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Our TV picks for Friday, July 19: Lingo; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Lingo KOIN 8 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts. Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives FOOD 9 p.m. It’s time to dive in deeper for Triple D Nation as Guy goes old school at an Atlanta joint that delivers Southern comfort over melty and mighty Mac ’n’ cheese. Then brisket is on the menu of a San Antonio diner and burritos are scratch made in Scottsdale.
Molalla Pioneer's top prep sports moments of 2023-24
With summer in full swing, a bit of nostalgia has begun to set in for the 2023-24 preps season. It was my first ever full year covering prep sports — roughly nine months of traveling to communities all across the Mid-Willamette Valley to document the stories of young athletes. I was incredibly excited, albeit a bit nervous, to begin this journey, but have felt a deep sense of fulfillment when reflecting on the year. ...
Molalla Pioneer's top prep sports moments of 2023-24
With summer in full swing, a bit of nostalgia has begun to set in for the 2023-24 preps season. It was my first ever full year covering prep sports — roughly nine months of traveling to communities all across the Mid-Willamette Valley to document the stories of young athletes. I was incredibly excited, albeit a bit nervous, to begin this journey, but have felt a deep sense of fulfillment when reflecting on the year. ...
Oregon governor orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Senate President Peter Courtney
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, July 18, in memory of the life and service of Peter Courtney, the former president of the Oregon State Senate and longest-serving state legislator in Oregon history. “President Courtney truly lived by example: he cared deeply for our state, for the people that he worked with, and above all, for his family with vigor, compassion and courage,” Kotek said in a written statement. “It was an honor to serve alongside him and I know his legacy will live on through his many efforts on behalf of Oregonians and in the memory of those who knew him.” Courtney died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Kotek’s office first announced the news that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family.
Is your lawn getting enough water?
Lawn care is a year-long process. A healthy lawn thrives with the right amount of water and nutrients. Even when the sun isn’t extreme, and the temperatures are cold, a lawn still needs water. That water requirement multiplies when higher temperatures lead to increased evaporation. The experts at LawnLove.com, a lawn care and landscaping resource, say grass needs between 1 and 1 1⁄2 inches of water a week. Precipitation often...
Watch out for these allergy triggers
The human body is a well-oiled machine that is a wonder of biological efficiency when working properly. The body’s immune system is integral to keeping a person healthy. It does that by recognizing foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, and then launching an attack to eradicate them. Sometimes, however, the body treats outside substances as harmful when they’re just nuisances. This is the case with allergens. According to eMedicine...
Peter Courtney remembered fondly by colleagues
Many colleagues and well-wishers expressed their respects and deep tributes to former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who died July 16 from complications due to cancer. He was 81. Courtney served for nearly a quarter of a century as the state senator of District 11, which included Woodburn and much of the surrounding area. He spent 20 years as the senate president, and he was the longest serving lawmaker in Oregon history. ...
Clackamas CC nursing program receives important accreditation
Clackamas Community College’s nursing program has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). ACEN accreditation indicates that a nursing program has clear and appropriate educational objectives and is working to achieve the objectives. This recognition assures that CCC's nursing program meets the rigorous standards necessary for nursing education and reflects the college’s dedication to excellence in health care education. ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, July 18: Grand Prix; Ghosts; Lucky 13
Grand Prix TCM 7:15 p.m. As they highlight July’s star of the month, Eva Marie Saint, TCM airs this 1966 flick, also starring James Garner and Yves Montand, alongside three other Saint features: 1964’s “36 Hours,” 1960’s “Exodus” and “Carol for Another Christmas” also from 1964. Ghosts ...
2024 Buick Encore GX delivers comfort, value, and utility
Buick has quietly been reinventing itself over the past 10 years. Gone are the rather sedate passenger cars that characterized the brand. They have been replaced by an all-SUV lineup that offers a size and price point for almost any buyer. Unlike their General Motors sister brands, Buick offers no body-on-frame full-size SUVs or pickup trucks, but instead focuses on the family-friendly crossover market. Honestly, you can find a family SUV from any brand these days, but Buick is offering a special value because even...
Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died
Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced in a release that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family. Courtney’s death marks the passing of an Oregon political original. He was a wily and sometimes dour Democrat who rose to the peak of legislative power and became so enmeshed with the city he represented for nearly five decades that Salem has a bridge, housing complex and state hospital campus all bearing his name. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Faithfully July 2024: God is more powerful than any problem
I come before you today with hope. Lift up your heads. See with your own eyes that God is more powerful and present than any problem. Didn’t God wake us up this morning? No one else keeps our hearts beating while we sleep. Wherever we sleep, in a building, tent or car, God gives us each breath. It’s not us who tells our arms and legs to move, to stretch and shake off tiredness. Also, we have a sense of which way is up. When...
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Thousands of low-income Oregon families are leaving food money on the table this summer. The Department of Human Services said Monday, July 15, that families with 320,000 children have received extra food assistance for the summer but families with another 30,000 children who qualify need to apply. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children, or Summer EBT, provides a one-time payment of $120 per child to help low-income families...
Portland General Electric: 5 tips to avoid scammers
In light of recent reports of deceptive activity, Portland General Electric customers should be aware of common misleading practices and ways they can protect themselves and their information, the utility reported Tuesday, July 16. Since the beginning of 2024, customers have reported more than 1,117 instances of scams or misleading activities to PGE’s customer service advisers, 783 of these targeting residential customers, the company said. While most deceptive practices reported...
Area farm awarded top environmental, animal certification
The pigs at Campfire Farms in Mulino are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. It is acknowledged by Consumer Reports as the only “excellent” food label for animal...
Peter Courtney, longtime Senate leader, dies at 81
Tributes are being paid by nearly every top official in Oregon to Peter Courtney, the longest serving state legislator and Senate president. Courtney died Tuesday, July 16, of complications stemming from cancer, according to an announcement by Gov. Tina Kotek. He had surgery to replace an aortic valve six months ago after he had been diagnosed in 2023 with congestive heart failure. He had already had a kidney removed in 2021 as a result of urethral cancer. He was 81. ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 17: Court Cam; Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; MasterChef
Court Cam A&E 5 p.m. Two new episodes air, allowing viewers to watch some of the most wild, unruly and dramatic moments caught on tape from courtrooms across the U.S,, intercut with the perspectives of the witnesses, judges and victims that experienced it firsthand. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ...
U.S. Senate Democrats’ report looks at impact on Pacific Northwest states in post-Roe v. Wade world
A new report out of the U.S. Senate highlights the impacts on Oregon, Washington and Idaho, after the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew federal protection for abortion in 2022. The report was released by lead Democrat Maria Cantwell of Washington, and cosigned by Sens. Patty Murray of Washington, Chuck Schumer of New York and Senate majority leader, and 13 more Democratic senators. The report includes data that is broken out by...
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