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Multnomah County leader who resigned after discrimination allegation returns as deflection consultant
A long-standing Multnomah County leader who retired in 2017 under a cloud of allegations of racial discrimination has returned as a consultant to help the county launch its deflection system. Joanne Fuller, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years in various leadership roles, was brought on in July...
Newberg Youth Basketball offering fall clinic series
Newberg Youth Basketball is putting on a fall clinic series to help young athletes prepare for the winter basketball season. The clinic is offered to boys and girls grades 4th-8th and costs $25 per player. The sessions will run through September and the first week of October, hosted at Newberg High School. The clinic dates are Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. Boys and girls grades 4th-6th will participate from 4-5:30 p.m. while boys and girls grades 7th-8th follow from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Each clinic will feature 45 minutes of skill development and 45 minutes of 3-on-3 basketball played according to FIBA rules. Registration can be completed on the Chehalem Park & Recreation District website. Mark Johnson can be reached at mark.johnson1410@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
1 arrested, 3 injured after street-racing crash on Interstate 84
GRESHAM, Ore. — A driver has been arrested after sending three people to the hospital while racing another vehicle on Interstate 84 early Saturday morning, according to the Gresham Police Department. Around 3:16 a.m., officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 84 at Northeast 181st Avenue, where...
Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger family and continue in the strong tradition of Newberg sports,” Villarroel, who’s in his first year at the helm of the girls soccer program, said. “Being a head coach is more than just soccer, it's...
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Oregon Ducks Football’s Evan Stewart: Fast, Talented, Set For Big Year in Eugene
Oregon Ducks' receiver, Evan Stewart, is another successful example of coach Dan Lanning's ability to land top-tier players in the transfer portal. Stewart, along with fellow receiver, Tez Johnson, are rated among the 10 best in the Big Ten Conference. Lo
3 things we learned from Gotham FC's 2-0 win over Portland Thorns FC
In their first NWSL league game since the Olympics, NJ/NY Gotham FC earned a crucial 2-0 win over Portland Thorns FC. This was a vital win for the Bats as it not only was a win against another playoff team, but it created a seven-point gap to Portland in the race for a home playoff game. Returning Olympians Ann-Katrin Berger, Jenna Nighswonger, and Emily Sonnett were a part of the Starting XI.
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Indulge your arts and jazz this week!
MONDAY, AUG. 26-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ALL THAT JAZZ — Montavilla Jazz Festival has a stellar lineup for its 11th annual festival with more than 30 concerts at 12 venues, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, Mt. Tabor Park and elsewhere, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The musicians include Nicole Glover and Joe Kye. More: montavillajazz.org. ART IN THE PEARL — It’s a big event over Labor Day Weekend. The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 27 years with craft makers from all over the country gathering in the Pearl District/North Park Blocks, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. More: artinthepearl.com.
Pilots Picked Second in Preseason Poll; Three Earn Preseason All-WCC Honors
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Portland Pilots were picked to finish second in the annual WCC Preseason Coaches Poll ahead of the 2024 season. The Pilots also had Laura Pellicoro, Maebh Richarson and Fleur Templier make the All-WCC Preseason Team. The preseason poll and the WCC preseason team...
Cygnet Salon to Host Reading of MOTHER OF THE MAID in September
Cygnet Salon's September staged reading will be Mother of the Maid by Jane Anderson (Emmy winner for Olive Kitteridge, et alia) Monday September 16, at 7 pm at 21ten Theatre. Intimate, messy, and modern, Mother of the Maid takes on the Joan of Arc story from a riveting new perspective – through the eyes of her mother, swept up in the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary girl.
Spokane pitching stymies Hillsboro in 7-2 Hops defeat
The Hops were looking to make it three out of four this week against Spokane, but the Indians had other thoughts and their pitching made those thoughts so in a 7-2 win on Friday night, Aug. 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane used six pitchers in the game, with Carlos Torres earning the win. Combined, Indian pitchers allowed two earned runs on six hits, while striking out 11. ...
Portland police disband property crimes unit, sparking alarm among grocers, retail crime investigators
Over the last month, Portland police leaders have moved to disband a unit that investigated reports of burglaries, identity theft, embezzlement and organized retail crime. Last month’s move to reassign the unit’s members has alarmed state associations that represent grocers and retailers and deal with issues related to organized retail crime. The team of three detectives were transferred to the special victims and sex crimes units. A sergeant assigned to property crimes will move to patrol.
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
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