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A third helping: ‘The Bear’ returns with Michelin-star dreams
Yes, Chef! One of the biggest dramedy hits of the ‘20s so far, FX’s “The Bear,” returns with its highly anticipated third season, streaming Sunday, June 27, on Hulu, with all 10 episodes of the fresh new season served up at once on premiere day. The titular restaurant reopens as a fine dining establishment this season, and Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White, “Shameless”), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri, “Bottoms,” 2023) and Richie Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “NOS4A2”) are under a mountain of stress trying to make it all work. ...
Missing person was last seen in Mountain Park area of Lake Oswego
Update: Castle was found safe Thursday night and reunited with his family. The Lake Oswego Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding 28-year-old Drake Castle, who was last seen at 11 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 in the Mountain Park area. Castle is 6-foot-4, has brown hair and a bun and was last seen wearing a white shirt and beige shorts. He was carrying a guitar. Castle is autistic and not familiar with the area, a release from the department stated. If you have information on Castle's whereabouts, call 503-635–0238 and refer to Case 24-4038.
‘Model of leadership, integrity, compassion’: Lake Oswego School Board gives strong evaluation to Superintendent Jennifer Schiele
Every year, at the beginning of summer, the Lake Oswego School Board conducts its annual superintendent evaluation. During its Monday, June 17 meeting, the board presented its positive evaluation to Dr. Jennifer Schiele, especially commending her work to improve communication across the school district. “The board is especially appreciative of Dr. Schiele’s continued modeling of high ethical standards for the entire district and her focus on careful financial management during...
Lake Oswego School Board approves feasibility study; plans to gather information on building costs, leasing and walkability
At a packed meeting on Monday, June 17, the Lake Oswego School Board voted to approve a wide range of feasibility studies this summer, hoping to collect more information before planning the future of the district’s facilities. “Receiving the public testimony, learning more about the proposals, the impacts, the underlying properties has been very impactful for the board,” said Board Chair Brian Bills. “It has shed light on things that we need to know, things we need to get more information on, as well as...
2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt challenges park-lovers to find one of six collectibles
A statewide scavenger hunt returns next month, challenging Oregon residents to scour greenspaces in search of commemorative collectibles. The 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt, hosted by the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative and BottleDrop, will run Wednesday to Sunday, July 3-7. The summer event brings families and communities together in celebration of Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship while supporting local charities. The scavenger hunt will have clues posted daily on BottleDrop’s website,...
Downtown Lake Oswego hotel and housing development delayed until 2026
The long-awaited — and repeatedly stalled — North Anchor project faces yet another prolonged delay. The city of Lake Oswego agreed to a two-year extension on the project — which is a collaboration with Urban Development + Partners — to build a hotel and mixed-use development that will include housing at the corner of State Street and B Avenue. In turn, the city is also contemplating how to lessen potential risk associated with the dilapidated buildings currently at the site. ...
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Oregon city’s homelessness plan: What to know before the ruling drops
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on a Grants Pass ordinance, aimed at preventing homeless residents from camping or sleeping outside, could be released Wednesday, June 26, according to court-watchers. At issue: Whether the Grants Pass rule violates the U.S. Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. 1. What it means for your city? ...
Lake Oswego School Board approves 2024-25 budget
After two busy weeks of graduations and celebrations, the Lake Oswego School Board finished its annual budget adoption process by voting to approve the 2024-25 fiscal year budget on Monday, June 17. The budget amounts to $321,155,004 for the district and $330,000 for the Lake Grove Swim Park. The adopted 2024-25 budget is $13 million smaller than last year’s and dips into reserves to avoid budget or staffing reductions next...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 21: Dirty Jobs; Hoffman Family Gold; Lingo
Dirty Jobs DISC 2 p.m. Mike Rowe helps cat ladies in northern Texas fix a clowder of feral cats at a spay and neuter facility. Then, Mike and his crew feel the burn as he processes peppers with the mad scientist inventor of the Carolina Reaper, the hottest pepper in the world. Hoffman Family Gold ...
