Columbus
Lake Oswego Review
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 29: X Games Ventura 2024; Love & Marriage: Huntsville; Problemista
X Games Ventura 2024 KATU 10 a.m. Expect the air to be rarefied when the world’s best X Games competitors — including several Olympians — gather in sunny Ventura, Calif., to go head-to-head in everything from skateboarding, to BMX, to Moto X and more, looking for glory. Love & Marriage: Huntsville ...
High class crime: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ continues Detroit cop’s hijinks in Los Angeles
Eddie Murphy stars in the brand new action-comedy “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” premiering Wednesday, Ju One of film’s most beloved and unorthodox police detectives is back on his beat, 30 years since audiences last saw him take down crime in Los Angeles’ most famous ZIP code. Eddie Murphy (“You People,” 2023) stars in the brand new action-comedy “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” premiering Wednesday, July 3, on Netflix. Murphy...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, June 21 - June 28, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast” (July 1) Kicking off National Geographic’s 2024 Sharfest, this new installment of “Shark Beach” follows actor Anthony Mackie as he navigates the waterways of New Orleans, where he was born and raised. As Mackie explores the growing rumors that shark encounters may be on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico, he works with a team of experts,...
Jottings From Fifth & G: The journey is as important as the destination
Those who know me are aware that I love to travel, especially internationally. Recently, I had a domestic travel experience that made me realize the journey can be as stimulating as the destination. My husband and I were to attend a Celebration of Life for a friend of many years. It was to take place in the beautiful small town of Sebastopol on the California coast, not far from our friend’s hometown of Santa Rosa. Once we marked our calendars the next step was to decide how we would get there: by road, air or maybe the train? Though I...
Lakewood actor reprises Broadway role in upcoming musical in Lake Oswego
In 2008, Russell Fischer was first cast in the Broadway rendition of “Jersey Boys.” Nearly two decades later, performing the role of Frankie Valli is more emotionally resonant than it was when he was a 20-something. “Being away from the show for 10 years, a lot of time goes by, a lot of life happens, a lot of grief that I can connect with. I feel like I connect with...
Oregon’s psilocybin law challenged over alleged discrimination against homebound patients
A group of Oregon health care providers filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, June 24, challenging Oregon’s first-in-the-nation psilocybin law, claiming the law discriminates against homebound patients who cannot travel to psilocybin service centers for treatment. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Eugene against the Oregon Health Authority, which regulates psilocybin services in the state, as first reported by Marijuana Moment. The plaintiffs — which include three licensed psilocybin facilitators and a physician specializing in care for terminally ill and homebound patients — allege the law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act and does not allow reasonable accommodations to treat their homebound patients. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Lakeridge Boys Varsity Lacrosse Team Named Athletes of the Week for June 26
Following a stellar season culminating in a trip to the State Championships, the Lakeridge High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team has been honored as Athletes of the Week for the week of June 26th. The team, ranked #2 in the state, finished with an impressive overall record of 20-3-0, outscoring their opponents 209-126. Reflecting on the season, the coach expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishments. "Our staff is very...
Vilarino and Komitor named Lake Oswego High School Athletes of the Week for June 26
Vilarino is a senior on the Lake Oswego High School varsity baseball team, and Komitor is a senior centerfielder on the varsity softball team. Batting for the Lakers in both baseball and softball, senior athletes Nick Vilarino and Lia Komitor have been named Lake Oswego High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of June 26th. Vilarino, a senior on the varsity baseball team, “was a senior leader in...
Complaint alleges Oregon GOP congressional candidate Mike Erickson of Lake Oswego withheld financial information
The head of a campaign finance watchdog group called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Oregon Republican congressional nominee Mike Erickson of Lake Oswego, saying his financial disclosure reports are among “the most egregious cases of intentional withholding of information” the group has ever seen. A complaint submitted by End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller alleges that the personal financial disclosure reports Erickson filed as a candidate in 2022 and 2024 don’t provide enough information about more than $100 million in assets, violating...
Supreme Court mandates emergency abortions in Idaho. Here's what it means for Oregonians.
The U.S. Supreme Court dropped a long-awaited decision Thursday, June 27, ruling that hospitals in Idaho that receive federal funding must provide emergency abortion services, despite that state’s near total ban on abortions. Oregonians have been watching for a ruling on Moyle v. United States because a recent study by the Guttmacher Institute, a pro-abortion think tank, recently released data showing that of 11,930 abortions provided within Oregon hospitals and clinics in 2023, about one in 10 were for out-of-state patients, including an estimated 400...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 12: The Real Sharkano; The Serpent Queen; Fantasmas
The Real Sharkano DISC 8 p.m. Bite into more Shark Week with shark advocate and attack survivor Paul De Gelder as he visits a remote island populated by shark-worshippers. Paul is eager to see if their secret ways of swimming with sharks can lead to greater harmony between species. The Serpent Queen ...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 28: Family Empire: Houston; WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Family Empire: Houston OWN 5 p.m. Follow as the multi-generational Braden family attempts to continue in the footsteps of their matriarch, Oscarene, a self-made real estate mogul in Houston. In this series premiere, Oscarene built a legacy for her family and now they need to step up. WWE Friday Night SmackDown KPTV 8 p.m. Live from the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden in New York City, qualifying matches for the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank ladder matches continue to roll on. Who will punch their ticket to this annual spectacular?
Lake Oswego workers rally for better wages
Wanting a better offer from the city of Lake Oswego amid labor negotiations, workers within the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees Association belted out “more than praise, we need a raise,” “living wages, living city” and other chants during a rally held at City Hall Wednesday, June 26. The municipal employee association represents 166 workers within the city government (it doesn’t include management, fire or police) and has negotiated over a new contract with city leaders over the last few months. ...
Lake Oswego's Josie Donelson named 2023-24 Gatorade Oregon Girls Track and Field Player of the Year
Lake Oswego’s Josie Donelson is the 2023-24 Gatorade Oregon Girls Track and Field Player of the Year, the Gatorade Player of the Year program announced via press release on Tuesday, June 25. After helping her Lakers bring home their third-straight 6A girls team title back in May, Donelson was recognized yet again this spring for her efforts on the track. Gatorade’s press release reads as follows: ...
Pollinators are an important part of gardens
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It’s also important that pollinators feel welcome in the garden. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that one-third of all agricultural output depends on pollinators. The USDA notes...
Lake Oswego Review
11K+
Posts
14M+
Views
The Lake Oswego Review is considered Lake Oswego’s best source for local news. The Review offers the most read newspaper, website and social media following in town.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.