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St. Paul Rodeo anoints its new royal court
Three young women have been selected who will represent what is billed as the nation’s largest Fourth of July rodeo. Following what is termed as a “pageant” that included personal interviews, speeches and demonstrations of horsemanship, Tigard resident Macy Montgomery has been selected as queen of the 2025 annual St. Paul Rodeo. Joining her will be princesses Anna Baumholtz of Dayton and Stayton resident Morgan Brownell. “The royal court will...
Oregon Weather Update: Spotty Rain Tonight, Warm Temperatures Ahead for Pacific Northwest
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an updated area forecast, indicating a weak front moving southeast across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon will bring spotty light rain tonight into early Wednesday. While the rain will primarily affect the far northwest coast this evening and the Cascades later tonight, the overall impact is expected to be minimal.
OPINION: Tell Gov. Kotek to honor farmland and rural reserves
I'm writing today, on behalf of the nonprofit group Save Helvetia, to express our concerns about a potential land grab. Gov. Kotek recently proposed bringing 373 acres of land zoned Rural Reserve into Hillsboro’s urban growth boundary for the state’s National Semiconductor Technology Center application. The governor would use her power under Senate Bill 4 (for which Hillsboro strongly advocated) to override normal planning with little to no public information or engagement. ...
Happy 'Howloween': Oregon Zoo readies treats for guests
Who else is howling for Halloween to hurry up and get here? For those who can relate, the Oregon Zoo is ready to start the festivities with its annual Howloween celebration on Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. Kids can show off their costumes, fill treat bags and learn about wildlife in a fun, safe setting. Live entertainment will be both weekends. Visitors can enter a costume contest, pose with spooky animal X-ray photo ops and try to guess the weight of an extra-large pumpkin. Activities are free with zoo admission, all of the candy is made with deforestation-free palm oil. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit online.
Kaiser Permanente to cut live online childbirth classes, in-person hospital tours for expecting parents
Kaiser Permanente is getting rid of live, virtual prenatal classes for expectant parents, replacing them with pre-recorded videos that patients could watch anytime. The changes will result in the elimination of a full-time employee and four on-call workers involved in teaching the courses and providing in-person hospital tours in the Portland area, Kaiser said in an email.
New Providence center for often-missed heart condition 'will help save more lives'
PORTLAND, Ore. — Providence is adding a new cardiac health center to tackle a heart condition that can often be missed and one that also disproportionately affects the Black community. "I think the important message now is early diagnosis and early treatment can bring hope, where, previously, the diagnosis...
Oregon officials name gas utility in climate deception lawsuit, in nationwide first
Northwest Oregon officials have announced the inclusion of a publicly traded gas company in a massive climate suit against fossil fuel producers, marking the first instance in which a gas utility has been named in such a case nationwide. Multnomah County, which spans the Portland metropolitan region, has now added the state’s biggest natural gas…
Girls soccer coaches polls: Washington and Columbia County teams represent
Below are the most recent statewide girls soccer coaches polls in all classifications, brought to you by the OSAAtoday. Please note: these polls are for generating interest and discussion only and have no impact on the OSAA ratings that form the basis of the OSAA’s rankings for playoff purposes. If you are a girls soccer varsity head coach, did not receive a ballot and would like to vote in future...
Portland's camping ban, 100 days in
It's been 100 days since the city of Portland began enforcing its outdoor camping ban. Why it matters: Whether the policy is working as a way to curb rising homelessness, trash and tents depends on who you ask. Catch up quick: The ban, which was unanimously passed by the City...
How Portland artist and ‘genius grant’ winner Wendy Red Star connects identity to her work
Growing up in Montana on the Apsáalooke/Crow Reservation, Wendy Red Star was surrounded by the rich creativity and artistry that is ingrained in Indigenous culture. She just didn’t realize it. “I didn’t really consider what my community was doing as art,” Red Star said in an interview Tuesday....
Suspect shot by police in Portland's Woodlawn neighborhood pleads not guilty
PORTLAND, Ore. — The man injured in a September police shooting in Portland's Woodlawn neighborhood pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder. On Wednesday, Jesse James West appeared in court in a wheelchair due to injuries after being shot by police. The 24-year-old pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder.
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