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2020 Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey on 'redemption' tour
Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey recently punched her ticket to becoming a two-time Olympian when she qualified for the 2024 Paris Games on July 1. Her first trip came in 2021, when she competed in the 2020 Tokyo Games that were pushed back a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tokyo 2020 was as successful as it could've been for the then-21 year old Carey, who won a gold medal on floor. ...
Seasoned chef to visit Hubbard
Guest chef Sandy Holt, who specializes in healthy, flavorful cuisine, will be the featured visitor at Le Petit Bistro at its next Saturday Night Dinner series, 6 p.m. July 27, 3490 3rd St., Hubbard. Holt is a native Oregonian who trained at Oregon Culinary Institute and travelled to France, Germany, Italy and Portugal to study wine and cuisine. She owns the Taste of Excellence catering company that serves a variety of venues, corporate events, wineries and intimate dinner parties. ...
Wilsonville Burgerville set to open next month
A new Burgerverville location will open in Wilsonville next month. According to a press release, the new location will open the week of Aug. 5 at 8699 SW Robert Burns Drive, where Burger King used to be. It will be the chain’s first new store in eight years, with other new locations in Salem and Keizer expected to open this fall. The company is hiring for the Wilsonville store, and...
Appeals court hears arguments in Oregon lawsuit on Department of Human Services protections for LGBTQ kids
A federal appeals panel heard arguments Tuesday, July 9, in a Malheur County woman’s lawsuit that challenges state adoption rules intended to protect LGBTQ children on the basis of religious and free speech rights. Jessica Bates, who lives in Vale, sued the state in U.S. District Court in Portland in April 2023 after the Oregon Department of Human Services blocked her from qualifying as an adoptive parent. The state requires adoptive parents to support LGBTQ children they adopt — something that goes against Bates’ Christian...
Four tips to make a yard less attractive to ticks
Backyards are ideal places to spend warm afternoons soaking up some sun. Lazy days in the yard are a big part of what makes warm weather seasons like spring and summer so appealing. But those afternoons can quickly go off the rails when an unwelcome visitor makes its presence known. Ticks can be found throughout the world, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that only a select few types of ticks transmit bacteria, viruses, parasites, or pathogens that cause diseases in people....
Legislator calls for review of camping restrictions
A state legislator has urged leaders to set up a review of Oregon’s 2021 law requiring cities to follow “objectively reasonable” standards when they regulate the time, place and manner of camping on public property. Rep. Paul Evans, D-Monmouth, said in a letter released to colleagues on Tuesday, July 9, that a review is warranted in the aftermath of a June 28 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that upheld the authority of Grants Pass to regulate such camping. The decision effectively overturned a 2018...
Our TV picks for Thursday, July 11: The 2024 ESPYS; Don’t Forget the Lyrics!; Deadly Wives Club
The 2024 ESPYS KATU 8 p.m. Live from the Dolby Theatre in LA, tennis legend Serena Williams hosts as numerous celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment gather to celebrate outstanding achievement, spectacular moments and leading performers from the past year in sports. Don’t Forget the Lyrics! ...
Women's philanthropy group awards this year’s scholarship to Newberg High grad
The local chapter of the women’s advocacy group Philanthropic Educational Organization has announced the recipient of its annual scholarship: Newberg High School grad Isabella Herboldt. The organization, established internationally in 1869 and locally in 1967, “has been celebrating women and helping women reach for the stars for more than 150 years” and has helped more than 125,000 women pursue educational goals by providing in excess of $432 million in grants, scholarships, awards and loans. ...
Wyden will hold town hall meeting July 13 in McMinnville
Yamhill will be among four counties on U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s tour of western Oregon in mid-July. Since his election as the state’s senior senator in 1996, Wyden has made a point to visit every county in Oregon at least once per year. Over the course of his tenure in the Senate, Wyden has held 1,089 town hall meetings throughout Oregon, including 24 so far this year. In July, he...
Judith (Judi) Ann Newton
July 18, 1947 – June 5, 2024 Judith (Judi) Ann Newton was born July 18, 1947, to Joe & Fran Yackey. She made lifelong friends in Newberg, including her husband, Mike Newton. She was very proud of their accomplishment of celebrating 60 years of marriage in April. They raised three rambunctious sons which kept them busy much of their younger years. In 1979 Mike & Judi moved to Redmond, Oregon...
Oregon among 27 states with illnesses linked to mushroom-derived candies
Oregon is one of 27 states with cases of a severe and acute illness associated with a brand of candies that contain a potentially harmful chemical found in mushrooms, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. So far, Oregon has had only one reported case. That patient recovered from the illness. CDC reports there now are 58 cases across the country, with 30 hospitalizations. One death also is being investigated. ...
Kroger-Albertsons announces sale of stores across Portland metro area
Kroger-Albertsons has released a list of stores in the Portland metro area that they expect to sell to a New Hampshire-based chain, C&S Wholesale Grocers, as part of a nationwide, $2.9 billion deal. The Kroger chain includes Safeway, Albertson and QFC. The change is happening across the country. Locally, stores to change ownership are in Portland and many of its suburbs. ...
PCC Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes five new members
There are five new faces among the Portland Community College Foundation Board of Trustees. The new trustees are Abby Coppock, an independent consultant; Brigid Flanigan of Tenfold Senior Living; Elaine Charpentier Philippi of M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust; Sama Shagaga of Northwest Natural; and Rich Truitt, a retiree of Indian Health Service. “It is with great excitement that we welcome our new board members to the Portland Community College Foundation,” said...
Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money
Before spending money on bigger items like a new heat pump, furnace or air conditioner, one of the best and first things to consider when looking for ways to save energy at home is weatherization. Weatherization includes a variety of improvements that all do the same thing: they keep air from coming in or out of your home through gaps, cracks and other openings. That means your heating and cooling system uses less energy to keep your home comfortable. Weatherization can include small but effective...
Survey: Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence
Oregonians are apprehensive about artificial intelligence, a recent survey from the nonpartisan Oregon Values and Beliefs Center found. The Portland-based nonprofit regularly surveys Oregonians about their opinions on matters of public interest. Its latest research on artificial intelligence comes as the state grapples with how to handle the emerging technology. Earlier this year, the Oregon Legislature passed a law to crack down on artificial intelligence used by political campaigns to mislead voters, and Gov. Tina Kotek formed a new advisory council. ...
Helen Ruth Cadd
April 3, 1928 - June 9, 2024 - Helen Ruth Cadd was born in Nampa, Idaho and grew up in a Christian home full of family, friends, fun, and love. Helen’s life was full of music from when she learned to play the piano and trumpet as a child, to majoring in music at Pacific College (now George Fox University), and to marrying Dick Cadd, a member of the Four Flats Quartet. Helen and Dick, with their five children, moved to the Philippines in 1962...
Signatures submitted for two Oregon ballot initiatives
Advocates await word on whether they have gathered enough valid signatures to qualify their ballot initiatives for Oregon's Nov. 5 general election. One proposed measure would rebate $750 per Oregonian annually, funded by a 3% surcharge on the current minimum tax paid by businesses with annual Oregon sales of at least $25 million. (The law sets $30,000 as the minimum for these businesses.) The sole sponsor is Antonio Gisbert of...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 10: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; Dynamic Planet; Claim to Fame
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire KATU 8 p.m. Celebrity contestants can use their lifelines once more as Jimmy Kimmel returns as host in this season premiere. The questions get harder and harder as celebs work in pairs for a chance to win up to $1 million for charities of their choosing. Dynamic Planet ...
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