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Pioneering Portland Pizzeria American Dream Pizza Is Closed and For Sale
North Tabor pizzeria American Dream Pizza has closed unexpectedly, the Oregonian reports. The pizzeria opened in 1985, making it one of Portland’s oldest dedicated pizza restaurants and spawning a Corvallis chain of the same name. Co-founder Sebastian Malinow told the Oregonian that a plan to sell the restaurant to...
Former Multnomah County chair hired as chief of staff to new Portland Public Schools superintendent
Former Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury — once considered a likely candidate for governor in Oregon — will start Tuesday as the chief of staff to Kimberlee Armstrong, the new superintendent of Portland Public Schools. Kafoury, who grew up in a politically powerful family and served years in...
City of Salem doing away with cut off warning notices before disconnection of city services
The City of Salem is dropping two warning notices before city utility services are cut off to delinquent customers. Effective with the July billing cycle, customers will only receive a notice upon disconnection seven days after their bill becomes delinquent. The notice will inform them of the fees and interruption of services. Two other warnings will be eliminated. One that used to be issued seven days after a bill becomes delinquent giving customers another seven days to pay along with a notice placed on the door the day before disconnection is scheduled.
Portland to transfer more than $7 million from city’s climate action fund to general budget
Portland’s government is diverting $7.6 million in funds earmarked by voters for climate action towards the city’s general budget, months after politicians in the city first suggested the idea. The move marks the first time climate action funds will be used outside of their intended purpose. Earlier this...
Blazers Have Too Many Centers
The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t take position into mind when selecting Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The big man out of UConn was considered to be the best player on the Blazers’ big board, and the team took him without hesitation when he was still available when Portland was on the clock.
Oregon’s transportation system is due for an overhaul next year. Here’s what you need to know
Oregon’s highway officials say they’re tapped out — and that’s about to mean big problems from metro Portland to Madras to Medford. As inflation has sent road costs soaring in recent years, gas taxes are sputtering like an overworked Geo Metro. The funding pinch has grown so troublesome that the Oregon Department of Transportation warned last winter it couldn’t even plow mountain passes reliably without an emergency infusion of cash.
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and to expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released the week of July 15 by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral health care for low-income Oregonians. It found that people who speak a language other than English can struggle to access services, especially when providers lack staff...
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
READERS RESPOND: Survey shows disappointment in destruction of historic Wilkes House in Banks
Grief, questions and community outrage have erupted following the demolition of one of the oldest homes in Washington County. An informal survey conducted by Your Oregon News revealed disapproval over the loss of the Wilkes House in Banks, with many readers lamenting the destruction of the historic site and raising concerns about city accountability. The 150-year-old home, built by the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the area, crumbled to the...
Beaver baseball to play in Karbach Round Rock Classic
Friday, Oregon State baseball announced they will play in the 2025 Karbach Round Rock Classic. The three-day tournament consists of a field of four teams including three that competed in the NCAA Tournament in 2024. The beavers will face Oklahoma, Virginia, and Minnesota at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock,...
Pickleball popularity leads to surge in injuries
Picklleball enthusiasts in Lincoln City have been enjoying the sport for sometime. Wielding wooden or fiberglass paddles, women and men of the Lincoln City club meet to enjoy the friendly competition. They often welcome players from other zip codes, too, traveling through with paddles as part of their luggage, according to a 2017 published report by John Feidler in the former News Guard. The players use outside courts in the...
Sheriff: Woman injured, two arrested in shooting in Veneta area
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Two people have been arrested following a shooting in Veneta over the weekend, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). LCSO says deputies responded to reports of a female who'd been shot around 7:20 p.m. Sunday in the 25000 block of Hunter Avenue. The...
Oregon Ducks' N’Faly Dante Battles No. 2 Pick Alexandre Sarr at NBA 2K25 Summer League
Oregon Ducks' N'Faly Dante faced off against the No. 2 pick, Alexandre Sarr, in the NBA 2K25 Summer League game at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Dante and the Rockets beat the Washington Wizards 109-91.
Former Oregon Ducks Football Star Justin Herbert Challenges New Strength & Conditioning Coach
Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert has a new strength and conditioning coach. Ben Herbert brings enthusiasm and excitement to the role and looks forward to managing the training of the Los Angeles Chargers franchise quarterback.
‘We got really ripped off’: Calls for accountability emerge following demise of Banks’ historic Wilkes House
The Wilkes House, a 150-year-old home in Banks, was demolished despite efforts by the Banks Historical Society to preserve it, with the city council citing lack of funding and unclear plans as the cause of the destruction.
Save the date for Estacada's National Night Out, city gets bargain sewer loan, and more news
Save the date for National Night Out This year’s National Night Out will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 6 in the parking lot across from the fire station, 502 S.E. Main St. The event is designed as a fun way to foster community and build partnerships between law enforcement and residents of the Estacada Area. ...
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