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11 questions with our award-winning sports columnist, Wade Evanson
You know him for his coverage of local sports, his picture-perfect action shots at games and his weekly sports column — or, maybe you just know him as Wade — but did you know his columns won first place in the 2023 Excellence in Journalism Contest? Hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists Region 10 — which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska — the contest is the largest of its kind in the nation and evaluates standout works of journalism published during the...
OPINION: It's time to fix up Hall Boulevard
Hall Boulevard is in terrible condition. ODOT has decided to give it to Washington County in this condition, and ODOT claims no funds, which is probably true. Unfortunately, they have been taking care of other roads while ignoring Hall Boulevard, and Hall Boulevard has become a Washington County road or soon will be. It is dangerous to walk Hall with some sidewalks on one side or the other, but some places there are no sidewalks. So, the pedestrian is at greater risk as drivers attempt...
Bend, Morrow County, Washington County win 2024 land use planning awards
Leah Rausch: "Innovative community engagement efforts are being made in all corners of Oregon, regardless of community density or size, to educate, engage, and build trust in our communities. Every project we learned about is worth celebrating. By sharing and celebrating this work, we hope to elevate the importance of impactful and achievable community engagement that captures community voice and spirit in land use projects.”
Burn ban in effect for Washington County
Effective Monday, all fire agencies within Washington County have banned outdoor burning of yard debris, crops and fields to mitigate wildfire risks during the peak fire season. The burn ban does not extend to small outdoor cooking, warming, or recreational fires, such as those in portable or permanent fire pits,...
Portland Man Charged with Arson After Car Fire Threatens Residential Property
A Portland man has been arrested and charged with first-degree arson after a car fire spread to a nearby property last Saturday. The incident, which took place on the 15000 block of SW Sundew Drive, was quickly attended by deputies following alerts from concerned citizens, as reported by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
See all homes sold in Washington County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 218 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,846-square-foot home on Southwest Uplands Drive in Portland that sold for $595,000.
Five ways to celebrate the Fourth of July
Washington County could be staring down triple-degree temperatures this Independence Day, but once the sun goes down, here are some area Fourth of July celebrations to light up the night. Star Spangled Celebration at the Sunset Speedway.
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