Portland Community College announces $1 million gift to build first-year experience for students
New, first-generation students at Portland Community College are about to get a new level of support, thanks to a $1 million financial gift to the college’s foundation. The $1 million gift pledge by Brigid Flanigan, founder and principal of Tenfold Senior Living, will help build and expand PCC’s First-Year Experience initiative, which will benefit historically underserved students. The pledge will be fulfilled at $200,000 per year for the next five years. ...
Lakeridge's Rafa Loyo named 2023-24 Gatorade Oregon Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Lakeridge’s Rafa Loyo is the 2023-24 Gatorade Oregon Boys Soccer Player of the Year, the Gatorade Player of the Year program announced via press release on Friday, June 14. After taking home 6A player of the year honors back in the fall, Loyo was recognized yet again this spring for his efforts on the pitch. Gatorade’s press release reads as follows: ...
Lake Oswego track coach John Parks dismissed following letters on transgender athlete participation
Lake Oswego track and field and cross country coach John Parks was dismissed from his position recently, citing a letter he sent to state officials regarding a change in policy related to transgender athletes back in May. Parks, who led the Lakers to two straight state championships on the girls side in 2023 and 2024, wrote two separate letters: one addressed to Peter Weber, the executive director of the Oregon Scholastic Athletic Association, and one addressed to state Sen. Rob Wagner. ...
Health care groups enter Oregon gun control case
Eight groups representing Oregon health care professionals have asked an appeals court to clear the way for a delayed gun-control measure, arguing it would cut down on the firearm-related deaths and injuries they see first-hand. The coalition of groups representing doctors, nurses, physician associates and others argued in a brief filed June 14 that Measure 114, a 2022 voter-approved measure since tied up in legal challenges, would reduce what they characterized as Oregon’s rising gun violence. ...
Get ready for Fourth of July in Lake Oswego
While many communities in the area do not hold major Fourth of July parades, Lake Oswego goes all out for its patriotic festivities. The city of Lake Oswego will host a two-day extravaganza that includes a performance from the Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 at Millennium Plaza Park, a Star Spangled Parade & Celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 4 in downtown and a concert and laser light show from 8-10:30 p.m. that night at Foothills...
Oregon to join states with free federal tax e-filing
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden has lauded Oregon for joining the states allowing free electronic filing of federal tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service. Wyden is a Democrat from Oregon who leads the Senate Finance Committee, which writes tax measures in that chamber. He joined Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, whose department includes the IRS, during a conference call Tuesday, June 18. IRS began free e-filing as a pilot project in...
OPINION: Kroger-Albertsons merger is the right move for workers and consumers
The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger needs to needs to be consummated. I like many of you are astounded at the rise in the price of groceries and anything we can do to create a structure so that companies can work to lower them is essential. I believe this merger will do just that. Recently the chorus of condemnation of the proposed merger has grown from government entities from the U.S. Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, the Oregon AG and the Oregon Health Authority. I find it...
Lake Oswego developer chooses preservation over demolition in purchase of Lake Grove home
Susan Crittenden, a former home and garden manager for Powell’s Books, wanted her home to serve as a refuge where she could unwind after a busy day. So, over the course of decades, Crittenden planted around 500 trees, plants and perennials surrounding her abode on Sunset Drive, which she owned for 45 years. Though she recently sold her property, Crittenden is happy to learn that the developer who bought it plans to retain its natural character. ...
'Go play:' Lake Oswego Fourth of July extravaganza is right around the corner
West Linn market Summer is almost here, and with it the West Linn Summer Street Market. The Wednesdays in Willamette Summer Street Market is put on by Historic Willamette Main Street and takes place each Wednesday afternoon on Willamette Falls Drive between 12th Street and 15th Street. The market lasts from 4-8 p.m. The market...
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