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2024 Portland Classic purse, winner’s share, LPGA Tour prize money payout this week
The 2024 Portland Classic purse is set for $1.75 million, with the winner's share coming in at $262,500 -- the standard 15 percent payout according to the LPGA Tour's prize money distribution chart. The 2024 Portland Classic field is headed by Angel Yin, Andrea Lee, Alexa Pano and more of...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Elephant Garlic and celebrating India!
MONDAY, AUG. 5-SUNDAY, AUG. 11 ELEPHANT GARLIC FESTIVAL — Now in its 26th year, the annual Elephant Garlic Festival returns to North Plains Aug. 9-11. This free event will be filled with music, food and family fun at Jessie Mays Community Park, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St. For more information, go online (funstinks.com). NATIONAL NIGHT OUT — Across East Multnomah County will be an outpouring of fun during the last gasp...
Willamette Valley tasting room, wine club ranked best in country by USA Today readers
Willamette Valley Vineyards has been recognized as the no. 1 tasting room and no. 2 wine club by a panel of wine and travel writers, thanks to its top-shelf experience, food pairings, and tours.
A humpback whale spotted in Washington is missing its tail, ‘an apparent death sentence’
A humpback whale that is missing its tail and was spotted in Washington state’s inland waters likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, possibly in some kind of line or fishing gear, experts say. That loss of the flukes, used for propulsion, would appear to be a death sentence for the creature, last reported as seen in late July.
Do Good Multnomah Hit With OSHA Complaint Over July Heat
Do Good Multnomah, the nonprofit that Multnomah County contracts to operate shelters, subjected 16 employees to dangerous heat at its shelter in Portland’s old Greyhound bus station last month, according to a complaint filed with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. “The complaint contains one alleged hazard,” Oregon...
Four Baby Names Now Banned in Washington State
Lots of people have unique names for their babies. However, most states prohibit baby names with numerals, symbols, or emojis in them. Believe it or not, in Washington, there are 4 names you absolutely cannot give to your child. They are:. Santa Claus. There is only one Santa, or Saint...
Pieter Quinton brings home bronze for Portland with US men's eight rowing team
The U.S. men’s eight rowing team is coming back home with a bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, a group that includes Grant High School alumnus Pieter Quinton. The Americans advanced straight to the final out of the qualification heats when they posted the top time of all heats at 5 minutes, 29.94 seconds. In the final, the U.S. was able to improve that time to a 5:25.28,...
Liz Weston: My inheritance may wreak havoc on my government benefits. What are my options?
Dear Liz: I live on Social Security alone, which puts me at the poverty level. The state pays for medical and dental premiums, so I have no copay for doctor visits or prescriptions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Hot, hazy and humid weekend ahead in the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — August heat continues to build across the Pacific Northwest as hazy and humid conditions remain. An increase in humidity around Portland Saturday will help to increase Oregon’s cloud coverage. Slightly cooler conditions are expected as humidity values keep conditions sticky. Dew point temperatures will continue to sit around 60-degrees as temperatures warm into the mid to upper 80s. Warm afternoon conditions will be felt by humidity rather than sunshine.
Unexpected Amazon Package Could Be “Brushing Scam” In Washington State
What Is The "Brushing" Scam And Why Is It Coming To Washington State?. If you see a package from Amazon on your doorstep and you didn't order anything from Amazon, it might be a part of what they call the "brushing" scam. How Can I Not Get Scammed By Fake...
Washington State Considering Killing Gray Wolves After Livestock Deaths
The Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is considering killing wolves after an investigation confirmed the predation of livestock in Stevens County. WDFW reports three calves were killed and four were injured near Colville in late July. The location was in the range of the Dominion pack. Wolves in the...
Inslee likens EV rebate program to signing of Declaration of Independence
(The Center Square) – Gov. Jay Inslee this week announced the launch of a first-in-the-country electric vehicle rebate program funded through the state Department of Commerce, which is intended to encourage more car owners to transition away from gasoline vehicles. The $45 million rebate program is one of several public policies the state is pursuing as part […]
Summerfield Women's Golf Club donates $23,350 to The Caring Closet
TIGARD, Ore. (KATU) — On Thursday, August 1, The Caring Closet received a donation of $23,350 from the Summerfield Women’s Golf Club. The club raised the money through a golf, auction, raffle, and dinner event. “This is a charity our women's golf has been supporting for five, six,...
Washington State DOH urges community to donate blood
Blood banks across Washington are experiencing a severe shortage of lifesaving blood and blood products. According to a Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) news release, the shortage results from an unexpected global computer systems failure and the seasonal decline in donations. Type O-positive and O-negative donors, who are crucial due to their high compatibility and universal donor status, are particularly needed.
Pickathon returns in full swing to Pendarvis Farms
Pickathon makes its annual return to Pendarvis Farms in Happy Valley this weekend. The “zero waste” festival lasts for four nights. Attendees can camp all weekend or just stop by for the day. The festival is much more than just music. It offers art, square dancing, local vendors,...