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Oregon ranks middle among states for child well-being in new report
Oregon kids are healthier than average but lag their peers nationwide when it comes to education, according to a new report. The Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation releases annually a report called KIDS COUNT that ranks how well states support kids using state and federal data. The latest report, the foundation’s 35th, was released last week and includes data collected in 2021 and 2022. It shows Oregon is in the middle among states for overall child well-being. ...
Local baseball and softball standouts honored by the Cowapa League
It was a banner spring in Columbia County, with the baseball and softball teams from both Scappoose and St. Helens making their way to the OSAA 4A state playoffs, capped by the Indians baseball team winning a second consecutive state championship. As a result of that success, 28 different local area athletes were honored as part of the Cowapa League’s all-league baseball and softball teams recently announced. Heading that list—at...
Readers Respond: Ideals for off-roading
Your Oregon News asked readers whether they like to go off-roading. About 35% of readers said no. On the other hand, about 30% of reader respondents said they love off-roading as a hobby, and modify their vehicle. About 24% said they like to off-road, infrequently. About 6% of readers like to watch others drive off-road, and another 6% like to go off-roading on vacation of seasonally, they said. ...
With six words, Michele Norris starts a conversation about race
Race. Your story. 6 words. Please send. With those six words (and one number), Michele Norris began a conversation about race that began 14 years ago with 200 postcards she distributed during a tour of the United States — and it continues today with more than half a million submissions from 100 countries. She described the results of the Race Card Project in her new book, “Our Hidden Conversations: What...
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro caps winning week with explosive win
The Hops had a great week. After splitting their series with Spokane a week prior, Hillsboro took five-of-six games with visiting Tri-City, improving their record to 32-29 prior to their seven-game series (one make-up game) at Everett this week. The Hops tallied 37 runs and 58 hits in their six games with the Dust Devils, batting .287 as a team. ...
Sweet Survival: PNW Survival Games return for more outdoors
So, you like a challenge, testing yourself in the great outdoors of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, all while having fun in the process. Something’s returning that may just fit the bill. The second annual PNW Survival Games will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, at the Ripple Creek Campground in Molalla. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year promises to be bigger and better, with...
2024 Subaru BRZ named "Best Affordable Sports Car"
1It’s hard to believe I’ve been testing the back-to-basics Subaru BRZ sports car since 2013, the model year it was first introduced. It seems fresh every time because it is so simple but purposeful – a car designed for nothing but cheap thrills, despite being available with the latest automotive technologies. Car and Driver gave it a 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for Best Affordable Sports Car. The BRZ was co-designed with Toyota, which produces a mechanically identical version called the GR86. They are only available...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 18: Fixer to Fabulous; Neighborhood Wars; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Fixer to Fabulous HGTV 7 p.m. A couple reconnects after years of dating, and now they’re moving in together and want to make major updates to their home. As a nod to their time spent traveling, Dave and Jenny look to add traces of the world to create the couple’s unique renovation. Neighborhood Wars ...
'Multicultural' soccer celebrates 25 years and looks forward to many more
The Multicultural League can only be described as a success. The spring soccer league that started in 1999 as a means for local kids to participate in an inexpensive and competitive environment has, 25 years later, become a thriving alternative for area high school boys and girls soccer players looking to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Oscar Monteblanco who was part of the initial group — which...
Hops winning streak ends at four following 6-3 loss to Tri-City
All good things come to an end. After four consecutive victories, it was Tri-City’s turn to get a win and they did so, defeating the Hops 6-3 on Saturday night, June 15, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The Dust Devils were led by Matt Coutney who had three hits, two RBI and two runs-scored, including a solo home run in the seventh inning that provided the visiting Devils cushion against a second...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Balloons, festivals and boat races!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19-SUNDAY, JUNE 23 TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS — Forty years from inception, Tigard’s annual Festival of Balloons returns to celebrate its ruby jubilee June 21-23 at Cook Park. Hot air balloons will launch each morning, with vendors and carnival rides available ahead of the evening's Night Glow event and musical acts. Tickets from $15. For more information, go online (tigardballoon.org). RISK/REWARD — Artists have been announced for the...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 17: Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean; NCIS
Name That Tune KPTV 8 p.m. One lucky contestant will turn countless hours putting together the perfect Spotify playlists into a life-changing grand prize in the latest edition of this classic music game show revival. Will their music knowledge be enough to outlast the competition? Below Deck Mediterranean ...
Hops make it four straight with shutout win over Tri-City
Andrew Pintar was good, Roman Angelo was better, and a solid bullpen performance led to a 5-0 win over Tri-City on Friday night, June 14, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The win was the fourth straight for Hillsboro who with the win moved into second place in the Northwest League standings. Pintar finished the night 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs-scored, including the outfielder’s ninth home run of the season. ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 16: The 77th Annual Tony Awards; Naked and Afraid XL; Grantchester on Masterpiece
The 77th Annual Tony Awards KOIN 5 p.m. Ariana DeBose hosts this 77th annual tribute to all Broadway has to offer, including powerhouse categories such as Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Revival of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, as well as various Best Performance categories. Naked and Afraid XL ...
Oregon still fixing state employee payroll system after problems last year
Auditors were unable to completely review Oregon’s new $21 million payroll and human services system that plagued thousands of state workers with inaccurate paychecks in early 2023, records show. The finding is contained within the Secretary of State’s statewide single audit, released the week of Monday, June 10, that looks at a variety of state government agencies and programs. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services implemented the payroll system, called...
Jigsaw: Waterfalls
Can you help find the flow at Multnomah Falls? Staff photo: Jonathan House
Hops win third straight with 5-4 comeback win over Tri-City
Why not a comeback? After two dominant wins to start their series with the Dust Devils, the Hops instead chose to come from behind in a 5-4 win over Tri-City on Thursday, June 13, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Trailing 4-3 to start the ninth inning, and with two outs and no one on base, the Hops used a walk and a Gavin Conticello double to tie the game. Then an inning...
Movie Review: Disney serves up another ‘Frozen’ treat
If anything was a sure bet at the box office at the time, it was “Frozen II.” The original, animated 2013 movie was that sort of serendipity any studio wishes for ... even Disney, which doesn’t always have its expectations met. The company wanted to make sure its best foot was put forward on a “Frozen” sequel, which is why it took six years. Freeform shows “Frozen II” Saturday, June 22, right after — appropriately enough — the first “Frozen.” ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, June 14 - June 21, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Meet Spidey and His Amazing Friends” - Season 3, New Episodes (June 19) Our favourite web-slinger is great at working solo, but Spidey is about to discovery that when he’s got some super-hero friends by his side, he can fight supervillains and rescue anyone in trouble even better. Meet the good guys and gals that help Spidey save the day! ...
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 15: Find My Country House; The Hitman’s Bodyguard; A Greek Recipe for Romance
Find My Country House A&E 12 p.m. Lifestyle expert Trish Suhr hosts this series premiere filled with homebuyers looking for their perfect country home. From farmhouses to cute cottages, they’re searching for architectural works of art that feed their souls and need mowing. The Hitman’s Bodyguard ...
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