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'Reflections': New Hillsboro art exhibit looks through lens of 4-decade artistic journey
Hillsboro’s upcoming art exhibit looks through the glass at a man’s lifelong journey of creativity. “Reflections,” the latest exhibit at the Hillsboro Civic Center Gallery, opens its doors Sept. 3. Representing the artistic expedition of local artist Jim Miller, the exhibit is a culmination of over forty years of refining his passion for art glass. A late bloomer in the realm of creativity, Miller originally hailed from Madison, Wisconsin, where...
Music, dances and poetry to take stage for upcoming season at Walters Cultural Arts Center
The Walters Cultural Arts Center returns its 2024-25 season, and the stage is set for performances spanning from the eclectic to the electric. From the quiet power of whispered poetry to the thunderous rhythms of Middle Eastern rock, the upcoming lineup showcases diversity in sound and narrative — opening a window into the human experience and putting creativity under the spotlight. The season marks its return Sept. 27, with the...
Prepare for the ‘Chipotlane’: Third Chipotle restaurant readies to open in Hillsboro
Yet another Chipotle Mexican Grill will begin serving burritos and bowls in Hillsboro next week. The restaurant chain is set to open a new location Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 3010 S.E. Cornelius Pass Road, across the street from Reedville Café. According to a release from Chipotle, this location will be the first in Hillsboro to feature a “Chipotlane” — a drive-thru lane that guests can use to pick up digital...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will join other Democratic female governors, actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus at DNC
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will be sharing a stage with Julia Louis-Dreyfus at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The “Veep” and “Seinfeld” star will host a panel highlighting some of the country’s Democratic female governors on the third day of the four-day convention in Chicago in partnership with the Democratic Governors Association. Seven other Democratic women will share the stage, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Luian Grisham. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
3 tips for first-time home buyers
Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to several variables that have affected the home market in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic and have remained well above pre-pandemic levels. The spike in home prices and interest rates has significantly impacted young...
Readers Respond: “Grocery quality and quantity decrease, prices soar”
Your Oregon News asked readers to rate the affordability of groceries in their area this season, in an unofficial survey. Over 41% of reader respondents said they have cut back a lot on groceries this season, and 33% said they have cut back a little. About 20% said they have not cut back at all, 5% are neutral, and 3% said they buy more groceries now. About 40% of reader...
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to every Oregonian. Top Democrats in the House and Senate joined their Republican colleagues and Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in opposing Measure 118, also referred to as the Oregon Rebate. The ballot measure, one of five statewide that will appear on the November ballot, would increase by 3% the corporate minimum tax on sales above $25 million and...
Forest Grove roofer killed in Montana plane crash
The owner of a Forest Grove roofing company, and two others, were killed in a plane crash earlier this month in Montana. Donald Long Jr., 46, died Aug. 8 after a single-engine plane went down in a wooded area west of Augusta, Montana, according to the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office, in Montana. Long, who grew up in Yamhill and lived in Gaston, was the owner of Legacy Roofing,...
The GLA35 is Mercedes-AMG's hot hatchback
With the increasing popularity of "subcompact" SUVs, it's time to clear the air. These are not really SUVs at all. They are hatchback cars with a little more ground clearance than a passenger car. Automaker marketing teams want to call every vehicle an SUV right now because SUVs are popular and sell better. Plus, a hatchback carries a connotation of an economy car, which the Mercedes-Benz GLA certainly is not. The Mercedes GLA is a luxury hatchback, and when it's been upgraded by Mercedes' AMG...
Jose Cabrera dazzles in Hops' 7-1 win over Eugene
If the Emeralds were looking for a win in their series opener with Hillsboro, they chose the wrong night and the wrong pitcher in which to get it. Jose Cabrera was nearly perfect over his seven innings pitched, allowing just one hit while striking out nine in a 7-1 Hops win over the Ems on Tuesday night, Aug. 13, at PK Park in Eugene. It was the third straight dominant...
