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Before big crowd, La Pine Planning Commission approves disputed Habitat for Humanity townhome project
A standing-room-only, overflow crowd attended a La Pine Planning Commission hearing Wednesday night, many to voice opposition to Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver’s proposed 34-townhome subdivision in the Newberry neighborhood. The post Before big crowd, La Pine Planning Commission approves disputed Habitat for Humanity townhome project appeared first on KTVZ.
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.
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...
Possible funnel cloud spotted in Portland Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Friday evening’s heavy rain and stormy weather may have produced a funnel cloud along the Columbia River. Portland’s radar velocity product showing minor rotation northeast of PDX Friday, August 23, 2024 around 5:12 p.m. KOIN 6 News is working on retrieving photo evidence...
‘A mess from start to finish’: Artists at WasabiCon in Portland say conditions at convention made them sick
PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizers of WasabiCon PDX, an annual anime, gaming, and cosplay convention in downtown Portland, are apologizing for moving artists and vendors into the parking garage of a hotel. Many artists who spoke to KGW said the filthy, poorly-ventilated and smelly conditions made them sick and resulted in dirt, grime, and vermin getting into their belongings.
Port of Portland finds sustaining cargo container terminal would require millions in state subsidies — and lots more business
The Port of Portland on Friday gave Gov. Tina Kotek a report that explains what’s needed to keep container operations at Terminal 6 open for the long haul. Its answer: millions in state funding, a renewed push to find a private-sector operator and lots of new customers. The port...
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Westview football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Awarded $285,000 Grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been awarded a generous $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This substantial funding will enable the organization to provide crucial mentorship and support to over 225 children each year for the next two years.
One dead, one seriously injured in two pickup crash on Highway 18
One person died and another was taken to the hospital in serious condition following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Highway 18 between McMinnville and Dayton, McMinnville Police said. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. east of the Norton Lane intersection with the highway, near the campus of Chemeketa Community College Yamhill Valley. ...
Couple arrested in horrific NE Portland stabbing that left blood ‘everywhere’
A man and a woman have been accused of trying to murder the woman’s former boyfriend early on Aug. 10 in Northeast Portland. Lucas Prias-Kern, 29, was arrested Monday on charges that include second-degree attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two assault charges. His girlfriend, Stephanie Avalos, 36, was arrested Thursday on the same charges, according to court documents. Avalos pleaded not guilty to the charges Friday.
CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen...
Newberg football ready for 'bigger bite' in 2024
Despite losing eight all-league performers from last season, Newberg High School football may very well be on the brink of its best season in head coach Jeremy Johnson’s tenure with the program. It’s not hard to see why. Though the Tigers shed some talent, they return six all-leaguers from 2023 and a staggering number of linemen. Add in the fact that Newberg has improved in each season under Johnson, and the prospect of competing for a Pacific Conference championship seems feasible. ...
From teacher, coach to new Sherwood superintendent, Aaron Downs focused on student success
When Aaron Downs was playing basketball while attending George Fox University, he figured he’d go on to coach at a small college. However, fate had other plans, and before long Downs found himself teaching and was eventually drawn into the administrative side of academia. Last month, Downs officially took over as superintendent of the Sherwood School District, replacing Jeremy Lyon who led the district for two years. ...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
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