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Health advisory for toxins lifted on North Santiam, remains in place at Detroit Lake
The North Santiam River has a clean bill of health. Well, mostly. The Oregon Health Authority lifted the recreational use health advisory for the river Friday afternoon after test results showed toxin levels low enough that they shouldn’t harm people who swim or recreate in the stream. ...
St. Helens Library welcomes new youth librarian
The St. Helens Public Library is pleased to welcome Jana Wiersma as its new Youth and Makerspace Librarian. Wiersma is stepping into a new position that was created to provide continued youth library services while increasing access and programming to the Library’s Makerspace. Wiersma earned a Master’s in Library Science from the University of North Texas, where she specialized in children’s librarianship. She also holds a graduate certificate in Youth Services. Jana brings five years of library programming experience for all ages to her new...
Land Back Festival Celebrates Indigenous Culture
A tepee will be set up in Shemanski Park in the downtown park blocks on Sunday, in addition to live music and dance, art workshops, traditional cuisine and more for this year’s Land Back Festival, a celebration of Indigenous culture. More than 40 vendors will sell traditional crafts and...
Pacific Ocean And Coastal Fog
Frequent fog and low clouds on the coast in the Pacific Northwest is a frequent occurrence. the ocean temperature in the summer is chilly, averaging about 58°. Swimming without a wetsuit can actually be dangerous as a result of cold shock. When the cold water connects with the warm summer air, a coastal fog appears.
Boxers open 2024 season with 2-1 win over Multnomah
Down a player for the final 30 minutes, Pacific did not flinch. The Boxer defense held visiting Multnomah scoreless and freshman Carter Zeiset scored the game-winning goal in the 79th minute as Pacific opened the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory Friday night at Hanson Stadium. The Boxers never trailed...
Evergreen High School invites you to the "last first day" Sept. 4
“Welcome Back Wolverines!” Evergreen High School invites alumni & community members to the ‘last’ first day of school on our current campus. (The new EHS opens next Fall 2025.) Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 7:00-9:00am. 830 SW 116th St, Seattle, WA 98146. 7:00-8:00am - Check in at...
Xfinity customers in Oregon, Washington on track to miss Week 1 games due to Big Ten Network dispute
Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington officially jumped from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten this summer. Some wrinkles still need smoothing out, though. Ironically, the four institutions left the Pac-12 for more lucrative TV rights. And now an ongoing carriage dispute between Xfinity and the Big Ten Network will leave fans from the new West […] The post Xfinity customers in Oregon, Washington on track to miss Week 1 games due to Big Ten Network dispute appeared first on On3.
Washington State Patrol Boosts HiVE Patrols During Ellensburg Rodeo to Promote Safe Driving
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is ramping up their High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrols during one of eastern Washington's major events, the Ellensburg Rodeo. From August 28 to September 2, officers will be out in force to mitigate behaviors behind the wheel that often lead to serious accidents, according to a report published by the WSP. The targeted behaviors are speeding, aggressive driving, distraction from electronic devices, and improper passing.
Native American Youth and Family Center gets $4.5 million for affordable housing
The Native American Youth and Family Center got a $4.5 million boost this week toward plans to build nearly 100 units of affordable housing on the Vancouver waterfront. The project, along with two Seattle developments, was awarded funding from a state Department of Commerce program that aims to develop affordable housing near public transit centers. In total, the agency awarded $12.6 million. Awards also went to the New Hope Community Development Institute and YMCA Seattle, both in Seattle.
Beaverton Officers on Leave as Washington County Investigates Shooting Incident
The Washington County Major Crimes Team has released the names of the two officers involved in the shooting that occurred earlier this week. According to an official update, Officer Ryan Garbutt, a veteran with 20 years under his belt at Beaverton Police, and his trainee, Officer Juan Flores, who has been with the department for just 11 months, were identified as the parties involved in the incident that took place on Monday. Both officers have been placed on administrative leave, adhering to the standard procedure following such events, with further details pending investigation.
Fast start, solid pitching lead Hops to 9-3 win over Vancouver
There was no threat of a no-hitter, but this time Jose Cabrera got his win. Fresh from his near-no-hitter last week versus Spokane, in which his only hit relinquished was with two outs in the ninth, the 22-year-old right-hander threw six solid innings en route to the Hops’ 9-3 win over Vancouver on Friday night, Aug. 30, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Cabrera allowed three earned runs on just three hits, all...
Hillsboro Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Accused of Exploiting Disabled Individual
A Hillsboro man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after he allegedly coerced a 26-year-old with developmental disabilities into selling drinks and snacks outside a local shopping center. Jack P. Hauser, 47, was apprehended on Tuesday and is now facing serious allegations including human trafficking and involuntary servitude. The Oregonian reports that the Hillsboro Police Department described the situation as a clear exploitation of the young man's vulnerabilities for personal gain.
New Washington law aims to reduce burnout, hold hospitals accountable
A decade ago, it was difficult to get a full-time position at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, says Aimee Oien, a union rep for the hospital’s nurses and other staff. Turnover was low. Most staff started in per diem or on-call roles. The last several years — even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the health care sector — have been different, she says. Positions across all departments are posted more frequently and sit vacant longer. ...
Molalla girl earns Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart honors
A young Molalla girl was named a Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart at an Aug. 17 pageant in Canby. Raegan Drakos, daughter of Megan and Andrew Drakos, was awarded a sash, buckle, and crown to go with the title. Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweethearts are young ladies who are 4-8 years of age at the time of the pageant who love rodeo, horses, the western way of life, and the State of Oregon. The Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweetheart Pageant is not judged. This one-day pageant provides a fun, relaxed atmosphere for little girls and their families. This gets the girls involved in rodeo queen pageants without the pressure of winning or losing at such a young age. Miss Rodeo Oregon Sweethearts make appearances in their communities and are invited to attend all Miss Rodeo Oregon coronations.
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