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Tualatin's West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta Medallion Hunt is on
In celebration of the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta set for Sunday, Oct. 20, at Tualatin Lake at the Commons, the city has kicked off its annual Regatta Medallion Hunt. The hunt involves a series of clues that can be found on the regatta webpage and regatta Facebook page each Thursday. The first clue was posted Sept. 26, and additional clues will be posted through Oct. 17. They will lead...
MCSO seeks new Community Budget Advisory Committee members
Looking to play a role in the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office? Well, look no further, as it seeks new members for its Community Budget Advisory Committee. Members meet once each month from November to April to learn about work at the sheriff's office and provide perspective on the coming fiscal year budget. The committee provides...
Check out the Beaverton City Library’s Family Resource Fair
The Beaverton City Library is hosting a Family Resource Fair, with activities for children and information from more than 20 nonprofit groups ready to support parents. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the main library, located at 12375 S.W. Fifth St., and will feature opportunities to connect with organizations serving families with children younger than 10. “Parents and caregivers can take...
West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community to host ‘Sube y Baja’ play reading Oct.
The West Linn Alliance for Inclusive Community invites the public to seek connection and understanding with others and attend a reading of the play “Sube y Baja.” The free reading will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the West Linn Lutheran Church. According to the alliance, the event is appropriate for kids 12 and older and adults. The play’s writer, Francisco Garcia, of Portland, will direct the...
$14.6 million project at Terminal 6 in Portland building permits | Sept. 30, 2024
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $700,000 A...
OPINION: Portland Gray Panthers advocate informed voting in Nov. 5 election
The excellent Tribune article ("Mayor candidates debate city's future," Jim Redden, Sept. 18) evaluates the stances by the main mayor candidates in our city for the Nov. 5 election. At Portland State, the major seven mayor candidates — along with almost 80 of the city council candidates — have talked at Portland Gray Panthers Election Forums. Recent media reports also suggest that so-called "influencer groups" may be central to perplexed...
Lake Oswego School District opens applications for Bond Development Committee
After months of Long Range Facilities Plan Committee meetings, town halls, open houses, public meetings, studies and findings, the Lake Oswego School District is accepting applications for the Bond Development Committee. This committee is tasked with distilling the priorities of the Lake Oswego School Board and the findings of the long range facilities committee to develop the new capital construction bond package that will appear on a 2025 ballot. The...
Tualatin Lions' Oktoberfest set for this weekend at Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge
The Tualatin Lions Club will once again host its annual Oktoberfest, set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Tualatin Valley Elks Lodge, 8350 S.W. Warm Springs St. Doors open at 5 p.m. A perennial favorite every autumn, dinner for the event will be locally sourced and will include Zenner’s German Sausage, Willamette Valley sauerkraut, Hamburg-style fries (sprayed with vinegar and heavy-duty salt) and a German dessert. ...
Teachers in Beaverton School District demand better pay, classroom safety
Teachers in the Beaverton School District demonstrated outside their campuses on Monday to demand better pay, classroom safety, and more input into district decision making, while parents and students joined them in support.
City Council candidate Deian Salazar suspends campaign, backs Terrence Hayes
Deian Salazar, a David Douglas high school alumnus and former member of the Oregon Autism Commission, is running for Portland City Council in District 1 and has announced his support for fellow candidate Terrence Hayes.
2024 Candidates: Geoffrey Wunn, Troutdale Mayor
Election Night Tuesday, Nov. 5, will be a busy one in Troutdale, with voters choosing a new mayor, three full-term council positions and one partial-term council position. The mayoral race is between two current city councilors — David Ripma and Geoffrey Wunn — after incumbent Mayor Randy Lauer decided not to seek reelection. The term will run through 2028. Wunn was born and raised in Troutdale, deciding to stick around...
Canopy addition at recycling center in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 30, 2024
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Early assistance – application Address: 10230 S.E. Cherry...
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