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Sandy Actors Theatre offers play full of romance, comedy, mystery for fall
To open their new season, the Sandy Actors Theatre will present "Aboveboard" written by Peter Bloedel and Emily Kimball and directed by Patrick Roth, starting Sept. 20. "Aboveboard" is a romantic comedy with an air of mystery and a touch of magic. The production will run from Sept. 20-Oct. 13 at the theater at 17433 S.E. Meinig Ave., Sandy, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, veterans and students and $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased online at sandyactorstheatre.com or at the door.
Sandy church to facilitate free dental clinic on Oct. 6
In an effort to promote proactive dental care — and make it accessible — the Sandy Seventh-day Adventist Church once again will facilitate its free dental clinic. A team of church volunteers and medical professionals will host the clinic at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the church, 18575 S.E. Langensand Road. Those in need of care from the areas of Sandy, the Mount Hood communities, Boring, Eagle Creek and...
Nya's Cakes Bakery to bring fall fun with return of Spooky Market
As Spirit of Halloween shops pop up in vacant storefronts and Millennials begin posting about the start to #SpookySeason on Instagram, Nya Dahrens of Nya’s Cakes Bakery in Sandy also prepares for some fall fun of her own. Last fall, Dahrens hosted her first Spooky Market at the bakery, 16607 Champion Way, Suite 300, and people showed their love for the autumnal booth fair. This year, the Spooky Market will...
People for Sandy PAC to host candidate meet and greet at Wippersnappers
The People for Sandy PAC will host a meet and greet with their endorsed Sandy City Council candidates from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Wippersnappers Kids Play Place, 16542 S.E. 362nd, Sandy. Council President and mayoral candidate Laurie Smallwood, as well as council candidates Aryn Ferguson and Shawna Lundry will be in attendance. Pizza will be provided, but limited. Space is limited to the first 60 people. Those who attend gain free admission to Wippersnappers, so kids are welcome to join. For more information about the PAC, visit peopleforsandy.com.
Federal Labor Department accuses R.B. Pamplin corporation of abusing pension funds in lawsuit
Federal leaders are publicly accusing an Oregon businessman of abusing employees’ retirement funds. The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a lawsuit against Robert B. Pamplin Jr. and R.B. Pamplin Corporation on Thursday, Sept. 12, alleging they violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act as far back as 2019. Pamplin formerly owned a chain of nearly two dozen newspapers in Oregon, including the Outlook, Sandy Post and Estacada. Carpenter Media Group bought the chain earlier this year, severing ties between Pamplin and the papers. The labor department referred to Pamplin’s Albina, Tait and Ross Island properties. The company currently owes the pension plan over $2 million in late lease payments, according to the complaint. This excerpt was originally published by KOIN 6 News and used with permission. Read the rest of the story on KOIN's website.
City of Sandy encourages residents to go Lights Out this fall
In an effort to aid migrating birds this autumn, the city of Sandy is asking people to limit the time their outdoor lights are on. Birds are one of many pollinator groups, and as a Bee City USA affiliate, the city is encouraging residents to be mindful of things they can do to help pollinators. Peak migration is between Sept. 19-Oct. 19. ...
Study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
The prevalence of firearms in the U.S. — not mental illness — is driving the surge in gun deaths across the country, a new study concludes. The research led by an Oregon Health & Science University professor looked at mental health conditions and firearm deaths in the United States and 40 other countries. It found the United States had 20 times more deaths by firearms than the other countries even when rates of mental illness were the same. ...
Oktoberfest fun! Coming to a venue near you: Sept. 16-22
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 PRO WRESTLING — The WWE “Monday Night Raw” event takes place 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at Moda Center, featuring the likes of World Heavyweight Champion Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Seth “Freakin” Rollings, Drew McIntyre, Main Event Jey Uso, Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn, The Awesome Truth featuring The Miz and R-Truth and Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan (and lineup subject to change). More: rosequarter.com BURLESQUE...
Officer Jeff Argubright hangs up his badge, retires from Sandy Police force
After 11 years of service on Sandy’s police force, Officer Jeff Argubright has retired. His career in law enforcement started around the time others usually retire from the force—he was 52 in November 2013 when he started with Sandy Police Department. “I’m most proud of becoming a Police Officer at the age of 52 when most are retiring from the profession,” said Argubright. ...
