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Janelle Bynum wins 5th Congressional District Democratic primary
Janelle Bynum defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the race to become the Democratic candidate to face Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, in what’s shaping up to be one of the most closely watched congressional races across the country this November. According to the latest results from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, Bynum had 69% of the vote to McLeod-Skinner’s 30%. "I'm honored to be your Democratic nominee in #OR05," Bynum wrote...
Janelle Bynum wins 5th Congressional District Democratic primary
Janelle Bynum defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner in the race to become the Democratic candidate to face Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Oregon, in what’s shaping up to be one of the most closely watched congressional races across the country this November. According to the latest results from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, Bynum had 69% of the vote to McLeod-Skinner’s 30%. "I'm honored to be your Democratic nominee in #OR05," Bynum wrote...
Ballots dribble into Oregon’s county election offices though turnout likely to pick up
Oregon voters have had their ballots for several weeks now, but relatively few seem to be motivated to pop them in a ballot box or in the mail. Turnout among Oregon’s more than 3 million registered voters has been slow this primary, but it picked up a bit Monday, May 20. Oregon Secretary of State data shows that, as of Monday, about 590,300 voters had cast their ballots — less than 20%. That compares with nearly 38% who voted in the primary election in 2022. ...
Mazda steps boldly into the luxury segment with 2025 CX-70 SU
Put the luxury automakers on notice, Mazda has entered the upscale market with a legitimate contender, and they're ready to compete. The new CX-70 is taking aim right at the heart of the premium SUV segment with a two-row midsize luxury model. This slice of the SUV market caters to people with small families and empty-nesters who want a larger SUV with plenty of interior space and comfort, but they don't need a third row of seats. That allows the first and second rows to...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, May 22: Jeopardy! Masters; Survivor; Killer Cases
Jeopardy! Masters KATU 8 p.m. Brainiacs unite as six of the highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battle it out in two games over this one-hour episode. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce and others compete in this season finale. Survivor ...
Primary results set stage for high-stakes November election in key statewide offices
Updated 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Two Democratic legislators and the incumbent state treasurer appear headed for party nominations for secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general in Tuesday’s primary. Two Republican state senators and a former prosecutor appear ready to oppose them in the Nov. 5 general election. Ballots were still being counted. Oregon law allows...
Wilsonville City Council denies land use appeal from Home Depot
In a special meeting, the Wilsonville City Council denied Home Depot’s appeal of a decision rejecting the company’s proposed use of the former Fry’s Electronics building. The May 17 meeting addressed an appeal of the Development Review Board’s April 24 ruling that Home Depot would not qualify as a continuation of the existing use of the space. Planning Director Miranda Bateschell said in a previous email that the April 24...
More Oregon students are missing vaccines, worrying health officials
Oregon health authorities are worried about an infectious disease raging through schools, with almost one in 10 kindergarteners missing at least one required vaccination. The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday, May 16, that nearly 9% of the state’s kindergartners had a nonmedical exemption this year, forgoing at least one of the required shots. That compares with about 8% in 2023 and almost 7% in 2022, marking the second consecutive yearly increase in the unvaccinated rate. ...
Korean War Veterans Association to host Memorial Day remembrance in Wilsonville
The Oregon Trail Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association will host its annual commemoration ceremony on Memorial Day. Held in Town Center Park, the ceremony will honor those who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. The event will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27.
Photos: City of Wilsonville holds grand opening for Public Works Complex
The city of Wilsonville held a grand opening for the new Public Works Complex on Saturday, May 18, complete with a ribbon cutting, remarks from Mayor Julie Fitzgerald and tours of the facility. Wilsonville's Public Works department moved in to the complex in February of this year.
DeVinzenzi, De La Motte fuel WIlsonville girls to second-place finish at 5A track and field championships
The Wilsonville girls track and field team had a productive showing at the 2024 state championships last week, led by the standout performances of seniors Avery DeVincenzi and Caroline De La Motte. DeVincenzi, who has put together a dominant season as a thrower this spring, finished first in the 5A girls shot put, hoisting a toss of 41 feet, ¼ inch to best Eagle Point’s Thianna Deng by nearly three feet at Hayward Field on Saturday, May 18. ...
School notes: Learn more about Riverside High School 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...
Fire training: Molalla hosting wildland fire training event
More than 160 firefighters from 28 fire agencies from around the Willamette Valley and Portland-metro area will be in Molalla May 31 and June 1 for the 13th annual Metro Advanced Wildland School (MAWS). The Friday-Saturday training is designed to train structural firefighters on wildland firefighting techniques. These firefighters will not only learn wildland firefighting techniques but will be able to use this training to complete some certification requirements that are needed for them to be able to respond throughout Oregon and neighboring states. ...
Bashin' Bass: Anglers sought to help curtail invasive species in Molalla River
There’s an invasion occurring in the Molalla River and the Native Fish Society wants to do something about it – and get a little help from the fishing public. The NFS will hold its inaugural Molalla Bass Bash on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Canby Community Park on the Molalla River in Canby. The event invites anglers from all over to spend the day catching and removing invasive smallmouth bass from the Molalla River, a crucial stronghold for native salmon...
The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge will win you over
I got the compact 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge SUV EV for testing at a critical time for the all-electric vehicle market. The same day, J.D. Power reported that EV demand is cooling. Its 2024 Electric Vehicle Consideration Study had just found that interest in buying EVs has dropped for the first time since the annual survey began in 2021. Reasons include continuing higher prices compared to gas-powered vehicles and the ongoing lack of available public charging stations, contributing to range anxiety. Doubters who spend much...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 21: Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House?; Vanderpump Rules; The Voice
Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? HGTV 7 p.m. It’s tough to beat the charm of an old house. So when a couple starts their search for an old home, they enlist Ethan and Elizabeth to help them find the right place in his hometown. But when his father passes away suddenly, it takes on greater meaning. ...
Immerse yourself in Latino culture at CCC's free festival
Experience the vibrant energy of Latino culture at Clackamas Community College’s Latino Festival on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and promises a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the rich heritage of our Latino community. What to expect: Music and food: Immerse yourself in the sounds...
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