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National Republican group adds Oregon candidate Mike Erickson to top challenger list
The National Republican Congressional Committee on Friday named Mike Erickson, the Republican challenging first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, as one of its top candidates to flip House seats. Erickson’s addition to the committee’s “Young Guns” list means three of Oregon’s six congressional districts are top priorities for both parties, and candidates in those districts […]
Oregon law rolling back drug decriminalization set to take effect and make possession a crime again
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s first-in-the-nation experiment with drug decriminalization is coming to an end Sunday, when possessing small amounts of hard drugs will once again become a crime. The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed the recriminalization law in March, overhauling a measure approved by 58% of voters in 2020...
Update: Dense fog advisory affecting Central Coast of Oregon until Saturday midday
The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory at 2:32 a.m. on Saturday in effect until noon for Central Coast of Oregon. The weather service adds, "Areas of dense fog with visibility one quarter mile or less." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," says the weather service....
Market of Choice impresses with a lineup of private label wines
It always feels like a treasure hunt when I look for wine gems in grocery stores. I recently struck gold with the Community Cellars, Intersect and Place labels that Market of Choice makes in collaboration with local winemakers. The driving force behind the private label program is Steve Johnson, a...
Office Building Hosting Oregon’s Largest Psilocybin Operation May Become Apartments
Portland is taking a small step toward reducing the amount of central city office space and increasing housing supply. That step came this week, when the board of Prosper Portland, the city’s economic development agency, approved a $4.35 million loan to help convert a seven-story office building in Old Town to apartments. Details of that loan are here.
Clark County re-issues toxin warning at Lacamas Lake
Toxins are back at Lacamas Lake, prompting county health officials to warn residents and their pets to steer clear of the water. Levels at Round Lake are low enough, for now, that swimming has been deemed safe there. Caused by algal blooms, elevated levels of cyanotoxins cause symptoms including skin...
Preserving an historic Grassland landmark
Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland personnel are teaming up with a nonprofit committed to historic preservation to rehabilitate a local landmark. To preserve a piece of Oregon’s natural and cultural heritage, HistoriCorps, Inc., in partnership with the Ochoco National Forest (ONF) and Crooked River National Grassland (CRNG), have begun restoring the historic Field Headquarters located along U.S. Highway 26 in the Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area. The...
Students have mixed reactions as Lake Oswego School District implements cell phone ban
The official first day of school at the Lake Oswego School District isn't until next week but students are already voicing their concerns over a newly-passed cell phone restriction policy.
2024 Players to Watch: Mt. Hood Conference football
There will be plenty to marvel at this season on the football field, as the Mt. Hood Conference is filled with talented players at all positions. From powerhouse runners, rocket-armed quarterbacks, deft receivers, mauling linemen, savvy linebackers, stifling defensive backs and accurate kickers, here are the players to watch in the 2024 Mt. Hood Conference football season: Travis Hull, Reynolds senior running back ...
Lake Oswego football shines in 33-7 season-opening win over South Medford
Let’s be honest. Expectations for the Lake Oswego football are sky-high in 2024. The Lakers entered their season opener — a non-league home game against South Medford on Friday, Aug. 30 — as the state’s fourth-ranked team and LO wanted to prove itself right from the opening kick. Lake Oswego did just that, scoring on...
Gresham football finds two-score silver lining amidst tough 44-14 loss to Bend
No one would have blamed Gresham football for phoning in the final minutes of an ugly season opener. Nothing was going right against visiting Bend. The Lava Bears were running rampant — up 44-0, moving the ball at will, laying big hits on the Gopher to force quick three-and-outs — and had triggered a running clock after just a single scoring drive in the third quarter. But instead, with all...
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,”...
Lake Oswego Women’s Coalition announces slate of speakers
The Lake Oswego Women’s Coalition has announced its new series of speakers and a new venue for its meetings. The club, which was formed in the 1980s and provides networking and support for female business leaders, will now meet at Nicoletta’s Table on State Street monthly from September through May. Meetings begin at 11 a.m. and speakers are slated for 12:30 p.m. Attendance costs $28 and reservations can be made by calling 971-276-4840 or by emailing lowomenscoalition@gmail.com. Clackamas County Clerk Catherine McMullen will host a talk titled “Election Integrity Takes All of Us” Wednesday, Sept. 18, while Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Hallman Jr., will join the group Oct. 16 and KGW news reporter Blair Best will discuss issues related to homelessness Nov. 20.
Lake Oswego resident sues city government over construction damages
A Lake Oswego resident has filed a lawsuit against the city of Lake Oswego due to road construction work that allegedly caused extensive damage to their home. Debbie Stone filed the lawsuit against the city Aug. 21 and seeks more than $500,000 in damages. According to the lawsuit, the city and subcontractors performed construction work along Wembley Road near Stone’s home. In 2023 Stone noticed flooding, earth movements, erosion, damage...
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...
Art in the Pearl returns to NW Portland for its 28th year
The 28th annual Art in the Pearl kicked off Saturday morning with more than 100 artists selling their work along with music performances, artist demonstrations and hands-on art opportunities. Hundreds of people wandered through the free festival under the shade of trees in Portland’s North Park Blocks, browsing paintings, ceramics,...
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