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Seeds of Hope: Lake Oswego School District QPR trainings give the community the tools to save a life
Editor's note: This story appears in the February edition of LO Monthly. This story discusses self-harm. If you or people you know are at risk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24-hour support at 988." Question, Persuade, Refer. These are the three intervention steps in the QPR suicide prevention training. ...
Lake Oswego Hunt faces extensive damages from storm, seeks support
Lake Oswego Hunt wasn’t caught blindsided by the January storm. With issues like plumbing failures having arisen in previous years during inclement weather, the club drained its pipes, placed heat lamps where needed and was cautiously optimistic that the equestrian center on Iron Mountain Boulevard would be minimally impacted. “We didn’t escape the damage, unfortunately,” Lake Oswego Hunt board member Kerry Griffin said. The club faces many thousands of dollars...
Legacy, Regence rate dispute heats up
Legacy Health is prepared to pull out of Regence BlueCross BlueShield’s provider network at the end of next month if the insurer doesn’t raise reimbursements. Legacy went public with the dispute Feb. 6 with a statement indicating its contract with the large insurer would terminate on March 31 if the two can’t reach an agreement. That would mean Oregonians insured by Regence could no longer receive services at Legacy without out-of-pocket costs, except for emergency care. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, Feb. 9: WWE Friday Night SmackDown; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; My Lottery Dream Home
WWE Friday Night SmackDown KPTV 8 p.m. As the dust settles following an exciting Royal Rumble, the Road to WrestleMania makes a stop in Charlotte, N.C. With Elimination Chamber only a few short weeks away, which superstar will risk it all for the glory of conquering the unforgiving structure? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, Feb. 8: NHL Hockey, The Power of Film, Next Level Chef
NHL Hockey ESPN 5 p.m. It’s an Eastern Conference battle as Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. They take on Brock Nelson, Bo Horvat and the rest of the battered New York Islanders in this NHL matchup. The Power of Film ...
Something new on the menu: School district’s nutrition services department experiments with new cultural cuisines and options
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, students across the West Linn-Wilsonville school district had the opportunity to try something new for lunch. The newest menu item, mango chicken with rice and dal, was part of a new nutrition services initiative: “A Taste of India.” Five months in the making, the new cultural lunch entree represented the continued effort of the district’s Nutrition Services department to diversify and expand the food offerings for students. ...
Gates and Opferman named Lakeridge High School Athlete of the Week for Feb. 7
Gates is a sophomore on the Lakeridge High School varsity wrestling team, and Opferman is a senior on the varsity wrestling team. Bringing their grit and determination to Pacers wrestling, athletes Alaina Gates and Nolan Opferman have been named Lakeridge High School’s athletes of the week for the week of February 7th. Gates, a sophomore on the varsity wrestling team, made team history, becoming the first Pacer to place at...
Rigney and Cobb named Lake Oswego Athletes of the Week for Feb. 7
Rigney is a sophomore guard and forward on the Lake Oswego High School boys’ basketball team, and Cobb is a sophomore on the dance team. Bringing their skill and determination to Lakers athletics in both basketball and cheer, sophomore athletes Liam Rigney and Madison Cobb have been named Lake Oswego High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of February 7th. Rigney, a sophomore guard and forward on the...
Oregon SNAP recipients hit by winter storms urged to claim replacement benefits for lost food – deadline approaching
Oregonians who lost food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — SNAP is what food stamps used to be called — due to January’s winter storms and power outages are encouraged to request replacement benefits from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Households in 27 counties are eligible between now and Friday, Feb. 16. The eligible counties include Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. ...
A different way to develop? Community aids in planning for future large housing project along Stafford Road in Lake Oswego
Ken Allen, who has taken a uniquely collaborative approach to developing a housing project at the Bethlehem Christian Preschool and former church on Stafford Road in Lake Oswego, has zeroed in on a design. After a number of community meetings, Allen has proposed a site with 15 cottage clusters, 19 townhouses and 35-to-45 affordable condos along with open space, common areas, a relocated preschool and a community cafe. Allen, a...
Reactions mixed to latest state revenue forecast
Reactions to the state’s latest economic and revenue forecast presented by the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis to lawmakers on the House and Senate revenue committees on Wednesday, Feb. 7: Gov. Tina Kotek “Oregon’s economy continues to stabilize. Now, we need to keep our economy moving in the right direction. It’s harder than ever for Oregonians to afford to live here, which is why we must take bold action on...
