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Local 6A golfers qualify for state tournament
Several local high school golfers recently qualified for the 6A state tournament after competing in district and regional tournaments over the past two weeks. First, at the Three Rivers League district tournament at Stone Creek Golf Course, Lake Oswego, led by sophomore Drew Woolworth, advanced as a team on the boys side. Woolworth was the second-place finisher conference-wide, while Lakeridge senior Nilay Naik took first, qualifying as an individual. Meanwhile,...
Jottings From Fifth & G: Is ignorance bliss?
As with many of my generation, my schedule now includes more medical appointments than formerly. This past year, with surgery and many follow-up and physical therapy appointments, my weekly schedule has barely allowed for household chores and Max-the-dog. Annual medical check-up appointments were postponed. I was sick of sitting in waiting rooms and repeating my medical history! It was thus with some trepidation that I belatedly scheduled the required annual test assortment. “Ignorance is bliss,” friends in graduate school would often quote to calm my...
Lake Oswego changing model for building new wastewater treatment plant
The city of Lake Oswego isn’t necessarily back to square one following the ending of its partnership with EPCOR for the development of a new wastewater treatment plant, but it needs to find a new company to finish designs and, potentially, operate the plant. The Lake Oswego City Council approved two resolutions at a meeting Tuesday, May 7 that will guide how it proceeds moving forward, including one that will alter the city’s project model. ...
Terrence Earl Hutchinson
October 23, 1938 – March 8, 2024 - Born in Portland, Oregon on October 23rd, 1938, Terry was the second son born to Robert and Johanna Hutchinson, behind Dennis and followed by Kathleen and Michael Hutchinson. He went on to be an involved member of Central Catholic High School before graduating in 1956. After attending the University of Oregon for a brief time, Terry enrolled in the U.S. Army, serving from 1957 to 1960. His basic training was completed at Ft. Hood, Texas, where he...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 10: Beetlejuice; Jeopardy! Masters
Beetlejuice AMC 8 p.m. When newlydeads Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) are stuck haunting their country home, they try to scare away the new owners (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and their daughter (Winona Ryder) with the help of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Jeopardy! Masters KATU 8 p.m. Mensa will be missing a few members as six of the highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battle it out in two games over this one-hour episode. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce and others compete.
Lake Oswego council, school board meet to discuss future of Lake Grove Elementary School
In front of a crowd that generally opposed the idea, city of Lake Oswego officials continued to make their case as to why the Lake Oswego School District should consider collaborating with the city to build a community center at the current Lake Grove Elementary School site. The Lake Oswego City Council and the Lake Oswego School Board met for a joint meeting Tuesday, May 7 to discuss the idea. ...
How much has the city government spent on the Oswego Lake case?
Since Mark Kramer and Todd Prager filed litigation over the lack of public access to Oswego Lake in 2012, records show that the city of Lake Oswego has spent about $761,000 defending the case. The city hired Tonkin Torp for legal consulting and attorneys of that firm have represented the city in court — including at the recently concluded trial over the city’s rules. Tonkin Torp has collected $420,000 from the city since the beginning of 2022, which was when the latest two phases of...
Fentanyl awareness campaigns kick off in Oregon amid epidemic
A national nonprofit organization released a new program on Tuesday, May 7, to help families navigate the hazards of fentanyl and to prevent deaths of young people as Oregon continues to battle the lethal drug epidemic. Song for Charlie, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness about fake fentanyl pills, launched The New Drug Talk Oregon, an educational web-based platform with free information about the risks of fentanyl and the dangers of self-medication and experimentation. The program also gives families guidance on how to discuss the...
Tips when hiring a contractor
Contractors perform important work for millions of homeowners every day. Home improvement projects are complicated undertakings, and the experience of skilled contractors can ensure jobs are completed on time and within homeowners’ budgets. Homeowners have undoubtedly heard horror stories from neighbors about projects that have gone awry. Projects can go sideways for several reasons, but a skilled contractor can successfully help homeowners navigate such situations. That underscores the importance of finding the right professional for the job. The following are some tips homeowners can consider...
Statewide 6A baseball coaches poll: May 6
The fourth regular-season edition of OSAAToday’s statewide 6A baseball coaches poll was released on Monday, May 6, with West Linn maintaining its spot atop the top ten. For a complete look at the poll, see below: (First-place votes in parentheses, pre-season ranking in brackets, record listed is what’s posted on www.osaa.org as of Saturday, May 4) ...
Here's a shocker: The Northwest's demand for electricity is projected to surge by 30% in the next decade
Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30% in the next decade, or about 5% more than estimated last year and triple the prediction 3 years ago, industry experts said in a new report. Large data centers, an increase in high-tech manufacturing and growing electrification in homes, buildings and transportation are key factors in the forecast. The projections are in an annual report published this month...
Readers Respond: Here's how universal health care could affect Oregon households
Your Oregon News asked readers how health care affects their households. This comes after a new state board could put Oregon on a path to radically reshape its health care system, ensuring universal access and removing financial barriers for patients—or it could be the latest state-backed effort exploring universal health care without success. Many readers expressed concerns over costs, and choices for quality care. ...
Go play: Heritage month celebration and more!
Wine walk - SOLD OUT The Oregon Wine Walk, hosted by the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11 along SW Boones Ferry Road in Lake Oswego. The event is sold out. The Wine Walk will include participation from 21 local businesses and wineries from around the state. Heritage month celebration ...
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