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Questions remain around man’s death after he was dragged by TriMet train in Beaverton last year
“Stop, stop, stop.” Those were the frantic words directed over TriMet West Air Control on Dec. 21, 2023 — moments after a moving train dragged a man across the platform at the Beaverton Transit Center. Recently obtained documents paint a picture of confusion — and chaos — when 65-year-old Jonathan Edwards was caught in the doors of a MAX Light Rail train. Edwards died 26 days later after suffering injuries,...
Clackamas County sets developmental disabilities resource fair at CCC
The community is invited to the first Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, room G103 at 19600 Molalla Ave. in Oregon City. The Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Program serves eligible adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that live in Clackamas County. Services may include intake and eligibility determination, service coordination, in-home support,...
Eugenia Claire Rundles
November 12, 1932 – May 31, 2024 - Eugenia Claire Rundles fondly known as E.Claire peacefully passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 in West Linn Oregon. She is survived by her husband John Rundles and sister Camille Ortiz, daughters Deborah Metcalf, Lori Rundles and Jeanne Rundles. She was blessed to have two grandchildren Rhett Metcalf and Lauren Metcalf as well as five great grandchildren. Claire was born in San Francisco California, studied at the University and was enrolled in the San Francisco Ballet Company....
‘Watching every dollar’: Lake Oswego superintendent previews upcoming budget hearings
With high school graduations around the corner, the Lake Oswego School Board gathered on Monday, June 3 for its last meeting during the school year. Following public comments from congregated parents and community members, Lake Oswego School District Superintendent Jennifer Schiele gave her usual update — including a message about the upcoming 2024-25 school year budget. With neighboring school districts like Tigard-Tualatin, West Linn-Wilsonville and Portland Public making significant budget...
Lake Oswego dad pleads guilty to drugging preteens, receives sentence
Despite appeals from victims and parents to impose a harsher sentence, a Lake Oswego father who drugged three 12-year-old girls at a sleepover last August received 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance. Michael Meyden entered the plea during a hearing at the Clackamas County courthouse Monday, June 10. Along with two years in prison, Meyden was sentenced with three years of post prison supervision. Charges for application of a schedule-IV controlled substance...
Update to Lake Oswego enrollment forecast shows slight decreases in kindergarten
Earlier this year, the Portland State University Population Research Center presented an enrollment forecast for the future of Lake Oswego School District. An update to that forecast was presented to the Lake Oswego School Board last week. Overall, the new forecast shows slight decreases in enrollment districtwide. These changes stem not only from school boundary changes, but more recent data used to generate the projections. This updated forecast shows lower enrollment for the next few school years before returning to around 7,000 students in the...
Karolyn Neupert Gordon
August 13, 1941 – May 23, 2024 - Karolyn Neupert Gordon, loved by all who knew her, became an angel on May 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Portland, Oregon to Juanita and Jacob Koenig, Jr., the eldest of two children. She attended McKay Grade School, Beaverton High School, the University of Portland and the University of Oregon. She married her high school sweetheart, Karl Neupert and they were the proud parents of three, Karla, Kristin and Kevin. To family friends, they were affectionately known as the 5K's. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister,...
William W Obley
June 26, 1944 – May 4, 2024 - William W Obley passed away following complications from heart surgery on May 4, 2024, surrounded by love. Bill was born June 26, 1944, in Junction City, KS to William M and Lois Nadine (Patterson) Obley. Being an Army family, Bill’s childhood was spent in many interesting and exciting places including California, Nebraska, Kansas, Germany, and Japan. When his father was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, 16-year-old Bill walked into the first day of Junior year English...
Climate change devastating to some marine species, OSU study indicates
Marine plants and animals on the Pacific Coast have been hit by an epidemic and devastating heat wave over the past decade, and some have not bounced back, a new study found. The research by scientists at Oregon State University has implications for the planet: A properly functioning ocean is crucial for a healthy planet, and an imbalance among marine species not only affects that ecosystem but also can touch people, they said. ...
