They also would increase oversight of allegations of sexual assault and strip searches and expand behavioral health programs, records obtained by the Capital Chronicle show. ...
Cardigan time: Coolest temps in weeks expected around Portland metro area for Tuesday, Aug. 13
Cooler temperatures return to the Pacific Northwest as afternoon highs fall to the low 70s for Tuesday, Aug. 13. Portland area temperatures have been hot this summer, but there have been a few cool days. The last low-70s day felt in the Rose City was July 29. That’s when afternoon temperatures only made it to 71. Another round of below-average temperatures is expected Tuesday and will remain for much of the week around the city. A southwesterly wind will help keep wildfire smoke clear from the Oregon coast to the Cascades. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Clackamas County Fair: Time to fire up the fun, folks
The Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo is about to throw open its gates for another five days of food, competitions, contests, music, and above all … fun. This year’s fair kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 13, with the annual Kiddie Capers Parade, then the doors fly open at 10 a.m. each day and conclude with music after the rodeo around 9:30 p.m. each night. Here’s a look at just a...
Molalla to Colton: Safety corridor about to get an upgrade
The Highway 211 corridor between Molalla and Colton is about to get some attention for the Oregon Department of Transportation. Here’s a look at how it all came about and what’s about to occur. In 2021, ODOT, community members and law enforcement worked together to designate the Highway 211 Safety Corridor between Molalla and Colton. ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, August 14: MasterChef; Good Bones; The Ark
MasterChef KPTV 8 p.m. The generations continue to go at it as the remaining cooks now get to work twice as hard, thanks to remaining episodes being two-hours long. Gordon Ramsay, Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich put the generations through their paces for a shot at $250,000. Good Bones ...
Oregon higher education leaders propose budget they say will jeopardize programs and raise costs for students
The board tasked with broad oversight of Oregon’s public universities and community colleges signed off on its $4.75 billion budget proposal Thursday, Aug. 8. But the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission was not happy with it. “We are seriously concerned that at the funding levels described within our (agency recommended budget), Oregon will hinder progress towards state goals for postsecondary education and training,” reads a letter approved by commissioners and signed by Chair Sandy Rowe, who also is a member of OPB’s board of directors. With only $31 million to add to its current budget, the coordinating commission said it was hard-pressed to offer Oregon students an affordable education and necessary support. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
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