COLUMN | Keep Oregon Moving: How ODOT keeps freight and commerce moving around Oregon
Oregon’s economy depends on access and movement: products heading to market, people getting to work, food delivered to grocery stores, and the many other daily trips that make up our state’s flow of commerce. In 2021, about $343 billion worth of products, goods and merchandise moved through our state. About 70% of that freight traveled via heavy trucks, highlighting the fact that we need a safe and reliable system of roads. ...
Week 2 scoreboard: 2024 Oregon high school football
The 2024 Oregon high school football season is in full swing for 2024 as week two rolls into action. Another week means teams across the state will be in getting in on the action between Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and we've got you covered on final scores. Bookmark this tab and stay tuned for final scores throughout the three nights from across the state. ...
Pac-12 conference officially announces addition of four schools for 2026 season
The Pac-12 Conference Board of Directors reached a unanimous decision to admit Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference into the conference for the 2026-27 academic year, the conference announced Thursday, Sept. 12. “For over a century, the Pac-12 Conference has been recognized as a leading brand in intercollegiate athletics,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said in a press release Thursday. “We will continue to pursue bold cutting-edge opportunities for growth and progress, to best serve our member...
‘I don’t care how we score’: Sandy girls soccer gets 3-0 win over Woodburn
They might not have always been the prettiest shots, but Sandy girls soccer is celebrating all goals equally. Two scores on a stormy night against visiting Woodburn were the result of some individual effort plays, with a duo almost willing the ball past the Bulldogs keeper. Sophomore midfielder Laila Kitchen got the first about 10 minutes into the match. A cross into the box bounced around the defenders, who weren’t...
Lights, Camera, Mt. Hood Community College: Grant to train future film editors, video producers
Mt. Hood Community College was awarded an impressive grant to help train students in media technology to work in film, television, and other visual mediums. The school will use $649,000 from the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program to fund: “Building Credentialed Media Technology Pathways for Priority Populations from High School through Community Colleges to Industry.” What that will be is a program to create educational and career pathways...
Largest Oregon measles outbreak in 30 years endangers kids, expert says
The largest Oregon measles outbreak in more than 30 years particularly endangers children less than five years old, according to a new health alert. Oregon Health & Science University is warning that as the 31 cases of measles reported this year were of people who had not received the MMR vaccine targeting measles, mumps and rubella. Unvaccinated infants or unvaccinated people with weakened immune systems or who are pregnant are...
Oregon: Flags fly at half-staff as a memorial to 9/11 attacks
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Sept. 11, pursuant to President Joe Biden’s Presidential Proclamation of the day as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, and in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 civilians and first responders that were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. “Today, we remember those who lost their lives on Sep. 11, 2001, the families who grieve for them still, and the courage and selflessness of the first responders that day,” Kotek said. “As we honor those we lost, we also honor the kindness and strength so many across the country and world showed in the face of tragedy; they showed us the best of who we can be.”
Photo Contest: Autumn Aesthetics
It's finally fall, y'all—the seasons of pumpkins, apples, cinnamon and golden leaves. What’s your favorite part of the fall season? Share your best photos with us in our Autumn Aesthetics photo contest. Win a chance for your photo to be featured in Your Oregon News newspapers—or as a digital jigsaw—in cities all around Oregon by submitting your photos. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS
Battling the beetles: Oregon State Parks ask visitors to stay vigilant
Oregonians and park lovers are being conscripted into the battle against an invasive beetle whose slow spread is wiping out tree species. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking any visitors to aid in the destructive spread of the emerald ash borer by choosing certified heat-treated firewood or firewood harvested within 10 miles of your destination to avoid bringing those invasive insects into beloved parks. Leave any ash, olive and...
Incumbent Councilor Don Hokanson seeks re-election, 'continuity of leadership' for Sandy
After what Councilor Don Hokanson describes as a “whirlwind of learning” in his first term, he has decided to seek re-election in November. Hokanson is a business consultant and project manager with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, and he and his family moved to Sandy nearly 27 years ago. “During my first set of budget meetings shortly after taking office, I found myself ill-prepared and outmaneuvered as I worked to...
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