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West Coast universities launch new Pacific offshore wind collaborative
Three West Coast universities located near future offshore wind energy sites are joining forces to undertake research and to help inform the public about the benefits and potential impacts of the new industry. An auction expected to take place later this year for two wind energy sites off the Oregon Coast has stirred both excitement about the potential for clean energy development and concern from nearby residents, tribes and the seafood industry amid a push by the Biden administration for the development of offshore wind...
2024 Genesis G70: The sports car disguised as a sedan
Luxury compact sport sedans occupy an odd niche in the automotive marketplace. They are not as expensive as high-end sports cars, but the rear seats are so small they are not real family cars, either. Because affordable sedans tend to be entry-level vehicles, the small rear seats can at least be rationalized as a compromise for saving money. But if you can afford a luxury compact sport sedan, why not just buy the sports car or step up to a midsize? Even a short drive...
School notes: Athey Idol, Pride LO and more
Lake Oswego Lake Oswego graduations Lake Oswego High School graduation is Tuesday, June 11 at PSU Viking Pavilion. Lakeridge High School graduation is Friday, June 7 at Rolling Hills Community Church. Donate your old musical instruments Do you have an...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, May 29: Walker; Pompeii: The New Dig
Walker KRCW 8 p.m. Cordell Walker (Jared Padalecki) attempts to balance family and work, hoping to help his children (Violet Brinson, Kale Culley) grow into the young adults they want to be, while reconnecting with brother Liam (Keegan Allen) and his mother (Molly Hagan). Pompeii: The New Dig KOPB 10 p.m. In this gripping series finale, archeologists work to wrap up the excavations of the home of a wealthy Pompeiian and a nearby bakery and laundry. They uncover fascinating details of what the people were doing as the city was destroyed by molten ash.
Oregon State Hospital suspends in-person visits after patient dies of suspected fentanyl overdose
A patient at Oregon State Hospital died of a suspected fentanyl overdose on Friday, May 24, and Oregon State Police are investigating the circumstances, police said. A spokesperson for the police agency confirmed the investigation to the Capital Chronicle, a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group, late Friday but had no other details. Separately, the Oregon State Hospital sent a memo to staff on Friday and announced it is temporarily halting in-person patient visits with friends and family. The state-run psychiatric hospital in Salem...
Oregon taps North Carolina deputy director to lead Medicaid system
A deputy director of Medicaid policy in North Carolina is coming to Oregon to direct the state’s Medicaid program. On July 24, Emma Sandoe will become the director of Oregon’s Medicaid program, which provides 1.4 million low-income people with medical, dental and mental health care, Oregon Health Authority officials said. The Medicaid program has a two-year budget of $28 billion, or approximately $14 billion per year, to provide care to more than one in four Oregonians. ...
Oregon officials warn against drinking raw milk as bird flu outbreak spreads in dairy cows
The Oregon Health Authority is warning against drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. The precaution comes amid several reported cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cattle herds across nine states — including Idaho. There are no reported cases of bird flu in Oregon dairy cows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed over 50 dairy herds across several states have tested positive for bird flu, and the virus could be more widespread than current testing suggests, according to health officials. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration report found when nearly 300 retail milk samples were tested, about 20% of the samples were positive for trace amounts of the virus, though none contained the live infectious virus. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Bibliophiles, get ready for first Powell’s warehouse sale in two decades
Powell’s Books, considered one of the finest independent bookstores in the United States, announced that it will hold its first warehouse sale in 20 years. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at 2720 N.W. 29th Ave., Portland. An Instagram alert, posted over the weekend, reads, “You know what’s better than books? More books!” ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 28: The Great War; Beat Shazam
The Great War HIST 8 p.m. When Germany decides to march directly on Paris, the U.S. military must think outside of the box, putting the Allies at risk, but also giving them a shot at turning the war. Regiments such as the Harlem Hellfighters and Big Red One fight for victory. Beat Shazam KPTV 8 p.m. Jamie Foxx and his daughter, Corinne, return for the Season 7 premiere of the game show that pits the musical knowledge of two teams of two against the clock to beat the competition and earn a shot at taking on Shazam for a chance at $1 million.
