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Former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez buys parents a new house
One of the goals of every athlete who ultimately reaches the professional level is to be able to provide for their family and give back to those who have helped get them to where they are. Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez was finally able to see that dream come to fruition. On his Instagram this past weekend, Gonzalez shared that he bought his parents a new house. Here’s what he wrote in the post: “Mom and Dad, I told you guys when I started this football journey at 5 years old I was going to put you in a place you couldn’t...
Oregon Ducks Honor Spencer Webb Legacy with Annual Tribute Hike
Oregon Ducks Football continues to honor the late tight end Spencer Webb with an annual tribute hike up Spencer’s Butte, named in his memory. Webb recorded four touchdowns, 31 catches, and 296 yards in his career with the Ducks. Webb was 22 years old at the time of his...
Woodland approves $500,000 construction for road overlay and pedestrian access wide
Woodland residents can soon expect partial lane closures on South Pekin Road as crews repair several cracks that have created safety concerns. In its Monday, July 15 meeting, Woodland’s
Port of Ridgefield to prioritize commercial, retail and public use in waterfront revitalization
The Port of Ridgefield’s leaders envision the city’s untapped waterfront, located between Lake River and the downtown area, as a commercial hub. The Port of Ridgefield leased its
La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend
The La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend with the theme “Wild West on the River” and a packed schedule, including the Twilight Parade, bingo, vendor fair and more. On Friday, July 28, Our Days kicks off at 8 p.m. with the Twilight Parade. The parade...
Washington’s first Raising Cane’s in Vancouver draws large crowd
Cars lined up for several blocks to try Washington’s first Raising Cane’s at 12601 SE Second Circle, Vancouver, on its July 16 opening. Washington State Patrol officers directed traffic away from Mill Plain Boulevard throughout the day. Regarding turnout, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Vice President of Company Restaurants...
Thousands gather for Portland Pride parade Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Pride celebrations had a stormy start Sunday, but the brief downpour wasn’t enough to rain on the parade. The annual parade, emceed by KOIN 6’s very own Emily Burris and Travis Teich along with co-hosts Summer Lynne Seasons and Bolivia Carmichaels, went off without a hitch and some state leaders, including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, were seen joining in the celebration.
Harefest: Where the past meets the present - and it rocks
Arms raised to the sky, eyes closed, hips slowly swaying side to side, there was a nice vibe emanating from Sherry Hempstead as music filled the warm evening. The Portlander traveled to Canby with two of her 50-something girlfriends over the weekend to get lost in the music that defined their youth. At this year’s Harefest at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby, this trio of ladies weren’t the only...
A big festival for a tiny berry
NORTH POWDER — The annual Huckleberry Festival centers around something small — the tiny purple berry that grows in the forests of Eastern Oregon. But this summer festival is anything but small, and North Powder will buzz with activity July 27 and July 28. Saturday. Saturday starts early...
KWSO Calendar for Mon., Jul. 22, 2024
The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission has announced a Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery. It’s open for 2 nights starting at 6am this morning to 6pm Wednesday July 24. Gear is set and drift gillnets with no mesh size restriction. Free drinking water is available every Monday to Warm...
A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024
Sam A. Mowry, a beloved Portland actor and director known both for his personal gentleness and generosity and for his deep, profoundly captivating onstage speaking voice, died on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas. He suffered massive cardiac arrest while being prepared to undergo emergency surgery for severe blockages in his arteries. He was 64.
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