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Bridging nature and narrative: ‘Precipice’ opens at Hillsboro's Walters Cultural Arts Center
The newest exhibit at Hillsboro’s cultural arts center challenges viewers to stand at the edge of artistic exploration and environmental awareness. “Precipice,” opening Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, blends the literal and symbolic through photography, collage, paintings and mixed media works by four artists. Defined as “a steep rock face or cliff,” the title alludes to the juxtaposition between Earth’s natural beauty and the daunting decline...
READERS RESPOND: Survey shows disappointment in destruction of historic Wilkes House in Banks
Grief, questions and community outrage have erupted following the demolition of one of the oldest homes in Washington County. An informal survey conducted by Your Oregon News revealed disapproval over the loss of the Wilkes House in Banks, with many readers lamenting the destruction of the historic site and raising concerns about city accountability. The 150-year-old home, built by the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the area, crumbled to the...
U.S. Senate Democrats’ report looks at impact on Pacific Northwest states in post-Roe v. Wade world
A new report out of the U.S. Senate highlights the impacts on Oregon, Washington and Idaho, after the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew federal protection for abortion in 2022. The report was released by lead Democrat Maria Cantwell of Washington, and cosigned by Sens. Patty Murray of Washington, Chuck Schumer of New York and Senate majority leader, and 13 more Democratic senators. The report includes data that is broken out by...
Local officials condemn violence, call for unity following Trump assassination attempt
Oregon elected officials from both parties and all levels of the political stage condemned violence following the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13. The presumptive 2024 Republican Presidential nominee was wounded when a gunman opened fire during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. An ex-volunteer fire chief attending the rally was killed, and two others in the stands were critically wounded. Live coverage and video...
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and to expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released the week of July 15 by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral health care for low-income Oregonians. It found that people who speak a language other than English can struggle to access services, especially when providers lack staff...
Local softball standouts show out at Canada Cup
Summer is a time for local prep baseball and softball players to spread their wings, and a group of local softball standouts did just that in the Canada Cup which ended July 7, and was played in Surrey, British Columbia. The Moundtime 16A softball team based out of Hillsboro and made up of players from Sunset, Jesuit, Glencoe, Banks, and Lebanon high schools, along with players from the state of Washington, finished in second place in the Showcase Gold 17U division, bringing home silver medals...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 15: 2024 Home Run Derby; All American; 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
2024 Home Run Derby ESPN 5 p.m. One of the most celebrated parts of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend is the Home Run Derby. Last year, Adler Rutschman put on a clinic, switch-hitting for the final 30 seconds of his time at the plate. From Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. All American ...
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