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Second annual Washougal Songcraft Festival returning bigger than before
The 2024 Washougal Songcraft Festival (WSF) will feature more concerts, more performers and more venues than it did in 2023, its inaugural year. Some of that growth is by design and some of it is happening as the result of some unexpected news delivered by the owner of one of the 2023 festival’s host venues.
Washougal National sets viewership record
The 2024 Washougal National motocross event, held July 20 at the Washougal Motocross Park, set a new viewership record for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship season. The race attracted an average viewership of 1,062,000 across NBC and Peacock, marking the highest audience numbers of the 2024 Pro Motocross season to date, according to Transworld Motocross.
Man dies at hospital after shooting in Kelso, investigation underway
KELSO, Wash. (KPTV) - The Kelso Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead early Friday morning. Just before 2 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man who had been shot in the 1200 block of South 6th Avenue. Officers arrived and found a 58-year-old with a gunshot wound to his torso.
City of Centralia continues new city manager search after council chooses not to hire three finalists
When former Centralia City Manager Rob Hill announced his retirement in May after working in the position since 2010, city staff began working with Prothman consultants searching for possible candidates for the vacant position. In July, three candidates were selected as finalists from those who originally applied for the job...
Braun Northwest employee dies after being run over by a coworker while working under a vehicle
An employee at Braun Northwest Inc. in Chehalis was struck and killed by another employee while working under a vehicle Friday morning. The deceased employee’s identity had not been
Lumber mill fined $145,000 for stormwater violations
LONGVIEW, Wash. – The Washington Department of Ecology issued two penalties totaling $145,000 to Weyerhaeuser for stormwater violations at the company’s Longview lumber mill. The penalties include 36 storm water discharge violations, 15 monitoring requirements violations, and 16 reporting requirement violations, all of which occurred between July 2022...
Big Lots will close 6 more stores in Oregon
Big Lots, the national discount retail chain, is closing six more stores in Oregon, bringing the company’s planned closure count to eight in all. As of Friday, the Ohio-based retailer had nearly 1,400 stores nationwide, including 14 in Oregon. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Oregon City hands out volunteer awards during annual appreciation event
Oregon City recognized five citizens and organizations during its annual volunteer appreciation event Tuesday, July 30. The honors handed out were: Social Impact Award: Oregon City Parks Foundation, accepted by Damon MabeeEmerging Volunteer Award: Bella Bone with the Youth Advisory CommissionOutstanding Committee Member: Timothy LainhartVolunteer Organization of the Year: Friends of the Oregon City LibraryVolunteer of the Year: Dave McCloskey with the Friends of the Ermatinger House ...
Salem man faces domestic violence, attempted rape charges after woman shot, injured
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A Salem man was arrested Friday and faces domestic violence and attempted rape charges after an early morning shooting, according to the Salem Police Department. Police said they responded shortly after 2 a.m. when callers reported an injured woman outside and yelling for help in the...
Angelo, Hurley help lead Hops to third straight win over Spokane
Don’t look now, but the Hops are making a run. Roman Angelo had 10 strikeouts and Jack Hurley hit his team-leading 11th home run of the season as Hillsboro defeated league-leading Spokane 6-4 on Friday night, Aug. 2, at Avista Stadium in Spokane. The Hops jumped on the Indians early, getting four runs in the game’s first inning thanks to two walks, two Spokane errors, and a two-RBI-double by Hurley...
Burnt over cattle and lands: In southeast Oregon, grief-stricken ranchers are exhausted and frustrated by wildfires
Exhaustion and frustration: Ranchers in southeast Oregon are battling wildfire. Like many more rural landowners across the West, they’re strapped with harrowing work and crushing devastation. And fire season is expected to hit peak burn in mid-August. Sabrina Maki is a rancher east of Burns, Oregon. Her whole family...
Portland City Council, Trail Blazers finalize bridge agreement
Portland City Council will consider two ordinance next week to enter into a short-term lease extension, or “bridge agreement,” between the city and Rip City Management for Moda Center. The lease keeps the Portland Trail Blazers playing in Moda Center through the 2030 season, with an option to extend through the 2035 season. The current lease for Moda Center expires in October 2025 and this year in February, Portland City...
‘It’s been a silenced history’
Ghadar Historian Johanna Ogden at a book launch event in Portland. Johanna Ogden has spent more than a decade researching — and working to preserve — the stories of people from India who lived in towns along the Columbia River, including Astoria, during the early 20th century. In a new book, the Portland-based historian frames these often-overlooked stories within broader contexts. “Punjabi ...
Portland Opera Sells 44,800 SQFT Hampton Opera Center Building for $11MM
The Portland Opera has sold its longtime headquarters, the Hampton Opera Center, to the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest (NARA) for nearly $11 million, or approximately $245 per square foot, according to industry reports.The 44,835-square-foot building located at 211 S.E. Caruthers St. served as the Opera’s home for over 20 years, housing its administrative offices, performance and rehearsal spaces and costume shop. The decision to sell the property was announced in January, with Opera management citing the need to alleviate debt accrued during the pandemic and the subsequent decline in ticket sales.
What $535,000 can buy you in Portland
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 22 and July 28. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Portland, all of which featured homes under $535,000. Below, we provide an overview of the top six...