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Weiser’s Roundup brings some hot summer action
A junior bullrider exhibits almost flawless form as he comes out of the chute during the 79th Weiser Valley Roundup held at Fred Hust Arena in Weiser July 6-8. See story below for full results. Photo by Philip A. Janquart.
Echo Dell 4-H Club celebrating 75 years
Current leaders of the Weiser area’s Echo Dell 4-H Club, Amy McDonald, left, and Patti Matthews, right, and joined by McDonald’s daughter, Mia, are pictured with a special 75th anniversary banner celebrating the long duration of the club. Be sure to visit the club’s display booth at next week’s fair to see a full timeline of its leadership. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff.
Cars and carousel building damaged during shootout at Riverfront Park in Salem
The Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting incident Wednesday at Riverfront Park that caused damage to multiple vehicles and the carousel building. Police responded at 1:20 a.m. to multiple calls of gunfire at the park. Officers located multiple vehicles in the parking lot damaged by gunfire, and damage to Salem's Riverfront Carousel...
Bend Pilates’ Debby Bowen Becomes One of Only Two Balanced Body Educators in Oregon
Debby Bowen, a leader in the Pilates community of Central Oregon, has achieved another milestone by becoming one of only two Balanced Body Educators in the state of Oregon. As the first Pilates instructor in Central Oregon certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2008, Bowen continues to elevate the standard of Pilates instruction in the region. Balanced Body, renowned as the world’s leading provider of Pilates equipment and education, selects Master Instructors from around the globe for their innovation, expertise, and creativity. After a rigorous application and interview process, Bowen stated, “It’s an honor to be accepted into the program and feels like a great next step for me in my Pilates career.”
Portland chef at 'Ox' is top 10 finalist in Guy Fieri’s recipe contest
Faron Dexter is a chef at 'Ox' in Portland and is also a top 10 finalist in the 'Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes' recipe contest from Guy Fieri. He joins FOX 12 NOW in studio to talk about entering the contest, his signature recipe, the Portland food scene and more.
MHCC receives designation by the National Security Agency
Valid through the 2029 academic year, Mt. Hood Community College received its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. The designation is awarded to institutions that meet rigorous criteria and demonstrate the ability to support the nation's efforts in protecting the National Information Infrastructure. “This designation reaffirms the hard work of our cybersecurity faculty, our commitment to academic excellence, and our...
Americana Quintet Never Come Down Plays Homecoming Show After Wrapping National Tour
Locally-based Americana outfit Never Come Down returns to Portland on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at The Showdown, closing out a 20-show nationwide tour supporting the release of their sophomore album, Greener Pastures. Though it’s only been two months since the bluegrass-tinged quintet last played in town, they’ve changed considerably in that time.
Data Centers Continuing Growth In Hillsboro Leads To Larger Questions About The Value They Bring
They are coming from all over the world. They want our clean, clear water. They want our relatively cheap power and land. They want access to the massive fiber optic cables that run from all over the world, across the Pacific, and through the Tualatin Valley on their way East to I-5 and beyond. They want the tax subsidies that Oregon lavishes upon them. They bring construction jobs but, once completed, offer very few jobs per acre. Their value to the digital world is unquestioned. But their value to the people of Hillsboro, Oregon, needs to be.
Brownsville's 'Stand By Me Day' festival celebrates classic '80s movie
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. – Nearly four decades later, the City of Brownsville continues to celebrate its role in the classic 1980s film ‘Stand By Me,’ and fans of the movie turn out in droves to pay their respects at the Stand By Me Day festival held each year on July 23.
Salem-Keizer School Board elects leaders for 2024-25 school year
The Salem-Keizer School Board chose new board leadership at its first meeting of the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. Board members elected Cynthia Richardson as the new board chairperson. Richardson has...
Judge orders University of Oregon not to delete prof’s social media posts even if they’re offensive
A federal judge has ordered the University of Oregon not to hide, mute or delete social media posts by a Portland State University professor even if they could be considered hateful, racist, offensive, out of context, off topic or irrelevant on the school’s equity X account, formerly Twitter. U.S....
An Adult Foster Home Fell Into Disrepair After Its Operator’s Death
ADDRESS: 3735 SE Martins St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Its owner died. By her daughter’s telling, Orvalee Farris, who died in 2020, was there for the birth of the adult foster care industry in Oregon. Farris died in 2020 from breast cancer at age 77, leaving behind a house...
Dr. LaVerne Lewis elected first Black president of TriMet’s board of directors
East Multnomah County’s representative on the TriMet board of directors has made history. Dr. LaVerne Lewis was elected president of the board during a meeting Wednesday, July 24. That selection makes her the first-ever Black president of the organization. She takes the role after being appointed to the board in 2021, representing District 6 (Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village), and serving as vice president from 2023-24. Her term begins on...
City of West Linn launches app to report issues, find info and more
The city of West Linn recently rolled out an app for smart phones that allows users to receive emergency alerts, find info on city events, elections and projects, and report issues like potholes, noise complaints or noxious vegetation. The app, which is available for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, launched Monday, July 22. The app consolidates important information and links from the city’s website and gives residents a simple way to provide feedback on various matters or request help resolving...
News of Record for July 24, 2024
POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations RECKLESS DRIVING, FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT: Allen L. Perkins, 67, Oologah, Oklahoma, 12:22 p.m. July 23 on Highway 7, Milepost 41.5; cited and released. PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County Justice Court warrant): William Arthur Prather Jr., 44, Baker City, 9:06 a.m. July 23 in the 1100 block of Campbell Street; cited and ...
See the latest construction at St. Helens High School
The St. Helens School District is going to YouTube to allow you to get a sneak peek at construction going on at St. Helens High School. When you visit "Current SHHS Construction 7-23-2024,” on YouTube you’ll see a 4-minute video that shows several facets of the ongoing construction process, including the wrestling room, the auxiliary gym, the main gym on the upper mezzanine and the child care wing. In addition...
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