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Experience ballet, blenders and boba! : June 3-9
MONDAY, JUNE 3-SUNDAY, JUNE 9 OREGON BALLET THEATRE — Returning with its “Made in Portland” show is Oregon Ballet Theatre, which held the themed show for the first time last year. There are three world premieres: by Andrea Schermoly, Rebecca Margolick and OBT rising dance makers Makino Hayashi and Charlotte Nash. The Jefferson Dancers will also be involved in the show, which takes place Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9 at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. More: obt.org ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, April 25: 2024 NFL Draft, The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes, So Help Me Todd
2024 NFL Draft KATU 5 p.m. The future stars of the NFL find out where they’ll be playing in this 89th annual event from Detroit. The Chicago Bears get the first pick, followed by Washington and New England. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the number one pick. The First 48 Presents Critical...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Don't let your garden be the neighborhood cat toilet
Some people love babies. Some people love dinosaurs. I was born a cat person. This was tragic, as my older brother “had a cat allergy.” For many years, I had to be content playing with my plush toys and ceramic figurines or befriending other people’s pets. My Aunt Penny’s calico Columbine was a favorite (she was named after the flower before 1999), as well as my friend Vanessa’s skittish Sissy. Still, I longed for a cat of my own. ...
Register to vote in Oregon primaries by April 30
Oregonians have about two weeks left to register to vote or change their party affiliation before the May 21 primary. Only registered Republicans and Democrats will be able to vote in most primary elections, including picking nominees for Congress, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and legislative districts. Voters have until April 30 to register to vote, update their registration and pick a political party. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valadez...
Readers Respond: Oregon split on ACT/SAT college application requirement
Your Oregon News asked readers whether the ACT or SAT should be required on college applications. This comes after test requirements were suspended for many college and university applicants during the pandemic. Now, many schools have made test scores an optional part of their applications, leaving many students to wonder whether they really need to take the SAT or ACT. Of readers who responded, about 51% self-reported that they have...
U.S. Supreme Court appears to lean toward Grants Pass, Oregon, in complex homelessness case
A majority of U.S Supreme Court justices Monday, April 22, seemed inclined to side with the law in Grants Pass, Oregon, which bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors. It’s a case that could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. During oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, conservative justices said that policies and ordinances around homelessness are complex, and indicated it’s a policy question that should be left up to local elected representatives rather than the...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, April 24: Changing Planet, Married at First Sight, My 600-Lb. Life: Where Are They Now?
Changing Planet KOPB 8 p.m. In this season premiere, healthy coral reefs are vital to marine life. More than one million species depend on them, but climate change threatens these reefs. M. Sanjayan heads to the Maldives to see the efforts being taken to help their reefs survive. Married at First Sight ...
Poison Waters at Pride Fair celebrates acceptance and understanding at Lakeridge High School
After a postponement due to safety concerns earlier this year, the Lakeridge High School GSA Gender and Sexualities Alliance hosted Poison Waters and Friends for “Pride Fair: Queer Education & Celebration” at Lakeridge High School on Sunday, April 21. The event, which was held in the school’s theater black box, was attended by Lakeridge students, families and invited guests from the community. The event began with opening remarks from Waters...
Rebecca Susan Duncan
March 11, 1946 - April 17, 2024 - Rebecca Susan Davis Duncan has left the planet to join the Light and Love of God. Daughter of deceased parents Vincent and Bettie Davis, beloved wife of Richard, devoted sister to Kelly and sister to deceased siblings Linda, Michael, Patrick and Tom, many nieces and nephews and devoted friends. Rebecca worked in the Computer Industry for 26 years working for two companies. She took retirement early and invested 35 years in Spiritual and Metaphysical practices. Her dedicated...
Gary Lawrence
January 15, 1940 – January 21, 2024 - As a young boy, Gary's father taught him gas torch welding, and he made a metal sculpture. Art was a hobby until age 30, when he sold several pieces. So he quit a corporate job to become a full time artist, moving his family into a log cabin in the Coast Range Mountains. In 1977 he opened Lawrence Gallery, grew it to three locations, and sold more art than any other gallery in the Northwest. Gary gave...
