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Its all about boats — wooden and cardboard — this weekend at the Port of Toledo’s annual show
TOLEDO — It will be all about boats at the Wooden Boat Show and Containerboard Boat Contest on Saturday and Sunday in Toledo. The 19th annual Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show is a family friendly two-day event celebrating Toledo’s maritime heritage. A variety of vessels will be on display including classic vessels, unique owner-built boats and the Port’s trio of Teak Lady sailboats. This year’s show features steamboats from the Northwest Steam Society.
Dog's death believed the result of a toxic algae bloom off Sand Island
A Scappoose woman is sounding alarm bells after her nearly 3-year-old Border Collie Jax died soon after ingesting water off the north point of Sand Island, which is located directly across from St. Helens. Tanya Bachman said her dog died following a boat trip to the island Sunday, Aug. 4. According to the Oregon Health Authority, it’s believed that the dog’s death was a result of cyanobacteria, a harmful algae. ...
2 Salem businesses help city save Concerts in the Park
Once on the chopping block due to budget cuts, Salem's Concerts in the Park series is returning Friday to Riverfront Park. Three bands will play at the free concert held at the Gerry Frank Salem Rotary Amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...
‘They’re trying to poke the bear,’ renter says as she’s hit with $3k in hidden fees – a city law ties her hands
A RENTER claimed she was unfairly charged over $3,000 in extra fees by her property management company. ShaWayne Hodges, 40, complained about these supposedly hidden fees that have hit her on top of rising rent and utilities costs. The mother-of-five said she received multiple charges for issues on her Vancouver, Washington, property, according to Oregon […]
St. Helens Elks Lodge donates over $7,500 from Annual Car Show
A summer tradition returned to St. Helens on July 13, 2024, when the St. Helens Elks Lodge #1999 proudly hosted its 16th Annual Car Show. Car enthusiasts from across the region gathered to celebrate a stunning lineup of vintage street rods, custom cars, hot pickups, and custom motorcycles. The event featured 46 awards sponsored by local merchants, with 19 judging classes and five spectator choice awards. The highlight of the...
Free meals at Oregon’s largest school district echo a statewide effort to serve students all over the state
Portland Public Schools announced this week that all district students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school every day this coming year. Officials said the change is possible because of expanded federal eligibility requirements and additional funds from the state’s Student Success Act. The change means...
Miss Oregon Teen returns from National pageant
Miss Oregon Teen Ashlyn Hart is back in Florence after going to Hollywood, Calif. for the Miss Teen USA pageant, and while she did not advance, she’s in great spirits and thankful for the experience. She said the first day was preliminary, adding that she did well, followed by...
‘A constant battle:’ Homeless people move back to Southeast Portland camp less than 24 hours after its removal
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland crews are going on day three of removing a homeless encampment in Southeast Portland that’s been growing for years behind a neighborhood on Southeast Knapp Street and 105th Avenue. A KGW crew was first there last week and witnessed tensions running high between neighbors...
Federal taxpayers to pay for exhibit on Japanese artist
(The Center Square) - American taxpayers are footing the bill for an exhibit highlighting Japanese artwork. The Portland Art Museum received $250,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that it will spend to create an exhibition dedicated to the late Chizuko Yoshida, a modernist artist and printmaker who never lived in the United States. The exhibit will highlight "the artist's contributions as an advocate for women artists in...
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler addresses camping ban enforcement challenges
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has met with Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell to discuss the city's controversial camping ban, which has been met with enforcement setbacks due to extreme heat and the sheriff's refusal to jail violators.
Albany man faces charges related to having dangerous animals
Robert Douglass Jr. has charges for housing a cougar, red tailed hawk, and other multiple animals found in his home. Man facing charges for keeping dangerous animals in his small Albany home. A cougar, red tailed hawk, and owls are some of the numerous animals found inside an Albany man's...
Prepare for the ‘Chipotlane’: Third Chipotle restaurant readies to open in Hillsboro
Yet another Chipotle Mexican Grill will begin serving burritos and bowls in Hillsboro next week. The restaurant chain is set to open a new location Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 3010 S.E. Cornelius Pass Road, across the street from Reedville Café. According to a release from Chipotle, this location will be the first in Hillsboro to feature a “Chipotlane” — a drive-thru lane that guests can use to pick up digital...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Drugs found in charcoal bags at Roseburg park; Albany man accused of keeping wild animals
Douglas County deputies found illegal drugs in a charcoal briquet bag in a Roseburg park. Also, an Albany man is facing charges for allegedly keeping a cougar and other animals at his house. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Central East Maui wins opening game of Little League World Series over Salem
In pursuit of Hawai’i’s 5th Little League Baseball World Series Crown, West Region-representative Central East Maui held on for a win against New England Region-representative Salem, 3-1, in the opening round of games at Lamade Stadium in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Central East Maui got to work quickly with...
Oppenlander trial begins with attorneys throwing blame at one another
Lawyers for the city of West Linn and West Linn-Wilsonville School District set the stage for the trial over Oppenlander fields by casting blame at one another during opening arguments Tuesday, Aug. 13. The two public agencies found themselves fighting each other in Clackamas County Circuit Court, two and a half years after the school district initially filed a lawsuit against the city. Attorney Erica Clausen opened arguments for the school district, asserting that the city “poisoned the well” of partnership between the two agencies....
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