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Quiet bats doom Hops in 5-1 loss at Eugene
Four hits won’t get you much, but it did get the Hops a 5-1 loss to the Emeralds on Wednesday night, Aug. 14, at PK Park in Eugene. The Ems got a home run, two hits and three RBI from Charlie Szykowny, then let starting pitcher Esmerlin Vinicio and the Eugene bullpen do the rest en route to a dominant four-run win. Vinicio allowed one earned run on two hits...
RURAL REFLECTIONS: Not just a pencil
The pencil was fat. Black and fat. The tablet was yellow lined with wide spaces to print the alphabet on. Shoes polished. New dress. Always clean underwear. It was August, and I was off to the first grade. School supplies. How we take them for granted. Were there children who did not have the basics for that first day? Was someone watching for the kids who might slip through the cracks? I never thought about it back then. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, August 16: Sixteen Candles; 20/20
Sixteen Candles AMC 8 p.m. According to these flicks, coming of age in the ‘80s was no small feat. First, Samantha (Molly Ringwald) sulks when her entire family forgets about her birthday in this romcom from 1984. Next airs “Pretty in Pink” and later, “Heathers.” 20/20 KATU 9 p.m. For hosts David Muir and Deborah Roberts, no story is off the table. From true crime to celebrity scandals, the duo explores the biggest stories enrapturing North America with the help of correspondents Juju Chang, John Quinones and Diane Sawyer.
Trail Blazers drop ROOT Sports, new broadcasting plans yet to be revealed
Watching the Portland Trail Blazers next season will look a little different for fans as the team announced Wednesday, Aug. 14 they'll be leaving ROOT Sports a year early for a to-be-announced plan. “Trail Blazers basketball will no longer air on ROOT Sports, but we thank ROOT Sports for years of great partnership,” the Blazers announced in a statement. “An exciting announcement on the future television home of Blazers basketball will be made soon.” ...
OPINION: Connecting potential with opportunity: 60 years of Job Corps
On Aug. 20, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Economic Opportunity Act, a centerpiece of his War on Poverty. Along with 10 other major programs, the act established a federal Job Corps program designed to increase the employability of young adults by “providing them with education, vocational training, (and) useful work experience.” The program was founded on an idea that still drives us today: There is vast opportunity in our nation’s workforce. Job Corps makes education and training available to everyone and...
Sherwood senior gets chance to touch the sky in 1940s biplane
While John Clouse spent 32 years in the U.S. Air Force — and once had been at the controls of an F-15 — he waited patiently on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for a chance to fly in an aircraft that would give him a new perspective on how it feels to fly. That’s because Clouse, who along with his wife, Lin, are new residents of The Springs Living at Sherwood, got a chance of a lifetime. It came in the form of flying in a circa-1942...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will join other Democratic female governors, actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus at DNC
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek will be sharing a stage with Julia Louis-Dreyfus at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The “Veep” and “Seinfeld” star will host a panel highlighting some of the country’s Democratic female governors on the third day of the four-day convention in Chicago in partnership with the Democratic Governors Association. Seven other Democratic women will share the stage, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Luian Grisham. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
3 tips for first-time home buyers
Real estate has garnered considerable attention since 2020, and for good reason. Though speculators and real estate professionals may point to several variables that have affected the home market in recent years, the pandemic certainly was among those factors. Real estate prices and mortgage interest rates increased significantly during the pandemic and have remained well above pre-pandemic levels. The spike in home prices and interest rates has significantly impacted young...
Readers Respond: “Grocery quality and quantity decrease, prices soar”
Your Oregon News asked readers to rate the affordability of groceries in their area this season, in an unofficial survey. Over 41% of reader respondents said they have cut back a lot on groceries this season, and 33% said they have cut back a little. About 20% said they have not cut back at all, 5% are neutral, and 3% said they buy more groceries now. About 40% of reader...
Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure
Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to every Oregonian. Top Democrats in the House and Senate joined their Republican colleagues and Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, in opposing Measure 118, also referred to as the Oregon Rebate. The ballot measure, one of five statewide that will appear on the November ballot, would increase by 3% the corporate minimum tax on sales above $25 million and...
