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Wilsonville woman looks out for her neighbors
(WILSONVILLE) — If you see flower baskets in the front yards of Wilsonville’s Fox Chase neighborhood, they may have come from resident Kathy Kennedy. Kennedy is known for watching over the neighborhood in various ways, from tending to people’s gardens to keeping an eye on a home while someone is out of town. She said being helpful is part of her nature. “I try to make people feel special,” Kennedy...
2024 Hyundai Sante Fe: Completely redesigned SUV looks great, drives well
Don’t let the aggressively boxy styling of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe fool you. The completely redesigned mid-size SUV looks like a slightly smaller version of the rugged Land Rover Defender 130, minus the spare tire mounted on the rear door. But the Santa Fe is not nearly that tough. But who cares? The new Santa Fe looks great, rides well, and can be ordered with an all-wheel-drive system that should satisfy most potential buyers. The Hyundai also costs only half as much as Rover,...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, August 20: The Ultimate Fighter; Chopped; Celebrity Family Feud
The Ultimate Fighter ESPN 7 p.m. Another season comes to a close as current UFC Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso coaches opposite former champion and No. 1 contender Valentina Shevchenko. The season finale sets the tone for the upcoming rematch between the two coaches. Chopped ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Get your fair on, party in a park, boats and cars on display!
MONDAY, AUG. 19-SUNDAY, AUG. 25 STATE FAIR — The Oregon State Fair, Aug. 23-Sept. 2 at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, features all the carnival fun and more. The fair has set its Umpqua Bank Concert Series lineup: Craig Morgan, Friday, Aug. 23; Steel Pulse, Saturday, Aug. 24; Goo Goo Dolls, Monday, Aug. 26; Yung Gravy, Tuesday, Aug. 27; Josh Turner, Wednesday, Aug. 28; Ludacris, Thursday, Aug. 29; Daya, Friday, Aug. 30; Huntley (from “The Voice”), Monday, Sept. 2. For tickets and more: oregonstatefair.org. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, August 19: PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention; Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean
PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention KOPB 5 p.m. The 2024 Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago. Though the players may have switched places, there’s still room for some upheaval as democratic players look to get behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her run to the White House. Name That Tune ...
Movie Review: Tom Cruise faces danger at ‘The Firm’
Novelist John Grisham’s law thrillers have been rich resources for moviemakers, and “The Firm” is one of the most entertaining results to date. The 1993 drama – which MGM+ Marquee presents Friday, Aug. 23 – runs a bit shy of three hours, but it’s to the credit of veteran director Sydney Pollack and his team that its pace rarely if ever flags, and it remains thoroughly watchable throughout. While Tom Cruise is the nominal star, he gets strong support from a top-notch cast, with some...
Our TV picks for Saturday, August 17: WNBA Basketball; The Nutty Professor; A Costa Rican Wedding
WNBA Basketball KOIN 11 a.m. The Minnesota Lynx have had the Washington Mystics’ number so far this season, taking the previous two games with ease. Can the Mystics turn this season around? The game airs live from the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. The Nutty Professor ...
Our TV picks for Friday, August 16: Sixteen Candles; 20/20
Sixteen Candles AMC 8 p.m. According to these flicks, coming of age in the ‘80s was no small feat. First, Samantha (Molly Ringwald) sulks when her entire family forgets about her birthday in this romcom from 1984. Next airs “Pretty in Pink” and later, “Heathers.” 20/20 KATU 9 p.m. For hosts David Muir and Deborah Roberts, no story is off the table. From true crime to celebrity scandals, the duo explores the biggest stories enrapturing North America with the help of correspondents Juju Chang, John Quinones and Diane Sawyer.
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