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Mae Yih, longest serving woman in the Oregon Legislature, returns
Mae Yih, the longest serving woman in the Oregon Legislature and the first Chinese woman elected to a state legislature in the United States, returned to the Oregon Capitol last week to say a few words. Yih turned 96 on May 24. She was born in Shanghai in 1928 and came to the United States as a college student in 1948. After moving to Oregon and serving on Albany school boards, she was elected to the Oregon House in 1976 and to the Oregon Senate...
Hops Weekly: Hops win series with help from Mother Nature
Hillsboro is getting good at going from feast to famine. For the second straight week the home Hops have won the first three of their six game home sets, only to lose the remainder of the series’ games—along with the potential momentum generated from them. In all, Hillsboro won three of the five games played against the visiting Ems, with the last of the scheduled six games being postponed due...
Ford Mustang is an iconic performance survivor
The Ford Mustang is just about the last Pony Car standing, which is a tribute to its enduring popularity. The Mustang kicked off the competition in 1964 as a small, affordable coupe with youthful styling and a choice of engines and transmissions, including the combination of a 289-cubic inch V8 and four-speed manual transmission that delivered genuine performance. Similar vehicles quicky followed, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird from General Motors, the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda from Chrysler, and the Javelin and Hornet S/C from AMC. Only the Challenger will also continue being produced next year as an...
Pamplin Media Group sells to Carpenter Media Group
Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. has sold Pamplin Media Group to Carpenter Media Group, effective June 1. “After 25 years operating Oregon’s largest newspaper group, we made the decision to sell the company,” said Pamplin. “Due to age and health reasons, it made sense to pass the company on to someone else who will carry on the tradition of balanced journalism, the old-fashioned way.” “For more than two decades,” said...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 4: Women’s International Soccer Friendlies; Deadliest Catch; The Quiz With Balls
Women’s International Soccer Friendlies TNT 5 p.m. This second of two matchups between the U.S. Women’s National Team and the Korea Republic takes place at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn. New USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will get a test from the Koreans as the Summer Olympics in Paris get closer. Deadliest Catch ...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 3: 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise; American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune
90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise TLC 6 p.m. Luke and Madelein’s relationship hits a rough patch when the topic of a prenuptial agreement arises; Alex grapples with the fear of pressuring her bond with Adriano; Shawn experiences anxiety as Alliya bids farewell to Douglas. American Ninja Warrior ...
Joe Fagan helps power Scappoose baseball to sixth state title, moves into tie for second most in Oregon
A year ago, it was Grayson Grover starting on the mound for the Scappoose High School baseball team in the 4A state title game. In 2024, aiming for a second consecutive crown, it was junior Joe Fagan on the bump against Marist Catholic on Saturday, June 1, at Volcanoes Stadium in Keizer. Grover, a senior this year, didn’t start the 2023 game well, walking two batters and watching Pendleton take...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 2: 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship; 60 Minutes; 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship USA 12 p.m. Known as one of the oldest inland cities in the country, Lancaster, Pa., now acts as home to the final round of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open. With several past champions on the course, including Allison Corpus, it should be an exciting finish. 60 Minutes ...
Time to prune those flowering plants
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
Beaverton middle schooler represents Oregon in 16th annual 'Doodle for Google' contest
When Inchara Shree came to school with her parents last week, she thought it was just another day of seventh grade at Tumwater Middle School — other than a totally innocuous meeting between her folks and her science teacher. But when the Beaverton student walked into class, she was met with balloons, a cameraman and a big sign that said: “Doodle the future.” That’s how Shree learned she was one...
Medical Teams International confirms death of staff member in Ethiopia
Medical Teams International, the Tigard-headquartered faith-based nonprofit that provides life-saving medical care for those in crisis, recently confirmed the death of a staff member in Ethiopia. “This tragedy occurred in the insecure Amhara region of Ethiopia where our convoy team was traveling and was fired upon by armed men on May 24, 2024. We are closely reviewing and addressing the circumstances surrounding this tragic loss and determining next steps as an organization,” according to a Medical Teams International website post, first reported by the Associated...
Oregon Health Authority asking people who harvested, ate Oregon Coast shellfish to complete survey
State health officials are asking people who recently harvested or ate any shellfish from the Oregon Coast to complete a survey as part of an investigation of illnesses linked to shellfish biotoxins. On Tuesday, May 28, the Oregon Health Authority urged people to throw out mussels gathered from beaches between Seal Rock State Park north to the Washington border, after cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning were reported. The shellfish were harvested at beaches in Lincoln, Tillamook and Clatsop counties. ...
What to know about landscape lighting
Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners. Curb appeal is often measured by how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better, more modern, and...
Wyden promotes federal tax breaks for small businesses
Advocates of Oregon small businesses have joined forces with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, who continues to push for legislation coupling an extension of three tax breaks for businesses with a three-year expansion of tax credits for children and construction of low-income housing. The Oregon Democrat says he hopes that local and national coalitions will prod some Senate Republicans to move the bill (HR 7024), which passed the House on a 357-70 vote four months ago. ...
Whooping cough is on the rise in Oregon; Portland metro area is in the thick of it
The Oregon Health Authority is warning people in nine counties about a sharp increase in pertussis — also known as whooping cough. People are urged to get vaccinated. Three of the nine counties are in the metro area: Multnomah (41 case), Washington (13 cases) and Clackamas (33 cases) counties. Lane County leads with 64 cases. Other counties have seen fewer cases, but also have smaller populations. “Our concern is with...
St. Helen Public Library kicks off 2024 Summer Library Challenge
The St. Helens Public Library invites the community to read, renew and repeat as it kicks off its 2024 Summer Library Challenge. From June 17, to Aug. 11, children, teens and adults can pick up a book and dive into the fun with chances to win prizes all summer long. Focused on conservation, this year’s theme of “Read, Renew, Repeat” highlights the significance of protecting endangered species, restoring natural habitats...
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