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Lake Oswego to refer Stevens Meadows ballot measure to voters
After the city of Lake Oswego completed polling showing that local residents have some interest in allowing Clackamas County to encroach upon the protected Stevens Meadows park property to bolster safety on Stafford Road, the City Council voted Tuesday, July 16 to refer the issue to voters. The council voted unanimously to put forth the ballot measure in the November election. If approved, the measure would amend City Charter Chapter X — which voters passed in 2021 to prevent development at city-owned parks — solely...
Lake Oswego District agrees to new one-year deal with teachers union
The Lake Oswego District approved a new teacher’s contract during its Monday, July 15 meeting. The one-year contract with the Lake Oswego Educator Association includes a 4.05% cost-of-living-adjustment increase and a 6.95% increase because of the elimination of the PERS “pick up.” The pick up referred to school districts paying into teacher’s Public Employees Retirement System accounts, which employees must now pay into on their own. The district said it...
Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Vista Fire mop up begins as crews move on to Oregon blazes
The Vista Fire is 79% contained and essentially out after burning 2,936 acres, though some 396 fire personnel remain in the area cleaning up and rehabbing the landscape, fire officials reported Thursday. “The fire is pretty much out,” said U.S. Forest Service Spokesperson Nathan Judy. “We’re now doing a lot...
Oregon's First DAISO Store!
If you love fun and unique Japanese products, it's your lucky day! The first Oregon DAISO store is opening this weekend in Hillsboro. Kerri Williamson got a sneak peek inside the store. For more information about DAISO, visit their website here. DAISO. Sunset Esplanade. 2605A SE TV Highway Hillsboro. This...
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
Fire off Masten Road south of La Pine prompts Level 1 alert; crews from several agencies stop it at under an acre
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wildfire reported early Friday afternoon off Masten Road south of La Pine brought out crews from numerous agencies and prompted a multi-agency response and Level 1 BE READY evacuation alert for neighbors before it was stopped at less than an acre, officials said.
Keller Fountain repair event to boost Keller Auditorium renovation
Supporters of renovating the seismically threated downtown Keller Auditorium are using repairs to the iconic Keller Fountain across the street to support their proposal. Water to the fountain has been restored after the pump system was recently repaired. It failed in May 2023, requiring Portland Parks & Recreation to search for rare parts to fix it. Groups supporting the renovation project are hosting a free “Big Splash” community celebration at...
New Prineville assistant city manager announced
For the first time in its history, the city of Prineville has an assistant city manager. Casey Kaiser, who is the current public works director, has stepped into the role. The transition was announced by City Manger Steve Forrester at a Prineville City Council meeting held earlier this month. Kaiser joined the city staff in 2018, taking a position in the planning department. He later transitioned to the public works...
Trail Blazers should be Happy with Donovan Clingan
The Portland Trail Blazers have every reason to be happy with center Donovan Clingan. Selected 7th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the University of Connecticut center is acquitting himself well in NBA Summer League, averaging 12.3 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in 25.7 minutes per game. Plenty of people are...
July 19 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports July 17 - Michael David Hamilton, 34, of Newberg, was arrested on a probation sanction. No bail was set and the case is pending. July 18 - Dario Echeverria, 35, of Newberg, was arrested on...
Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival Pairs Its Playlist With Wine
For three weekends, Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival will tour Oregon wineries in a celebration of the intimate genre of chamber music. From Aug. 3 to 18, Sokol Blosser Winery, J Christopher Wines, and Archery Summit will serve wines to suit the music being performed. Chamber music, pioneered by artists...
New chief at Coast Guard Station Depoe Bay
U.S. Coast Guard Officer in Charge Amber Archer began her responsibilities June 7 at Station Depoe Bay. It is the first time for her as a chief officer, but not for serving along the Oregon coast. “It’s kind of coming home to me,” she said. “While I am not an Oregon native, I’ve served along the Oregon coast over the past 12 years, so it feels like home overall.” Archer’s...
Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses
Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process. Shops are excited as they witness the beautification and the endless potential it brings. Downtown Madras attracting customers with new look and new businesses. Downtown Madras is changing its look and adding businesses in the process, all to...
Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County
(Graphic image) A mule deer doe was illegally taken and left to waste in the Madras area last month, OSP said. Mule deer doe killed, left to waste in Jefferson County. Oregon State Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever was behind the illegal take and waste of a mule deer doe in Jefferson County.
Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry
Each prepared food kit includes a recipe, and all the ingredients, including local produce, and serves of family of four. 20 kits are available to the public each week through Oct 16. Fresh Harvest Food Kit program expands to Madras Community Food Pantry. Access to fresh, local food is getting...
Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatens homes, prompts evacuations; multi-agency task force stops blaze at 8 acres
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-moving brush fire brought numerous firefighters to Crooked River Ranch early Thursday evening and prompted evacuations and call-up of a multi-agency task force that stopped the blaze at just over eight acres. The Quail Fire, as it was named, was reported around...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, while 88 evacuation orders and warnings hvae...
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