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Upcoming Lake Oswego concert hopes to evoke light at church sanctuary
The Lake Grove Presbyterian Church hopes to illuminate its sanctuary through music during its upcoming spring concert. The concert, which will culminate the Lake Grove Concert Series, is titled “Illuminaire” and will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at the church sanctuary on 4040 Sunset Drive. The concert will include performances from the 85 sanctuary volunteer singers as well as 15 chamber musicians within the Oregon Symphony. ...
Staying Prepared in a Pet Emergency
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to make sure you’re prepared with first aid basics, and to make sure you’re ready to handle any unexpected situations for your furry friends. The most important thing in any emergency is to stay calm. Don’t panic! You staying calm helps your pet stay calm and allows you to better assess the situation and ensure your safety and your pet’s safety. It’s also important to handle injured animals with care, as they may...
Some 12,000 Oregonians might be getting thousands of dollars in refunds due to TurboTax error
Tax day is not over for thousands of Oregonians. Intuit, a Silicon Valley company that makes the popular Turbotax software, has contacted more than 12,000 taxpayers who used it to file their state and federal returns, telling them they may have paid more than they should have because of an error in the software. The error was discovered by an Oregon Department of Revenue employee and involved directing people to...
Get the most out of your container garden
Gardening is beneficial in various ways. Some health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and the immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy. Container gardening can be an ideal way for gardeners without sufficient space or for those with mobility issues to grow everything from flowers to vegetables. Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not...
Photos: Lake Oswego girls bring home 6A golf title
The Lake Oswego girls golf team took home the 6A state championship on Tuesday, shooting a collective two-day total of 632 to best Sunset by 14 strokes at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis. The Lakers were led by stalwart sophomore Hailey Lim, who fired a two-day total of 147 to finish tied for fifth. On Monday, Lim shot a four-over-par 75 before posting a one-over 72 on Tuesday. Meanwhile,...
OPINION: We need to talk about mental health in the Latino community
My parents raised me and my sister with a few core values that will be familiar to most Americans, but particularly those of us who grew up in a Latino household. They taught us the value of hard work and never giving up on your dreams. We learned about the importance of a good education, treating our elders with respect, and giving back to the community that raised us. These are the values that have guided me throughout my life and career, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. ...
Three pointers for perennials
Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening activities burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each of which are associated with improved mood. ...
Bonnie Jean McGee
July 21, 1931 – April 17, 2024 - Bonnie Jean McGee passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 17, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born to Helen and Norman Remington in Long Beach, California on July 21,1931. Bonnie attended Long Beach High School and after graduation attended Long Beach City College earning her Associates of Arts degree. After school she became a secretary at Flintkote in San Bernardino, California. While visiting a friend she met a very handsome man...
How DIY can be bad for homeowners’ bottom lines
Homeowners know it can be tempting to go the do-it-yourself (DIY) route when starting a home improvement project. Home repairs and renovations can be costly, and the notion of saving money on such projects compels many homeowners to try their hand at home improvements. However, the DIY approach can also be costly, and if things go awry, homeowners may end up with empty pockets and unfinished projects. Online tutorials and...
A leader and a teacher
(CLACKAMAS) — As the founder of the Rock Creek Middle School Asian and Pacific Islander student union, Brandon Nguyen knows how to bring students together. The idea to start the affinity club at Rock Creek came suddenly to Nguyen, like a light bulb went off in his head. “It was really weird, but one night I was thinking, ‘Rock Creek doesn’t have an APISU. We have a Black student union...
Oregon board allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention
State officials charged with allocating $600 million from opioid settlement lawsuits decided in its latest round of funding to focus on prevention. At its May meeting, the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board approved a proposal by the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to spend $13.7 million on increasing the number of professionals working to prevent addiction, an area considered crucial to addressing the drug crisis that has fueled fatal overdoses from fentanyl. ...
Subaru's affordable BRZ remains the best sports car for Northwest drivers
Way back in 2012, Subaru surprised the world with a new sports car. Instead of using the brand's signature and highly successful symmetrical all-wheel drive, the BRZ would be a traditional lightweight rear-wheel drive sports coupe. It was a gamble on an entirely new market for Subaru, and it has paid off handsomely. The Subaru BRZ was co-developed with Toyota, and essentially the same car has also been sold as a Scion and then as a Toyota. The cars are both produced in the same...
Veterans Memorial Honoring Service to unveil blue and gold stars at Memorial Day ceremony
On Memorial Day Monday, May 27 the Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial Honoring Service will unveil a new addition to the memorial at Foothills Park. As they have for the past several years, the honoring service and the city of Lake Oswego will commemorate fallen soldiers and veterans at 11 a.m. Memorial Day. The ceremony will include a keynote address from Army security agent and Vietnam veteran First Lieutenant Mike Holm,...
Margaret Ann Payne
August 4, 1945 - January 29, 2024 - Margaret was the daughter of Leonard E. Wefel and Lorraine Janeway. She was born at Holladay Park Hospital on August 4, 1945. She graduated from Rose City Park Grade School and Madison High School. Margaret married Stan Payne and they settled in Portland and had two children. She worked for thirty years in downtown Portland dental offices brightening patient’s days with her beautiful smile and interest in their wellbeing. ...
Vote for your favorite Lake Oswego sculpture nominated for People’s Choice Award
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego has announced nominees for its annual Gallery Without Walls People’s Choice Award sculpture contest. The five nominees — which are part of the Gallery Without Walls rotating exhibit and can be found across downtown Lake Oswego — include “LandDance 1” by artists Jennifer Kapnek and Mike Suri, “The Watcher” by Scott Foster, “Walkabout” by Joel Heidel, “Puro Corde” by Ben Dye and “In the Mystery” by Sharon Warman Agnor. ...
New Oregon fish and wildlife director, an agency insider, is first woman at the helm
About 50 years after the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hired its first female field biologist, it will be led by one. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has appointed Debbie Colbert, a biologist, oceanographer and the current deputy director of the agency, to its top leadership position following the April retirement of former director Curt Melcher, who spent a decade at the helm. The six members of the commission, including four women, voted unanimously to appoint Colbert over Kaitlin Lovell, fish and wildlife...
Lake Oswego council approves property tax exemption program for affordable housing
The city of Lake Oswego approved a property tax exemption program for affordable housing developments during a meeting Tuesday, May 7. Based on the new policy, developers of housing for people earning 60% or less of the area median income would receive an exemption from paying taxes levied by the city government; the city could seek approval from other taxing districts for a larger exemption. This program was established as...
Lake Oswego council approves property tax exemption program for affordable housing
The city of Lake Oswego approved a property tax exemption program for affordable housing developments during a meeting Tuesday, May 7. Based on the new policy, developers of housing for people earning 60% or less of the area median income would receive an exemption from paying taxes levied by the city government; the city could seek approval from other taxing districts for a larger exemption. This program was established as...
'Go play:' Check out markets in West Linn, Lake Oswego
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...
Our TV picks for Thursday, May 16: Young Sheldon; To Be Announced; Beat Bobby Flay
Young Sheldon KOIN 8 p.m. This two-part series finale ends the tale of Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), a young genius in advanced mathematics and science living in a Texas town more interested in football and church. Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles for the finale. To Be Announced ...
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