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Deschutes Brewery debuts first certified organic Non-alcoholic beer
Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery are releasing two new certified organic beers: Kernza Lager and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew, available nationwide starting Sept. 4. Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew is the first certified organic non-alcoholic craft beer brewed in the U.S., giving consumers a high-quality organic option in the fastest growing beer category.
Diamond Lake drowning victim didn’t know how to swim, sister says
The 37-year-old man who is presumed drowned after jumping into Diamond Lake Saturday did not know how to swim, his sister said. Chimanbai Patel, of Bend, was on a pontoon boat with friends when he jumped into the water, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. He went under and didn’t resurface.
After fire, Paulina Rodeo kicking up as usual
It's rodeo time again. The 75th annual Paulina Amateur Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 1 in Paulina. This year's rodeo nearly didn't happen. With fires in the Paulina area the Forest Service was using the rodeo grounds as a staging area for their wildland firefighters. However, with the fires largely...
‘I’m happy I’m alive’: Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett begins journey back to baseball diamond after breaking his neck
Caldera sophomore Ryder Garrett went to the coast last week when he dove into a wave and broke the C-7 vertebrae in his neck. Ryder was millimeters away from being paralyzed or even dead. He now faces a year recovery as he aims to get back on the field in his junior season.
KWSO Calendar for Thu., Aug. 22, 2024
There is Senior Fitness Class this morning 10:45 to 11:45 with a lunch for participants after. If you’re a VeggieRx participant – be sure to pick up your fresh produce delivered by Around the Bend Farms today the Family Resource Center. You can stop by anytime between noon and 4:00.
East County roads to close for Bull Run Filtration project
Several East Multnomah County roads will be closed and repaved as part of the next phase of the Bull Run filtration plant. Starting Monday, Aug. 26, and continuing through early September, a bevy of roads in “poor condition” will close in connection to the Portland Water Bureau’s “Fix-It First” road improvement project. During the closures local and emergency access will be maintained. The closures are: ...
$15.5MM Permanent Loan Secured for 91,000 SQFT Lake Oswego Office, Retail Mixed-Use Project
Lake View Village in Downtown Lake Oswego Offers Professional Office Above Vibrant Retail; Gantry’s Correspondent Life Company Lenders Remain Reliable Source for Fixed Rate Debt. Portland, Ore. (August 22, 2024) – Gantry, the largest independent commercial mortgage banking firm in the U.S., has secured a $15.5 million permanent loan...
Ellensburg gubernatorial debate canceled; Ferguson, Reichert to debate in Seattle, Spokane
SEATTLE - A third Washington gubernatorial debate between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert has been canceled after Ferguson declined his invitation to participate. The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) says it canceled its Oct. 11 debate at Central Washington University in Ellensburg after learning that Ferguson was only committing to two other debates.
Washington State Glitters: #2 US Gold Hotspot to Strike It Rich
If you want to get rich with gold, you just might live in the perfect place!. Gold Rush: Washington State Shines as a Top Destination for Prospectors. Turns out that Washington State is a great place to get lucky if you just look down. A recent analysis by SD Bullion named the top states across America where aspiring gold seekers are most likely to strike it rich. California came in at the top spot with an impressive 66.59 gold locations per 1,000 square miles, reinforcing its nickname as "The Golden State". Surprisingly close behind, was Washington State which claimed the second spot with 34.17 gold locations per 1,000 square miles. Oregon, the west coast state separating the top 2, rounded out the podium with 31.41 locations per 1,000 square miles.
Portland and Hood to Coast passing through Columbia County
Hood and Portland to Coast are traveling through Columbia County this Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 2024. Runners and walkers will not be traveling through the city limits of St. Helens, though they will pass through Scappoose. The racecourse runs just outside St. Helens through the Warren area to the Fairgrounds. However, you will likely still encounter increased traffic and event participants visiting local businesses in St. Helens. This year’s...
Wilsonville City Council incumbents not running for reelection
The two Wilsonville city councilors whose terms end this December, City Council President Kristin Akervall and Councilor Joann Linville, will not run for reelection. The term of Mayor Julie Fitzgerald also ends this year, and she is unable to run for reelection due to term limits. Akervall was first elected to the City Council in 2016, and reelected in 2020. Prior to working on the council, she was a member...
Former planning commission chair Steven Toschi enters race for St. Helens mayor
The former chair of the St. Helens Planning Commission, who has battled the city on several issues, including the camping ordinance, says he will run to unseat Mayor Rick Scholl this November. Attorney Steven Toschi will join Jennifer Massey in challenging Scholl at the general election, this fall. After visiting the city over a span of 35 years, Toschi moved with his wife to St. Helens four and a half...
Joint Initiative by Portland and Multnomah County Successfully Houses Over 5,500 Formerly Homeless Individuals
In a striking demonstration of a joint initiative's effectiveness, nearly 5,500 individuals have been moved out of homelessness and into housing in the last fiscal year. This figure marks a significant 28% increase from the previous year. Moreover, almost 7,900 people accessed shelter through the services offered by the organization, tallying an increase of approximately 35% over the previous year, according to the Joint Office of Homeless Services, as per Multnomah County.
Blazers have put Scoot Henderson in an impossible position to succeed
The Portland Trail Blazers are in the middle of a total rebuild. It started with drafting Scoot Henderson and trading franchise icon Damian Lillard in the 2023 offseason. They would love to get another top selection, but taking Henderson third overall may be their best. The 6’3 guard is a...
Portland among top cities with largest back-to-school cooling demand
Portland classrooms need more cooling during back-to-school season now compared with past decades, a new Climate Central analysis finds. Why it matters: Maintaining a comfortable and healthy environment in schools is key to kids' educational success, but that's getting harder amid a warming climate. Threat level: Many schools in rapidly...
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