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12 AEDs donated to local law enforcement agencies
When Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue’s Division Chief of Training, Jesse Walsh, returned from training at the Resuscitation Academy in Seattle earlier this year, he came back with a class project and a mission: To reduce the number of deaths in Tillamook County from cardiac arrests outside the hospital setting. Jesse’s goal was to put an automated external defibrillator (AED) in every police car in Tillamook County. Jesse, also an Oregon certified Paramedic, recognized that Tillamook County’s three local police agencies can have personnel patrolling...
Candidate Q&A: Forest Grove City Council candidates talk housing, charter changes and more
Three spots on the Forest Grove City Council are up for election this year. Voters will choose from six candidates to fill the spots, and the three with the most votes will be elected to serve four-year terms representing the entire city. With ballots set to mail out on Oct. 16 — just over two weeks before the Nov. 5 election — we asked the candidates for their thoughts on...
Lap up some soup with the Soroptimists of Chehalem Valley while helping women 'live their dreams'
When it comes to Soroptimist of Chehalem Valley’s signature annual event, “Soup’s On,” the tasty dish is besides the point — It’s more about raising funds for the organization’s Live Your Dream Award. The event, slated for 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Chehalem Armory Center in Newberg, features chefs and home cooks who will serve their soups up for a blind tasting competition in which attendees will decide whose concoction is best. But the parade of gastronomic creation’s primary mission is to raise funds. ...
OPINION: Wenzl endorses Falconer, Schimmel, Truax for Forest Grove council
I’m proud to support Angel Falconer, Brian Schimmel and Peter Truax in their bid for the three open seats on the Forest Grove City Council. As our city continues to grow, we face significant challenges that require capable leadership and sound public policy. Each of these candidates brings valuable skills and relationships to help guide us forward. Angel Falconer, a two-term councilor from Milwaukie, is renowned for her work in addressing housing affordability and livability by fostering regional partnerships and creating impactful policies. She’s known...
Check out the Beaverton City Library’s Family Resource Fair
The Beaverton City Library is hosting a Family Resource Fair, with activities for children and information from more than 20 nonprofit groups ready to support parents. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the main library, located at 12375 S.W. Fifth St., and will feature opportunities to connect with organizations serving families with children younger than 10. “Parents and caregivers can take...
'This is a societal issue': Despite TriMet’s efforts to increase safety, public perception remains a top challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. — Safety on TriMet continues to be a top concern among people in the Portland metro area. A recent survey shows about 2,000 people point to "other riders' behavior" and "lack of transit police" among the reasons they feel that way. Overall, the public transit agency that...
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