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Banks' Joe Baumgartner calls it a (baseball) career
It’s been a great run. For more than three decades, Banks head baseball coach Joe Baumgartner has been honing baseball players’ skills on the field and from the dugout for local youth, the Braves, and Forest Grove High School Vikings. But like all good things, his time will come to an end — and that time is now. The two-time state champion coach is calling it quits, walking away from...
Horning's Hideout co-owner officially accused of shooting, killing brother
Nearly eight months after the shooting death of Horning’s Hideout co-owner Carl Horning, authorities have made official their suspicion that Carl’s brother was behind the gun. Horning, 47, was found with multiple gunshot wounds following reports of a shooting at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, a place for weddings, disc golf, hiking and picnicking, on Jan. 2. He was declared dead at the scene. As events unfolded earlier this year,...
Midnight visitor comes calling in Tetherow Crossing: Home’s Ring doorbell camera catches a cougar stopping by
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of Redmond, so he checked the video to see what it was. What he saw was a bit surprising. "I saw the cat walking down off my...
Haul your old cans, bottles to St. Helens High to help finance band program
A bottle and can drive at St. Helens High School is becoming a familiar event, and it’s for a good cause. The drive, to benefit the St. Helens High School and Middle School band and color guard programs, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in the high school parking lot by the mural. “This drive actually benefits our general fund,” Lisa Scholl, who runs...
Salem man with warrants arrested after stealing ride on back of fire truck
EUGENE, Ore. – A Salem man with existing warrants out of Marion County was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly hopped onto the back of a fire truck that was heading back to the Danebo station, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that Eugene Springfield...
Three-car crash leaves one dead on Ahtanum Road in Yakima
YAKIMA CO., Wash. - A three-car crash west of Wiley City left one person dead on Monday at around noon. According to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, the crash involved a sedan, a Pacific Power diesel truck and a Honda. The crash started a small fire but YCSO said fire crews put it out quickly.
Lee Farm's Sunflower Festival blooms throughout August
The season’s sunflowers are unfurling their petals and stretching skyward just in time for Oregon’s largest yellow-flower festival. Returning on weekends from Friday, Aug. 2, to Sunday, Aug. 18, the Lee Farms Sunflower Festival invites visitors to cut their own blooms, enjoy a scenic hayride and wander through a towering sunflower maze. Since 2019, the seven-generation family farm in Tualatin has welcomed guests to bask in the beauty of its...
Operation Tree Drop: Metro helicopters logs into Beaver Creek
Residents across Troutdale tilted heads up to the sky Monday morning, July 29, during a natural habitat restoration spectacle. A twin-motor Vertol helicopter carried large logs, with roots still attached, into the South Beaver Creek Natural Area, which abuts Mt. Hood Community College, to recreate logjams. Those provide cool, slow-flowing hiding places for juvenile fish like salmon and steelhead. In total 23 logjams using 74 trees were placed along Beaver...
Rainier Community Mourns Loss After Fatal Highway 30 Collision, Locals Urge for Increased Road Safety Measures
The community of Rainier, Oregon is reeling after a tragic accident on Highway 30 resulted in the deaths of two local residents. According to KPTV, the collision occurred on July 26th when a Kia Soul attempting a left turn into the Valley Veterinary Clinic was rear-ended by a GMC Sierra, subsequently being thrust into oncoming traffic. The Kia was then hit head-on by a Dodge Journey, leading to the fatalities of Bridget Ann Connell, 54, and Nyx Ariel Connell, 47, both from Scappoose.
Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023
In 2023, Washington state’s aerospace industry had more than $71 billion in business revenue, according to a recent Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Community Attributes report. “The aerospace industry is a cornerstone of Washington’s economy and is growing as it recovers from industry-wide challenges,” Rachel Smith, Chamber president and CEO, said. “With 77,400 aerospace […] The post Washington’s aerospace industry contributed more than $71B in revenue in 2023 appeared first on Transportation Today.
Last Year, Washington Prisons Delayed Roughly One-third Of All Inmate Release Dates, Costing Taxpayers Millions Of Dollars
In February 2011, a photo was taken of correctional officers overseeing inmates as they walked past at the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Wash. Recent data shows that almost one-third of inmates released in fiscal 2023 from Washington prisons were not released on their scheduled release dates. This delay has hindered their ability to reintegrate into society, ultimately costing taxpayers millions. The Shelton facility, in particular, had the longest and most frequent delays according to the Department of Corrections’ records.
Smoky skies becoming cloudy with a few sprinkles and gusty winds this afternoon
Air Quality Alert for Yakima, Klickitat, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and Stevens Counties in Washington until further notice…. Regional wildfire smoke can impact respiratory issues, irritate eyes, and cause a scratchy throat. Sensitive groups in Eastern Washington and Oregon could be at risk for smoke...
Target shoppers outraged after extra $10 ‘spirits fee’ turns up on receipt – but chain insists surcharge is above board
TARGET shoppers have raged about an additional fee added to receipts for a specific item. An image showed the retailer charging a “Spirits Fee” to someone and it stirred up debate but the chain said the issue was a state one. This photo showed how one shopper was...
In long-sought change, states must consider tribal rights when crafting water rules
In the 1800s, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined other tribes in signing a pair of treaties with the federal government, giving up massive swaths of land in return for the creation of a reservation in eastern Minnesota. The treaties included a guarantee: Tribal members would be able to return in […]
See all homes sold in Clark County, July 22 to July 28
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Clark County reported from July 22 to July 28. There were 163 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,925-square-foot home on Southeast McGillivray Boulevard in Vancouver that sold for $525,000.
Columbia County representative selected as new PCC board chair
New leadership is coming to the Portland Community College Board of Directors in the 2024-25 academic year. Kristi Wilson of Hillsboro was elected chair, while Mari Watanabe will serve as vice chair, as announced Monday, July 29. “I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to serve the PCC community in a new capacity,” Wilson said in a press release. “I look forward to continued work with our...