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2024 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe is EV version of legendary BMW sedans
For years BMW has flourished by offering exceptional base models and a range of more powerful and better handling M versions for more money. That has allowed buyers who want to save money to afford a genuine BMW car or SUV, while enthusiasts with money can fulfill their dreams. Now BMW has committed to an electrified future and is applying the same strategy to its EVs. A case in point is the i4, an all-electric four door hatchback that straddles the line between a compact...
Hops Weekly: Split with Eugene leaves Hillsboro treading water in NWL standings
In need of a winning week after being swept by Vancouver a week prior, the Hops missed an opportunity to do just that by dropping the final two games of their six-game set with Eugene and splitting with the Ems. At the end of the week, Hillsboro sits with a record of 4-11 in the Northwest League’s second half and sits eight games behind the first place Canadians. The Hops...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 9: Family Feud: Decades of Laughs; Beat Shazam; Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order
Family Feud: Decades of Laughs KATU 8 p.m. Fifty years ago, Richard Dawson introduced “Family Feud” to the world — and things haven’t been the same since. From there, a slew of hosts took over until current host Steve Harvey came along in 2010. This special looks back at the show’s history. Beat Shazam ...
Gresham photographer spots ‘unusually adventurous’ frogs seeking relief from heat
A pair of local Gresham residents hippity hopped into the foliage late last week, creating a rare sight of some adventurous frogs. Wildlife photographer Caz Zyvatkauskas snapped photos of northern red-legged frogs perched high up in some ferns, seeking a cool spot during the heat wave. That sighting is somewhat unusual, with a local frog expert confirming the species is not renowned for its climbing prowess. The likely reason is...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Tiny dances in Beaverton and all things vintage at the Expo Center
MONDAY, JULY 8-SUNDAY, JULY 14 OLD TIME FAIR — Everybody enjoys a traditional old-fashioned fair. In West Linn, you’ll have a chance to attend the Old Time Fair, which returns this year. The event runs July 12-14. The fair will be held at Willamette Park, 1100 12th St. in West Linn. Enjoy a community parade, the ambassador coronation, a beer garden, live music, a classic car show, carnival rides and more. For more information, go online (westlinnoregon.gov/oldtimefair). ...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 8: The Bachelorette; The 1% Club; All American: Homecoming
The Bachelorette KATU 8 p.m. She may have finished fifth in Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor,” but 26-year-old Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student, is ready to break some hearts in this season premiere. She’s bubbly, charming and the first Asian-American Bachelorette. The 1% Club ...
Portland Rock Gym hosts four climbing Olympians prior to 2024 Paris games
Four Olympians made their way to Portland Rock Gym on Saturday, July 6 out in Beaverton in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The group is also practicing on July 7 at the facility. Colin Duffy, Brook Raboutou, Jesse Grupper and Natalia Grossman took to the Titan Boulder at the Beaverton gym, an exact replica of the wall they will compete on in Paris. The wall is one of 22 in the world and the only one in the United States. ...
Eugene's Joe Whitman shuts down Hops in 2-1 Ems win
Despite outhitting the Emeralds by more than two-to-one, it was Eugene who came out on top in a 2-1 game on Friday night, July 5, at PK Park in Eugene. Hillsboro tallied five hits to just two by the home Ems, but Eugene made the most of them and lefthanded pitcher Joe Whitman who allowed no earned runs and just three hits, while striking out seven and walking none. Hops...
Our TV picks for Sunday, July 7: PGA Tour Golf; Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier; Orphan Black: Echoes
PGA Tour Golf KOIN 12 p.m. It’s anybody’s game in this final round of the John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Last year, Sepp Straka shot a blistering 62 on the last day — the lowest closing round since 1982 — to claim top honors and a prize of $1.3 million. ...
Photos: Day 1 of the Waterfront Blues Festival
The first day of the 2024 Waterfront Blues Festival brought thousands to the Portland waterfront. Local acts like MarchFourth, Jujuba and Norman Sylvester performed on Thursday, July 4, along with bands like Diggin Dirt and St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The night ended with fireworks. Temperatures were lower than expected on Thursday, only reaching the low 90s, but the next three days of the festival will be hotter. The Waterfront Blues Festival runs through Sunday, July 7.
St. Helens Public Library extends as cooling shelter through Tuesday
With continued heat in the forecast, the Columbia Center in the St. Helens Public Library is extending cooling center options through Tuesday, July 9. The center at 375 S. 18th St. will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2-8 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Limited bottled water will be available, and a drinking fountain and restrooms will be available. Only...
Here she is, Miss Oregon: Abigail Hoppe celebrates, and looks forward to Miss America
A night after being crowned Miss Oregon, Abigail Hoppe “finally got some sleep.” The next day, “it feels real,” she told the Portland Tribune. Being Miss Oregon will take some getting used to, but Hoppe will try her best as she prepares for the Miss America contest. “The whole week I had overwhelming feeling of...
OPINION: The path to cheaper prescription drugs runs through PBMs
In 2021, via legislation that I chief-sponsored through the State Legislature, Oregon became an early adopter of an insulin price cap. Just two years later, the Inflation Reduction Act brought similar savings on insulin to seniors across the country. For far too many Americans, prescription drug prices are still a significant strain. With more than 30 years’ experience as a public health nurse, I believe our leaders must do more to tackle drug costs. In 2024, that means Congress should focus on pharmacy benefit managers...
4 Tips: Red Cross urges caution as temperatures spike
With the region on track to break high temperature records in Oregon and Southwest Washington over the next couple of days, the American Red Cross – Cascade Region warns that health risks for vulnerable populations and should be taken seriously. Josh Cozart, meteorologist for KOIN 6 News, warns that the first real heat wave of summer will push temperatures to 100 degrees for the first time this year by Friday afternoon, July 5. See Cozart’s story here. ...
Barge ablaze after Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show, one hospitalized
Following the dazzling fireworks display at the Waterfront Blues Festival, a fire broke out on the deck of the barge sending one person to the hospital, authorities said. According to Portland Fire & Rescue, during the post-show clean-up and safety check, the fire started on the deck. Officials said a member of the barge crew was burned and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. That person’s condition is currently unknown.
Fourth inning fireworks lead Hops to 11-6 win over Emeralds
Fans in Eugene didn’t have to wait until after the game for their Fourth of July fireworks, for the Hops provided plenty of them in the fourth inning. Trailing 6-1, Hillsboro scored 10 runs in the top half of the fourth, helping lead the visiting Hops to an 11-6 win on Thursday, July 4, at PK Park in Eugene. In a game that was set up to be a pitcher’s...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, July 5 – July 12, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Descendants: The Rise of Red” (July 12) Former Villain Kid Uma (China Anne McClain), now Headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to Red (Kylie Cantrall), the rebellious daughter of Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora). The Queen of Hearts has long held a grudge against Auradon, especially against Cinderella (Brandy Norwood), and seizes the opportunity to seek revenge when she drops...
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