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Lake Oswego resident suspected of killing mother was under guardianship for mental health issues
The Lake Oswego resident suspected of killing his mother had suffered from severe mental illness and was placed in a temporary guardianship administered by his mother and brother-in-law, Clackamas County Circuit Court records show. Chad Brix, 52, was placed in Clackamas County jail following his arrest for the murder of his 76-year-old mother, whose name had not yet been released by police, Friday, Feb. 2. He was charged with second-degree murder. ...
Former Lake Oswego student recounts harrowing escape from wartime Gaza
Palestinian-Oregonian Falasteen Hjouj has an amazing story to tell about escaping Gaza during wartime. Hjouj, 20, now lives in the West Bank. She born in the U.S. and attended schools largely in Oregon until moving to West Bank at the age of 17. Hjouj has attended Gladstone High School, Mt. Vernon High School (Washington state), Lake Oswego Junior High and Lakegrove Elementary. Hjouj’s mother is deceased, and her Palestinian father...
Lake Oswego library celebrates Lunar New Year
With a crash of cymbals and the rumble of drums, rows of brightly-colored lion dancers streamed into the Lake Oswego Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 3. The annual Lunar New Year Celebration at the Lake Oswego Public Library was sponsored by Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and organized in collaboration between Palisades World Language School and LO for LOve. The festival featured performances by White Lotus Dragon and Lion Dance, Oregon Korean Performing Arts and Heart Strings Mandarin. The celebration featured children’s stories read aloud in Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese. Lunar New Year is officially Saturday, Feb. 10 this year, welcoming the Year of the Dragon for 2024. Local Lunar New Year 2024 festivities continue next weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Lakeridge High School.
Lake Oswego restaurateur plans to open lakeside destination replacing Stickmen in time for summer
Lake Oswego restaurateur Eric Mann says the former Stickmen Brewing location on Oswego Lake is the best restaurant destination in Oregon, let alone Lake Oswego. With that in mind, Mann strives to reinvent the space — making it more inviting and attractive during all parts of the year. Mann, who also runs Aji Tram and Duke’s Public House, plans to open Mann’s on the Lake by this summer. ...
Popular chicken sandwich chain poised for Lake Oswego opening
It appears that a Chick-fil-A location is coming to Lake Oswego. The fast food chain, which is headquartered in Georgia and known for its fried chicken sandwiches, has applied with the local government to modify the former 8,400-square-foot Stanford’s Restaurant & Bar location at 14801 Kruse Oaks Drive to open a restaurant there. The site is anticipated to open in 2024. There are currently a few Chick-fil-A locations in the...
School notes: Lunar New Year and more!
Lake Oswego Lunar New Year Celebration This year’s lunar new year festival at Lakeridge High School will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. LOSD CARES Parenting Workshop Join the LOSD CARES (Connection and Resilience in Education...
OPINION: Power out? Consider an EV to keep things going
Recently a front-page story about Peyton Chapman, Lincoln High School’s principal, and her family enduring eight days without heat, electricity and Wi-Fi in a Portland home with six adults, four dogs, 13 sheep and 50 chickens appeared in The Oregonian. Quite an adventure. The paper reported how Chapman retreated to a gas-powered car where she could charge her phones. She had recently contemplated switching to an electric car, she said, but is now glad she held off. ...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Blooms to banish winter gloom
Winter around the greater Portland area can feel like the opening scenes of The Wizard of Oz. The world is a dull gradient of grays. The days feel as repetitive as farm chores. Everyone is on a bicycle. Your family surrounds you all the time. You feel trapped in a storm cellar and want to escape. Your neighbor is a witch, and she’s mad at your little dog for drinking her freshly charged moon water. You secretly hope a wild whirlwind descends from the heavens and kidnaps your house — just for something interesting to happen. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, Feb. 16: My Lottery Dream Home, Hightown
My Lottery Dream Home HGTV 9 p.m. A new episode airs as part of a “Dream Home” marathon. With $200,000 worth of winnings, a Minnesota-born lottery winner heads to St. Paul, Minn., in search of their forever home. Host David Bromstad and her sister couldn’t be happier to help. Hightown STARZ 9 p.m. Trouble is brewing in Provincetown, Mass., as Jackie (Monica Raymund) receives Alan’s (Dohn Norwood) approval to investigate Swayzee (Nick Gomez) in the disappearance of a prostitute. Meanwhile, Frankie (Amaury Nolasco) makes moves from behind bars.