‘Lead with Love’: Class of 2024 bids farewell to Lakeridge High School
As the Lakeridge High School Symphony Orchestra performed the iconic graduation melody of “Pomp and Circumstance,” members of the class of 2024 strode into Rolling Hills Community Church on Friday, June 7 to receive their diplomas. Associated Student Body President Michael Shin welcomed families and friends to the ceremony and honored an underrated but important part of school in his speech: friendship. “I never really had one true best friend...
2024 Infiniti QX60: Right-priced midsize luxury SUV
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 fooled me the first few days I drove it – in a good way. The midsize three-row luxury SUV is based on the affordable Pathfinder manufactured by Nissan, Infiniti’s parent company. I knew that because I had tested both the QX60 and Pathfinder when they were completely redesigned two years ago. But I had forgotten it and was surprised to rediscover that when researching the newest QX60 for this review. The Pathfinder is an excellent affordable SUV, but the QX60 is so much more sophisticated there is no comparison, despite sharing the same platform, engine, transmission,...
Katherine Keeton Carter
October 27, 1942 – May 13, 2024 - Lake Oswego, Oregon – Katherine Carter, known to her family and friends as Kit, died on May 13 from breast cancer. Kit was born on October 27, 1942 in Minnesota, but spent most of her early childhood in Texas, where her parents met and went to school together. In the early 1950s, the family moved from Texas to Massachusetts, where Kit attended junior high and high school, and then went on to graduate from Harvard University. Mid-career, Kit left her job as a health care analyst in California state government and moved...
Oregon’s psilocybin industry, a year old, seeks customers
A year in, Oregon’s experiment with the first regulated psilocybin mushroom market in the world is short on customers. To attract them, advocates say the industry needs to get the word out about its benefits. “We think everybody knows that psychedelics can help them because we’re in this little bubble. But 99% of people have no idea what they could get out of a journey,” said Heidi Venture, founder of...
Portland-area commuters beware: End of Rose Festival means bridge lifts for military ships on Monday
An uplifting feeling can be good. Unless it’s the bridge in front of you that’s lifting up, and you’re late. With the end of Rose Festival, the ships visiting Portland for Fleet Week began departing on Monday, June 10. To accommodate the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy ships on the Willamette River, several bridge lifts are needed. These bridge lifts will impact the morning commute. Bridge...
School notes: Lake Grove Swim Park, Graduation and more
Lake Oswego Apply for Lake Oswego’s language immersion program After registering your student with your neighborhood elementary school you may apply for Palisades World Language School, LOSD’s world language immersion program. Palisades is currently going through the lottery process for both the Spanish and Mandarin language paths. For more information and the application visit https://www.losdschools.org/domain/61. ...
Celebrate June with these fun events! : June 10-15
MONDAY, JUNE 10-SATURDAY, JUNE 15 PDX BEER WEEK — It’s 10 days of fun, education, eating and drinking — a celebration of the craft beer culture at various establishments, June 14-23. More: pdxbeerweek.com JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION — The city of Tigard and the Tigard-Tualatin School District are hosting the third annual Juneteenth celebration from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Shelter 2 in Cook Park, 17005 S.W. 92nd Ave....
Floyd and Dozier named Lakeridge High School Athletes of the Week for June 5
Both Floyd and Dozier are juniors on the Lakeridge varsity boys’ track team. Both juniors on the Lakeridge varsity boys’ track team, this week’s athletes have demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication throughout the season, making significant contributions to their team’s success. Zyon Floyd and William Dozier have been named Lakeridge High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of June 5th. Floyd, a standout sprinter, has had an impressive...
Lake Oswego Boys’ Varsity Golf named Athletes of the Week for June 5
Following an outstanding performance at the 2024 OSAA State Boys Golf Championship, the Lake Oswego Boys’ Varsity Golf team has been named Athletes of the Week for the week of June 5th. The team, comprised of seniors Adam Wrenn, Adam Blackmore, Braden Larsen, sophomore Drew Woolworth, and freshman Nathan Pai, finished second with a combined score of 600 over the two-day event. On the second day of the tournament, the...
Three Rivers League announces 2024 all-league softball teams
The all-league teams for the 2024 Three Rivers League softball season have been released, with several local players making the list after productive outings this spring. For a complete look at the award-recipients, see below: Player of the Year: Rylee Gaustad, senior West Linn Pitcher of the Year: Lily Riley, senior, Oregon City ...
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