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Area businesses to benefit from a new resource nook at the St. Helens Library, courtesy of SBDC
It’s going to be a lot more convenient for small businesses in Columbia County to get a helping hand. That’s because a Small Business Resource Corner is now open at the St. Helens Public Library. The center has been set up in partnership with the Columbia County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Growing Rural Oregon Greater St. Helens, South County Chamber of Commerce and the library. ...
Evanson: Bill Walton's passing offers an opportunity to celebrate the man beyond the basketball
Bill Walton is dead. The former and forever Portland Trail Blazer passed away on May 27 at the age of 71. But while I never met the man in person and have only seen highlights of the player often described as generational, anyone familiar with “Big Red” either directly or indirectly knows that “alive” was the only way of describing him up to the second that he wasn’t. "What I...
Portland Opera supports new performing arts center at PSU
The Portland Opera has endorsed Portland State University’s proposal to build a new performing arts center on its campus to replace the Keller Auditorium. The opera is the Portland arts organization to take a public stand on the contentious debate over the future of the Keller, which does not meet current earthquake standards. The City Council is expected to consider whether to renovate the Keller or replace it with a new center at PSU or in the Lloyd District on Aug. 14. ...
West Coast universities launch new Pacific offshore wind collaborative
Three West Coast universities located near future offshore wind energy sites are joining forces to undertake research and to help inform the public about the benefits and potential impacts of the new industry. An auction expected to take place later this year for two wind energy sites off the Oregon Coast has stirred both excitement about the potential for clean energy development and concern from nearby residents, tribes and the seafood industry amid a push by the Biden administration for the development of offshore wind...
2024 Genesis G70: The sports car disguised as a sedan
Luxury compact sport sedans occupy an odd niche in the automotive marketplace. They are not as expensive as high-end sports cars, but the rear seats are so small they are not real family cars, either. Because affordable sedans tend to be entry-level vehicles, the small rear seats can at least be rationalized as a compromise for saving money. But if you can afford a luxury compact sport sedan, why not just buy the sports car or step up to a midsize? Even a short drive...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, May 29: Walker; Pompeii: The New Dig
Walker KRCW 8 p.m. Cordell Walker (Jared Padalecki) attempts to balance family and work, hoping to help his children (Violet Brinson, Kale Culley) grow into the young adults they want to be, while reconnecting with brother Liam (Keegan Allen) and his mother (Molly Hagan). Pompeii: The New Dig KOPB 10 p.m. In this gripping series finale, archeologists work to wrap up the excavations of the home of a wealthy Pompeiian and a nearby bakery and laundry. They uncover fascinating details of what the people were doing as the city was destroyed by molten ash.
Oregon State Hospital suspends in-person visits after patient dies of suspected fentanyl overdose
A patient at Oregon State Hospital died of a suspected fentanyl overdose on Friday, May 24, and Oregon State Police are investigating the circumstances, police said. A spokesperson for the police agency confirmed the investigation to the Capital Chronicle, a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group, late Friday but had no other details. Separately, the Oregon State Hospital sent a memo to staff on Friday and announced it is temporarily halting in-person patient visits with friends and family. The state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem...
Oregon taps North Carolina deputy director to lead Medicaid system
A deputy director of Medicaid policy in North Carolina is coming to Oregon to direct the state’s Medicaid program. On July 24, Emma Sandoe will become the director of Oregon’s Medicaid program, which provides 1.4 million low-income people with medical, dental and mental health care, Oregon Health Authority officials said. The Medicaid program has a two-year budget of $28 billion, or approximately $14 billion per year, to provide care to more than one in four Oregonians. ...
Oregon officials warn against drinking raw milk as bird flu outbreak spreads in dairy cows
The Oregon Health Authority is warning against drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. The precaution comes amid several reported cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle herds across nine states — including Idaho. There are no reported cases of bird flu in Oregon dairy cows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed over 50 dairy herds across several states have tested positive for bird flu, and the virus could be more widespread than current testing suggests, according to health officials. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration report found when nearly 300 retail milk samples were tested, about 20% of the samples were positive for trace amounts of the virus, though none contained the live infectious virus. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Bibliophiles, get ready for first Powell’s warehouse sale in two decades
Powell’s Books, considered one of the finest independent bookstores in the United States, announced that it will hold its first warehouse sale in 20 years. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at 2720 N.W. 29th Ave., Portland. An Instagram alert, posted over the weekend, reads, “You know what’s better than books? More books!” ...
