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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler blasts judge for delaying new police oversight board: Short-sighted and politically driven
Mayor Ted Wheeler on Friday blasted a ruling by a federal judge that prevents him and the current City Council from appointing people to a nominating committee that will select members of a new civilian-run police oversight board. Wheeler called U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon’s ruling short-sighted and politically...
Oregon leaders celebrate investments toward Willamette Water Supply System
The pipeline to a sustainable water future is becoming clearer for the cities of Beaverton and Hillsboro. U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici and Andrea Salinas visited the Willamette Water Supply System treatment plant in Sherwood Thursday, Aug. 29, joining local leaders to spotlight investments in drinking water infrastructure for Washington County. The $1.6 billion Willamette Water Supply System is a collaborative effort between the Tualatin Valley Water District (TVWD) and the...
Newberg musician and cohort net $100K grant to stage multi-cultural women’s rights performance
A pair of collaborating artists, one with Newberg ties, are among the beneficiaries of a round of grants from an organization determined to, in its own words, “celebrate bold creativity, elevate cultural voices and examine some of the deep challenges facing Oregonians.” The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) renewed its annual Creative Heights Initiative some months ago, seeking applications from artists for grants from $15,000 to $100,000 to fund in-state arts and culture projects that “stretch the creative capacity of artists and culture bearers,” a release...
A Multnomah County commissioner plans to work part-time for next 2 months
Jesse Beason, who accepted an appointment to the Multnomah County Commission 10 months ago, announced Friday that he will be reducing his work as commissioner to part-time to better handle his full-time job and family responsibilities. Beason will work about eight to 10 hours a week most weeks, his office...
Portland musicians trade group seeks to block new Live Nation venue
MusicPortland, a trade organization for musicians, is appealing a decision that would ease the way for a proposed Central Eastside concert venue. Developers are trying to build a 62,000-square-foot venue with just under 1,300 seats but that would be able to hold as many as 3,500 people. While no timeline is confirmed, developers hope to open in 2026.
No. 18 Spirit Battle Hard Against D2 Western Oregon
MONMOUTH, ORE. – The 18th-ranked OUAZ women's soccer team finished up its road trip in the Pacific Northwest Friday, taking on NCAA D2 Western Oregon. The Spirit were on the wrong end of a 3-0 final, but performed better than what the final score indicated. "Great matchup today," head...
OSAAtoday releases 6A and 5A preseason football polls
OSAAtoday has released its preseason football coaches polls for Class 6A and Class 5A. The polls will be released every Tuesday during the fall season. Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA’s RPI and Colley ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes. First-place votes are in parentheses. ...
Sean Lundry officially files lawsuit against city of Sandy, city leadership for unlawful retaliation, wrongful discharge
Former Sandy Interim Chief of Police Sean Lundry has filed to sue the city of Sandy, Mayor Stan Pulliam, City Manager Tyler Deems and Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati. The lawsuit is a complaint of unlawful retaliation, wrongful discharge and civil rights violations. The suit claims that the defendants “smeared Lundry through a campaign of public, highly stigmatizing commentary falsely asserting that Lundry had engaged in criminal and/or workplace misconduct,”...
Funding boost from grant slated to assist St. Helens Riverwalk Project
The city of St. Helens is announcing an almost three-quarters-of-a million-dollar boost in grant funding for the city’s ambitious Riverwalk Project. The grant funding from the state of Oregon will help along construction in the project’s Phase One. The city was initially awarded $500,000 from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ‘s Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. ...
Wilsonville’s annual Emergency Preparedness Fair set for next weekend
Wilsonville residents can learn about building a “go kit,” preparing for wildfire season and more at the third annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 in the Stein-Boozier Barn at Memorial Park. Attendees will learn how to prepare for emergency situations, with topics including how to make preparations accounting for kids, pets and older adults, what supplies may be useful and more, according to the city website. Demonstrations, giveaway items and preparation resources will be available at the event.
Safe Rest Pods to Provide Shelter Through October
The Safe Rest Pods on SW 17th Avenue provide life-saving shelter near Winco & Dairy Creek Park as the City & partners work toward building a future year-round shelter at the site. Since reopening in December 2023, the temporary shelter has:. Sheltered & supported 30 to 40 individuals & couples...
Prineville native keeps the Navy flying in the Pacific Northwest
OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Aviators in the U.S. Navy fly some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft in modern history. The driving force behind keeping naval aviators safely in the air are the maintainers on the ground making repairs and ensuring the aircraft are mission-ready. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Gish, a native of Prineville, Oregon, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW), aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. ...
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