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Movie Review: Tom Hanks does multiple jobs in ‘That Thing You Do!’
Courtesy of a music group named The Wonders, which didn’t actually exist, the fans of “That Thing You Do!” are many as it nears its 30th anniversary. Written by co-star Tom Hanks, who also made his directing debut on the film, the 1996 musical-comedy — currently streaming on Hulu — charts the rapid rise and equally fast fall of a small-town 1960s band that hits it big after the suddenly necessary replacement of its drummer, played by Tom Everett Scott. He sets a new beat...
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 1: Property Virgins; The Gunfighter; For Love & Honey
Property Virgins A&E 12:30 p.m. When potential first-time property owners hit a roadblock, it’s time to call top realtor Wendy Wolfe for some help. This time, a couple looks to move out of their basement rental, but they disagree on what they want in a starter home. The Gunfighter ...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel May 31 - June 7, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 3 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota 200, Qualifying. (Live) Saturday 7 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300, Qualifying. (Live)9 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Pacific Office Automation 147, Qualifying. (Live)10:30 a.m. KPTV...
Few saw it coming, but Glencoe is one win from a softball state title — and don't tell them they can't do it
This Saturday, the Glencoe softball team has an opportunity to cap one of the more surprising and unforeseeable state title runs in recent memory. But don’t tell that to the team or second-year head coach Wade Sahlfeld who isn’t nor at any point has been surprised by the product of a mountain of confidence that’s been brewing since day-one of the 2024 season. “We knew what we were capable of, so it was just about getting to the tournament,” Sahlfeld said. “And once we started...
Ronald “Ron” Gordon Ross
March 31, 1931- May 20, 2024 - Ronald “Ron” Ross passed away May 20, 2024, at the age of 93 in Bend, Oregon. Ron was born March 31, 193 1, in St. Helens, Oregon to Charles and Winefred (Murray) Ross. He grew up and attended school in St. Helens graduating with the class of 1950. Ron was drafted by the United States Army in the fall of 1952. On November 8, 1952, he married Ardis Todd at the St. Helens First Methodist Church and then...
Pena's clutch hit lifts Hops over Ems for a second straight night
Two in a row. Spencer Giesting has been virtually unhittable over the season’s first two months, and that didn’t change in a 3-2 win over Eugene on Wednesday night, May 29, at Hillsboro Ballpark, marking the second straight win over the rival Ems to start their six-game home series. The 22-year-old lefthander allowed his first runs in four starts, but was still impressive, allowing two earned runs on seven hits,...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: The bees knees, and replacing mine
This column written on the holiday weekend will be a memorial to my right knee, a knee that has served me well. A fine old knee that has borne the scrapes and bruises of an active farm girl. A knee that can still do a plié and other dance moves. Knees that I barely gave a second thought are painfully rebelling. Did you know: Bees do not have a knee...
Darkness and light: ‘The Acolyte’ rises on Disney+
A new threat to the Jedi way of life rises. “The Acolyte,” the newest entry into the Star Wars universe, makes its series premiere Tuesday, June 4, on Disney+. Based, as always, on the world, characters and original stories by Star Wars creator George Lucas, this new series takes a turn to the thrilling and mysterious side of sci-fi. Set in the High Republic era — for the first time in a live-action series — “The Acolyte” moves from the intergalactic battles of the Empire...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, May 31 - June 7, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Erased: WW2’s Heroes of Color” (June 4) Narrated by executive producer Idris Elba, this docuseries uses archival footage and dramatizations to uncover the legacies of soldiers of Color during World War II. The series sheds light on the contributions of over eight million individuals who fought for the Allied forces, yet whose stories have largely gone untold. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 31: The Never Ever Mets; The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe; We’re Here
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Welcome to the “newlymet” game. This week, seven couples who met and fell in love online take the leap and finally meet each other face-to-face. Not only that, but all 14 move in together under one roof, where they explore their real-world feelings. The UnXplained: Mysteries of the...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 31: The Never Ever Mets; 20/20
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Welcome to the “newlymet” game. This week, seven couples who met and fell in love online take the leap and finally meet each other face-to-face. Not only that, but all 14 move in together under one roof, where they explore their real-world feelings. 20/20 KATU 9 p.m. No story is off limits for host David Muir and correspondents Juju Chang, John Quiñones and Diane Sawyer. From true crime to celebrity scandals, these ABC News journalists dive into the nitty-gritty of the stories that are sure to captivate viewers.
Scappoose-area Scripps spelling champ falls short at national competition
It came down to the definition of "shellacking," unfortunately ending Scappoose-area student Rubina Wiedemer's pursuit of the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy. In the semifinals Wednesday, May 29, Wiedemer correctly spelled the word “inesite,” which is a mineral consisting of a pale red hydrous manganese calcium silicate. Poised at the microphone for Round 6, the first of the semifinals, she greeted spelling bee pronouncer Jacques Bailly with his favorite...
BMW i5 is everything an electric luxury sedan should be
Right now, the automobile industry is in the midst of the greatest change since Henry Ford invented the Model T over 100 years ago. As the industry converts to electric power for at least a portion of its products, it's taking some time to figure out how the new cars are going to work. Overall, this is a very good thing. We get to rethink how we want cars to work for us in the future. However, sometimes the experiments just don't work out. Some electric cars are a little bit too unusual, or too expensive to repair. ...
Late rally lifts Hops over Ems in series opener
The hits just don’t keep coming for Hops opponents who are averaging less than two runs-per-game over the team’s last seven games. That trend continued in Hillsboro’s series opener with Eugene on Tuesday night, with Hops starter Joe Elbis dominating the Ems to the tune of a 4-1 win at Hillsboro Ballpark. Elbis allowed one earned run while striking out eight in 6.2 innings of work, lowering his season ERA...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Save money and grow flavor with an herb garden
You should grow herbs. Even if you don’t think you want to. I didn’t care about planting herbs when I began gardening. I didn’t eat them! Like many Americans, I thought of herbs primarily as the dried flakes in my mother’s spice cabinet. Fresh leaves appeared on my plate rarely, and when they did, it was as an unidentifiable garnish on a restaurant plate or perhaps during dinner at a friend’s house. As a child with sensory issues around food as well as a raging...
Our TV picks for Thursday, May 30: I Can See Your Voice; Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals; Grey’s Anatomy
I Can See Your Voice KPTV 8 p.m. A good singer can deliver a song using every part of their being. But can a bad singer fool others? Host Ken Jeong, actress Cheryl Hines and vocalist Adrienne Bailon-Houghton join a panel of celebrity sleuths in helping contestants get a shot at $100,000. Scripps National Spelling...
Selling a home? Here's how to get top dollar!
The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. In recent years, North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market. Most notably, record-high prices have dominated the real estate market over the last several years. High prices are good news for sellers, who can probably anticipate receiving offers above the listing price. In New Jersey, inventory is so low that 12.5% of homes in the Garden State sold above list price, according to data from RedFin. This is good news...
Scappoose baseball downs North Marion in state semifinals
No. 3 Scappoose toppled No. 2 North Marion/Gervais 11-6 in the state semifinals of the 4A baseball state playoffs on Tuesday, May 28, at Randy Brack Stadium. The dream of repeating as state champions lives on for Scappoose, who was bolstered by a five-run opening frame, establishing a lead it never relinquished. "I couldn't be more proud of this group. Honestly, there's days I feel like they don't even need...
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