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Oregon House leaders make last-ditch effort on campaign finance reform
Legislative leaders in the House are moving forward with a last-ditch effort to pass their own version of campaign finance reform ahead of a potential ballot measure that would curb the influence of big donors. House Majority Leader Julie Fahey and Minority Leader Jeff Helfrich crafted their proposal over the past few weeks with labor and business groups, two of the most powerful forces in electoral politics. They introduced a 48-page amendment at 4:55 p.m. Friday, March 1, for an 8 a.m. Monday hearing, as...
On a split vote, Oregon Senate passes a switch to standard time – if other West Coast states do
The Oregon Senate on Monday, March 4, narrowly passed a proposal to switch the state from daylight saving time to standard time — but only if Washington and California do so first. The Senate’s 16-14 vote on Senate Bill 1548, with bipartisan support and opposition, is a compromise. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kim Thatcher, R-Keizer, lacked the votes in February for Oregon to lead the way in switching to standard time on the West Coast. The bill was changed to add a trigger clause that...
OPINION: U.S. Supreme Court should check executive overreach on federal lands, antiquities act
On March 22, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether to hear a case that could decide the future of public lands in the West. The outcome of American Forest Resource Council vs. United States will determine if the president has unlimited powers to make, change and execute federal laws on public lands without congressional approval, environmental or economic analysis, public input or court review. In 1937, Congress approved the...
Mary Josephine Roling
February 2, 1936 – February 18, 2024 - Born February 2, 1936 in Yokohama, Japan, Mary immigrated with her family to California in 1939. She lived there until 1976 when she moved with her husband and children to Lake Oswego. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend as well as an active volunteer in her church. She served on the pastoral care team, helped establish and run the Care and Share food assistance program, taught Sunday school, aided refugees and hosted international students. She had a heart for people in need. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Al. She is survived by her children Jeanne Koronko (Kevin), Susan Ninteman (Neal) and Robert Roling. Grandchildren Olivia Koronko, Nicholas Koronko, Nate Ninteman and Jack Ninteman; sisters Jerry McInerney and Emily Caeton. Memorial Service March 25, 11:00 AM at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego.
Readers Respond: AI should be labeled, limited to quell misinformation
Your Oregon News asked readers where they stand on artificial intelligence being regulated by government. About 83% of Your Oregon News readers said they think AI should be regulated by government, with 10% responding no and 10% responding maybe. This comes after Oregon's first-ever bill to regulate AI passed in the Senate in late February. ...
Lake Oswego road reopens following last week’s landslide
Update: As of 3 p.m., the road has reopened. The city of Lake Oswego continued to keep Iron Mountain Boulevard between Summit Drive and Fairview Road closed Monday morning after a small landslide last Thursday made conditions unsafe. Trails in Iron Mountain Park were also closed. The city’s Public Works Department said that crew members delayed working on the landslide over the weekend due to extensive rain and fear of making the situation worse. However, they had crews out there Monday and hoped to open the roadway as soon as possible. They expected to issue an update Monday afternoon.
Bookmarks ready: Library patrons receive free copy of Lake Oswego Reads book
Local library cardholders collected a free copy of the Lake Oswego Reads’ 2024 selection “Honor” by Thrity Umrigar at the library Saturday, March 2. The Lake Oswego Public Library distributed around 1,000 books at the event so that community members will have the chance to read the novel prior to April — when there will be a month-long slate of events inspired by the book. The book follows a journalist as she returns to her home country of India to document a story centering on a Hindu woman who was attacked by members of her village and family for marrying a Muslim man. The library also has more copies for those who couldn’t attend the giveaway. For more information on the program, visit www.ci.oswego.or.us/loreads.
Marilyn Aileen Cash Haymond
Lived well, laughed often and loved so very much. - Marilyn Aileen Cash Haymond, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2024 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 85. She was greatly loved by her partner Ralph Coleman of 30 years, her two daughters, Diane Bohr (Terry Bohr) and Linda Thompson (James Thompson), stepchildren Laura Coleman Waite (Ian Waite) and Matt Coleman (Caitie Coleman), and brother Dwight Cash (Paula Cash). She was an aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many. The loves of her life were her 13 grandchildren (Austin, Spencer, Hunter, Cody, Brandon, Sarah, Annika, Poppy, Fiona, Ceci, Meagan, Elizabeth...
Oregon lawmakers complete one priority as final week looms
The Oregon Legislature will close its 2024 session by Sunday, March 10, after completing major actions related to drugs and housing. Both houses gave final legislative approval to House Bill 4002 and a companion $211 million spending bill by Friday, March 1. The bills go to Gov. Tina Kotek, who has not been explicit about her intentions. She has largely left it to lawmakers to deal with a statewide response...
