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OPINION: Elizabeth Case will find equitable solutions as Hillsboro councilor
Once upon a time... In the time before an evil wind named COVID blew into the city of Hillsboro and forever changed our lives, Elizabeth Case became my friend. We were in a mat Pilates class, doing the hard work of strengthening our core. I was one of only two senior citizens there. She was part of a cluster of young‘uns. I confess, I viewed them with envy. Oh, to be young and flexible again. ...
Gov. Tina Kotek addresses path forward for homeless crisis Thursday
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is expected to address the homelessness crisis in the state, following the announcement of a 28% increase in housing placements in Multnomah County and the City of Portland and Multnomah County's decision to continue funding the joint office to cut the homeless population in half within two years.
OPINION: Vote no on Hillsboro fluoride measure, mineral's minimal benefits
Hillsboro residents will soon vote on whether to add fluoridation chemicals to their water. Clean Water Hillsboro, an all-volunteer coalition of professional and lay advocates, strongly urges a no vote on this ballot measure, 34-338. Two weeks ago, in a landmark decision, the federal district court of Northern California, after a seven-year lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency for allowing fluoridation, ruled that it “poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children ...” The court ordered the EPA to adopt rules that would eliminate...
Former Portland publisher launches queer, lesbian social club
PORTLAND, Ore. — This story is courtesy of the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. Click here for the full version. A new social club is taking root in Portland aimed at queer and lesbian women to help foster real-life connections and community. Called Lesbian Culture Club, it...
Portland Marathon course goes through 20 neighborhoods. What to know about route, traffic impacts
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Marathon is running its 52nd race on Sunday, Oct. 6. The 26.2-mile-long course goes through over 20 Portland neighborhoods, hitting all corners of the city. The race starts at 7 a.m. and concludes at 1:45 p.m. Between those hours and even sometime before and...
PeaceHealth to acquire 4 Providence clinics in Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — PeaceHealth is set to acquire four Providence clinic sites in Vancouver, the hospital system announced on Thursday. Providence and PeaceHealth have entered a definitive agreement. Pending the regulatory review process, the clinics will be transferred to PeaceHealth. About 100 staff members — including physicians, registered...
Lake Oswego students tested higher in math, science and English than Oregon average, but lower than last year
Results of the Oregon Statewide Assessment Systems’ spring 2024 tests released Thursday, Oct. 3 show Lake Oswego students’ scores remain among the highest in the state despite a decrease since the 2018-19 school year. Students who participate in OSAS summative tests receive a score between 1-4. Students who score level 1 are below grade level, level 2 are at grade level and scores of 3 or higher represent proficiency in the subject area. The tests cover math, English and science. ...
Teens and tweens invited to board game nights at Tualatin Public Library
In an effort to build community for teens in the Tualatin area, a group of parents have started a board game club for teens (and their parents) at the Tualatin Public Library. Not organized by the library, the private group is open to the public and meets 4-6 p.m. every Wednesday in the conference room of the library. “I've been organizing board game clubs for kids for many years,” said Lisa Cohn. “It's a great way to get kids off their screens and interacting in person.” Teens and tweens can bring their own board games or use one supplied by the group. Visit the Meetup link for more information.
Veteran served as attack helicopter pilot
(North Plains) -- Combat in Vietnam was not limited to ground battles. For Herb Hirst, flying the skies over the embattled war zone was a part of his duties. The 86-year-old Hirst, who lives with his wife Cindy in North Plains, joined the U.S. Army, serving in the 2nd Battalion, 20th Aerial Rocket Artillery and 1st Cavalry Division. “I had the opportunity to join the National Guard, so I did,”...
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