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Zoom Room to unleash dog services, pet community in Hillsboro
An incoming business is about to unleash a whole new level of canine camaraderie in Hillsboro. Zoom Room is unlocking the kennels for its grand opening Saturday, July 20, offering dog-training services and a community hub for local pets and their owners at 9389 N.E. Windsor St. “At Zoom Room, we want your dog to learn the skills necessary to behave inside and outside of the home,” franchise owner Joe...
Sweetening up summer: Scooped! Ice Cream Festival set for Labor Day Weekend in Hillsboro
Prepare for the sweetest event of the summer. The Scooped! All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival is churning out unlimited ice cream from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, at the Wingspan Event & Conference Center at Westside Commons in Hillsboro. Featuring more than 50 flavors, attendees will have the chance to indulge in desserts from local and national brands — guaranteed to satisfy every palate. ...
2024 Buick Encore GX delivers comfort, value, and utility
Buick has quietly been reinventing itself over the past 10 years. Gone are the rather sedate passenger cars that characterized the brand. They have been replaced by an all-SUV lineup that offers a size and price point for almost any buyer. Unlike their General Motors sister brands, Buick offers no body-on-frame full-size SUVs or pickup trucks, but instead focuses on the family-friendly crossover market. Honestly, you can find a family SUV from any brand these days, but Buick is offering a special value because even...
Eat your way around the Washington County Fair
The world of fair food is as perplexing as it is delicious (seriously, who thought to put all that in the deep fryer?). At the 2024 Washington County Fair, which runs July 19-28 at the Westside Commons in Hillsboro, there will be no shortage of greasy grub to get your hands on. The food court is situated near the main stage, where fair attendees can also catch a performance by...
Red flag warning issued in Portland area as thunderstorms increase fire risk
The National Weather Service has upgraded a fire weather watch in the Portland area to a red flag warning in anticipation of weather conducive to wildfires. A red flag warning means that the conditions for fires to break out are present or imminent. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecasted in the area, which can cause fires to ignite when lightning strikes dry materials. There is a 10% chance of wind gusts of 50mph or faster, which can cause fire to spread quickly and erratically. The warning will remain in effect from 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, until 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, in fire zones 684, 686 and 688, which encompasses the majority of the Portland metro area.
New signage ahead: Aging Vernonia sign on the way to the Oregon coast sees much-needed update
A familiar sight on the way to the Oregon coast along Highway 26 may not be so familiar anymore, thanks to some much-needed updates. The welcome to Vernonia sign, located at the junction of Highway 26 and Highway 47, has been greeting motorists for years, but it has been steadily in disrepair. All that has changed, as a new sign will be greeting motorists, according to Wela Negelspach, administrative and program manager for the Columbia Economic Team. ...
Evanson: Oklahoma State's Mike Gundy could've and should’ve done better…period
Nearly 17 years ago, Oklahoma State University head football coach Mike Gundy went on an epic rant at a press conference following a game with Texas Tech. A game his team won by a score of 49-45. His rant targeted a young sports reporter who he felt wrongly and inaccurately depicted his starting quarterback and the situation behind that quarterback’s benching days prior. Gundy famously suggested that rather than critique...
Peter Courtney, legendary and longtime leader of Oregon’s state Senate, has died
Peter Courtney, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Oregon history whose booming oratories and one-of-a-kind style made him a Salem legend, died Tuesday, July 16. He was 81. Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced in a release that Courtney died of complications from cancer in his home, surrounded by family. Courtney’s death marks the passing of an Oregon political original. He was a wily and sometimes dour Democrat who rose to the peak of legislative power and became so enmeshed with the city he represented for nearly five decades that Salem has a bridge, housing complex and state hospital campus all bearing his name. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Readers Respond: “Phones are a distraction in the classroom”
Your Oregon News asked readers whether phones should be allowed at schools. Many readers said phones are distracting in schools; others said kids need them for safety in case of an emergency like a school shooting or anxiety attack. Some readers pointed to cell phones as factor in kids' mental health. Nearly 60% of respondents said cell phones should not be allowed in schools at all. About 31% said there should be limited cell phone use allowed. About 7% said phones should be allowed everywhere...
30,000 children in low-income Oregon families missing out on extra food benefits
Thousands of low-income Oregon families are leaving food money on the table this summer. The Department of Human Services said Monday, July 15, that families with 320,000 children have received extra food assistance for the summer but families with another 30,000 children who qualify need to apply. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children, or Summer EBT, provides a one-time payment of $120 per child to help low-income families...
