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Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
Winery spotlight: Audeant Wines makes world-class pinot noir, no matter how you pronounce their name
Audeant Wines is an “insider’s” winery that flies under the radar of most – until now. Audeant’s cover was recently blown wide open at a prestigious annual international competition organized by London-based Decanter magazine. At the Decanter World Wine Awards, Audeant Wines claimed the British...
Eat your way around the Washington County Fair
The world of fair food is as perplexing as it is delicious (seriously, who thought to put all that in the deep fryer?). At the 2024 Washington County Fair, which runs July 19-28 at the Westside Commons in Hillsboro, there will be no shortage of greasy grub to get your hands on. The food court is situated near the main stage, where fair attendees can also catch a performance by...
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. ...
Sweetening up summer: Scooped! Ice Cream Festival set for Labor Day Weekend in Hillsboro
Prepare for the sweetest event of the summer. The Scooped! All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival is churning out unlimited ice cream from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. Featuring more than 50 flavors, attendees will have the chance to indulge in desserts from local and national brands — guaranteed to satisfy every palate. ...
Zoom Room to unleash dog services, pet community in Hillsboro
An incoming business is about to unleash a whole new level of canine camaraderie in Hillsboro. Zoom Room is unlocking the kennels for its grand opening Saturday, July 20, offering dog-training services and a community hub for local pets and their owners at 9389 N.E. Windsor St. “At Zoom Room, we want your dog to learn the skills necessary to behave inside and outside of the home,” franchise owner Joe...
Meet Wilsonville’s award-winning mystery author
In a rural 1970s Oregon town, where the counterculture meets concerned small-town residents, sheriff Ty Dawson has another mystery to solve. Wilsonville resident Baron Birtcher was a finance major in college who went into the music industry and then turned to mystery writing. He has numerous awards to his name and is the author of the Ty Dawson mystery series. Birtcher describes the books as crime thrillers, with each taking inspiration from cultural issues in the 1960s and 1970s — the age of psychedelic drugs...
PNW Indigenous Filmmaker Grant from MSFF
In an effort to raise visibility for Native American and Indigenous voices in film, the McMinnville Short Film Festival (MSFF) is awarding a $10k grant to a PNW-based filmmaker or filmmaking team. Applicants with films at all stages (from development to post production) are encouraged to apply and must complete 50% of production in Oregon.
Work on Canby's native plant sanctuary ramping up
With a little help from some friends, the native plant sanctuary at Canby Community Park has received a boost. According to David Kleinke, sanctuary chair, the Canby Community Enhancement Grants Project awarded a $3,500 grant to help develop the site. Additionally, the sanctuary has received funds from Canby Garden Club and Canby Kiwanis. Kleinke and his wife Karen moved to Canby from West Linn in 2022. ...
Hillsboro opens applications for Mural Artist Roster
Hillsboro’s streets are coming alive as the city invites artists to turn the city into a community canvas. The city of Hillsboro has opened applications for its 2024-25 Mural Artist Roster, giving a chance for local and regional artists to infuse creativity and cultural expression in the built environment. Dating back to 2014, Hillsboro’s Mural Program has resulted in over a dozen paid opportunities and put artists at the focal...
Check out Beaverton’s newest playground in the Vose neighborhood
Summer days starting to feel a little long? Shake things up and cool down at Beaverton’s new playground. Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District will host a grand opening for La Raíz Park from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at 6595 S.W. Lombard Ave., according to a press release from the organization. The 2-acre park is located in the Vose neighborhood and was previously a residence for more than 80...
Parks & Rec to hold ribbon-cutting for new Greenway Trail section
The City of Tualatin Parks & Recreation Department is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a newly completed section of the Tualatin Greenway Trail. The new section of the trail runs from Hazelbrook under Highway 99 to River Ridge Apartments. It stretches half a mile and includes five connections, bringing the total length of the trail to nearly 5 miles long.
Bridging nature and narrative: ‘Precipice’ opens at Hillsboro's Walters Cultural Arts Center
The newest exhibit at Hillsboro’s cultural arts center challenges viewers to stand at the edge of artistic exploration and environmental awareness. “Precipice,” opening Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Walters Cultural Arts Center, blends the literal and symbolic through photography, collage, paintings and mixed media works by four artists. Defined as “a steep rock face or cliff,” the title alludes to the juxtaposition between Earth’s natural beauty and the daunting decline...
Sunday Puzzle: A playful 'P' syllable challenge
It's time to play the Puzzle. RASCOE: Joining us is Will Shortz. He's puzzle editor of The New York Times and puzzlemaster of WEEKEND EDITION. Hey, there, Will. WILL SHORTZ: Good morning, Ayesha. RASCOE: So Will, would you please remind us of last week's challenge?. SHORTZ: Yes, it came from...
Music, theater and more: Reser announces 2024-25 season lineup
Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts has announced an eclectic lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season’s lineup brings nearly 40 different acts to the Beaverton stage, kicking off next month with a free Musical Playground event inviting children younger than 10 to try out a variety of musical instruments. "Our north star for the 24-25 season is to create meaningful experiences for everyone in our community, filled with...
2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt comes to an end
OREGON – The 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt is over and all six commemorative bottles have been found. Every year the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which runs BottleDrop sites, holds the Hidden Bottle Hunt. Those who figure out clues and find bottles hidden in zones across the state get to...
Formative moments: Pacific's Kwame Dawes named Jamaica poet laureate
An immigrant from Ghana in the early 1970s, Kwame Dawes came of age in Jamaica at the same time that the Caribbean Island nation was starting to come of age itself. His adolescent formations of thought around faith, identity, sexuality, politics, family and social structure occurred at the same time that his adopted country was facing the same adolescent battles after gaining its independence from Great Britain in 1962. It...
Broadway Rose Presents an Inspirational Folk Musical
Broadway Rose Theatre Company is proud to present Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a production filled with memorable songs and an inspiring true story. Preview performance is on Thursday, July 18, with opening night on Friday, July 19, and performances continuing through August 18. Evening performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Performances are held at the Deb Fennell Auditorium, located at 9000 SW Durham Road in Tigard.
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