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Win Tickets ($140): The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Frankie Rose
We are giving away a pair of tickets to The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Crystal Ballroom on October 30. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed October 21. ———————————————...
Men’s Tennis Garners Team, Individual ITA Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Portland men's tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team on Monday, while five players garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition: Tannor Binder, Oscar Brown, Fabian Gusic, Nikolas Tvedt and Luka Vukovic. To qualify for the team award, a program must post...
Former interim police chief files tort claim against city of Sandy, administrators
After months of investigation, the city of Sandy fired former interim police chief Sean Lundry. Now, in response, Lundry is threatening a lawsuit against the city, City Manager Tyler Deems, Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati and Mayor Stan Pulliam. Lundry was placed on administrative leave in February pending an investigation by OSP and the city of Sandy. As of May 22, Deems notified Lundry via an official letter that because of the results of the city’s investigation, the city intended to terminate his employment. ...
3,000-acre fire near Paulina one of 25 new fire starts following thunderstorms
Central Oregon Fire Information released this Monday evening update on the new fire starts crews battled Monday following Sunday's thunderstorms. It includes a new 3,000-acre wildfire near Paulina that was prompting evacuations:. Central Oregon — Following yesterday’s lightning activity, firefighters in Central Oregon have responded to over 25 new reported...
Milder weather offers some relief to crews fighting Western Oregon fires
The weekend’s hot weather and winds fueled fires that burned tens of thousands of acres across Oregon. Fire officials hope this week’s cooler temperatures will offer some relief to wildfire crews. Those temperatures have already made a difference to crews fighting the Ore Fire, which is burning seven...
The Times recognized by Oregon news association for outstanding coverage
The results are in, and writers for The Times were showered with honors for their work in 2023. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The Times staff was awarded a total of 12 awards for their coverage of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood. Veteran Times reporter Ray Pitz was honored with first place...
The latest news on wildfires burning across Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's wildfire season got off to a relatively slow start with just a few fires burning statewide as of early July, but conditions rapidly worsened during the middle of the month. A series of thunderstorms caused more than 2,000 lightning strikes across the state, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry, and high winds and dry conditions have helped fires spread.
Pristine NE Portland cottage for sale at $1,335,000 has had just 2 owners in 85 years. See inside
Over 85 years, an English-style house in Northeast Portland’s Alameda Ridge has only changed ownership once. When original owner Howard Carruth was alone in 1976, and a bank was forcing a sale, his neighbors purchased the property and Carruth, a World War I veteran and retired surgeon, continued to live there.
Payton Pritchard to host 2 youth basketball camps in West Linn, Camas
PORTLAND, Ore. — Former Oregon Duck, West Linn native and now Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard will be hosting two youth basketball camps across the Portland area beginning on July 30. Pritchard will be returning to Portland this summer after winning the NBA Finals with the Celtics this past...
Taft 7-12 School Announces Temporary Closure for Voris Field Turf Replacement
Taft 7-12 School will be temporarily closed until August 5 to facilitate the replacement of the school’s turf field. During this period, all activities on Voris Field and track will be suspended. The closure aims to enhance the athletic facilities and ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the community’s patience and support as we work to improve our school. ...
Newport Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
Newport’s Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South and Northeast. Attempts to merge the two...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan sets all-time NBA Summer League record for blocks
LAS VEGAS — When the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, they did so primarily because of the defensive impact the 7-foot-2 center could have on the court. In his first taste of professional basketball at NBA Summer League...
Trail Blazers end summer league with win over Houston Rockets
The Portland Trail Blazers ended their summer league session with a 105-95 victory Sunday night over the Houston Rockets at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas, Nevada. And they did so without rookie center Donovan Clingan, who sat out. Forward Kris Murray and Kennedy Chandler led the way for the Blazers...
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