Gem Faire makes dazzling return to Hillsboro with jewelry, stones
The Gem Faire is back to light up Hillsboro with sparkle and shine from Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. Deemed “America’s premier jewelry and bead show,” the three-day event will take place at the Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave. Jewelry enjoyers and stone enthusiasts can expect to find the largest assortment of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, fossils and more — all under one roof. ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 28: The Great War; Beat Shazam
The Great War HIST 8 p.m. When Germany decides to march directly on Paris, the U.S. military must think outside of the box, putting the Allies at risk, but also giving them a shot at turning the war. Regiments such as the Harlem Hellfighters and Big Red One fight for victory. Beat Shazam KPTV 8 p.m. Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne, return for the Season 7 premiere of the game show that pits the musical knowledge of two teams of two against the clock to beat the competition and earn a shot at taking on Shazam for a chance at $1 million.
Three hits prove to be enough for Vancouver in 2-1 extra inning win over Hops
Ricardo Yan was good, but not good enough in what amounted to a 2-1 Vancouver win over the Hops on Saturday afternoon, May 25, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 21-year-old starting pitcher allowed just two hits while striking out eight in his 5.1 innings of work, but walked four—including one with the bases loaded in the first inning—in a losing effort to the visiting Canadians. Vancouver pushed across a run in...
Racing, beer, pride and a faire! : May 27-June 2
MONDAY, MAY 27-SUNDAY, JUNE 2 AUTO RACING — The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Portland International Raceway for the Pacific Office Automation 147 race, Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1. The June 1 main race will be 75 laps on the 12-turn PIR road course and will include three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen and the past two Portland race winners, A.J. Allmendinger and Cole Custer. ARCA Menards Series West kicks off the action May 31. More: raceportland.com/nascar ...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 27: The Great War; All American; Weakest Link
The Great War HIST 8 p.m. This four-hour documentary covers the U.S. involvement in World War I in 1918. After years of terrible losses on the battlefields, the Allies are on the verge of losing to Germany. So Gen. John Pershing rushes to train and deploy the American army. All American ...
Hops' winning streak ends at three with 4-2 loss to Vancouver
The streak’s over. After three consecutive wins against the Vancouver, and three dominant pitching performances, the tide turned Friday night as the visiting Canadians defeated the Hops 4-2 on May 24, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Vancouver (17-22) scored three runs in the first inning and another in the second, then held on as the Hops’ attempt to chip away at the lead fell short. ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 26: The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500; Naked and Afraid XL; Interview With the Vampire
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 KGW 9:30 a.m. To chug a bottle of milk at The Brickyard is every racer’s dream. This year’s 108th running of the Indy 500 might have a tough time besting last year’s wild finish, when Josef Newgarden squeaked by then-reigning champ Marcus Ericsson on the last lap. Naked...
No. 15 Scappoose softball gets rivalry revenge with 2-1 quarterfinals win over No. 7 St. Helens
With runners on second and third with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, No. 15 Scappoose High School softball junior Brooklyn Schmidt wasn’t going to be denied. After fouling off five pitches and drawing a full count, Schmidt took pitch No. 10 of her at bat against No. 7 St. Helens pitcher Ava Eib and blooped it into short centerfield. The ball was placed perfectly where Lions...
State baseball playoffs & scores: Banks rolls to semifinals with 15-0 win over La Pine
No one thought it was going to be easy, but as it turned out — it kind of was. The No. 2-seeded Banks baseball team cruised into the 3A state semifinals with a five-inning 15-0 win over No. 7-seeded La Pine on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Banks High School. From the first pitch the Braves battered La Pine starter Deakon Looney, and with help from a shaky Hawks defense,...
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