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Football preview: With a retooled offense, Sherwood looks like the team to beat in the Pacific Conference
To say that the Sherwood football team was a defensive force last year feels like an understatement. The Bowmen pitched seven straight shutouts last year — a Class 6A best and the first run of its kind in all of Oregon since 2007 — and put fear in opposing offenses.
‘Hoppy’ news: Oregon Zoo releases over 100 endangered frogs back into the wild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 100 northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo hopped back into the wild last week, thanks to a collaborative effort to save one of the last remaining Northwest populations of this endangered species. The frogs hatched from eggs collected by the Washington...
Family and friends of Yachats man who perished trying to help swimmers not surprised at his compassion, courage
YACHATS – Sean Johnson acted without hesitation Sunday when he scrambled down the rocky shoreline and jumped into the ocean to help a woman and her two young sons struggling against the current. The selfless act of courage cost him his life. But his actions were no surprise to...
Transfer of Ocean View Drive from county to Yachats hits another bump after state’s objection
Lincoln County has been trying to give Ocean View Drive to the city of Yachats for years. But its latest effort hit a speed bump Wednesday during a public hearing before county commissioners when an Oregon state parks official showed up to object to the county claiming a short section of the road through Yachats State Park.
Pickleball Kingdom Continues Expansion in the PNW
Pickleball Kingdom announced further expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new indoor pickleball facility in Vancouver, WA, with Portland, OR, to follow. Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion. “We are thrilled to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the passionate communities of Vancouver and Portland, where the love for pickleball...
'It's been really heartbreaking': Two Cottage Grove camps cleared, moved to dog park
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — The eviction of two homeless camps in Cottage Grove concluded on Thursday, August 20, after 140 residents received a two-week notice to vacate the camps. The evictions were a dramatic conclusion to Cottage Grove's ongoing public health concern. As homeless residents struggle with finding stability,...
Portland and Hood to Coast passing through Columbia County
Hood and Portland to Coast are traveling through Columbia County this Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 2024. Runners and walkers will not be traveling through the city limits of St. Helens, though they will pass through Scappoose. The racecourse runs just outside St. Helens through the Warren area to the Fairgrounds. However, you will likely still encounter increased traffic and event participants visiting local businesses in St. Helens. This year’s...
Lake Oswego golfer Drew Woolworth announces college commitment
Just ahead of his junior year, Lake Oswego’s Drew Woolworth has announced a college commitment that will take him clear across the country. The reigning Class 6A boys golf state champion, Woolworth made his announcement that he is joining the Georgia Bulldogs on Instagram on Thursday afternoon. If you...
First car forfeited in Portland under new street racing law is a busted Mustang
Portland police are now the proud owners of a 2006 green Ford Mustang. Sure, it has a busted front end and burned out rear wheel. But police and prosecutors say the muscle car — and its current parking spot in the Police Bureau’s storage facility — may be the deterrent Portland needs to curb rampant street racing and takeovers.
OHSU Accused of Negligence in Use of Experimental Treatment
A new lawsuit filed Aug. 20 in federal court in Portland sheds light on the enormous financial and human costs of the complex clinical trials that underlie modern pharmaceutical breakthroughs. The suit, filed by Connecticut biotech firm Immunofree, accuses Oregon Health & Science University of enrolling a kidney transplant patient...
Lebanon fire district changing ambulance services amid staffing, funding challenges
LEBANON, Ore. – As emergency services across Oregon face issues with funding, staffing and scheduling, Lebanon’s fire district is adjusting its ambulance schedules to try to adjust to a reality in which there are fewer staff available to respond to emergency calls. According to the Lebanon Fire District,...
Low turnout for Baker City Council race frustrates former member: ‘Everyone loves to complain, but no one steps up’
BAKER CITY — The deadline for Baker City residents to run for City Council during the November election has passed and only six candidates have stepped forward. All seven council seats are up for this upcoming election, which will be held November 5. Five of the candidates who threw their hats in the ring currently serve on the city council, while the sixth is a resident who is the sole non-incumbent.
Annual Northwest Art and Air Festival to lift off Friday
ALBANY, Ore. — The AnnualNorthwest Art and Air Festival is set to take off Friday, featuring hot air balloons, music and more. Organizers say hot-air balloons are set to launch bright and early Friday, August 23, 2024, at 6:45 a.m., weather permitting. Event goers also have the opportunity to check out live music, discover dozens of local artists, and get a chance to try some tasty treats.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an […]
Multnomah County leader who resigned after discrimination allegation returns as deflection consultant
A long-standing Multnomah County leader who retired in 2017 under a cloud of allegations of racial discrimination has returned as a consultant to help the county launch its deflection system. Joanne Fuller, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years in various leadership roles, was brought on in July...
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