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New principal among recent hires in Philomath School District
The Philomath School District made a key addition to its administrative team this month with the hiring of Garth Gerot to serve as principal at Philomath Academy. Gerot comes to Philomath after spending two years as principal at Pleasant Hill High School. “One of the things when he walked in...
Portland teamaker expands in beleaguered Central Eastside
Portland-based Steven Smith Teamaker is expanding in Portland’s Central Eastside. Steven Smith Teamaker, whose headquarters are at 110 S.E. Washington St., leased another 9,300 square feet four blocks away at 115 S.E. Yamhill St., according to property owner Melvin Mark Investors. If you purchase a product or register for...
Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell wins People’s Choice balloting at Farwest Show New Varieties Showcase
Nursery industry professionals attending the 2024 Farwest Show chose Starway to Heaven™ Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus ‘RNI-Rixred’ PP35353) as their favorite new plant in the New Varieties Showcase. That made it a clean sweep for the new tree, which also won the NVS Judges Choice’ Best in Show award earlier in the week.
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
Choreographed chaos: Catching the final rehearsal before Cirque du Soleil’s opening night
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 21, and “Kooza,” one of the traveling shows of the legendary Cirque du Soleil, is about 32 hours shy of opening night. The cast and crew, all 120 of them, are making their last-minute adjustments at Portland’s Expo Center. Actors limbering up. Coaches walking a relative newcomer through a harrowing aerial hoop routine. The wardrobe crew spiffing or modifying the estimated 1,200 costume pieces for tomorrow’s show. And all with one goal in mind: To make the physically improbably appear to be...
Costello splashes to first USF2000 victory
Michael Costello made light of extremely treacherous conditions Friday afternoon to claim his first USF2000 Presented by Continental Tire victory for Jay Howard Driver Development in the first of three races that will comprise the Continental Tire Grand Prix of Portland. Behind, Pabst Racing’s Max Garcia took one step closer...
Portland Jewish groups say they're facing a rise of antisemitism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man, Domagoj Patkovic, was put behind bars this week for allegedly making bomb threats against various Jewish hospitals. Jewish members of the greater Portland area are expressing their sorrow. “I feel very sad, and I feel I was shocked to read it, and...
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger. Around 4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer employees might be days away from walking off the job. Employees belonging to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 voted last week to authorize a strike for alleged unfair...
Negative impact of chronic stress on the body
PORTLAND, Ore. — Some people may deal with chronic pain for years, and sometimes, their doctor may not be able to pinpoint an exact reason why. New research has shown that stress is able to cause real pain and problems, but there are effective treatments. Dr. David Clarke is...
Planned Live Nation music venue on Portland's east side spurs backlash
The live music scene in Portland is about to up its game. Two new sites are competing to see which one is built first. Both are on the east side. One at Lloyd Center, the other at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge. Live Nation won approval to build...
Poll finds Gonzalez leads Portland mayor’s race, large swath of undecided voters
A poll commissioned by Portland Public Safety Commissioner Rene Gonzalez shows the mayoral candidate is the “frontrunner” of the 2024 race, but also shows that nearly 40% of voters are still undecided. The poll, which was first reported by The Oregonian and obtained by KOIN 6 News, was conducted by Lake Research Partners. According to the poll — on an initial ballot with no additional information — Gonzalez leads the other candidates with 21% of the first-choice vote. ...
Celebrate Ukrainian Day & Make Authentic Deruny
Celebrate Ukrainian Day! Yuri Boyechko and Nataliia Makohon from the Ukrainian Foundation joined us to share a traditional dish--Deruny! Trust us when we say it was delicious and you need to try it. It's just one of many foods you can experience at the Ukrainian Day event. There will also be music, traditional dance, art, workshops and plenty of activities for kids, so come and celebrate Ukrainian culture. You'll also have the opportunity donate and learn more about their efforts to send medical supplies and safety equipment to Ukraine.
Parvovirus B19 Spreading In Washington Here Are The Symptoms
Residents of Washington need to be aware that Parvovirus B19 is increasing and spreading throughout Washington and other states across America. This virus is a typical child illness that can cause a rashing face, also known as "slap cheeks disease." Source: Newsweek. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE PARVOVIRUS B19?
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