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Planned Live Nation music venue on Portland's east side spurs backlash
The live music scene in Portland is about to up its game. Two new sites are competing to see which one is built first. Both are on the east side. One at Lloyd Center, the other at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. Live Nation won approval to build...
Man arrested for slashing tires of 36 cars in Vancouver
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - A suspect accused of slashing the tires on at least 36 cars was taken into custody in Vancouver on Saturday morning. Bryan Southard said he’s spent the day astonished. “One dude stabbed up 40 plus cars, for what reason who knows,” Southard said. “I was...
Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger family and continue in the strong tradition of Newberg sports,” Villarroel, who’s in his first year at the helm of the girls soccer program, said. “Being a head coach is more than just soccer, it's...
Newberg football ready for 'bigger bite' in 2024
Despite losing eight all-league performers from last season, Newberg High School football may very well be on the brink of its best season in head coach Jeremy Johnson’s tenure with the program. It’s not hard to see why. Though the Tigers shed some talent, they return six all-leaguers from 2023 and a staggering number of linemen. Add in the fact that Newberg has improved in each season under Johnson, and the prospect of competing for a Pacific Conference championship seems feasible. ...
St. Helens local named TOPS Oregon King
For many, losing weight may seem like a daunting task, but it might be a little easier if you don't have to go through it alone. St. Helens local Kenneth Law can attest that losing weight can be easier with help along the way. Law lost more than 42 pounds since first joining the non-profit TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non–commercial weight loss, education, and support organization in January 2020. ...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
The story behind those riverfront pilings
The view from the new platform at Monteith Riverpark is nice, someone observed in an email. But what about that ugly piling sticking up in the middle? Will it be removed?. No, that pipe will stay where it is until the end of days, I’m pretty sure. Plans for the Albany Waterfront Project do not mention getting rid of the remnants of what once was an elaborate floating dock.
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Woodburn football ready to orchestrate bounce back season in 2024
It was a rough outing for Woodburn football in 2023. The Bulldogs finished at the bottom of the standings in a grueling Mid-Willamette Conference, which featured six of the top-15 teams in the state rankings. In its first year back in Class 5A, it seemed like everything that could have gone wrong for Woodburn did. Thrust into arguably the toughest conference in the classification, injuries plagued the season, resulting in...
Team continuity paving the way for North Marion football in 2024
As North Marion football head coach Michael Bicknell enters his fourth season with the Huskies, the team may well be on the cusp of its first winning campaign since 2019. The Huskies return four all-league members from last season, losing a minimal amount of contributors, and are led by a senior class that entered the program the same time as Bicknell. “I think the best thing for this year has...
Cool and wet start for Hood to Coast but spirits not dampened
TIMBERLINE LODGE -- — The Hood to Coast relay from Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood to Seaside on the coast got off to a kind of a cool and wet start Friday morning. But the weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits. There was plenty of excitement to go around and plenty of people took selfies, giving them something to remember the event by besides muscle cramps and shin splints.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
Oregon Humane Society hosting adoption promotion this weekend
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion over the weekend with a reduced adoption fee of $10 to highlight pets waiting for their forever home for more than 10 days. The adoption promotion will take place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses and at...
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase
Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.
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