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More senior Oregonians, those with disabilities, to become eligible for in-home service
Thanks to a thumbs-up from a federal agency, more older adults and people with disabilities in Oregon could receive more options for support to continue to live independently in their own home. The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday, Aug. 15, that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had OK’d the expansion of a program within the Oregon Department of Human Services. That means Oregon can launch a new version of Oregon Project Independence supported by Medicaid funds. ...
Think August has been un-summer-like in the Portland area? Wait till you get a look at Saturday
You can go ahead and put the sunscreen away. At least for Saturday, Aug. 16. KOIN 6 News meteorologist Josh Cozart predicts that Friday will be the calm before the storms that are expected around the greater Portland metro area Saturday. Decreasing clouds Friday will help temperatures warm into the mid- to upper-70s. That’s still slightly below the average of 83 degrees for the middle of August. No precipitation is...
Eugene pitching again dominates in 10-0 win over Hillsboro
A day removed from a tough night at the plate, it was more of the same for the Hops in a 10-0 loss to the Emeralds on Thursday night, Aug. 15, at PK Park in Eugene. For the second consecutive game, Hillsboro managed just four hits, and on this night managed no runs against a stable of Eugene pitchers who combined to strike out eight Hops batters. The Ems opened...
IndyCar drivers ready for Portland Aug. 23-25 race
The 2024 BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland will take place from Friday, August 23 to Sunday, August 25 at Portland International Raceway. This event marks the 30th time in 40 years that Indianapolis 500 cars have come to Portland to race. The first Indy races in Portland took place under Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) from 1984-2003, and then Champ Car World Series (Champ Car) from 2004-2007. The event is now sanctioned by IndyCar, and this year's race marks 40 years since Al Unser Jr....
Our TV picks for Saturday, August 17: WNBA Basketball; The Nutty Professor; A Costa Rican Wedding
WNBA Basketball KOIN 11 a.m. The Minnesota Lynx have had the Washington Mystics’ number so far this season, taking the previous two games with ease. Can the Mystics turn this season around? The game airs live from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The Nutty Professor ...
Exotic pets: A Hollywood ape is resurrected in ‘Chimp Crazy’
In March 2020, a captive global audience of Netflix subscribers was introduced to Joe Exotic and his rival Carole Baskin through the seven-episode docuseries “Tiger King,” detailing the life of eccentric zookeeper Joseph Allen Maldonado. Now, the director and executive producer of that series, Eric Goode, has turned his lens to yet another case of animal exploitation in America with “Chimp Crazy,” a four-part documentary series premiering Sunday, Aug. 18, on HBO and the Max streaming service. “Chimp Crazy” follows Tonia Haddix, a Missouri-based exotic...
Movie Review: Tom Cruise faces danger at ‘The Firm’
Novelist John Grisham’s law thrillers have been rich resources for moviemakers, and “The Firm” is one of the most entertaining results to date. The 1993 drama – which MGM+ Marquee presents Friday, Aug. 23 – runs a bit shy of three hours, but it’s to the credit of veteran director Sydney Pollack and his team that its pace rarely if ever flags, and it remains thoroughly watchable throughout. While Tom Cruise is the nominal star, he gets strong support from a top-notch cast, with some...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel August 16 - August 23, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 3 p.m. FS1 ARCA Menards Series Michigan. (Live) Saturday 9:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400, Qualifying. (Live)12:30 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Cabo Wabo 250. (Live)3:30 p.m. USA IndyCar Racing Bommarito Automotive Group...
BMW's redesigned X2 compact SUV is more affordable than you might think
BMW has completely redesigned the popular X2 compact SUV for the 2024 model year, enhancing the small crossover's "fastback coupe" styling. I've previously noted that these slope-backed crossovers have more appeal to buyers who want the SUV's all-weather capability, but don't necessarily like the square box design that most SUVs use. The thing to remember about the X2 is that first and foremost, this is a BMW, so performance is at the heart of the vehicle's personality. Like most automakers, BMW has gone to a...
