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A 23-unit Subway franchisee shuts down
Subway closed 23 locations in Oregon and Washington after the brand terminated a struggling local operator out of Portland. The stores were owned by Cap Ten Enterprises and feature locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington. KOIN in Portland quoted the operator saying the company’s problem started when the store’s bank account was hacked and drained of “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
Northwest tribes receive millions in funding for new housing
Tribes in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are building new tribal housing with grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “There was a total of $150 million nationwide, of which we had four awardees in the Northwest totaling about $12 million dollars,” said Tom Carney, the administrator for the HUD Northwest office of Native American programs.
Exhibit features ‘Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art’
PENDLETON — Nearly two dozen works of seven artists are featured in the newest exhibit at Pendleton Center for the Arts, “Contemporary Asian and Asian American Art: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.”. According to a press release from PCA Executive Director Roberta...
Oregon Army National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain
The Oregon Army National Guard made history last week with the commissioning of its first Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Menachem M. Orenstein. The Aug. 18 ceremony took place at the 41st Armed Forces Reserve Center Auditorium in Clackamas, marking a significant milestone for the Guard and the Jewish community, according to the Tigard Chabad Jewish Center.
When kids age out of the foster system, Safety Net Inland Northwest is there to help
Aging out of the foster care system can be incredibly traumatic. Kids turn 18, and all of a sudden, they're completely on their own. No home. No job. No money. No support network. "There's no backup for these kids. There's no family that they can rely on or anybody they...
Washington Bracing for Bitter Cold in Latest Winter Outlook
We haven't fiished with Summer yet, and predictions are already in for Winter. Winter isn't my favorite season, which is why this Minnesota gal moved to the West coast. Personally, Fall is my favorite, followed by Spring, Summer, and THEN, Winter. As a young child, when the first snow fell, we prayed there would be enough for sledding. Of course, in Minnesota, sometimes snow arrived as early as Halloween. What a joy that was!
‘If Goodwill and Home Depot had a baby’: Large discount store opens in Pierce County
Boasting 19,000 square feet of shopping space with discount furniture, building materials, tools, windows, light fixtures and more, the store inhabits the site of a former Rite Aid.
Back-To-School: School zone speeds
We are just a few weeks away from the start of the new school year. With many public and private schools throughout Oregon, motorists need to remember to slow down near neighborhoods and schools, according to law enforcement agents. The following information is provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). How do I know...
Host homes sought by local nonprofit agency for exchange students ahead of 2024/25 school year
EUGENE, Ore. – A local nonprofit is asking for urgent help finding host homes for exchange students heading to the U.S. for the upcoming school year. Education Travel and Culture is a local nonprofit that promotes cultural exchange programs all across the state of Oregon. Right now, the organization said 40 exchange students still need host families. They’re all high school students looking to immerse themselves in a new culture by attending and studying at an American school. Students come from a variety of places, including the countries of Europe, Asia, and South America, and host families get to help choose their student based off of similar interests and personality traits. ETC also provides support to host families throughout the entire process.
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