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Movie Review: ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ still exist on TCM
Even if it didn’t contain five of the most famous music notes in movie history, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” would be one of the most memorable science-fiction movies yet made. Turner Classic Movies presents the 1977 blockbuster on Saturday, July 6, as part of a “We Come in Peace” double feature of alien tales that concludes with 1951’s “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Steven Spielberg’s name was a huge selling point for “Close Encounters” after his monstrous success with “Jaws,” and audiences...
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 29: X Games Ventura 2024; Love & Marriage: Huntsville; Problemista
X Games Ventura 2024 KATU 10 a.m. Expect the air to be rarefied when the world’s best X Games competitors — including several Olympians — gather in sunny Ventura, Calif., to go head-to-head in everything from skateboarding, to BMX, to Moto X and more, looking for glory. Love & Marriage: Huntsville ...
Sherwood City Council moves to make Craig Sheldon next city manager
If all goes as planned, Sherwood could have a new city manager who already has two decades of experience working for the city. During a June 18 work session, the Sherwood City Council discussed its next steps as it moves to hire Craig Sheldon — who was named city manager pro-tem late last year — as its next city manager. Council members discussed Sheldon’s performance over the last half year...
Stimson Lumber makes $50 million investment in new Gaston sawline
In a bid to enhance operational efficiency, an Oregon-based lumber company is set to establish Gaston as the site of North America's fastest sawline. On Thursday, June 27, Stimson Lumber Company unveiled plans to install a $50 million high-speed sawline at its 95-year-old facility in Washington County. The new technology marks a move toward increased production capacity — and a market opportunity for private timber owners. “We are excited about...
Complaint alleges Oregon GOP congressional candidate Mike Erickson of Lake Oswego withheld financial information
The head of a campaign finance watchdog group called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Oregon Republican congressional nominee Mike Erickson of Lake Oswego, saying his financial disclosure reports are among “the most egregious cases of intentional withholding of information” the group has ever seen. A complaint submitted by End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller alleges that the personal financial disclosure reports Erickson filed as a candidate in 2022 and 2024 don’t provide enough information about more than $100 million in assets, violating...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 12: The Real Sharkano; The Serpent Queen; Fantasmas
The Real Sharkano DISC 8 p.m. Bite into more Shark Week with shark advocate and attack survivor Paul De Gelder as he visits a remote island populated by shark-worshippers. Paul is eager to see if their secret ways of swimming with sharks can lead to greater harmony between species. The Serpent Queen ...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 28: Family Empire: Houston; WWE Friday Night SmackDown; The Big Bakeover
Family Empire: Houston OWN 5 p.m. Follow as the multi-generational Braden family attempts to continue in the footsteps of their matriarch, Oscarene, a self-made real estate mogul in Houston. In this series premiere, Oscarene built a legacy for her family and now they need to step up. WWE Friday Night SmackDown ...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 28: Family Empire: Houston; WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Family Empire: Houston OWN 5 p.m. Follow as the multi-generational Braden family attempts to continue in the footsteps of their matriarch, Oscarene, a self-made real estate mogul in Houston. In this series premiere, Oscarene built a legacy for her family and now they need to step up. WWE Friday Night SmackDown KPTV 8 p.m. Live from the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden in New York City, qualifying matches for the men’s and women’s Money in the Bank ladder matches continue to roll on. Who will punch their ticket to this annual spectacular?
Pollinators are an important part of gardens
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive. The right tools and components, including trowels, rakes, soil, amendments, and fertilizer, can help gardeners create beautiful spaces. It’s also important that pollinators feel welcome in the garden. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that one-third of all agricultural output depends on pollinators. The USDA notes...
PCC continues offering cannabis industry courses
For those interested in breaking into the cannabis industry, Portland Community College has an opportunity to reach that Blue Dream. Since June 2023, the college has been offering nine-week long online courses to teach people how to flower in a cannabis career. Max Simon, CEO and co-founder of Green Flower, said, "One of the things I think I'm most proud of is just that it's really been great at helping...
It's time to check your watering schedule and look after your rhubarb and asparagus
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
2024 Maybach GLS 600 is over the top luxury
In the world of luxury SUVs, there are very few that can compete with the Maybach GLS. The Bentley Bentayga and Rolls Royce Cullinan are really about the only SUVs that deliver comparable features. The Aston Martin DBX and Lamborghini Urus are more sport-oriented. Before we get too far in, a little explanation is in order. Maybach is a special ultra-luxury brand from the already luxurious Mercedes-Benz. Reading the current market carefully, Mercedes offers dozens of ways to customize and plus up any of their...
Pitcher's duel ends poorly for Hops in 2-0 loss to Vancouver
You win some, you lose some, and it was the Hops who were on the wrong end of a pitcher’s duel in a 2-0 loss to Vancouver on Tuesday night, June 25, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. Hillsboro (1-3) starting pitcher Avery Short was dominant, allowing no earned runs on just two hits over seven innings of work, but it was Vancouver’s Lazaro Estrada who got the win, allowing four hits while striking out seven in seven shutout innings. ...
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