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It doesn't matter if you live in the heart of Portland, west of the hills, east of the river, or south toward Wilsonville and Woodburn — there's always something fun to do! Scroll through this list to see what activities you can get and enjoy! AROUND PORTLAND FOREST PARK IN PORTLAND — Known as America’s...
Our TV picks for Monday, April 22: The Voice, All American, Quarter Ton Teen
The Voice KGW 8 p.m. Things get more grueling as talent competes in the playoffs during this week of competition. With the help of this season’s mega mentor Keith Urban, who will emerge from this round with their hopes and dreams still intact? Carson Daly hosts. All American ...
Infiniti mixes sports car DNA into the QX60 SUV
Infiniti is among the sportiest of the premium Asian automakers. Its position as Nissan's upscale partner allows it to dip into the motorsports heritage of the parent company, and that shows up in the QX60 SUV. Unlike many other midsize SUVs, the QX60 feels different from the moment you slide in behind the steering wheel. The QX60 drives like a sporty compact SUV, while offering seating for six passengers in three rows. Even with all three rows in use, you'll get 14.5 cubic feet of...
Our TV picks for Sunday, April 21: WWE Rivals, Alice & Jack on Masterpiece
WWE Rivals A&E 8 p.m. In the world of muscle and graveled voices, few icons loomed as large as Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Originally joining forces as the Mega Powers in the late ‘80s, jealousy would later cause the implosion of their union and a bitter rivalry. Alice & Jack on Masterpiece KOPB 10 p.m. It’s been more than a decade since their spark was ignited, but the bonds between Alice (Andrea Riseborough), a single woman focused on her career, and Jack (Domhnall Gleeson), a lonely scientist, are stronger than ever in this series finale.
Lake Oswego baseball remains tied atop Three Rivers League standings with comeback win over Tigard
The Lake Oswego baseball team picked up a dramatic win on the road over Tigard on Friday, April 19, overcoming a 6-0 deficit to beat the Tigers 8-7 and remain tied atop the Three Rivers League standings. Junior Rylan McClaskey stepped onto the mound as a reliever during the bottom of the first inning after the Lakers had already given up five early runs. From there, Lake Oswego slowly chipped away at its deficit, scoring four runs during the top of the fourth, then another...
Advisory jury issues mixed opinions on city’s rules preventing access to Oswego Lake
An advisory jury tasked with issuing opinions on the city of Lake Oswego’s rules preventing public access to Oswego Lake reached a mixed consensus Friday, April 19, finding that many of the city’s justifications for preventing lake access are unreasonable — including all at Millennium Plaza Park — but that a few are. Asked to answer questions provided by the Clackamas County Circuit Court, the majority of the jury agreed that many of the justifications the city has used to maintain its existing rules are...
Statewide softball statistical leaders: Apr. 18
OSAAToday published an update of the statewide softball statistical leaders on Thursday, as reported by coaches as of Wednesday. Included are the current batting average, home run, stolen base, RBI and strikeout leaders across all six classifications. A number of local players made the lists. See below: Offense Batting average ...
History Connection: Harriet Duncan Munnick (1895-1992) — who was she?
If Webster had a dictionary defining people, Harriet D. Munnick’s (maiden name Duncan) description would read: teacher, historian, writer and published author; earned two master’s degrees (U of O in education about 1945 and 1956-57 Willamette University in history) plus her bachelor’s (U of O 1941 education); received the Bishop Francis P. Leipzig Award in 1985 for her outstanding contributions to Oregon church history; learned French and Latin so she could translate the early church records for her books; charter member of St. Paul Mission Historical Society; became an expert in ceramic artifacts, participating in the archaeological digs at Champoeg;...
Crime Stoppers offering $2,500 for information related to Cristina Ase missing person case
Crime Stoppers of Oregon and the Vancouver Police Department are now offering a $2,500 Cristina Ase. Ase, a nursing director at the Rose Linn Care Center in West Linn, has been missing since March 26. Secure and anonymous tips can be left at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com. Ase’s co-workers and friends at Rose Linn are devastated by her...
