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In Memoriam: Jolly Krautmann
The Oregon Association of Nurseries is saddened to report the passing of Oregon Nurseries’ Hall of Fame member Jolly Krautmann, co-founder of Heritage Seedlings and Liners in Salem, Oregon. She passed away July 21, 2024 at her new farm in McMinnville following a 2-plus-year battle with brain cancer, which...
Newberg Graphic’s Gary Allen wins statewide award
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association has bestowed a major award on Newberg Graphic editor Gary Allen. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The association recognized reporters and editors across the Portland region and the Graphic’s sister publications for their outstanding coverage. Allen was honored with first place in Business or Economic Issue coverage...
Abbey Road Farm Announces Completion of Top-Tier Winemaking, Sales Team Ahead of 2024 Harvest
The estate vineyard and winery led by Director of Winemaking Blair Trathen adds Assistant Winemaker Dallas Way, Vineyard Manager Ben Dymecki, and Distribution Sales Manager Nathalie Quick to its dynamic team. Carlton, Ore. (July 22, 2024) — Abbey Road Farm, producers of diverse fine wines in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, has...
Tigard's Empresarios Night Market to feature Latino vendors, food and performers Friday
More than 20 local vendors are expected to show up for Tigard’s Empresarios Night Market set for Friday, July 26, at Universal Plaza. The event, presented by the city of Tigard, will showcase the spirit of the Latino community with retail offerings, food and performers. Festivities run from 4 to 9 p.m. at the plaza, 9100 Burnham St. ...
Beaverton's Dennis Connors has turned tragedy into triumph in his life beyond the armed forces
Beaverton’s Dennis Connors has a unique story, but at the same time he doesn’t. The former Marine and war veteran has lingering effects from his time defending our country, and further effects from a stroke he suffered four years ago. But while still coping with the sadly common residuals from an experience many can’t relate, along with the tragic results of a compromising health scare, the 39-year-old has made the most of his circumstances, much of which he attributes to a sport that’s now taking...
Street of Dreams pivots to showcase a variety of builders across multiple communities
Although initially tabbed for the Forest Highlands neighborhood in Lake Oswego, the 2024 Street of Dreams this August will instead take place across multiple communities and feature a more varied selection of homes to peruse. Rachel Trice, the chief membership and marketing manager for the event organizer — the Home...
How to Watch Happy Valley Hoopers Take on UCONN Alumni in TBT
After their first ever The Basketball Tournament (TBT) victory Saturday, the Happy Valley Hoopers return to Pittsburgh tonight at 6:00 pm to battle the Stars of Stoors, the UConn Alumni Team. As a five seed, the Happy Valley Hoopers ‘upset’ the Dubois Dream 88-77. The offensive explosion was...
Robert "Bob" Russell Jennings
May 24, 1937 - July 16, 2024 - Born to Milburn and Marion Campbell Jennings, May 24, 1937, in Bend, Oregon. He graduated from West Linn high school and immediately joined the United States Marines Corps. He served his country from 1955-1959. After returning home to Portland, at the age of twenty-two, he met the love of his life, Carolyn Donna Doty and they were married on September 11, 1959 and they were married for fifty years. During their time together, they had 3 beautiful daughters, 6 granddaughters, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also, not to be ...
Talented dog joins Milwaukie PD to sniff out electronic evidence
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 2-year-old, fox red labrador-golden retriever mix is the newest hire at the Milwaukie Police Department — and has a growing following on social media. MPD introduced Flora as an Electronic Storage Device Detection K-9 on Monday. As part of Milwaukie’s investigations division, she...
Women in Wine Oregon Conference Delivers Invigorating Message of Hope and Support
Sixth annual conference gathered 270 industry members for panels and presentations from Wine Unify Executive Director Alicia Towns Franken, Portland Timbers CEO Heather Davis, and more. Carlton, Ore. (July 22, 2024) — Women in Wine Oregon, a nonprofit organization fostering inclusion and the advancement of female leadership in the beverage...
Neighbors unhappy with plan for 26 duplexes near Willamette Wetlands
Residents of West Linn’s Willamette neighborhood are pushing back against the proposed development of 26 duplexes near the Willamette River in an area called “Willamette Wetlands.” Rivianna Beach, as property owner Bob Schultz plans to call the new housing development, would be located on 5th Avenue between 4th Street and 7th Street just above the wetlands and the settling pond of the old Blue Heron Mill. Residents are primarily concerned...
Mark H. Thomas
November 12, 1938 - July 17, 2024 - Long time Goble, Oregon resident, who in 2006 had relocated to Mill City, Oregon, passed away on July 17, at the age of 85. Born on November 12, 1938 in Goble Oregon, Mark began his working career at the age of ten, when he became employed in leading a pair of work horses in his family's logging operation. In 1957, a year after having graduated from Rainier High School (Rainier, Oregon), he became employed with Longview Fibre,...
Former Oregon guard Payton Pritchard returns home to host camps as an NBA champion
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Payton Pritchard, NBA Champion. It’s a title no one can take away, and the West Linn product achieved it just a month ago. “It’s something I’ve dreamed about since being a kid. To be a part of a championship team and to help them win like that, it’s definitely something I’ll […]
U.S. Alpine Skier Luke Winters Weds Long-Term Girlfriend in Beautiful Ceremony in Oregon
U.S. Alpine skier Luke Winters married his long-term girlfriend Cassandra Ingram on July 13 in a beautiful ceremony in their native Oregon. The pair had been an item since freshman year in high school and have been engaged since September 2022. Winters competes in Slalom and Giant Slalom as well...
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