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 15: Portrait of Jennie; The Real Housewives of Orange County; Alone Australia
Portrait of Jennie TCM 5 p.m. Struggling artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) laments his prospects and wishes for divine inspiration. A chance encounter with the beautiful young Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones) changes his fortunes with art dealer Miss Spinney (Ethel Barrymore). The Real Housewives of Orange County ...
Westview hires former University of Oregon lineman Dan Weaver to head football program
New Westview High School head football coach Dan Weaver’s football career at the University of Oregon started as a walk-on, he became a four-year starter and was twice a Rimington Trophy nominee. But it’s not what he did in Eugene, but rather how he got there that he believes will matter most to the kids he’ll be mentoring at the Beaverton school, on and off the field. “I wasn’t really...
Banks City Councilor Marsh Kirk announces bid for mayor
Banks could see a leadership shakeup with the November general election on the horizon, as a city councilor is vying for the top position. Banks City Councilor Marsha Kirk announced her candidacy for mayor Tuesday, Aug. 13. Kirk will challenge incumbent Mayor Stephanie Jones, who was first elected in 2020 and has filed to retain her position. Kirk, who has served on city council for six years and lived in...
HART Theater unveils 'The Amazing Séance Sisters' for 30th anniversary
Lifting the curtains for its 30th anniversary, Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre presents an original gothic tale filled with humor, horror and history. “The Amazing Séance Sisters” opens for its world premiere 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the HART Theater, located at 185 S.E. Washington St. Set in 1862 Indiana, the story follows a sassy, adventurous Jayne and her sweet yet reclusive sister Olivia. After the men in their town...
Mokwheel E-Bikes opens near Bridgeport Village
A new e-bike store has opened in the Bridgeport Village area. Mokwheel E-Bikes is located at 18041 S.W. Lower Boones Ferry Road in Tualatin. The store offers electric bicycles and tricycles. Owner Johnny Hekimoglu said he and his brother started the bike shop in Eugene during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, they have expanded to Corvallis and now to the Portland area. “We are the only Mokwheel-branded store in Oregon, and actually the entire Northwest,” said Hekimoglu. “Mokwheel e-bikes are affordable, reliable and easy to use.” Hekimoglu said his store offers 30-minute test rides.
Nancy Ann Dickey Barnes
June 11, 1936 – July 6, 2024 - Nancy Ann Dickey Barnes was born June 11, 1936, in Gales Creek, Oregon, at the family farm. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Heisler and Blanche (Pizer) Heisler. She was raised and received her education in the Gales Creek community, before attending Forest Grove High School, having been a graduate of the high school class of 1954. She was united in marriage to Paul J. Dobyns in 1954 in Forest Grove. Following their marriage they...
Tualatin's Veterans Plaza to feature three major pieces of public art
In addition to construction of a reflecting pool, seating, a labyrinth, synthetic turf area, a story circle and more, Tualatin’s future Veterans Plaza will contain three unique pieces of public artwork from a renowned national sculptor. That art at the Lake of the Commons will be created by Kentucky-based sculptor Douwe Blumberg, who was selected as the artist of choice last winter after the city received 42 submissions from artists throughout the country, according to Julie Ludemann, recreation manager for the Tualatin Parks & Recreation. ...
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about Oregon's climate credit program
Oregon environmental regulators are concerned that the state’s largest natural gas utility is misinforming customers about a key climate change policy aimed to reduce greenhouse gases. NW Natural, which provides natural gas to more than 2 million people in Oregon and southwest Washington, told its customers in a newsletter this month that the state is proposing a carbon crediting program that might not lead to direct greenhouse gas emission cuts. ...
Trail Blazers reveal 2024 NBA Cup schedule
The schedule for the second annual NBA Cup was revealed Tuesday, Aug. 13 with the Portland Trail Blazers set to compete in West Group A. The rest of West Group A includes the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. Groups were determined by final regular season standings from last season. Each team will get two home games and two road games in group play, and the...
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