Six benefits of residential solar energy
Solar energy panels have gained visibility in neighborhoods across the country. Where it once was a rarity to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, today, a stroll or drive around a given community is bound to reveal several homeowners have transitioned to solar power. You may be wondering if the investment is worth it. Solar panels harvest energy from the sun through the use of photovoltaic cells. These semiconductor materials absorb photons from the sun, and the photons release electrons from the atoms...
Bring the family to the 2024 Portland Home & Garden Show!
Bring the family to the 2024 Portland Home & Garden Show! Enjoy kids’ activities for little builders and future homeowners, and shop local artisans and makers’ handmade goods and plants for your spring yard refresh. Find items to take home on the spot! View spas and tiny homes in person, buy furniture, ask questions — it’s all available at the Portland Home & Garden Show. Visit the beer and wine garden to take a shopping break. Treats, snacks, and music will also be available, so make a day with friends! So many exhibitors, vendors, and experts will be available at the show, ready to meet your home and garden needs.
Hallmarks of the traditional home
A home can say a lot about its inhabitants. Perhaps that’s one reason why renters and homeowners alike spend so much time and effort on the various design components of their homes. Home styles are as diverse as the people who live in the homes. Each design style has its proponents, but traditional homes are among the most enduring designs. The popularity of traditional-style homes has endured for centuries. And though homes built in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries might differ vastly from those constructed...
How is Lake Oswego’s cleanup of local parks from the storm going?
The immense cleanup in the wake of the January wind and ice storm is progressing. According to Jeff Munro, the deputy parks director for the Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation Department, the city has had to clean up around 230 trees as well as debris that fell in local parks and natural areas. The city had closed a number of parks during cleanup and is slowly opening them back up...
Meet expert remodeling and custom-building professionals at the 2024 Portland Home & Garden Show
Spring is the perfect time to launch home and garden remodeling projects. While it’s a huge decision to invest the time, finances — and sometimes your sanity — to embark on the emotional rollercoaster of dismantling your home, the long-term benefits of remodeling your current space outweigh the hassle. Choosing the right remodeler matters to make the project go smoothly. At this year's Portland Home & Garden show, attendees will be able to meet professional remodelers face-to-face on neutral ground and engage with them to find that perfect fit to make your vision a reality. Interested in building a custom home but have questions about the process? Are you considering a newly constructed home in a new suburban neighborhood but need help to secure financing? Visit vendors and meet the companies who can help provide insight and cost-saving ideas.
Lake Oswego council rejects appeal of tree removal in Uplands
With a Lake Oswego resident having appealed the approval of a permit to remove 11 trees in the Uplands neighborhood to make way for a new home, the Lake Oswego City Council considered whether the developer, Renaissance Homes, had violated local code in its application. The elected body unanimously determined it had not during a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6 and therefore approved the application. Renaissance Homes plans to build a...
'I'm proud of this place': Police chief reflects on first year-plus in Lake Oswego
Editor's note: This story appears in the February edition of LO Monthly. Over a year into his tenure, Police Chief George Burke’s enthusiasm for serving the city of Lake Oswego has not waned. In fact, it may have grown. “I’m proud of this place. I’m super proud to be chief of police in Lake Oswego. It’s not just lip service. So often, I wonder how I ended up in such...
Legislators hear good – not great – revenue forecast
Oregon lawmakers will have a little more available for spending in the current two-year budget, but in an otherwise unremarkable forecast from state economists, most of the growth will come from unspent money in the previous budget. Projected personal and corporate income tax collections — which account for most of the state’s general-fund budget — “are tracking along our expectations,” State Economist Mark McMullen told lawmakers on the revenue committees on Wednesday, Feb. 7. ...
Immersive gardens, floral workshops and couture fashion at the Portland Home & Garden Show
Julia Rose is a renowned floral artist with an international reputation for her opulent and naturally eclectic wearable designs. With more than two decades of industry experience, Rose has established herself as a true artist, pushing boundaries and redefining the concept of floral couture. Her passion for flowers and innate sense of creativity has made her a sought-after name in the fashion and media industry across the globe. Rose's artistic talent shines through her floral couture creations and interactive and immersive art installations. Her ability...
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