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After venue owner charged with brother’s murder, brides say news unsettling
NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (KPTV) - It has been nearly six months since 47-year-old Carl Horning was shot and killed at the front gates of his family’s popular wedding and event venue, Horning’s Hideout. On Monday, Carl’s older brother, Robert Horning, was arrested on murder charges for shooting and...
St. Helens Senior Center Block Party will help fund its food program
Raffles, games, food, live music and vendors will greet all ages Saturday, Sept. 7, at the St. Helens Senior Center’s “Wrapping Up Summer Block Party.” You don’t have to be a senior center member to join all the fun, which will run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the center's parking lot at 375 S. 15th St. in St. Helens. Melissa Watson, the senior center’s executive director, said heat has...
Investigation leads to stolen vehicle recovery and multiple arrests in Lebanon
LEBANON, Ore. – An investigation into a vehicle allegedly stolen out of the Portland area led to multiple arrests, the seizure of drug paraphernalia and guns, and the recovery of the vehicle in Lebanon on Wednesday evening, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Linn County sheriff’s officials...
Toledo lumber mill to close, putting 50 out of work in seventh Oregon mill closure in 2024
Western Cascade Industries is closing its lumber mill in Toledo this week and putting about 50 people out of work. The Lincoln County Leader reported that mill employees were informed on July 22 the mill would be closing at the end of July. ...
Sandy's Paola's Pizza Barn closes with one last party
In fall of 2018, the Paola family announced the closing of Sandy institution, Paola’s Pizza Barn. But then in February of the following year a family friend, Denise Overton, took up the torch to try and revive the restaurant. After extending the business’ life by another five years, Overton shared on social media that she would be closing the Pizza Barn’s doors on July 31. “Being at the end of...
Woodburn warms up to Fiesta time!
It’s time to warm up to Woodburn’s 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana, and the first step to that end is the coronation for the fiesta court. That coronation event takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Downtown Plaza (adjacent to the library) where there will also be music, vendors and the Show n’ Shine Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m. The city of Woodburn officially...
Gresham footballers gather for reunion, reminisce on ‘good old days’
A decade of Gresham gridiron stars gathered for a reunion last month. Friday evening, July 19, about 100 alumni Gophers football players, who graduated between 1983-1993, gathered for the screening of a special movie. The film was originally made by Dan Talbot (Class of ’92) as a junior year project. But because he was just 17 at the time, and several years of Southern California weather, the film needed some touchups. ...
SnowCap Community Charities raises $1,500 during Downtown Gresham event
A local fundraising event, hosted by a beloved Downtown Gresham restaurant, was a smash hit — raising critical dollars for a nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding the hungry. SnowCap Community Charities raised $1,500 during a raffle fundraiser hosted Thursday, July 25, at Spinella’s, 436 N. Main Ave. The gathering had plenty of great prizes, like a cutting board and cocktail smoker, as well as gift cards to local restaurants. The evening also had a live show from musician Letty Isabel, who is a mainstay performer across East Multnomah County. All of that money supported SnowCap’s ongoing mission. It is the largest nonprofit food pantry in the state and feeds people from Gresham, East Portland, Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village. The pantry is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at 17805 S.E. Stark St. Learn more at snowcap.org
WA school leaders make case for more spending despite court-ordered funding bumps
(The Center Square) – The Washington Association of School Administrators launched a new website last month that makes the case for increased state spending on K-12 education, even as the state's public schools now spend $19,000 on average statewide for the education of each student, a dramatic rise over the pre-McCleary level of $10,000 per student. The state Supreme Court’s January 2012 McCleary decision ordered the state to fully fund K-12 public schools as required by Article IX of the Washington State Constitution. ...
Washington Wine Month Returns as “WAugust”
Formerly known as Washington Wine Month, WAugust showcases Washington’s exceptional wines and energetic spirit. Now in its third year, this month-long celebration unites wine lovers to honor the state’s wine industry. Connoisseurs, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike are invited in for special deals, events, and promotions at wineries, tasting rooms, restaurants, grocery stores, and in backyards all month long. Indulge and celebrate the dedication of farmers, vintners, and the more than 1,050 producers that make Washington a premier wine destination.
Six Local Competitors to Compete to Become Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
PULLMAN - Eight high school seniors are competing to represent the state of Washington at the America’s Distinguished Young Women Program next June in Mobile, Ala. Six of the competitors are from southeast Washington. The state program is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Pullman High...
DATA: New mapping tool shows income disparity between Portland neighborhoods
Roughly 34% of families live below the federal poverty line in Portsmouth, Portland's poorest neighborhood, according to newly published data provided by the City of Portland’s Office of Community & Civic Life.
Jury Awards $4.4M to Man Racially Profiled at Walmart (Video)
Walmart Ordered to Pay $4.4 Million in Racial Profiling Case. Walmart has been ordered to pay $4.4 million to Michael Mangum, an Oregon man who was racially profiled by an employee at one of their stores. The incident, known as the “Shopping While Black” case, occurred on March 26, 2020, at a Walmart in Wood Village, Oregon.
At this St. Helens contest, sand castles are the stars
The shores of Sand Island in St. Helens, Oregon, come alive with intricate sculptures and artistic fervor during the Sand Island Sand Castle Competition held every summer. Unfortunately, sand sculpture enthusiasts will have to wait until 2025 for the next competition. This year’s event, originally scheduled for Aug. 3, was canceled due to “logistical challenges and a transition in event management services,” according to organizers.
With instant rebates, Washington looks to rev up sales of EVs
Washington just made it a little easier, and cheaper, to get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. State officials on Thursday launched a new program offering state rebates of up to $9,000 on the cost of leasing or purchasing electric vehicles. And, in a consumer-friendly twist, participating dealerships will apply rebates at the point […]
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