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As students in Oregon return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet that can support the demands of online classes, video conferencing, and intensive research, all without straining their budgets. These needs underscore the growing importance of reliable internet access for students of all ages in today's increasingly digital world. Enter NOW Internet, a new pay-as-you-go option that offer flexibility and affordability backed by the powerful Xfinity network that’s available in 1.3 million locations in Oregon, provides...
Jigsaw: Become an Amazing Neighbor
Despite being the father, an administrator at A-dec and an adjunct professor at George Fox University, Ciarán Hynes has devoted his spare time to constructing the Newberg Peace Garden adjacent to First Presbyterian Church. Help piece together this scene from Your Oregon News 2024 Class of Amazing Neighbors! Staff photo: Gary Allen
Our TV picks for Friday, August 30: Family Empire: Houston; Lingo
Family Empire: Houston OWN 5 p.m. This week, tempers flare and family members are left on edge following the reveal of some long-held secrets amongst the Bradens. Meanwhile, Jermeshia preps for a long-awaited pitch, hoping her family doesn’t derail her dreams before they come true. Lingo KOIN 9 p.m. Is winning thousands of dollars worth the tongue-tying results of competing in this classic game show revival? With over $50,000 on the line, the teams that step up to take five guesses at solving hidden words certainly think so. RuPaul hosts.
Tips to transform a living room into a go-to viewing space
Watch parties are wildly popular. Whether it’s a gathering for the big game or a group of friends anxious to see the latest episode of a favorite television show, watch parties have become a fun way to enjoy special events with family and friends. Many bars and restaurants have recognized the popularity of watch parties and looked to capitalize on the trend, particularly for sporting events. Watch parties can make for a fun night out, but homeowners can do much to make their living room...
It's time to start preparing your garden for winter
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...
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 29: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace; The First 48; Big Brother
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace TNT 5 p.m. As a villainous regime threatens the peaceful Galactic Republic, 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) comes under the tutelage of young Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson). Part of a “Star Wars” marathon. The First 48 ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, August 28: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; MasterChef; Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire KATU 8 p.m. In this 25th anniversary celebration of the classic game show, host Jimmy Kimmel welcomes celebrity contestants and a hot seat guest of their choosing to answer increasingly difficult questions in hopes of winning big for a charity of their choice. MasterChef ...
2024 Mercedes AMG GLC43 Coupe SUV drives like a sports car
There are many reasons why Sport Utility Vehicles are more popular than cars, including their larger interiors, increased visibility because of greater ride heights, additional cargo space, better ground clearance, and available if not standard all-wheel-drive systems. But enthusiasts know there is one large drawback – SUVs are simply not as much fun to drive as cars, especially sport cars, because of their lower centers of gravity. Some manufacturers have responded with performance-oriented SUVs that include sleeker styling, more powerful engines, and sport-tuned suspensions. One...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, August 27: Neighborhood Wars; The Quiz With Balls
Neighborhood Wars A&E 6:30 p.m. Friendships are put to the test in this new episode. First, two neighbors from Southern California get caught in the middle of muscular man’s heavyweight meltdown. Then, a Chicago woman confronts her neighbor of 11 years for possibly owning a gun. Neighborhood Wars ...
Celtic Vibe: Oregon Celtic Festival set for inaugural event in Canby
Fall may be in the air, but there will be “Craic” and “Gaire” aplenty coming from the fairgrounds in Canby this September. Pack your kilts, gather your clan, and dance the night away at the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Sept. 13-15 (Friday through Sunday) at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby. Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the team behind the Washington Midsummer Renaissance...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Indulge your arts and jazz this week!
MONDAY, AUG. 26-SUNDAY, SEPT. 1 ALL THAT JAZZ — Montavilla Jazz Festival has a stellar lineup for its 11th annual festival with more than 30 concerts at 12 venues, including Alberta Rose Theatre, The 1905, Mt. Tabor Park and elsewhere, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The musicians include Nicole Glover and Joe Kye. More: montavillajazz.org. ART IN THE PEARL — It’s a big event over Labor Day Weekend. The Pearl Fine Arts and Craft Festival celebrates 27 years with craft makers from all over the country gathering in the Pearl District/North Park Blocks, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. More: artinthepearl.com.
Our TV picks for Monday, August 26: All American: Homecoming; Celebrity IOU; The Wall
All American: Homecoming KRCW 8 p.m. In this brand-new episode, Lando (Martin Bobb-Semple) steps in to take Simone (GeffriMaya) to an important appointment. The duo helps each other see the best in themselves, leaving Simone confident enough to make a confession to someone important. Celebrity IOU ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, August 25: 2024 AIG Women’s Open; Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing
2024 AIG Women’s Open KGW 9 a.m. The poetry is unmistakable as the world’s top women players take on the final round of the 2024 AIG Women’s Open at the birthplace of golf, the Old Course at St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland. World top-ranked Nelly Korda joins a field of 143 other golfers. Naked and...
Lincoln Nautilus is the unexpected luxury SUV
I have a confession to make: I sometimes forget that Lincoln is still making vehicles. They only make SUVs now, so the days of the Continental and Town Car are long gone, but Lincoln is moving forward with the kind of vehicles that people want to buy right now. As a rule, that means compact and midsize crossover SUVs. You can also get a crossover full-size and a traditional body-on-frame full-size from Lincoln, but today we'll talk about the midsize Nautilus. When the Nautilus showed...
Newest COVID booster could be on Oregon pharmacy shelves by end of August, early September
The next COVID-19 vaccine boosters could be on their way to Oregon before Labor Day or shortly thereafter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, Aug. 22, approved the updated 2024-25 vaccine. The boosters are expected to be shipped around the nation, including to Oregon, within a few weeks. The Oregon Health Authority reports that this state, like the United States, is experiencing a “late summer wave of COVID...
Portland metro area: It isn’t fall but it sure feels like it
October-like weather ends the week around the Portland metro area as August heat returns next week, according to KOIN 6 News Meteorologist Josh Cozart. Soaking rains will continue to fill western Oregon and southwest Washington rain gauges throughout the day. Nearly a quarter to almost a half-inch of moisture is possible Friday as temperatures stay in the mid-60s. Temperatures should sit in the low- to mid-80s on average for the end of the month. ...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
Choreographed chaos: Catching the final rehearsal before Cirque du Soleil’s opening night
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21, and “Kooza,” one of the traveling shows of the legendary Cirque du Soleil, is about 32 hours shy of opening night. The cast and crew, all 120 of them, are making their last-minute adjustments at Portland’s Expo Center. Actors limbering up. Coaches walking a relative newcomer through a harrowing aerial hoop routine. The wardrobe crew spiffing or modifying the estimated 1,200 costume pieces for tomorrow’s show. And all with one goal in mind: To make the physically improbably appear to be...
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