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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Tiny dances in Beaverton and all things vintage at the Expo Center
MONDAY, JULY 8-SUNDAY, JULY 14 OLD TIME FAIR — Everybody enjoys a traditional old-fashioned fair. In West Linn, you’ll have a chance to attend the Old Time Fair, which returns this year. The event runs July 12-14. The fair will be held at Willamette Park, 1100 12th St. in West Linn. Enjoy a community parade, the ambassador coronation, a beer garden, live music, a classic car show, carnival rides and more. For more information, go online (westlinnoregon.gov/oldtimefair). ...
Chinook angling on the McKenzie River to close July 8
SALEM, Ore. — Chinook salmon angling on the McKenzie River will close beginning Monday, July 8 through the end of the year, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife reports. ODFW is taking this step to protect the unexpectedly small runs of both wild and hatchery Chinook salmon observed at Leaburg Dam on the McKenzie River in 2024, the agency says.
Jam Session: HAREFEST ready to deliver rock, roll and memories
“Music is moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato sure had the vibe of Harefest figured all those centuries ago. Fortunately, what Plato instinctively understood will be on full display in Canby July 18-20 as another Harefest musical feast uncoils at the fairgrounds. Harefest returns for its 12 iteration and yes,...
How to keep your garden happy in the excessive heat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The hot and dry stretch of weather felt around the Pacific Northwest may be stressing your summer gardens. Multiple days in the triple-digits will put a strain on some sensitive and hardy plants this week. Water loss is at a greater rate through a plant’s leaves and soil due to evaporation as temperatures soar into the 100s around Portland.
REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes
The Last 100 Miles debuts in Portland on July 9. Additional screenings to be held in Hood River, The Dalles, Maupin The post REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes appeared first on Columbia Insight.
New equestrian step-up finished in Molalla River recreation area
Representatives of the Molalla River Watch watershed council and the Bureau of Land Management completed the installation of a new equestrian mounting platform at Hardy Creek trailhead in the Molalla River Recreation Area on June 6. Molalla River Watch board members Bill Taylor, Scott Trexler, Cub Hale, and Karen Frogner with BLM Cascades Field Office Park manager Mark Marshall worked to install a concrete base with two large bluestone steps. Marshall and his staff operated the heavy machinery to place the stone steps, but the...
Hundreds camp at Oxbow; officials remind guests of burn ban and water safety amid heat wave
The Portland area is experiencing an intense heat wave and burn bans over Fourth of July weekend — but that’s not stopping people from flocking to Oxbow Regional Park. Hannah Erickson, a Metro Parks and Nature spokesperson, said that 273 people will be occupying all of the park’s 86 campsites just outside of Troutdale this weekend, even if they can’t toast s’mores around a campfire.
Everyday Heroes: 'Fences for Fido' gives dogs their freedom
Portland, Ore. — Bleu and Ryder are a year and a half old and still have a ton of puppy energy. "They like to run, they like to play, they always tangle each other up in their cables," says their human Kenna Nelson. The four-foot-tall fence in Kenna's Southeast...
Two Portland public pools reopen Saturday
Portland Parks & Recreation reopened the Sellwood Outdoor Pool and indoor pool at the Southwest Community Center near Gabriel Park on Saturday. The Parks Bureau had to close the Sellwood pool for cleaning Friday when someone defecated in the water, city officials told The Oregonian/OregonLive. The Southwest Community Center pool...
Sauvie Island offers great retreat on hot day
PORTLAND, Ore. — If the summer heatwave is getting you down, perhaps it's time for a cool retreat that’s easy to find. There’s a bonus too: it’s mere minutes from Portland where boaters and hikers alike will feel a million miles away “along and on” Sauvie Island.
Gresham photographer spots ‘unusually adventurous’ frogs seeking relief from heat
A pair of local Gresham residents hippity hopped into the foliage late last week, creating a rare sight of some adventurous frogs. Wildlife photographer Caz Zyvatkauskas snapped photos of northern red-legged frogs perched high up in some ferns, seeking a cool spot during the heat wave. That sighting is somewhat unusual, with a local frog expert confirming the species is not renowned for its climbing prowess. The likely reason is...
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-OZZIE
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
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.
Looking for ways to keep your outdoor animals cool amid the severe heat? Here's how
ESTACADA, Ore — Olga Dongvillo grew up in Guatemala rescuing animals with her father since she was a little girl. “That he found in the jungle or abandoned," Olga reminisced with a smile. "From dogs to monkeys, to you name it. Then my mom would take care of them.”
KOIN: Blues Fest performer Curtis Salgado inspired "Blues Brothers"
Portland’s own Blues Brothers will appear at the Waterfront Blues Fest with their Bluesmobile for photos and autographs Saturday morning Gates open at the annual concert in Tom McCall Waterfront Park at 11 a.m. every day from Thursday, July 4, to Sunday, July 7. It benefits Meals on Wheels People and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, which supports musicians and music industry workers in times of medical need. KOIN 6 News...
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