Portland General Electric: 5 tips to avoid scammers
In light of recent reports of deceptive activity, Portland General Electric customers should be aware of common misleading practices and ways they can protect themselves and their information, the utility reported Tuesday, July 16. Since the beginning of 2024, customers have reported more than 1,117 instances of scams or misleading activities to PGE’s customer service advisers, 783 of these targeting residential customers, the company said. While most deceptive practices reported...
Wildfire smoke to blow into Portland Tuesday, poor air quality expected
Smoke from various wildfires will blow into Portland on Tuesday, July 16, creating hazy skies and worsening air quality in the metro area. KOIN 6 Meteorologist Josh Cozart forecasts southerly winds pushing the smoke north into the Willamette Valley. Although air quality is expected to suffer in Portland, the conditions will be far less severe than those seen in 2020, when then-acting U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar declared a federal public health emergency in response to the wildfire smoke smothering the city. Temperatures are expected to reach 96 degrees in the Portland metro area late Tuesday afternoon. A KOIN 6 Weather Alert is in place Tuesday for dangerous heat, dry weather, and an increased wildfire potential as thunderstorms have a chance of producing dry lightning east of the Cascades. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Ever wonder how the minor leagues work? Let Arizona's Director of Player Development, Shaun Larkin,tell you
Have you ever wondered how the minor league’s work in regards to player personnel? Who says who goes up or down the ranks and when? Well, as the Director of Player Development for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Shaun Larkin is that guy. The former professional player and coach who spent a handful of years in both...
Peter Courtney, longtime Senate leader, dies at 81
Tributes are being paid by nearly every top official in Oregon to Peter Courtney, the longest serving state legislator and Senate president. Courtney died Tuesday, July 16, of complications stemming from cancer, according to an announcement by Gov. Tina Kotek. He had surgery to replace an aortic valve six months ago after he had been diagnosed in 2023 with congestive heart failure. He had already had a kidney removed in 2021 as a result of urethral cancer. He was 81. ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 17: Court Cam; Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; MasterChef
Court Cam A&E 5 p.m. Two new episodes air, allowing viewers to watch some of the most wild, unruly and dramatic moments caught on tape from courtrooms across the U.S,, intercut with the perspectives of the witnesses, judges and victims that experienced it firsthand. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire ...
Tigard moves forward with River Terrace 2.0 planning, creating possibility of 4,500 new homes
Tigard is gearing up for a two-year planning process that in part will gauge what residents would like to see in the next phase of the expansive River Terrace community off Roy Rogers Road. Among the plans for a future roadmap for River Terrace 2.0 is community engagement that will include public open houses, surveys, a community advisory committee and more as the city plans for expansion of its northwestern most housing project. ...
Possible thunderstorms put Portland area on the lookout for fire
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a fire weather watch for the area as the chance for thunderstorms looms. The fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecasted to occur, and the watch will remain in effect from Tuesday afternoon, July 16, until Wednesday evening, July 17, a press release stated. The watch covers fire zones 684, 686 and 688, which encompass the majority of the Portland metro area. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the forecast, which can cause fires when lightning ignites dry materials. Winds from the storm can then cause the fire to spread quickly and erratically. The National Weather Service encourages people to pay attention to the forecast and listen for possible red flag warnings, which means that the conditions for fires to break out are present or imminent.
Heat wave claims lives of 3 Washington County residents, preliminary reports show
Three Washington County residents are among at least 16 Oregonians who died of suspected heat-related illnesses in the early July heat wave. Locally that figure includes an 83-year-old man that died July 9; and a 73-year-old woman and an 87-year-old man that both died July 10. The 83-year-old resided in the 97005 zip code, which includes central Beaverton north to Cedar Mill and South to the Denney Whitford area. The...
READERS RESPOND: Survey shows disappointment in destruction of historic Wilkes House in Banks
Grief, questions and community outrage have erupted following the demolition of one of the oldest homes in Washington County. An informal survey conducted by Your Oregon News revealed disapproval over the loss of the Wilkes House in Banks, with many readers lamenting the destruction of the historic site and raising concerns about city accountability. The 150-year-old home, built by the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the area, crumbled to the...
Music, theater and more: Reser announces 2024-25 season lineup
Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts has announced an eclectic lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season’s lineup brings nearly 40 different acts to the Beaverton stage, kicking off next month with a free Musical Playground event inviting children younger than 10 to try out a variety of musical instruments. "Our north star for the 24-25 season is to create meaningful experiences for everyone in our community, filled with...
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