Landon Sims is back, but still working to be better than ever
In the spring of 2022, Landon Sims was on top of the world. He was a year removed from helping Mississippi State University to its first College World Series championship, was the No. 13-ranked prospect in the 2022 draft class, and had just been elevated from the bullpen and into the Bulldogs’ three-man starting rotation. But after two outstanding outings and in just his third start, Sims tore his ulnar collateral ligament and, after undergoing Tommy John surgery, his season was over and his baseball...
Lineup announced for Beaverton Music Fest
The lineup for Beaverton’s new music festival has been announced, bringing six performers ready to rock the city. Headlining the first-ever Beaverton Music Fest is local celebrity Jacquie Roar, whose country tunes propelled her to the finals on “The Voice.” From noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, five other musicians will open for Roar at Schiffler Park, located at 5495 S.W. Erickson Ave. ...
'Arte de la Pinta' paints picture of creative expression in confinement
Art has the power to transcend barriers — even those as formidable as prison walls. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, “Arte de la Pinta” invites the community to a gallery pop-up at Centro Cultural in Cornelius, 1110 N. Adair St., presenting evocative art created by incarcerated individuals. Offering a glimpse into the unique perspectives of those in confinement, the gallery acts as a canvas for the...
Washington County DA receives $1.5 million grant to combat retail theft, shoplifting
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office, on behalf of the Washington County Interagency Organized Retail Theft Taskforce, recently received a grant for $1.54 million from Oregon, money officials say will be used to combat organized retail theft and shoplifting. The grant was the largest to be distributed by the state for the Organized Retail Theft Grant Program and was more than $800,000 more than the next largest grant for the program. ...
Notes on the Trail Blazers' release of their 2024-2025 NBA schedule
The Portland Trail Blazers released their 2024-2025 schedule Thursday, Aug. 15 along with the rest of the NBA. No surprise following a 21-61 season, the Blazers have only one real nationally televised game and that comes on Jan. 28 against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard. Portland plays on NBA TV three times as well Dec. 26 at home against Utah, March 2 at Cleveland and March 30 at New York. ...
Portland-area agency: Three tips for staying safe when confronted by cougars
Summer in the Portland metro area means enjoying the great outdoors and neighborly get togethers. But when your neighbor happens to be a cougar, the get togethers can get a little scary. Last year saw a remarkable increase in sightings of cougars; also known as mountain lions and pumas. One of the big cats was spotted sunning itself on Haystack Rock on the Oregon Coast. Later that summer, Cannon Beach...
Meet Oregon's new Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston
Oregon has a new Poet Laureate, as the tenure of Portland’s Anis Mojgani has come to an end. Gov. Tina Kotek named Ellen Waterston of Bend as the 11th Oregon Poet Laureate. It’s a two-year term, effective immediately. Waterston is a celebrated poet/writer, teacher and speaker who founded the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize in Central Oregon. Waterston succeeds Mojgani, who has held the post since 2020....
Measles resurfacing regionally as start of school looms
A highly contagious disease that was all but wiped out in America decades ago has returned, and public health officials across the state are closely watching outbreaks in three Portland-area counties. Among those monitoring the outbreaks in Multnomah, Clackamas and Marion counties are officials at Yamhill County Health and Human Services, especially as youngsters prepare to return to local schools in a few weeks. Officials there advise caution and taking action if parents or guardians suspect their child has been exposed to the malady. ...
Oregon Sen. Wyden praises big savings from Medicare negotiations with drug companies
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, praised the Biden-Harris administration for negotiating lower drug prices for 10 prescription drugs in Medicare. The drug prices were the subject to negotiations between the federal government and the drug companies that manufacture them, Wyden said Thursday, Aug. 15. Medicare is the federal insurance program for people 65 and older, and for some with disabilities. ...
Quiet bats doom Hops in 5-1 loss at Eugene
Four hits won’t get you much, but it did get the Hops a 5-1 loss to the Emeralds on Wednesday night, Aug. 14, at PK Park in Eugene. The Ems got a home run, two hits and three RBI from Charlie Szykowny, then let starting pitcher Esmerlin Vinicio and the Eugene bullpen do the rest en route to a dominant four-run win. Vinicio allowed one earned run on two hits...
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