Readers Respond: Encounters with law enforcement 'inconsistent'
A recent state report analyzed traffic and pedestrian stops made by local law enforcement agencies to identify evidence of racial profiling. Your Oregon News asked readers to share their experiences with Oregon law enforcement, and whether the interactions were neutral, positive or negative. About 57% of readers responded that they have had a positive experience with Oregon law enforcement. About 34% said they have had a negative experience, and 11%...
Lake Oswego flower basket program returns this spring
The Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce’s flower basket initiative — which involves the hanging of flower baskets along local streets — will be completed by June 1, according to chamber organizer Julia Fowler. The chamber will put up 207 baskets this year on primary routes such as Boones Ferry Road, Kruse Way, Meadows Road, Country Club Road, A and B Avenues and State Street. This is the 34th year of...
Our TV picks for Saturday, April 20: Property Virgins, The Bad News Bears, 48 Hours
Property Virgins A&E 12 p.m. As their lives keep expanding, Brooke and Joel have found that their tiny condo isn’t keeping up with their needs. They call in property expert Wendy Wolfe, who is determined to help the couple seal the deal on a dog-friendly property near the waterfront. The Bad News Bears ...
Creative states: Tour America with homegrown artists in ‘The Express Way’
From sea to shining sea, Americans express their creativity, and the new, four-part documentary series “The Express Way With Dulé Hill,” premiering Tuesday, April 23, on PBS, looks at the ways self-expression and creativity are intertwined. Featuring artists from four different corners of the United States — in California, the Appalachian region, Texas and Chicago — “The Express Way” looks at the ways these individuals use art to make connections within and outside of their communities and how they use their artwork to challenge views and blaze a trail for others to follow in the future. ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, Apr. 19 - Apr. 26, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Tiger” (April 22) Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this Disneynature series lifts the veil on our planet’s most revered and charismatic animal, inviting viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India. Curious, rambunctious and at times a bit clumsy, the cubs have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can...
Kotek names new chief of staff, fills other positions
Chris Warner will remove the “acting” from his title as chief of staff to Gov. Tina Kotek. Kotek announced Thursday, April 18, her choice of Warner to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Andrea Cooper, who now has a temporary role at the Department of Administrative Services. Cooper left as the 2024 Legislature ended its session March 7. Kotek declined to discuss her departure, plus two others, while speaking to reporters on April 3. ...
‘Nobody was looking to understand’: High schoolers discuss substance use at Oregon Recovery Community Summit
At the DoubleTree Hotel near Lloyd Center, in the heart of Northeast Portland, the Oregon Recovery Community Summit filled the hotel conference center’s hallways with chatter and laughter. At the last session before dinner on Friday, March 15, a small crowd gathered outside the Ross Island room, drawn to the voices of the teenage panelists. The seven students on the “Youth Speak: Sobriety and Stigma for the Current Generation” panel...
Aird and Moehl named Lakeridge High School Athletes of the Week for Apr. 17
Aird is a junior on the Lakeridge boys’ varsity lacrosse team, and Moehl is a sophomore on the softball team. Helping bring victories to the Pacers in both lacrosse and softball, athletes Kellen Aird and Maddie Moehl have been named Lakeridge High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of April 17th. Aird, a junior midfielder and a team captain on the boys’ varsity lacrosse team, has become a...
Wear and Hottel named Lake Oswego High School Athletes of the Week for Apr. 17
Wear is a junior on the Lake Oswego High School varsity baseball team, and Hottel is a sophomore on the girls’ varsity golf team. Bringing their leadership and support to the Lakers in both baseball and golf, athletes Elliot Wear and Kennady Hottel have been named Lake Oswego High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of April 17th. Wear, a junior infielder and pitcher on the varsity baseball...
Jottings From Fifth & G: Growing our famous gardens
It is a treat to start or end our day in our gardens, listening to birds, admiring a neatly mowed lawn or lush flowers in our own patch of paradise, however small. Our south-of-Portland suburbs are known for our beautiful yards and gardens, but did you know that this wasn’t always the case? As the Lake Grove Garden Club in LO celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as the first garden club in Oregon to be part of the Federated Garden Clubs, let’s take a look back with them at what “gardening” meant so many years ago and up to...
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