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Movie Review: James Bond fights ‘Spectre’ in Daniel Craig’s fourth 007 caper
Arguably the best thing about “Spectre” is that Daniel Craig is still James Bond in it. On the other side of that coin, perhaps the worst thing about the 2015 adventure is that it spends a little too much time looking backward rather than forward. Longtime Bond fans may be a little too critical of these movies, but too often, “Spectre” — which MGM+ shows Monday, July 22, with MGM+...
Our TV picks for Saturday, July 20: The Kitchen; Love & Marriage: Huntsville; 2024 WNBA All-Star Game
The Kitchen FOOD 11 a.m. It’s a vacation for the tastebuds as Katie Lee Biegel and Sunny Anderson take on a fish, lemon and asparagus dish perfect for foil heating before adding a campfire blueberry bread pudding. Then Geoffrey Zakarian adds tasty Greek pita sandwiches. Love & Marriage: Huntsville ...
Train to nowhere: ‘Snowpiercer’ returns for final season
It’s so cold it will freeze you to the bone in the dystopian world of “Snowpiercer,” which moves to AMC and AMC+ from TNT for its fourth and final season premiere on Sunday, July 21. Set in a near future where Earth has become an uninhabitable tundra, a luxury train populated with the world’s only remaining humans circles the globe, waiting for a thaw that may never come. Catch up on all the chilling action exclusively on AMC+, with all three previous seasons of “Snowpiercer” available to stream now. ...
In-N-Out, Burgerville and more: What's new on the local burger scene?
Whether you like them locally sourced, animal-style or served with a pint, the Portland area burger scene keeps on growing, with a little something for everyone. Here’s your update on where to get a burger around town: In-N-Out Burger Despite a glimmer of progress (or a foreboding look at the future, depending on your stance),...
Boats, drones and K-9s used to find assault suspect who jumped into Tualatin River
Tualatin police and other local law enforcement and fire agencies used boats, drones and police K-9s to track down a man suspected of assaulting a woman Thursday. The incident began at approximately 6:05 a.m., when Tualatin Police Department officers responded to a call of a man assaulting a woman on the railroad tracks near 19605 S.W. Boones Ferry Road. When they arrived, they saw the suspect, Tualatin resident Troy Tedtaotao, 33, running from the scene. ...
The results are in: Survey-takers support increased access to Tualatin River in King City
The majority of survey-takers who access the Tualatin River at King City Community Park said they support improving river access through the installation of a kayak launch with gangway in order to launch their kayak, canoe or paddleboard. In a recent survey of a little more than 150 respondents, about 92% said they favored the city’s plans to improve river access. Of those, 61% said the kayak launch was the...
National news has you feeling anxious? Join the club
Try looking up the term “community anxiety” and you’ll have trouble pinning down a definition. People who see a psychiatrist might get a quizzical look if they ask about it. The term doesn’t appear in the DSM-5, also known as the all-important “The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.” But after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13, and in the midst of one of the most vitriol-filled and impactful elections in memory, a lot of people...
North Plains to pursue 'relook' for urban growth boundary expansion
Nearly two months have passed since voters rejected a push to more than double the size of North Plains, and city leaders are beginning to reevaluate what growth for the small rural town could look like. Community members packed Jessie Mays Community Center during a city council meeting Monday, July 15, voicing concerns about the timeline for reestablishing an urban growth boundary proposal and determining who will be involved in the discussions. ...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: Horsing around
Hot and muggy. Glad I'm not in a horse and buggy. The heat could not be much worse than me trying to write this verse. Horses. I remember when summer came around and my horse would be visited by horse flies. Now, if you don't know what one of those is (not the horse but the fly), it is a big fly around 1/2-inch to 1.25-inches. Yep, they are big. ...
Hops, city make stadium deal official, announce groundbreaking
It’s official. Following a process that spanned roughly four years, the city council of Hillsboro unanimously passed a vote Tuesday night, July 16, to approve a 40-year lease between the city and the Hops baseball franchise, paving the way for the construction of a new ballpark. In the wake of the vote, the team announced a groundbreaking scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on August 8, at the site of the new...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 19: Lingo; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Lingo KOIN 8 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 9 p.m. It’s time to dive in deeper for Triple D Nation as Guy goes old school at an Atlanta joint that delivers Southern comfort over melty and mighty Mac ’n’ cheese. Then brisket is on the menu of a San Antonio diner and burritos are scratch made in Scottsdale.
Synthpop and salsa dancing to heat up Hillsboro's Walters Cultural Arts Center
Hillsboro’s cultural arts center is heating up the summer with salsa dancing and synthpop. Prior to the official start of the 2024-25 season of performances in September, the Walters Cultural Arts Center has two events scheduled to get people moving to the beat this August. The Walters' community Salsa Night returns 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 inviting dancers of all skill levels to join in on an evening of electrifying...
Washington County Fair showcases aerial shows, musicals and more for free
Some strap in for the rides; others crave the food. But the Washington County Fair is also a destination for experiences that go beyond the typical attractions. From July 19-28, Hillsboro’s Westside Commons will host a variety of free entertainment, including high-flying aerial shows, interactive musicals and more during the annual summer event. Across from the Main Stage and high in the sky, acrobats will soar with gravity-defying stunts during...
Downtown Block Party to light up Hillsboro with music, local business
On the evening before downtown Hillsboro’s biggest event of the year, local businesses are coming together for a celebration of community. The Downtown Block Party will light up Main Street 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, brimming with music, food and drinks. Hosted by the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership, the free event started as a way to take advantage of street closures before community event Celebrate Hillsboro — and now...
La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival returns to Hillsboro this weekend
Hillsboro’s downtown will burst into a kaleidoscopic display this weekend as the La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival makes its much-anticipated return. The free festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, transforming city streets into stunning canvases and attracting artists from all around the world. “(The festival) has been the mainstay, biggest event in downtown Hillsboro, bringing over 40,000 people into...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
Is your lawn getting enough water?
Lawn care is a year-long process. A healthy lawn thrives with the right amount of water and nutrients. Even when the sun isn’t extreme, and the temperatures are cold, a lawn still needs water. That water requirement multiplies when higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation. The experts at LawnLove.com, a lawn care and landscaping resource, say grass needs between 1 and 1 1⁄2 inches of water a week. Precipitation often...
Long on Longevity, Big on Customer Service
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