The GLA35 is Mercedes-AMG's hot hatchback
With the increasing popularity of "subcompact" SUVs, it's time to clear the air. These are not really SUVs at all. They are hatchback cars with a little more ground clearance than a passenger car. Automaker marketing teams want to call every vehicle an SUV right now because SUVs are popular and sell better. Plus, a hatchback carries a connotation of an economy car, which the Mercedes-Benz GLA certainly is not. The Mercedes GLA is a luxury hatchback, and when it's been upgraded by Mercedes' AMG...
Jose Cabrera dazzles in Hops' 7-1 win over Eugene
If the Emeralds were looking for a win in their series opener with Hillsboro, they chose the wrong night and the wrong pitcher in which to get it. Jose Cabrera was nearly perfect over his seven innings pitched, allowing just one hit while striking out nine in a 7-1 Hops win over the Ems on Tuesday night, Aug. 13, at PK Park in Eugene. It was the third straight dominant...
AROUND THE Y: Fall back into your 'school routine' at the YMCA
The Sherwood Family YMCA is more than just a gym; it’s a community hub dedicated to fostering a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. With many programs and services designed to support individuals and families, becoming a member of the Y offers many benefits that go beyond fitness. If you’re looking to fall back into your “school year” routine, it is a perfect time to join. Throughout August, when...
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 15: Portrait of Jennie; The Real Housewives of Orange County; Alone Australia
Portrait of Jennie TCM 5 p.m. Struggling artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) laments his prospects and wishes for divine inspiration. A chance encounter with the beautiful young Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones) changes his fortunes with art dealer Miss Spinney (Ethel Barrymore). The Real Housewives of Orange County ...
Westview hires former University of Oregon lineman Dan Weaver to head football program
New Westview High School head football coach Dan Weaver’s football career at the University of Oregon started as a walk-on, he became a four-year starter and was twice a Rimington Trophy nominee. But it’s not what he did in Eugene, but rather how he got there that he believes will matter most to the kids he’ll be mentoring at the Beaverton school, on and off the field. “I wasn’t really...
Mokwheel E-Bikes opens near Bridgeport Village
A new e-bike store has opened in the Bridgeport Village area. Mokwheel E-Bikes is located at 18041 S.W. Lower Boones Ferry Road in Tualatin. The store offers electric bicycles and tricycles. Owner Johnny Hekimoglu said he and his brother started the bike shop in Eugene during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, they have expanded to Corvallis and now to the Portland area. “We are the only Mokwheel-branded store in Oregon, and actually the entire Northwest,” said Hekimoglu. “Mokwheel e-bikes are affordable, reliable and easy to use.” Hekimoglu said his store offers 30-minute test rides.
Tualatin's Veterans Plaza to feature three major pieces of public art
In addition to construction of a reflecting pool, seating, a labyrinth, synthetic turf area, a story circle and more, Tualatin’s future Veterans Plaza will contain three unique pieces of public artwork from a renowned national sculptor. That art at the Lake of the Commons will be created by Kentucky-based sculptor Douwe Blumberg, who was selected as the artist of choice last winter after the city received 42 submissions from artists throughout the country, according to Julie Ludemann, recreation manager for the Tualatin Parks & Recreation. ...
Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about Oregon's climate credit program
Oregon environmental regulators are concerned that the state’s largest natural gas utility is misinforming customers about a key climate change policy aimed to reduce greenhouse gases. NW Natural, which provides natural gas to more than 2 million people in Oregon and southwest Washington, told its customers in a newsletter this month that the state is proposing a carbon crediting program that might not lead to direct greenhouse gas emission cuts. ...
Trail Blazers reveal 2024 NBA Cup schedule
The schedule for the second annual NBA Cup was revealed Tuesday, Aug. 13 with the Portland Trail Blazers set to compete in West Group A. The rest of West Group A includes the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets. Groups were determined by final regular season standings from last season. Each team will get two home games and two road games in group play, and the...
OPINION: The misplaced priorities of political fundraising
In an era when millions struggle to make ends meet, the staggering sums raised for political campaigns stand as a stark reminder of our misaligned priorities. Recent election cycles have seen billions of dollars poured into candidate coffers, while poverty continues to grip communities across the nation. Consider the numbers: In this year’s election, candidates will spend a projected $10 billion for ads alone. Meanwhile, more than 37 million Americans live below the poverty line, facing daily challenges to secure food, housing and health care. ...
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