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Water resources director is confirmed by a split Oregon Senate
The Oregon Department of Water Resources finally has a permanent director after more than 18 months, but it took a divided Oregon Senate to confirm Ivan Gall, a veteran of more than 25 years at the agency. Gov. Tina Kotek’s nomination of Gall was approved May 31 on a 17-10 party-line vote, all Democrats voting for it and all Republicans against it. Three Republicans were not present. Gall has been...
OPINION: Solving homeless crisis starts with support, housing — not jail
Everybody, regardless of income, needs a safe home to build stable lives — from getting a job to creating a safe space for our children to grow up in. But high costs and inequality continue to drive our houselessness crisis and Portlanders’ patience is wearing thin. We all want solutions, but let’s be clear: Camping bans do not solve houselessness, support services and housing do. Portland City Council recently unanimously passed an ordinance that bans public camping if “reasonable alternate shelter” is available. Under the...
WRITERS ON THE RANGE: In small towns, bookstores are thriving
“I love to spend my day in a bookstore,” said Amy Sweet. She lives in Red Lodge, Montana, and was explaining why she and her husband, Brian, opened Beartooth Books in her town of 2,300. "It was part of the life we wanted — to live in a small town, walk to work, and enjoy outdoor adventures and wonderful people." She’s not alone. For many of the same reasons, bookstores...
Mae Yih, longest serving woman in the Oregon Legislature, returns
Mae Yih, the longest serving woman in the Oregon Legislature and the first Chinese woman elected to a state legislature in the United States, returned to the Oregon Capitol last week to say a few words. Yih turned 96 on May 24. She was born in Shanghai in 1928 and came to the United States as a college student in 1948. After moving to Oregon and serving on Albany school boards, she was elected to the Oregon House in 1976 and to the Oregon Senate...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, June 5: Chef Gordon Ramsay as seen in “MasterChef”; My 600-Lb. Life: Where Are They Now?; Killer Cases
MasterChef KPTV 8 p.m. Ain’t nothin’ but a generational thing as our talented home chefs come from four different generations: Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. While their definitions of good taste may differ, Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich won’t. My 600-Lb. Life: Where Are They Now? ...
Sen. Lieber will lead budget panel, quits as majority leader
Sen. Elizabeth Steiner of Portland is out, and Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber of Beaverton is in, as Senate co-leader of the Oregon Legislature’s joint budget committee. The panel is officially the Joint Ways and Means Committee, which has an equal number of members from both chambers, writes the two-year state budget and proposes changes. When the Legislature is between sessions, budget decisions fall to the Emergency Board, which is...
Full statements by Senate President Wagner and Sens. Steiner and Lieber
Statement from Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, outgoing Senate co-chair of the Oregon Legislature’s joint budget committee: "It has been an honor to serve in this critical role to ensure that state revenues go toward the maximum benefit for all Oregonians. I've held this position through historic surpluses and historic deficits, times of extreme uncertainty and times when hard decisions needed to be made. Through it all my focus has been on finding fiscally responsible ways to help as many Oregonians as possible. ...
Sen. Lieber will lead budget panel, quits as majority leader
Sen. Elizabeth Steiner of Portland is out, and Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber of Beaverton is in, as Senate co-leader of the Oregon Legislature’s joint budget committee. The panel is officially the Joint Ways and Means Committee, which has an equal number of members from both chambers, writes the two-year state budget and proposes changes. When the Legislature is between sessions, budget decisions fall to the Emergency Board, which is...
June 3 sheriff's office outstanding warrants
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 503538-8321, and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-434-7508. Feb. 8. June 3 David Paul Holden, 53, is wanted for violating post-prison supervision on a conviction for second-degree attempted assault. ...
Ford Mustang is an iconic performance survivor
The Ford Mustang is just about the last Pony Car standing, which is a tribute to its enduring popularity. The Mustang kicked off the competition in 1964 as a small, affordable coupe with youthful styling and a choice of engines and transmissions, including the combination of a 289-cubic inch V8 and four-speed manual transmission that delivered genuine performance. Similar vehicles quicky followed, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird from General Motors, the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda from Chrysler, and the Javelin and Hornet S/C from AMC. Only the Challenger will also continue being produced next year as an...
Readers Respond: Favorites of the Rose Fest
The Portland Rose Festival, with this year’s theme as “Dream Forward,” includes parades, fairs, marathons and more, drawing thousands to downtown Portland. Your Oregon News asked readers about their favorite events of the Rose Fest. About 6% of our reader respondents said they attend at least one Rose Festival event every single year. About 30%...
Pamplin Media Group sells to Carpenter Media Group
Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. has sold Pamplin Media Group to Carpenter Media Group, effective June 1. “After 25 years operating Oregon’s largest newspaper group, we made the decision to sell the company,” said Pamplin. “Due to age and health reasons, it made sense to pass the company on to someone else who will carry on the tradition of balanced journalism, the old-fashioned way.” “For more than two decades,” said...
Pamplin Media Group sells to Carpenter Media Group
Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. has sold Pamplin Media Group to Carpenter Media Group, effective June 1. “After 25 years operating Oregon’s largest newspaper group, we made the decision to sell the company,” said Pamplin. “Due to age and health reasons, it made sense to pass the company on to someone else who will carry on the tradition of balanced journalism, the old-fashioned way.” “For more than two decades,” said...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 4: Women’s International Soccer Friendlies; Deadliest Catch; The Quiz With Balls
Women’s International Soccer Friendlies TNT 5 p.m. This second of two matchups between the U.S. Women’s National Team and the Korea Republic takes place at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn. New USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will get a test from the Koreans as the Summer Olympics in Paris get closer. Deadliest Catch ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 2: 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship; 60 Minutes; 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship USA 12 p.m. Known as one of the oldest inland cities in the country, Lancaster, Pa., now acts as home to the final round of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open. With several past champions on the course, including Allison Corpus, it should be an exciting finish. 60 Minutes ...
Time to prune those flowering plants
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
Beaverton middle schooler represents Oregon in 16th annual 'Doodle for Google' contest
When Inchara Shree came to school with her parents last week, she thought it was just another day of seventh grade at Tumwater Middle School — other than a totally innocuous meeting between her folks and her science teacher. But when the Beaverton student walked into class, she was met with balloons, a cameraman and a big sign that said: “Doodle the future.” That’s how Shree learned she was one...
Oregon Health Authority asking people who harvested, ate Oregon Coast shellfish to complete survey
State health officials are asking people who recently harvested or ate any shellfish from the Oregon Coast to complete a survey as part of an investigation of illnesses linked to shellfish biotoxins. On Tuesday, May 28, the Oregon Health Authority urged people to throw out mussels gathered from beaches between Seal Rock State Park north to the Washington border, after cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning were reported. The shellfish were harvested at beaches in Lincoln, Tillamook and Clatsop counties. ...
What to know about landscape lighting
Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners. Curb appeal is often measured by how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better, more modern, and...
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