2024 Lexus RX450h+ Luxury AWD: Upscale plug-in hybrid SUV
When former Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda first said that most consumers were not willing to only buy all-electric vehicles, he and his company were criticized by environmental advocates for not doing enough to fight climate change. At the time, Toyoda instead called for a “multi-pathway approach” that includes gas/electric hybrid vehicles, saying, “Customers — not regulations or politics — should make that decision.” The wisdom of Toyoda position has now been proven. Sales of EVs have slowed in recent months, prompting the Biden Administration to...
Our TV picks for Monday, March 4: Spring Baking Championship, So You Think You Can Dance
Spring Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. Spring is all about sunshine and fun. Host Jesse Palmer is ready to kick off a springtime baking championship that sees 12 of the country’s best bakers make mouth-watering desserts to impress judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller for $25,000. So You Think You Can Dance KPTV 9 p.m. This Season 18 premiere welcomes a new format, where the top 10 compete in dance challenges that replicate a real career from music videos to football halftime shows. Judges Allison Holker, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Comfort Fedoke return. Cat Deeley hosts.
Our TV picks for Sunday, March 3: American Idol, Love & Translation
American Idol KATU 8 p.m. There’s no doubt that watching the soon-to-be chosen singers grow and earn their continued spot week after week is wonderful. But, watching the audition process is a magical mix of awe-inspiring talent and aww-inducing concern for the hearing-abled. Love & Translation TLC 10 p.m. Sparks fly in this new episode. Despite three women looking to leave the house, host Sangita Patel tasks the men and women with a kissing challenge. As the housemates get a chance to connect physically, new connections form while an old flame reignites.
Our TV picks for Saturday, March 2: Zombie House Flippin, Lincoln, Single Black Female 2: Simone’s Revenge
Zombie House Flipping A&E 11 a.m. Things aren’t always what they seem. When a house that looks good from the outside turns out to be a zombie in an upscale Tampa neighborhood, Justin discovers years of water damage, black mold and a bad roof, which will all make this flip hard. Lincoln ...
Apply for the Lake Oswego "If I Were Mayor" Contest
Mayor Joe Buck is once again asking local kids what they would do if they found themselves in his shoes. The annual “If I Were Mayor” contest, sponsored by Buck and the Oregon Mayors Association, is calling for kids in grades four through 12 to enter the contest. Entries for all categories are all due by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 15. ...
Feds declare natural disaster, give Oregon’s cherry industry aid after bad year
Cherry farmers in nine Oregon counties — including Multnomah and Clackamas counties — will be able to apply for federal loans and aid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following one of the worst growing seasons on record. Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday, March 1, that cherry farmers in the two metro-area counties, along with Gilliam, Hood River, Jefferson, Marion, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties, will be eligible for federal loans and aid to make up for losses from 2023. ...
Portland General Electric proposes 7.4% rate hike for 2025
Portland General Electric is seeking a 7.4% rate increase for average customers, to kick in for 2025. PGE filed the 2025 proposed rate review Friday, March 1, with the Oregon Public Utility Commission. The filing includes investments in local battery energy storage systems that, according to the company, enhance reliability and optimize power from renewable resources, as well as infrastructure modernization. Filing the utility commission begins a public process to...
Ninth Circuit: First Amendment doesn’t protect senators who walked out from consequences
The First Amendment doesn’t protect state senators who walked out in protest for six weeks from losing their chance to run for reelection, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, Feb. 29. The Leap Day decision is a final nail in the coffin for a handful of Republican senators and one independent who have been trying to evade a voter-approved constitutional amendment meant to discourage quorum-denying walkouts by punishing lawmakers who miss 10 or more days of work. Ten Republican senators, six of whom would have...
Campaign to open Oregon primaries suspends signature gathering
Yet again, the campaign to open Oregon’s party primaries to all voters has foundered. All Oregon Votes, the political campaign behind a ballot measure on open primaries, announced Monday, Feb. 26, that it is suspending signature gathering on Initiative Petition 26 due to a lack of resources. The initiative would have asked voters to approve a constitutional amendment requiring all voters to receive primary ballots with all candidates running for office, regardless of the voter’s political affiliation. ...
Where does education legislation stand with one week left in the short session?
The Oregon Legislature’s 2024 session is more than halfway complete. Since Monday, Feb. 5, the Oregon House of Representatives and Senate have navigated and negotiated the “short session,” which occurs every other year and lasts for 35 days. As updates trickle out of Salem, here’s a round-up of the education legislation making its way toward becoming law this session. ...
Buy and sell sustainable athleisure at new Lake Oswego store
A second-hand clothing company focusing on athleisure aims to make Lake Oswego customers feel a bit better about their purchases. Portland-based Revive Athletics opened a second location at 333 S State Street in Lake Oswego in late 2023. Owner Laura Halley considered herself a shopaholic but didn’t become fully cognizant of the detrimental impact the fashion industry can have on the environment until reading the book “Fashionopolis: The Price of...
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