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Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority needs to step up efforts to provide health care for Oregonians who speak different languages and to expand access to behavioral health care treatment, a new state report found. The report, released the week of July 15 by the authority’s Ombuds Program, scrutinizes shortcomings in the state’s Medicaid program, which provides medical, dental and behavioral health care for low-income Oregonians. It found that people who speak a language other than English can struggle to access services, especially when providers lack staff...
Feds commit another $1.5 billion for new I-5 bridge
Another grant of $1.49 billion will boost to $2.1 billion the federal commitment to a replacement for the Interstate 5 Bridge that spans the Columbia River between Portland and Vancouver, Wash. The announcement was made Friday, July 11, by the Oregon congressional delegation. The earlier announcement of $600 million was made seven months ago by the Washington congressional delegation. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation, which has made this the currently largest bridge project in the nation. ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 16: 2024 MLB All-Star Game; America’s Got Talent
2024 MLB All-Star Game KPTV 5 p.m. The Boys of Summer are gathering at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, for the Midsummer Classic as the best of the National and American leagues battle it out. Expect the late Willie Mays — a two-time All-Star MVP Award winner — to be honored. America’s Got Talent KGW 8 p.m. The auditions continue as even more amateur performers step up to the critical gaze of judges Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara. Can these hopefuls do enough to impress the judges and punch their way to the live episodes?
Colton Corner: Summer hoop camps abound
Greg and Teresa Adams have been hosting fundraising basketball camps for 25 years. The money raised each year at their camps has gone to support Colton Booster Club – about $130,000 over those 25 years. This year the Adams’ offered three camps: Mount Hood Team Camp, Colton Hoops Camp and Colton Offensive Skills/Shooting Basketball Camp. The team camp is for high school teams from around the state. The girls’ teams...
Events & Activities: Music, art and more on tap
Aurora summer concerts continue with Timothy James AURORA: Aurora’s annual free community concerts will run Wednesday through Aug. 10, which will be held Saturday as part of Aurora Colony Days. The shows are held at the Aurora City Park amphitheater from 7 to 9 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public rain or shine. Food and beverage vendors will be on hand. ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Get your groove on at Harefest and the Reggae Festival
MONDAY, JULY 15-SUNDAY, JULY 21 HAREFEST — “The Mother of All Tribute Festivals," Harefest will return with an extra day added. This year’s event will run Thursday-Saturday, July 18-20 at the fairgrounds in Canby. The event features camping spots available and three days, three stages, and 27 bands assuming the style and musical tributes to classic bands such as Journey, CCR, Alabama, STYX, Scorpions, and more. For more information, and to purchase tickets, go to harefest.com. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 15: 2024 Home Run Derby; All American; 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way
2024 Home Run Derby ESPN 5 p.m. One of the most celebrated parts of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Weekend is the Home Run Derby. Last year, Adler Rutschman put on a clinic, switch-hitting for the final 30 seconds of his time at the plate. From Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. All American ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, July 14: Mary Makes It Easy; 2024 Copa America; House of the Dragon
Mary Makes It Easy FOOD 12 p.m. If it’s summer, it’s time for veggies fresh from the garden. As such, the delightful Mary Berg takes her fresh vegetables to the grill to showcase just what can be done with the tasty treats, including a mushroom sandwich and a grilled halloumi salad. 2024 Copa America ...
Meet Portland's Olympic men's rower in Grant High alumnus Pieter Quinton
After taking sixth place at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in the Men’s eight competition and failing to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Portland local Pieter Quinton did some self reflection. Yes, being sixth in the world in anything is still quite the accomplishment, but the Grant High School alumnus and his seven fellow rowers still felt like they left something out on the Serbia water in September. ...
AT&T data breach: 3 things to know
Data from nearly every customer of AT&T has been breached, the telecommunications giant announced on Friday, July 12. Various media are reporting that the breach hit customers of the company’s cellular service, mobile virtual network operators, and landline customers who interacted with cellular numbers. The Associated Press reports that AT&T has more than 100 million customers in the United States and almost 2.5 million business accounts. ...
