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Clackamas County board chair Tootie Smith recovering from heart attack
Clackamas County Board of Commissioners Chair Tootie Smith suffered a heart attack Tuesday, May 28, but is now in “good health,” according to a press release from Smith and the county. The release said the heart attack was minor and Smith “received immediate medical care and had a medical procedure to address the issue.” She said in the release that heart disease runs in her family. Smith recently placed second...
Wilsonville’s three ballot measures failed. What does this mean for the city?
Wilsonville voters rejected all three measures on the May 21 ballot, with two related to term limits and one on the creation of a new urban renewal district in Town Center. Based on the latest returns, Measure 3-605 narrowly lost the election with essentially a 50-50 vote — 3,011 in favor and 3,060 opposed. The measure was an advisory vote — meaning it is taken into account by the Wilsonville City Council but technically not binding — on whether Wilsonville should use an urban renewal...
Ford Mustang is an iconic performance survivor
The Ford Mustang is just about the last Pony Car standing, which is a tribute to its enduring popularity. The Mustang kicked off the competition in 1964 as a small, affordable coupe with youthful styling and a choice of engines and transmissions, including the combination of a 289-cubic inch V8 and four-speed manual transmission that delivered genuine performance. Similar vehicles quicky followed, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird from General Motors, the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda from Chrysler, and the Javelin and Hornet S/C from AMC. Only the Challenger will also continue being produced next year as an...
Readers Respond: Favorites of the Rose Fest
The Portland Rose Festival, with this year’s theme as “Dream Forward,” includes parades, fairs, marathons and more, drawing thousands to downtown Portland. Your Oregon News asked readers about their favorite events of the Rose Fest. About 6% of our reader respondents said they attend at least one Rose Festival event every single year. About 30%...
Pamplin Media Group sells to Carpenter Media Group
Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. has sold Pamplin Media Group to Carpenter Media Group, effective June 1. “After 25 years operating Oregon’s largest newspaper group, we made the decision to sell the company,” said Pamplin. “Due to age and health reasons, it made sense to pass the company on to someone else who will carry on the tradition of balanced journalism, the old-fashioned way.” “For more than two decades,” said...
'There's something special about this place and what's happening here'
From wizard hats that Gandalf would be proud of to potions strung on thick leather belts, the Oregon Renaissance Faire beckoned to curious travelers – and travelers of all kinds answered. For Aaron Turley, his girlfriend and several friends, heeding the call of this year’s incarnation of the ORF was all they had on their minds. And judging by the dearth of parking spots in two different parking lots at...
School notes: Athey Idol, Palisades World Language School, graduation 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. Apply for Lake Oswego’s language immersion program After registering...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 4: Women’s International Soccer Friendlies; Deadliest Catch; The Quiz With Balls
Women’s International Soccer Friendlies TNT 5 p.m. This second of two matchups between the U.S. Women’s National Team and the Korea Republic takes place at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minn. New USWNT head coach Emma Hayes will get a test from the Koreans as the Summer Olympics in Paris get closer. Deadliest Catch ...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 3: 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise; American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune
90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise TLC 6 p.m. Luke and Madelein’s relationship hits a rough patch when the topic of a prenuptial agreement arises; Alex grapples with the fear of pressuring her bond with Adriano; Shawn experiences anxiety as Alliya bids farewell to Douglas. American Ninja Warrior ...
Time to prune those flowering plants
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 2: 2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship; 60 Minutes; 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?
2024 U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship USA 12 p.m. Known as one of the oldest inland cities in the country, Lancaster, Pa., now acts as home to the final round of this year’s U.S. Women’s Open. With several past champions on the course, including Allison Corpus, it should be an exciting finish. 60 Minutes ...
Wilsonville City Council moves forward with affordable housing project
The Wilsonville City Council recently took another step toward the development of a mixed-use project that includes affordable housing at the Wilsonville Transit Center. In a 4-0 vote at a meeting on Monday, May 20, the council adopted a development and disposition agreement with private holding company Palindrome for the project, which involves 121 units of affordable housing on the 1.3-acre property. South Metro Area Regional Transit, local social service organization Wilsonville Community Sharing and a coffee house will take space on the ground floor. ...
Oregon Health Authority asking people who harvested, ate Oregon Coast shellfish to complete survey
State health officials are asking people who recently harvested or ate any shellfish from the Oregon Coast to complete a survey as part of an investigation of illnesses linked to shellfish biotoxins. On Tuesday, May 28, the Oregon Health Authority urged people to throw out mussels gathered from beaches between Seal Rock State Park north to the Washington border, after cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning were reported. The shellfish were harvested at beaches in Lincoln, Tillamook and Clatsop counties. ...
What to know about landscape lighting
Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners. Curb appeal is often measured by how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better, more modern, and...
IHOP is coming to Wilsonville
An IHOP will open in Wilsonville this summer, a representative of the company confirmed. The restaurant will move into a space along Boones Ferry Road that formerly housed Biscuits, a local breakfast chain. Biscuits closed in March after 12 years. The business’s lease was not renewed. IHOP is expected to open between July and September.
Regional government seeks input on expanding the Portland-area’s footprint
Metro is assessing whether there is enough land in the greater Portland urban area for 20 years of growth, and the city of Sherwood has a proposal to expand the urban growth boundary. An opportunity for the public to comment on Metro’s assessment and Sherwood’s expansion proposal will open from June 28 to July 28. Members of the public will be able to provide feedback on the draft urban growth report and the Sherwood proposal to expand the urban growth boundary into urban reserves adjacent...
Wyden promotes federal tax breaks for small businesses
Advocates of Oregon small businesses have joined forces with U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, who continues to push for legislation coupling an extension of three tax breaks for businesses with a three-year expansion of tax credits for children and construction of low-income housing. The Oregon Democrat says he hopes that local and national coalitions will prod some Senate Republicans to move the bill (HR 7024), which passed the House on a 357-70 vote four months ago. ...
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