Our TV picks for Wednesday, Feb. 14: I Can See Your Voice, Not Dead Yet, NOVA
I Can See Your Voice KPTV 8 p.m. A good actor can sell anything, even a good singing voice. Ken Jeong hosts this popular game show, in which Cheryl Hines and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton help contestants tell the difference between good and bad singers, without ever hearing them sing. Not Dead Yet ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, Feb. 15: Ghosts, Truth and Lies: The Doomsday Prophet, Farmer Wants a Wife
Ghosts KOIN 8:30 p.m. In this season premiere, Samantha (Rose McIver) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) discover an owl in the barn they want to turn into a restaurant. Then, Hetty (Rebecca Wisocky) and Capt. Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) figure out which ghost got to the afterlife. Truth and Lies: The Doomsday Prophet ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, Feb. 13: FBI, Road Wars, Little People, Big World
FBI KOIN 8 p.m. In this season premiere, Maggie (Missy Peregrym), Valentine (Jeremy Sisto) and the rest of the team work to stop a terrorist organization following a bus explosion, which kills innocent people. Then, Scola (John Boyd) tries to balance work and fatherhood. Road Wars ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, Feb. 11: Stupid Pet Tricks, Super Bowl LVIII, Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece
Stupid Pet Tricks APL TBS 2 p.m. Sarah Silverman hosts the reimagining of a popular segment from “Late Night with David Letterman.” In this series premiere, Sarah sits down with Letterman as he passes the torch, with the help of a goat with its own yoga practice. Super Bowl LVIII ...
Our TV picks for Monday, Feb. 12: The Bachelor, The Neighborhood, NCIS
The Bachelor KATU 8 p.m. Love is in the air as Season 28 of this fan-favorite dating show continues with a sugar-sweet new episode airing just in time for Valentine’s Day. This time, 28-year-old tennis pro Joey Graziadei from Season 20 of “The Bachelorette” searches for the One. The Neighborhood ...
Our TV picks for Monday, Feb. 5: America’s Got Talent — Fantasy League, America’s Most Wanted, Below Deck
America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League KGW 8 p.m. The semi-finals continue in the latest episode of this fantasy sports-themed spinoff of “America’s Got Talent.” With only three more spots remaining in the grand final, the 10 remaining semi-finalists need to step up their game to avoid elimination. America’s Most Wanted ...
Commissioner: Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is opportunity for Clackamas County
In navigating the challenges ahead for Clackamas County, workforce development and the cost of goods takes center stage in our strategy. It is essential to ensure that residents, including myself as a nurse, have access to meaningful and fulfilling employment opportunities. The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger, with its commitment to keeping stores open and jobs intact, aligns seamlessly with our collective goal of fostering a robust local job market — one that reflects the diverse talents and skills of our community members. But as we discuss...
Warning signs of electrical problems
Homeowners know that owning a home provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Homeownership also can increase the chances individuals view their homes as a sanctuary where they can relax and enjoy creature comforts they’ve personally chosen. The comfort people feel inside their homes can be compromised when they suspect certain safety issues, including electrical problems. The Electrical Safety Foundation estimates home electrical fires account for roughly 51,000 fires and...
'Go play': Check out dancing events in West Linn
West Linn invites families to Sweetheart dance Feb. 10 School-aged West Linn residents are invited to the West Linn Sweetheart Family Dance Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Adult Community Center. The event will include music, dancing, refreshments and a photo booth. Tickets for the dance cost $15 per person. Pre-registration, which can be completed at...
Our TV picks for Sunday, Feb. 4: The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, 2024 Pro Bowl Games, Home Town
2024 Pro Bowl Games ESPN 11:40 a.m. The reimagined NFL Pro Bowl Games are back at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Peyton and Eli Manning return as head coaches of the AFC and NFC. In addition to a skills contest, expect the most riveting game of flag football imaginable. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards ...
Our TV picks for Saturday, Feb. 3: U.S. Olympic Trials, NHL All-Star Game, The Fugitive
U.S. Olympic Trials KGW 9 a.m. The latest in the U.S. Olympic Trials will air live from Orlando, Fla., where male and female long-distance runners will compete for a spot in the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. The route consists of a 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops. 2024 NHL All-Star Game ...
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