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Evanson: Willie Mays was a true great, in a world of faux champions
Say hey, have you heard of Willie Mays? If you’re a fan of baseball you have. If you’re not, you still might. And if you haven’t and are a fan of sport, you should, for the former New York and San Francisco Giant was to his game what anyone has likely ever been to theirs. Which is why in the wake of his death this past week, discussions comparing him to players like Barry Bonds seem like a disservice to the man that did things...
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often low pay, continues to create firefighter workforce challenges across the state and region. That was a big part of the message from state and federal fire and emergency response officials, who discussed this year’s fire outlook and what they need at a meeting Monday, June 24, at the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. The Portland-based center is part of a larger...
Year In Review: Scappoose and St. Helens high schools shined bright in 2023-24
It was another great year on the playing fields and courts in Columbia County, with league titles, all-star players, and even a few state championships. Now, with the 2023-24 school year behind us, let’s take a look at the highlights from the fall, winter and spring season for Scappoose and St. Helens high school teams and athletes. Fall ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, June 26: 2024 NBA Draft; Walker; Killer Cases
2024 NBA Draft ESPN 4:30 p.m. Being opportunistic comes in handy for professional basketball teams when the best and brightest NBA prospects are selected today at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Names expected to be called include Bronny James, Alex Sarr and Reed Sheppard. Walker ...
No fireworks this year, but St. Helens still has Fourth of July plans in store
Fourth of July in St. Helens will take on a new flavor in 2024. Fireworks are out this year, but the city will continue on with outdoor events at McCormick Park, including a salute to veterans. Columbia View Park, traditionally a great locale to watch the bright displays, and the Riverfront Property, are undergoing construction, leading the city to call off fireworks. The St. Helens City Council plans to host...
Warm weather welcomes visitors to Citizens Day in the Park
The weather could not have been more cooperative during Citizens Day in the Park, held Saturday, June 22, at McCormick Park in St. Helens. Vendors were aplenty and The Decades band performed familiar rock ‘n’ roll classics as citizens enjoyed a free barbecue lunch and lots of family fun. It’s an event that St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl has helped organize since its inception, and was only halted once —...
Hops Weekly: Leaky bullpen spoils otherwise successful week
It was a tough end to an otherwise great series for the Hops in Everett this past week, where Hillsboro won four of the series’ seven games. The visitors appeared poised to make that 5-of-7 headed to the ninth inning of the series finale Sunday afternoon, but a leaky bullpen ultimately blew one and three runs leads en route to a 10th inning defeat. The week marked both the end...
Victim's mom sues Oaks Park for ride malfunction, wants answers
Evie Yannotta, a 14-year-old girl, spent the opening day of Oaks Amusement Park trapped 50 feet above the ground, hanging upside down for 25 minutes, on Friday, June 14. Ongoing physical pain, mental suffering, terror, fright, stress and anxiety are just a sample of adverse effects she experiences after being stranded, according to a lawsuit her mother filed on Thursday, June 20. There were 28 riders trapped, belted in and...
The 2024 Fiat 500e will put a smile on your face
OMG! The 2024 Fiat 500e is so cute!!! Fiat faces several challenges with the reintroduction of the all-electric 500. When most EVs are getting larger, the subcompact 500e is the smallest on the market. Wait, did I tell you the 2024 500e is so cute! I mean, really!! You need to see it!!! Where was...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 25: Deadliest Catch; CMA Fest; Beat Shazam
Deadliest Catch DISC 8 p.m. Sig and Johnathan hightail it to an underwater canyon in hopes of beating the hoard of migrating king crab. Jake looks to impress aboard the Titan Explorer after leaving Sig. And, Rick ends up on Keith’s naughty list when his promotion plan goes awry. CMA Fest ...
Jesuit's Abby Cox earns state's Gatorade Player of the Year award
Abby Cox was the best. The 2024 Jesuit High School graduate was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Oregon Girls Soccer Player of the Year this past week, becoming the eighth Crusader to receive said honor. The award, which celebrates the nation’s top high school athletes for excellence on the field, in the classroom and in the community, distinguishes Cox as Oregon’s best high school girls soccer player. ...
Hops homer their way to 7-2 win at Everett
A day removed from allowing four home runs, the Hops hit three of their own en route to a 7-2 win over Everett on Saturday night, June 22, at Funko Field in Everett. Junior Franco, Jose Fernandez and Gavin Conticello all homered for Hillsboro, with Conticello finishing 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run-scored. In all, seven Hops tallied hits, with Conticello, Franco, Manuel Pena and Jack Hurley all notching...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Grand pianos, a car show and Noah's Quest
MONDAY, JUNE 24-SUNDAY, JUNE 30 TEN GRANDS — Portland musician Michael Allen Harrison hosts his annual Ten Grands musical extravaganza at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, June 28-30. The show features 10 pianists playing grand pianos on stage together and individual pieces. The lineup: Amir Avskir, Charlie Martin, Cayla Bleoaja, George Miller, Andrea Johnson, Rhys Philips, Daniel Dickson, William Leonard, Esther Harrison, Sandy Tang, Harrison Lee. Special guests are Nick Palance (singer), Tanner Johnson (violinist) and Julianne Johnson (singer). More: tengrands.com. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 24: Summer Baking Championship; Mysteries of the Unknown; The 1% Club
Summer Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. Host Jesse Palmer celebrates Shark Week by tasking the bakers to make cookie bars shaped like beach-inspired items such as surfboards, flip flops or sunglasses. Then, they must bake shark cage desserts good enough for a great white. Mysteries of the Unknown ...
Drivers beware: I-5 to be closed though SW Portland June 28-July 1
Drivers need to be prepared for all lanes of a four mile stretch of I-5 through Southwest Portland to be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, June 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, July 1. Before that, some lanes in both directions are scheduled to be closed overnight between now and Wednesday, June 26. The closures are necessary for the Oregon Department of Transportation to replace the I-5 bridge over Southwest 26th...
Hops start second half with an 8-2 loss at Everett
With the first half of the season behind them, Hillsboro had an opportunity to get the second half started on a winning foot. Unfortunately, Everett did too, and did so to the tune of an 8-2 win on Friday night, June 21, at Memorial Stadium in Everett. The home AquaSox took a 2-1 lead in the first inning, then cruised on the backs of their pitching staff that allowed no earned runs while striking out nine, and who were aided by a Hops squad that...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 23: 2024 Incredible Dog Challenge; 2024 Copa America; Orphan Black: Echoes
2024 Incredible Dog Challenge KGW 10 a.m. Sometimes, old dogs can learn new tricks. Top “dog athletes” and their steadfast trainers compete in this yearly event, which showcases professional pups as they compete in everything from surfing to “fetch-offs” in Huntington Beach, Calif. 2024 Copa America ...
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