Racing, beer, pride and a faire! : May 27-June 2
MONDAY, MAY 27-SUNDAY, JUNE 2 AUTO RACING — The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Portland International Raceway for the Pacific Office Automation 147 race, Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1. The June 1 main race will be 75 laps on the 12-turn PIR road course and will include three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen and the past two Portland race winners, A.J. Allmendinger and Cole Custer. ARCA Menards Series West kicks off the action May 31. More: raceportland.com/nascar ...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 27: The Great War; All American; Weakest Link
The Great War HIST 8 p.m. This four-hour documentary covers the U.S. involvement in World War I in 1918. After years of terrible losses on the battlefields, the Allies are on the verge of losing to Germany. So Gen. John Pershing rushes to train and deploy the American army. All American ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 26: The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500; Naked and Afraid XL; Interview With the Vampire
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 KGW 9:30 a.m. To chug a bottle of milk at The Brickyard is every racer’s dream. This year’s 108th running of the Indy 500 might have a tough time besting last year’s wild finish, when Josef Newgarden squeaked by then-reigning champ Marcus Ericsson on the last lap. Naked...
Wilsonville High School Girls’ Varsity Golf Team Named Athletes of the Week for May 22
The Wilsonville High School girls’ varsity golf team has been named Athletes of the Week for the week of May 22nd. Demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork, the Wilsonville girls’ varsity golf team clinched the OSAA 5A State Girls Golf Championship at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis. The Lady Wildcats dominated the competition, shooting a remarkable two-day total of 680, surpassing Summit by an impressive 36 strokes. Each member of...
Telling their stories: Korean War Memorial Interpretive Center to open in Wilsonville
Photos of Korean War veterans from Oregon line the wall of the Oregon Korean War Memorial Interpretive Center, with displays below sharing their stories through video, flip books and artifacts like Tootsie Rolls. The finishing touches are being put on the center, which is housed in the Wilsonville Parks and Recreation building in Town Center Park and took years to reach completion. Its official opening date will be June 29. ...
Canby superintendent selected to take helm at Sherwood
The current superintendent of the Canby School District has been named to take the helm of the Sherwood School District. Aaron Downs was selected as the district’s newest superintendent following a special meeting by the Sherwood school board on Wednesday, May 22. “After a rigorous search process which included several qualified applicants, and with a focus on the priorities identified by our community in their feedback, the board feels very...
Oregon’s congressional delegation cites ‘horrific findings,’ calls for changes at federal prison in Sheridan
Oregon’s congressional delegation on Friday, May 24, demanded the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons take swift action to address staffing shortages, inmate medical needs and other “alarming issues that put staff and inmates at risk,” at the Federal Correctional Institute, Sheridan, also known as FCI Sheridan. The medium-security federal correctional institution is southeast of McMinnville. Signing onto the letter were Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and Reps....
Oregon joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster, saying public hurt
Oregon has joined a group of 29 states in a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its owner over an alleged entertainment industry monopoly that harms customers. The 124-page suit, filed Thursday, May 23, in U.S. District Court in New York by the U.S. Department of Justice, 29 states and the District of Columbia, accuses Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment Inc. of using its control of artists and venues to stifle innovation and to “bend the industry” to its benefit. ...
Wilsonville to receive grant for more than $500,000 supporting homelessness initiatives
The city of Wilsonville will receive more than $500,000 from Clackamas County Health, Housing & Human Services over the next two years for various projects supporting those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Funds will be given to the city, then distributed to Heart of the City and Wilsonville Community Sharing — two organizations that partnered with the city in applying for the grant. Heart of the City and Wilsonville Community...
Oregon lawmakers start statewide transportation hearings in Portland
Oregon legislators are beginning a statewide tour in Portland. The goal: Factfinding on the state’s transportation needs ahead of a proposed, big-budget transportation package the 2025 session. And if that sounds familiar, it’s because this year’s lawmakers studied the 2016 playbook. That year, lawmakers crisscrossed the state asking about transportation needs, which lead to a $5.3 billion statewide transportation bill that passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support in 2017. ...
Movie Review: ‘Batman v Superman’: Not much fun in the fight
Once upon a time, Batman and Superman used to be fun ... in the way that many of the Marvel characters have been in their movies. The DC Comics universe definitely began going for the darker side in its screen ventures. Rarely is that more evident than in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” which doesn’t exactly put the heroes in league with each other. That’s much of the problem...
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