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Molalla City Council fills open slot, November election candidates awaken
During its May 22 council meeting, the Molalla City Council interviewed a pair of candidates to fill the open seat left when Crystal Robles resigned recently. After interviews and discussion, the Molalla City Council tabbed Darci Lightner to fill the seat. She will be officially sworn in on June 12 and has indicated that she will run for the position outright in the November General Election. November General Election candidate...
Rose Festival Court joins East County princesses for high tea ceremony
A roomful of princesses, and a few princes, enjoyed an afternoon of tea in East Multnomah County during an annual tradition. The 2024 Rose Festival Court joined high tea service Friday, May 24, at Courtyard Fountains, 1545 S.E. 223rd Ave. The rosy royalty introduced themselves to their delighted hosts, then spread throughout the room to chat, share stories, take photos, and enjoy some tea and treats. “Thank you for hosting...
Editorial: County at a crossroads, a pushback on growth and other election takeaways
The May election was one in which dark money won – except when it didn’t. An election where voters tossed progressives – except when they kept them. An election reflecting taxpayer fatigue – except for the many money measures that passed. Try as we might to...
Letter: The Portland Area Pays Our Bills
The Portland Area Pays Our Bills I read Oregon State Representative Court Boice’s guest column of April 24th with interest. I’m not qualified to comment on his point of view regarding how the forests should be managed, nor on the supposed burdens of the Oregon’s landlords, builders, and developers. I can say that I have never heard anyone be disrespectful of our farmers and fishers, small business owners and ranchers, but we run in different circles, so his experience may be different. I would, however,...
F-15 Eagle fighter jets to fly over Salem and Mt. Angel on Memorial Day
The 142nd Wing from Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct flyovers for Memorial Day ceremonies Monday at locations throughout northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, including Salem and Mt. Angel. All passes by the F-15 Eagle fighter jets will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph...
Here are the 3 design proposals for Portland's Keller Auditorium redevelopment
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland is exploring whether to renovate the current Keller Auditorium or build a new one on a different site. With the last of the three proposals submitted to Portland City Council, the official evaluation process to decide the fate of the landmark performing arts center begins.
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