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Meet Portland's Olympic men's rower in Grant High alumnus Pieter Quinton
After taking sixth place at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in the Men’s eight competition and failing to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Portland local Pieter Quinton did some self reflection. Yes, being sixth in the world in anything is still quite the accomplishment, but the Grant High School alumnus and his seven fellow rowers still felt like they left something out on the Serbia water in September. ...
AT&T data breach: 3 things to know
Data from nearly every customer of AT&T has been breached, the telecommunications giant announced on Friday, July 12. Various media are reporting that the breach hit customers of the company’s cellular service, mobile virtual network operators, and landline customers who interacted with cellular numbers. The Associated Press reports that AT&T has more than 100 million customers in the United States and almost 2.5 million business accounts. ...
Hops' second-half swoon continues with 3-2 loss to Dust Devils
For the second straight night Hillsboro was befuddled by Tri-City pitching, and as a result, for the fifth straight game the Hops were on the losing end, falling to the Dust Devils 3-2 on Thursday night, July 11, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Tri-City starting pitcher Houston Harding allowed just four hits while striking out five over five shutout innings, then watched as Dust Devil relievers held on as the Hops made a late run at the visitors before failing to score the winning run from third...
Oregon State football unveils new uniforms ahead of 2024 season
The Oregon State Beavers have shaken up their uniforms ahead of the 2024 season, unveiling their new look on Friday, July 12. The primary change to the uniform set is the addition of a fourth jersey and pants in an anthracite gray color, joining the traditional white, black and orange uniform looks. The other most notable change comes on the front of the uniforms, where the patch of the of...
Our TV picks for Saturday, July 13: 2024 Wimbledon Championships; WNBA Basketball; 48 Hours
2024 Wimbledon Championships KATU 12 p.m. With the “Challengers” hype still going strong, tennis is more popular than ever before. This tournament brings all the action, with the Ladies’ Singles Final broadcasting live from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. WNBA Basketball ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, July 12 - July 19, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Angels in the Outfield” (July 15) Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they’re the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel July 12 - July 19, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 2:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175. (Live) Sunday 9:30 a.m. KGW IndyCar Racing Hy-Vee One Step 250. (Live)11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com. (Live) ...
Rolling up the mats: ‘Cobra Kai’ dojo prepares to close doors after Season 6
After five complete seasons — across two different platforms — “Cobra Kai” may know better than most series what it takes to survive in the business. Back in the dojo to begin its sixth and final season, the Karate Kid franchise spinoff series has big plans for the year ahead. It all begins Thursday, July 18, on Netflix. “Cobra Kai,” the karate-centric dramedy series from creators Jon Hurwitz (“Obliterated”), Josh Heald (“Hot Tub Time Machine,” 2010) and Hayden Schlossberg (“Harold & Kumar Go to White...
Rivertime in Rainier concerts combines great music with view of the Columbia River
Rainier is trying out a new event this summer, a free event that will allow park visitors to enjoy concert music while viewing the scenic Columbia River. It’s called Rivertime in Rainier, and it’s well underway at Riverfront Park. The event kicked off June 5 with a performance by the Cascadians. Concerts will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Wednesday, through the end of August. There will be...
Bull riding, barrel racing aplenty at upcoming Columbia County Fair and Rodeo
Team roping, barrel racing and bull riding are huge events at rodeos, and starting Friday, July 19, the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association annual rodeo takes place at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St. Helens. This year, the rodeo will take place Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20, both days starting at 6 p.m. in the rodeo arena. The Junior Rodeo takes place Thursday, July 18, also at 6 p.m. ...
5 takeaways: Portland region’s economic outlook for June
The Portland region’s most recent economic indicators, as studied by Jake Procino, workforce analyst and economics from the Oregon Employment Department, have been released. Here are the takeaways. 1. By “the Portland area,” we mean “Portland,” right? Well, you'd think so, right? Not so much. In fact, economists use the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, which...
OHSU study finds benefits of using telehealth to help treat opioid addiction
Telehealth can ease the stigma and barriers for people as they seek and enter treatment for drug addiction, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University found. The study’s release comes as Oregon is grappling with a fentanyl addiction and poisoning crisis, with providers and counties planning new programs that emphasize treatment and recovery instead of jail time. More than 1,000 Oregonians died of opioid poisoning in 2023, an increase from 280 in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. ...
Nothing works for Hops in 7-0 loss to Dust Devils
Tri-City might have the worst record in the Northwest League, but the Hops are making them look pretty good. The Dust Devils hit the ball well, pitched dominantly, and ultimately breezed to a 7-0 victory over Hillsboro on Wednesday, July 10, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Tri-City starting pitcher Chris Clark allowed just two hits in six shutout innings, then was spelled by three relievers who combined to hold the home Hops...
County fair fun and frolic begins July 17 in St. Helens
It’s time to see the animals, munch on delectable treats, and try a ride or two at the 2024 Columbia County Fair and Rodeo. Fun for the whole family takes place Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21, at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, located at 58892 Saulser Road in St. Helens. This year’s fair will feature a couple of changes, including the ability to take your alcohol around to the...
Oregon Rep. Blumenauer: Biden should step aside
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who is retiring from Congress after 28 years, has joined a few of his House Democratic colleagues to urge President Joe Biden to step aside as a candidate for re-election. The Portland Democrat was the first in Oregon’s congressional delegation to make that call in a statement he released Wednesday, July 10. He is the ninth House Democrat to do so. The key observation: ...
OPINION: Oregon's congressional delegation must not remain silent on Biden's candidacy
This isn’t the moment for timidity among Oregon’s Democratic Party leaders. When pressed by local media for their views on whether President Biden should still be at the top of their ticket, five of the six Democrats who represent Oregon in Congress have been either silent, supportive of the president, or deflective of the question. Oregon’s congressional delegation will not decide the president’s fate following his incoherent debate performance two...
2020 Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey on 'redemption' tour
Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey recently punched her ticket to becoming a two-time Olympian when she qualified for the 2024 Paris Games on July 1. Her first trip came in 2021, when she competed in the 2020 Tokyo Games that were pushed back a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tokyo 2020 was as successful as it could've been for the then-21 year old Carey, who won a gold medal on floor. ...
Have a ball: couple honors dog with community tennis ball library
Take a ball or leave a ball, but most importantly — have a ball. It's what Kaiya Jean would've wanted, at least that's what her owners Rebecca Rapple and Michael Barrett think their tennis-ball-obsessed Labradoodle would've wished for. Endless opportunities for ball chasing and chomping are located in the 3900 block of Northeast Seventh Avenue outside the couple's home after building a community tennis ball library in honor of their...
Appeals court hears arguments in Oregon lawsuit on Department of Human Services protections for LGBTQ kids
A federal appeals panel heard arguments Tuesday, July 9, in a Malheur County woman’s lawsuit that challenges state adoption rules intended to protect LGBTQ children on the basis of religious and free speech rights. Jessica Bates, who lives in Vale, sued the state in U.S. District Court in Portland in April 2023 after the Oregon Department of Human Services blocked her from qualifying as an adoptive parent. The state requires adoptive parents to support LGBTQ children they adopt — something that goes against Bates’ Christian...
Four tips to make a yard less attractive to ticks
Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. Lazy days in the yard are a big part of what makes warm weather seasons like spring and summer so appealing. But those afternoons can quickly go off the rails when an unwelcome visitor makes its presence known. Ticks can be found throughout the world, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that only a select few types of ticks transmit bacteria, viruses, parasites, or pathogens that cause diseases in people....
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