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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...
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...
The story behind those riverfront pilings
The view from the new platform at Monteith Riverpark is nice, someone observed in an email. But what about that ugly piling sticking up in the middle? Will it be removed?. No, that pipe will stay where it is until the end of days, I’m pretty sure. Plans for the Albany Waterfront Project do not mention getting rid of the remnants of what once was an elaborate floating dock.
Soccer state championship games returning to Hillsboro Stadium for Oregon’s bigger schools
After a one-year move, the soccer state championship games for Class 6A and 5A will be returning to Hillsboro Stadium this fall. The title games will be on Nov. 16. The start times for the games will be determined when the matchups are set after the state semifinals. If you...
Oregon DHS asks for help in finding girl who is believed to be in danger
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — State officials are asking the public for help in finding a missing girl who may be in the Portland area and is believed to be in danger. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 15-year-old Izabel “Olive” Bland disappeared on June 5 and is known to spend time in Southeast Portland.
This Week In Portland Food News: Hush Puppies, Ramen, and Malted Strawberry Frozen Custard
This weekend, why not dive into a bowl of springy, spicy-sour noodles at AFURI's new Old Town-Chinatown spot or find some fresh and approachable wine offerings at Parallel? Plus, learn about an upcoming cocktail bar, where to order custom dance performances alongside your meal, and the latest in frozen custard flavors. For more ideas, check out our guide to Portland peach season and our food and drink guide.
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Hillsboro Cigar Factory Remembered By Local Historian
Guest Author to the Hillsboro Herald – Jeff LeRiche – Jeff grew up in Hillsboro and now lives in Cornelius, where he has started the Cornelius Historical Society – he is one of the best historians and researchers in Washington County. From We Remember Hillsboro – Facebook...
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger. Around 4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer employees might be days away from walking off the job. Employees belonging to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 voted last week to authorize a strike for alleged unfair...
West Linn boys hoop hires ex-West Salem coach Travis Myers
He took a circuitous route, but Travis Myers has landed one of the state's top boys basketball coaching jobs. Myers, who resigned as coach at West Salem in March after a successful eight-year tenure, has accepted the job at Class 6A power West Linn. It comes a little more than one month after he had initially taken the head coaching position at perennial 4A contender Cascade. Myers initially pursued the...
IndyCar grid penalties for Andretti, MSR and RLL cars at Portland
It’s that time of the season where NTT IndyCar Series teams are making unapproved engine changes and grid penalties are the norm. Three Honda-powered drivers will receive six-position grid demotions after qualifying for the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland as a result of their teams making unapproved engine changes — only four engines are allowed to be used each year, with the need to go to a fifth, or sixth, or more, coming with grid penalties.
Runners Ahead: 2024 Hood to Coast passes through town
No one celebrates the “Mother of all Relays” quite like Sandy. The town transforms the high school into a celebratory block party, making for an iconic exchange during the annual Hood to Coast relay. As runners cruise into the school grounds, their teams roar, many sporting fun outfits and signs. There is live music, helpful volunteers who keep everyone on track, and a vendor market: clothes for sale; booths from...
Blazers Assistant GM Mike Schmitz Named to The Athletic’s 40 Under 40
The Portland Trail Blazers have made some big changes to the front office over the past few years after general manager Joe Cronin took over for Neil Olshey back in 2022. Among Cronin’s new hires is assistant general manager Mike Schmitz, who is one of the youngest high-profile executives in the NBA.
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase
Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.
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