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Oregon reactions continue to pour in following U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Grants Pass homelessness case
Oregonians continued to speak out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
HISTORY NOTES: Robin Hood in the UK: Continuing the Robin Hood tradition
The Merrymen and Robin Hood were ambassadors all over Oregon in the late 1940s. They went to the Newberg, Forest Grove, and Salem. They marched, took floats to parades, and performed skits. They had a summer festival in Old Town. Then, in 1950, a group called The Sylvan Archers hooked onto the festival and challenged the Nottinghamshire Archery Society to an annual match which still happens today. It is done...
Hops Weekly: A week to be forgotten for the Hillsboro Hops
Weeks don’t get much tougher than this past week for the Hillsboro Hops who dropped all six of their games at Vancouver. With the sweep, the Canadians improved to 9-0 in the second half of the season, while the Hops dropped to 1-8 having lost seven straight games. Hillsboro batted just .226 as a team over the six games in Vancouver and scored just 14 total runs. A direct result...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 2: Doubling Down With the Derricos; Supermarket Stakeout; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Doubling Down With the Derricos TLC 7 p.m. With the house close to being ready, the Derricos host a barbeque for their new neighbors in an effort to make a good first impression. Darian anxiously awaits word about her NYU application. GG takes steps to find out why she hasn’t been feeling well. Supermarket Stakeout ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Blues festival, rodeos and fireworks galore!
MONDAY, JULY 1-SUNDAY, JULY 7 WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL — The 36th annual Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7 at Waterfront Park, will have 100 acts and four stages of music, with highlights including St. Paul & Broken Bones, Diggin Dirt, Jackie Venson, MarchFourth (July 4); Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Say She She, Bombino, Leyla McCalla, Jee MacRae, Kirk Fletcher, Lachy Doley (July 5); Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Bobby Rush & North Mississippi Allstars; Charlie Hunter with Jubu Smith, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Curley Taylor &...
Losses keep coming for the Hops who dropped their sixth straight in 7-4 loss to Canadians
So, it continues. For the sixth straight game and fifth with the Canadians, the Hops were on the losing end of a game, this time a 7-4 defeat to Vancouver on Saturday afternoon, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. The home C’s broke open a tie game in the eighth inning, scoring three runs on three straight hits, followed by a two-out RBI-double by Je’Von Ward that put Vancouver ahead...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 1: American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean
American Ninja Warrior KGW 8 p.m. People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host. Name That Tune ...
Donovan Clingan is ready to block some shots off the backboard for the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers introduced Donovan Clingan to the fans Saturday, June 29, after the 7-foot-2 center was taken with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Head coach Chauncey Billups reiterated general manager Joe Cronin’s excitement about getting Clingan, believing it can change the efficiency of Portland’s defense this season. The Blazers gave up many easy buckets in the paint, but after averaging 2.5 blocks per...
Hops woes continue in 5-2 loss to Vancouver
A tough week just keeps getting tougher for the Hops, this time to the tune of a 5-2 loss to the Canadians on Friday afternoon, June 28, in Vancouver The loss was the fifth straight for Hillsboro, and fourth straight to the Canadians as part of their six-game series north of the border. Hop starting pitcher Joe Elbis who’s been virtually unhittable for the bulk of the season took the...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 30: 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship; Interview With the Vampire
2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship KGW 9:30 a.m. It’s the seniors’ time to shine in the final round of the 2024 Senior Open Championship from the beautiful Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. Last year, Bernhard Langer snuck by Steve Stricker for a two-shot lead to win the $720,000 top prize. Interview With the Vampire AMC 9 p.m. Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) has heard enough from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Armand (Assad Zaman) and has grave concerns for his safety in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) is suffering from a sense of confinement.
19-year-old arrested for lighting car on fire in Tigard area
A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly setting his own car on fire over the weekend in Tigard. Saturday morning, June 22, police responded to multiple reports of a car fire in the 15000 block of Southwest Sundew Drive, authorities said in a release. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found a 1997 Toyota Camry fully engulfed in flames. The fire had spread to a nearby tree, sending embers...
The U.S. Supreme Court said cities can ban public camping. What’s next for your community?
Legislation on homelessness is back at the forefront after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a city code banning public camping in Grants Pass does not violate U.S. constitutional rights. On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court released an opinion in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. The case essentially asks if enforcement of camping bans on public property violates the Eighth Amendment, which protects Americans from cruel and unusual punishment. ...
Oregon reacts: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass in homelessness case
Oregonians are speaking out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge closed after semi-truck causes ‘severe damage’
An important bridge in the Columbia River Gorge was “severely” damaged Thursday afternoon, June 27, leading to concerns from state leaders about how to move forward with minimally invasive repairs. A truck carrying improperly secured heavy construction equipment damaged the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge after the arm of an excavator collided with the bridge spanning the Columbia River. Initial reports show the damage to the span lifts — the movable sections that raise the bridge to allow for the passage of tall water vessels —...
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Out and about with Sherwood Public Library
Enjoy your summer travels and activities with free Always Available Audiobooks and e-books with the Libby app by OverDrive. Enjoy titles for all ages and in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Hindi and more — thanks to Washington County Cooperative Library Services. Get started at wccls.org/e-books or ask us for help. Thank you, summer reading sponsors: State Library of Oregon, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, city of Sherwood, Helping Hands, Friends of the Sherwood Library, Community Action, Handel’s Ice Cream, Sherwood School District, Rotary Club of...
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass in homelessness case
The U.S. Supreme Court has released a 6-3 ruling that a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. Plaintiffs in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson had argued that criminalizing the...
Late rally falls short for Hops in fourth straight defeat
Make it six. The Vancouver Canadians made a little history Thursday night, defeating Hillsboro 6-5 on June 27, at Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. The win was the sixth straight for the Canadians, the longest winning streak since the team moved to the High-A level in 2021. Jeff Wehler broke a 3-3 tie with a...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, June 21 - June 28, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Shark Beach With Anthony Mackie: Gulf Coast” (July 1) Kicking off National Geographic’s 2024 Sharfest, this new installment of “Shark Beach” follows actor Anthony Mackie as he navigates the waterways of New Orleans, where he was born and raised. As Mackie explores the growing rumors that shark encounters may be on the rise in the Gulf of Mexico, he works with a team of experts,...
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