Helping the planet, helping the community: Sustainability Resource Fair returns to Lake Oswego
The third annual Lake Oswego Sustainability Resource Fair brought together groups from all over Lake Oswego to Lakeridge Middle School on Saturday, April 20. Hosted by the Lake Oswego School District, the Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, Sustainability Advisory Board and Oswego Watershed Council, the event provided information and resources on environmentally friendly and sustainable resources from around the region. These included the Backyard Habitat Certification program and the Lake Oswego Public Library Seed Library. In the parking lot, community members could check out the Lake Oswego city’s electric truck or donate old electronics to Green Century Recycling. Oswego Heritage Council Executive Director Kathryn Sinor showed pictures from the Heritage House collection that featured some of the community’s historical landscapes. Students from Lake Oswego High School sold vegetables from the first harvest of the school’s new outdoor garden and greenhouse.
Barry Hasson
July 3, 1953 – April 13, 2024 - Barry Mitchell Hasson passed away peacefully at his Lake Oswego home surrounded by loved ones on April 13th 2024 at the age of 70. He was born on July 3, 1953 in Portland, OR to Marilyn and Bob Hasson. Barry grew up with a sense of adventure and was fiercely independent. He delivered papers at 3am as an 8 year old and learned quickly the value of working hard. He was always athletic and thrived in sports,...
Readers Respond: If I won the lottery, I would ...
Your Oregon News asked readers what they would do if they won the lottery, after a record-breaking $1.3 billion Powerball ticket was sold in Northeast Portland. Of our reader respondents, about 65% said they play Powerball; 63% play Mega Millions; 21% play Jackpot, 17% play the raffle, and 6% play Keno. About 25% of respondents said they don’t play the lottery. Some readers also like to play Megabucks and Win...
Today: Opposing sides take their cases to the U.S. Supreme Court on camping bans
Both sides are ready for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear today's arguments over restrictions by Grants Pass on camping on public property. The justices have scheduled the session to begin this morning, Monday, April 22. Their decision is expected by the end of their current term in June. They accepted the case filed by the Southern Oregon city on Jan. 12, despite the U.S. District Court and the 9th...
2024 Acura TLX S Type: Bargain priced performance sport sedan
Sport sedans appeal to a certain kind of buyer — a person who likes sports cars but needs to carry more than two people sometimes. They still like to go fast and corner hard on occasion but know have to carry several bags of groceries back home on a regular basis. Sport sedans also need to look good, but not as wild as racy two-door vehicles can. The 2024 Acura TLX hits all those notes — with the performance -oriented S Type more than living...
School notes: Farewell to LOJ, legacy seats, budget feedback survey and more!
Lake Oswego Farewell to LOJ LOSD is hosting an open house at Lake Oswego Junior High on Wednesday, April 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. All current and past Sailors are welcome to join as the district bids farewell to the building. The open house will offer self-guided tours and selfie-pic opportunities. Plus, event attendees may enter a free drawing to win building memorabilia. You must be present to win. ...
8-3 Senior Day win for No. 20 Oregon Softball over Oregon State powered by long ball
No. 20 Oregon secured a Senior Day win and put the bow on a series win over Oregon State with an 8-3 victory on Sunday, April 21. It was another day that started with honoring injured teammate Hanna Delgado, whose Oregon career was cut short with a scary neck injury during the team’s road trip to Arizona earlier this month. Delgado got to make the final start of her college career on her senior day — neck brace and all — taking to centerfield as...
12 fun things to do this week : April 22-28
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24-SUNDAY, APRIL 28 {span}VERSELANDIA! —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}The annual Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship, a poetry contest for high school students, will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway. It’s put on by Literary Arts. More: literary-arts.org{/span} {span}OPEN HOUSE —{/span}{span class=”apple-converted-space”}{span} {/span}{/span}{span}Clackamas Community College is hosting an open house for its health sciences programs on Thursday, April 25, from 6 to...
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