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5 spots to enjoy Filipino sweet treat halo halo in Portland
October is Filipino American History Month, commemorating the first recorded arrival of Filipinos to the continental United States. Celebrating the occasion through food is easy in the Rose City: Portland’s Filipino dining scene has expanded significantly over the past few years. When I think about celebrating my heritage as...
2024 Candidates: Ricki Ruiz, House District 50
East Multnomah County voters have some decisions to make as to who will represent them in Salem. Election Night Tuesday, Nov. 5, will include the race for House District 50, featuring incumbent Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, and a challenge by Paul Drechsler, the Republican nominee. The Outlook reached out to all the candidates running for office in Salem. ...
Joseph ‘Joe’ Alfone: Candidate questionnaire for Portland City Council District 4
General Information: Name: Joe ‘YiKuai” AlfoneProfession: Hourly Wage Worker Moda Center/Ballot Access Canvasser/Former and Future ESL Teacher in AsiaPronouns: Joe/YiKuai/dude Questionnaire: What is the biggest problem facing the City of Portland as it transitions to a new form of government? The biggest problem that Portland has as it transitions to a new form of government […]
Oregon Music Hall of Fame: John Nilsen looks to the future, even with prolific past
As much as John Nilsen has done in the past, musically, he enjoys the now and always looks forward to the future. So, as he prepares to enter the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, Nilsen very much wants people to go along with him on a journey “to carve out new terrain in music.” “You get excited at first and it’s nice to hear those words,” he said, about making...
West Linn volleyball pushes No. 2 Camas in three-set loss
There was no hesitation. There was no intimidation. And there was definitely no fear. The West Linn volleyball team left it all on the court on Monday, Oct. 7, pushing Washington power Camas to the end in a thrilling 26-24, 30-28, 25-18 loss at West Linn High School. ...
Mysterious flashing streetlights confounded downtown workers for months. It had an easy fix
For at least several months, the streetlights along Southwest Alder Street in downtown behaved erratically. Every day at dusk, according to the people who work at the bars, restaurants and hotels in a four-block area along the street, the lights turned on and off for several minutes, or longer. “As...
See all homes sold in Lake Oswego, Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Lake Oswego reported from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. There were 17 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,256-square-foot home on Twin Fir Road in Lake Oswego that sold for $845,000.
OPINION: Bob La Salle is right choice for City Commission in Oregon City
Bob La Salle is a strong leader for Oregon City Commissioner. He currently serves on the Oregon City Planning Commission offering experience and influence on future developments and municipal code. He advocates for affordability, makes wise decisions for responsible development, and promotes infrastructure for local business. As the chair of the Citizen Involvement Committee, he advocated for residents in local government and being a watchdog on city spending. On the Transportation Advisory Committee, he worked with Public Works recommending better road and pedestrian safety. As the chair for Park Place Neighborhood Association, Bob brings practical logic and strength in leadership...
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