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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 ...
A ‘House’ divided: Civil war breaks out in new season of ‘House of the Dragon’
The bloody battle for the Iron Throne continues in the long-awaited return of “House of the Dragon.” The “Game of Thrones” prequel series is back Sunday, June 16, on HBO and its Max streaming service, with the eight-episode second season continuing the story of House Targaryen and the ruthless usurpers who paved the way for the brutal power struggles of the original series. This season further explores the division in Westeros following the death of King Viserys (Paddy Considine, “The Outsider”). The realm is now...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel June 14 - June 21, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 1:30 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series (Live)2:30 p.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series (Live)5 p.m. FS1 ARCA Menards Series Iowa. (Live) Saturday 9 a.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series HyVee Perks 250, Qualifying. (Live)10 a.m. USA NASCAR...
St. Helens City Council decides on a new event coordinator.
At a St. Helens City Council special session held Monday evening, June 17, councilors selected Treadway Events & Entertainment as the city's newest events coordinator. Two finalists for the position, Treadway and Cascadia Glamping (from Columbia County) were interviewed at the special session, which lasted over two hours According to Treadway, which is based in Portland, the event firm serves Oregon and Washington by offering "Immersive, fun and safe environments"...
More Oregon leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion medicine
Oregon political leaders continued to react Friday, June 14, after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to mifepristone, a widely available abortion drug, earlier in the week. The decision written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh carefully sidestepped the issue of future court challenges to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone. The decision, released Thursday, only rules that the plaintiffs in this case — anti-abortion doctors — don’t have standing to sue because they do not prescribe the drug themselves. ...
More Oregon leaders react to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion medicine
Oregon political leaders continued to react Friday, June 14, after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to mifepristone, a widely available abortion drug, earlier in the week. The decision written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh carefully sidestepped the issue of future court challenges to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone. The decision, released Thursday, only rules that the plaintiffs in this case — anti-abortion doctors — don’t have standing to sue because they do not prescribe the drug themselves. ...
New Oregon Planned Parenthood CEOs temporarily pause effort to dissolve current political arm
The leaders of Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates have temporarily delayed their effort to dissolve the organization’s political arm. After a meeting Tuesday night, June 11, the leaders have said they will wait a week to push to restructure the part of Planned Parenthood that is responsible for political outreach and lobbying in Oregon. They also will wait until after the coming November election for any changes to take effect. ...
Spencer Giesting leads Hops to second straight win over Tri-City
At this point, it’s not a matter of if a Hillsboro pitcher will dazzle, but rather just who will do it. On this night, it was Spencer Giesting who stymied Tri-City hitters en route to a 4-1 Hops win on Wednesday night, June 12, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Giesting pitched seven innings, allowing no earned runs on just three hits, while striking out eight. ...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: June is bursting out all over
Indeed it is! And, this column comes out at one of the best times. Father’s Day is on Sunday and as it happens often, so is my birthday. It is a month of weddings, graduations, anniversaries and all of the other birthdays that aren’t mine. My sister is named June. She was born on June 1. We don’t really know if the name came from the day of her birth or just a nice name that was originally her middle name but soon became her...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 14: The Never Ever Mets; Greatest @Home Videos: Father’s Day Edition; The Big Bakeover
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. As the end of the beginning approaches, Jody begins to ponder some big relationship decisions. Meanwhile, Dymond and Aaron H. grow distant from the rest of the housemates, but grow closer to each other instead when Aaron H. makes a big move of his own. Greatest @Home Videos:...
2025 Toyota Crown Signia makes station wagons great again
With the exception of Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, most automakers shy away from the term "station wagon," but that peculiar breed of automobile has been serving the function of an SUV for nearly 100 years. There is also a sizable market that really wants the handling of a passenger car with the ability to carry substantial cargo, and that's what you get with a wagon. If you ask Toyota, they'll tell you that the just-launched Crown Signia is a crossover SUV. But after a first drive...
Recent pep rallies throughout Columbia County stress drug-free living to children
Students from throughout Columbia County learned the hard realities of drug use at a series of drug-free pep rallies put on recently by Columbia County Public Health, in partnership with the Opioid Response Network. Participating schools included Vernonia (fifth-12th grades), Clatskanie (seventh-10th grades), Sauvie Island (fifth-seventh grades), St. Helens Middle School (sixth-eighth grades) and Rainier/Hudson Park (fifth-12th grades). Events took place May 6 through May 10 and featured several community...
Neil Goldschmidt, former Oregon governor who sexually abused teen, dead at 83
Neil Goldschmidt, Oregon’s former governor whose legacy in federal, statewide and local offices was later disgraced when it was revealed he repeatedly sexually abused a teen girl starting in the 1970s, has died. He was 83. The Oregonian/OregonLive was the first to report his death from heart failure on Wednesday. His family confirmed his death to KOIN 6 News in a statement. Goldschmidt served as Portland’s mayor from 1973 to...
Bonamici bill would take Project Turnkey national
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici says she is under no illusions that her legislation to take Project Turnkey national will result in immediate conversion of former hotels and motels that will get people off the streets and connected with services. But she said that the Oregon program has shown itself to be effective in helping formerly homeless people get what they need while many of them move on to permanent housing. The Oregon Community Foundation was the administrator of the program, which has resulted in 1,382...
Look for more signage at St. Helens parks, thanks to grant money
Park signage will be enhanced in St. Helens thanks to a $2,500 Oregon Parks Foundation Fund grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. The money is intended to enhance signage for trails and historical points in the city’s parks and nature preserves. “The St. Helens Parks and Trails Commission will work with the city’s Parks Division to create a list of improvements for consideration," according to the city. "Parks staff will...
Joe Elbis dominates in 3-0 Hops win over Tri-City
Death, taxes, and the Hops taking Game 1 of a series. For the fourth straight series, Hillsboro defeated their opponent in the first of a six-game set, this time beating Tri-City 3-0 on Tuesday, June 11, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Joe Elbis — the reigning NWL Pitcher of the Month — again dominated from the mound, allowing just three hits while striking out eight in eight shutout innings. ...
Tips to revitalize your garden
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is a notable benefit of working in a garden. However, the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient exercise, reduce stress and improve mood. With so much to gain from gardening, it’s no...
13 Nights on the River off to a great start at McCormick Park in St. Helens
It took a bit of fancy footwork, but the city of St. Helens held its first 13 Nights on the River concert at McCormick Park seemingly without a hitch. The event Thursday, June 6, has been reconfigured and relocated this year due to all the construction taking place at the riverfront. City Administrator John Walsh was on hand to see the event unfold. ...
Motorists along the riverfront in St. Helens will need to pack a lot of patience
Road construction in downtown St. Helens is a fact of life lately, and beginning the week of Monday, June 10, motorists will face a new headache. Landis and Landis Construction is shifting their work area to the west side of St. Helens Street at the South First and St. Helens Street intersection. The city, in a news release, says a full closure of St. Helens Street on the west side...
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