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Portland State's Ann Cudd: What's next
Ann Cudd's first year leading Portland State University took a dramatic turn when student protests over the war in Gaza broke out on campus in the spring, leading to arrests and $750,000 in damages at the school library. Why it matters: While the school was just one across the nation...
Meet the three Oregon women execs vying for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award
The list of competitors for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award, after winning honors for the region that includes Oregon, features three women who've rocked Portland's business scene. Alicia Chapman of Willamette Technical Fabricators, Sadie Lincoln of Barre3 and Kim Malek of Salt & Straw are finalists for the award...
How Rene Gonzalez Found Common Ground With a Right Wing Provocateur
For some voters, Rene Gonzalez’s recent nod to a right-wing media personality and provocateur seemed on brand, as his disdain for anti-fascist protesters and police critics sometimes echoes the rhetoric heard on Fox News. To others, the Portland city commissioner and mayoral candidate’s “appreciation” for a divisive figure who’s...
Salem events from July 25-31: Hoopla, Great Oregon Steam-Up
Layups and three-point shots will fill Salem streets for much of the week as Hoopla returns to town. For the less athletically-inclined, there’s also a board game swap, a celebration of steam power and plenty of music and comedy shows. Here’s a guide to what’s happening in Salem from Thursday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 31.
Keeping Your Car Safe During a Heat Wave
This month, Oregon has faced record-breaking heat, with temperatures soaring into the hundreds. As temperatures rise, your car faces increased stress from extreme heat. Proper preparation can ensure your vehicle continues to run smoothly and safely. Your car’s cooling system is its first line of defense against overheating. Ensure the coolant levels are adequate and the coolant itself is fresh. Consider a flush and refill of the system. Inspect the hoses and belts for cracks or leaks, as these can worsen with high temperatures. ...
‘A window and a mirror’: Lake Oswego author tells story of her World War II veteran father and the trauma they shared
For decades, Lake Oswego resident Becky Ellis and her father Louis Boswell avoided the source of their collective pain. Boswell did not discuss the horrors of World War II for 70 years, while Ellis meticulously avoided mention of her childhood raised by a dad suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. That all changed about 10 years ago when the two finally sat down for a tuna sandwich and opened up to...
MHCC welcomes new VP of advancement, community engagment
Jennifer Boehmer was appointed as the vice president of advancement and community engagement at Mt. Hood Community College. “MHCC is an amazing college that has been creating tremendous opportunities for Oregonians for decades. I’m looking forward to working with our donors, community and workforce partners, students and staff, and President Skari to continue empowering fantastic, equitable higher education that strengthens our entire community,” Boehmer said in a press release. Her...
Blitzen Trapper is among inductees into Oregon Music Hall of Fame
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame has named its new class of inductees, led by Portland band Blitzen Trapper. The 17th annual ceremony will be held 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Aladdin Theater. Other inductees include Laura Viers, Exploding Hearts, Tony Lash (Heatmiser), Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists), The Obituaries and more. “It's a real honor...
Journalist Connie Chung coming to Portland as part of Literary Arts lectures lineup
Literary Arts has announced that its 40th anniversary season of Portland Arts & Lectures Series has sold out. The series has added appearances by journalist Connie Chung ("A Memoir," Sept. 25), as well as author Malcolm Gladwell (Oct. 15) and essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates (Oct. 22). The 40th anniversary season welcomes a star-studded lineup, including Amy Tan, Abraham Verghese, Timothy Egan, Masha Gessen and Emily Wilson. ...
West Linn Police Log: parking complaints, barking dogs, more recent calls to WLPD
7/12/24 10:11 a.m. A woman said they backed their car into another car and couldn’t find the owner of the other car. 7/12/24 12:52 p.m. A man working in a yard on Shannon Place said a neighbor threatened to call the police on him but he wasn’t sure why and then parked their car so his truck couldn’t leave. 7/12/24 1:00 p.m. A caller on Pine Street complained about a...
Good start: Hops take first of six games with Canadians
The Hops may have only scored in a single inning, but they made the most of it in a 4-2 win in their series-opener with Vancouver on Tuesday night, July 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Hillsboro parlayed a couple singles, a double, a triple and a Junior Franco sacrifice fly into four third-inning runs, then rode the arms of starting pitcher Logan Clayton, along with relievers Alec Baker and Yordin Chalas to a victory over visiting Vancouver. ...
Dallas hosts Pickleball Club Tournament
The 4th Annual Dallas Pickleball Club Tournament returned July 19-21. The event attracted 148 athletes, competing in four brackets at five skill levels. The brackets included men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, and an open category. The open category featured the top ranked players who received money for...
Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell
October 19, 1923 – July 4, 2024 - Edith Laverna (Sahnow) Jarrell, 100, passed away in the early morning of July 4, 2024. Edith was the daughter of Ben and Theresa (Zetzman) Sahnow of Hillsboro. She was born on a dairy farm and creamery in Mountaindale,Oregon on October 19, 1923. Edith attended David Hill and Peter Boscow schools in Hillsboro and graduated from Hilhi in 1941. As a young woman, Edith enjoyed roller skating at Shute Park with her girlfriends, including her "friend for life,"...
Allegro Dance looking for community members for winter ballet
Allegro Dance Studio is looking for community members high school ages and older to audition to be a part of the 2024 performance of the annual winter ballet “The Nutcracker.” Allegro is looking for volunteers to perform in the iconic opening “party scene” as party guests. Auditions will be held at Allegro Dance Studio, 655 SW 2nd Avenue, Canby, on Saturday Aug. 10, beginning at 10 a.m. No dance experience...
William (Bill) Searle Gartrell
William (Bill) Searle Gartrell passed away at home with his beloved wife by his side on Sunday July 14th, 2024. Bill was born December 31st, 1940, in Portland Oregon to Cecil and Agnes Gartrell. He was raised in the Pacific Northwest and often shared many stories of adventures during his early life including boating on the Columbia and working wildfire watch in the mountains during summer. He first travelled to Alaska as a teen to spend a summer and work on a farm.
Ronald Wayne Nyman
October 27, 2024 – July 12, 2024 - Our loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, companion and friend; Ronald W Nyman passed away July 12, 2024. Born Oct 27, 1939, Ron was the oldest of 3 sons of Carl and Naomi Nyman. He lived in Newberg OR most of his life. Ron’s brothers, Delbert and Ernie both predeceased him. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Janice, raising two boys Wayne and Mark. Ron realized his dream of being a business owner when he and his business partner Bob Jones bought the NAPA Auto Parts store in Forest Grove OR turning...
A Massive US Bank is Now Cutting Jobs in Oregon
A massive US bank is now cutting jobs in Oregon according to a WARN filing with the state’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission. Wells Fargo has announced that a total of 95 employees at a corporate office in Oregon have now been laid off. It’s important to note that the...
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