UPDATE: 99E project making significant strides forward
Work on ODOT's Highway 99E project in Canby is making plenty of positive strides, but the work continues at different points. Reconstructing the right-hand lanes is occurring in sections, one direction at a time. ODOT said it will finish each section by paving both lanes. Completed paving sections: All lanes between Berg Parkway and Elm...
Oregon State football unveils new uniforms ahead of 2024 season
The Oregon State Beavers have shaken up their uniforms ahead of the 2024 season, unveiling their new look on Friday, July 12. The primary change to the uniform set is the addition of a fourth jersey and pants in an anthracite gray color, joining the traditional white, black and orange uniform looks. The other most notable change comes on the front of the uniforms, where the patch of the of...
Fencing phenom Magda Skarbonkiewicz uses lessons from her dad to qualify for 2024 Summer Olympics
A piece of Portland will be heading to the 2024 Summer Olympics at the end of July in Paris. Representing the U.S. in women’s fencing will be 18-year-old Magda Skarbonkiewicz, who has already put together an impressive juniors resume. The former Jesuit High School student, who now takes classes online to focus on her sport, is a two-time Junior World Champion (2022 and 2023) along with being a champion in...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel July 12 - July 19, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 2:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series CRC Brakleen 175. (Live) Sunday 9:30 a.m. KGW IndyCar Racing Hy-Vee One Step 250. (Live)11:30 a.m. USA NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com. (Live) ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, July 12 - July 19, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Angels in the Outfield” (July 15) Foster kid Roger (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves the Anaheim Angels, even though they’re the worst team in the major leagues. His estranged dad promises to reunite the family if the Angels make it to the World Series, so Roger decides to ask for some divine help and prays that his favorite team will turn things around. Soon, a real angel...
Our TV picks for Saturday, July 13: 2024 Wimbledon Championships; WNBA Basketball; 48 Hours
2024 Wimbledon Championships KATU 12 p.m. With the “Challengers” hype still going strong, tennis is more popular than ever before. This tournament brings all the action, with the Ladies’ Singles Final broadcasting live from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England. WNBA Basketball ...
Rolling up the mats: ‘Cobra Kai’ dojo prepares to close doors after Season 6
After five complete seasons — across two different platforms — “Cobra Kai” may know better than most series what it takes to survive in the business. Back in the dojo to begin its sixth and final season, the Karate Kid franchise spinoff series has big plans for the year ahead. It all begins Thursday, July 18, on Netflix. “Cobra Kai,” the karate-centric dramedy series from creators Jon Hurwitz (“Obliterated”), Josh Heald (“Hot Tub Time Machine,” 2010) and Hayden Schlossberg (“Harold & Kumar Go to White...
5 takeaways: Portland region’s economic outlook for June
The Portland region’s most recent economic indicators, as studied by Jake Procino, workforce analyst and economics from the Oregon Employment Department, have been released. Here are the takeaways. 1. By “the Portland area,” we mean “Portland,” right? Well, you'd think so, right? Not so much. In fact, economists use the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, which...
OHSU study finds benefits of using telehealth to help treat opioid addiction
Telehealth can ease the stigma and barriers for people as they seek and enter treatment for drug addiction, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University found. The study’s release comes as Oregon is grappling with a fentanyl addiction and poisoning crisis, with providers and counties planning new programs that emphasize treatment and recovery instead of jail time. More than 1,000 Oregonians died of opioid poisoning in 2023, an increase from 280 in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. ...
Molalla Roundabout: It's an (award) winner!
Molalla’s new roundabout has improved both safety and the traffic flow along Highway 213. In the process, the project has won a prestigious safety award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The regional award in the small, safety category makes the project eligible for one of 12 projects that will be honored nationally this fall by the association, which is known as AASHTO. In a letter...
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