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Lead detected in Wilsonville High School water, district plans retest
This story has been updated from its original version. Following routine testing of all drinking and food preparation water sources at Wilsonville High School, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District informed the community that elevated lead levels were detected in a message posted on ParentSquare Tuesday, June 11. Of the 272 water fixtures in Wilsonville High School, 14 tested above the Oregon Department of Education standard of 15 parts per billion....
Clackamas County sets developmental disabilities resource fair at CCC
The community is invited to the first Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Resource Fair on Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clackamas Community College, Gregory Forum, room G103 at 19600 Molalla Ave. in Oregon City. The Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Program serves eligible adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities that live in Clackamas County. Services may include intake and eligibility determination, service coordination, in-home support,...
Wilsonville City Council approves new contract with city attorney
Wilsonville City Attorney Amanda Guile-Hinman will continue her role for another two years. The Wilsonville City Council approved a new two-year contract with Guile-Hinman at a meeting on Monday, June 3, which the document shows has been effective since April 30. As part of the at-will employment agreement, Guile-Hinman will receive an annual base compensation of $189,925 in the first year and a 5.5% increase in the second year. Guile-Hinman...
Wilsonville candidates can file to run in the 2024 general election
Wilsonville residents can now join the race for three open seats on City Council. The terms of three council members will end this December, including Mayor Julie Fitzgerald, Council President Kristin Akervall and Councilor Joann Linville. Fitzgerald is ineligible to run for reelection due to term limits. After being pre-authorized by the city recorder’s office, candidates are required to gather at least 20 signatures from registered Wilsonville voters and may...
Wilsonville City Council adopts 2024-25 budget
The Wilsonville City Council unanimously adopted next year’s fiscal budget at its June 3 meeting. At $257.8 million, the 2024-25 budget is a 13.2% decrease from last year’s budget. Last year’s 2023-24 budget of $297.2 million was also a decrease from the prior year’s budget; at the time it was the first budget decrease in nearly a decade. The primary reason for this year’s decrease is a reduction in the...
Wilsonville City Council appoints board, commission members
The Wilsonville City Council appointed seven people to positions on various city boards and commissions last week. Two of the appointed people are entering their position for the first time. The appointees were recommended by Mayor Julie Fitzgerald and confirmed by a City Council vote. According to a press release, Orel Smith was appointed to the Library Board for the first time, while Scott Siegel was appointed to the Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement committee. Maripat Hensel was re-appointed to the Wilsonville-Metro Community Enhancement Committee. Joan Carlson, Jason Jones and Nadine Elbitar were re-appointed to the Arts, Culture & Heritage Commission, and Jennifer Gage was re-appointed to the Tourism Promotion Committee. All of the appointees have three-year terms except for Smith, who will have a four-year term on the Library Board.
Climate change devastating to some marine species, OSU study indicates
Marine plants and animals on the Pacific Coast have been hit by an epidemic and devastating heat wave over the past decade, and some have not bounced back, a new study found. The research by scientists at Oregon State University has implications for the planet: A properly functioning ocean is crucial for a healthy planet, and an imbalance among marine species not only affects that ecosystem but also can touch people, they said. ...
2024 Infiniti QX60: Right-priced midsize luxury SUV
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 fooled me the first few days I drove it – in a good way. The midsize three-row luxury SUV is based on the affordable Pathfinder manufactured by Nissan, Infiniti’s parent company. I knew that because I had tested both the QX60 and Pathfinder when they were completely redesigned two years ago. But I had forgotten it and was surprised to rediscover that when researching the newest QX60 for this review. The Pathfinder is an excellent affordable SUV, but the QX60 is so much more sophisticated there is no comparison, despite sharing the same platform, engine, transmission,...
Oregon’s psilocybin industry, a year old, seeks customers
A year in, Oregon’s experiment with the first regulated psilocybin mushroom market in the world is short on customers. To attract them, advocates say the industry needs to get the word out about its benefits. “We think everybody knows that psychedelics can help them because we’re in this little bubble. But 99% of people have no idea what they could get out of a journey,” said Heidi Venture, founder of...
Wilsonville to hold Juneteenth Celebration
Wilsonville will have its fourth annual Juneteeth Celebration next week. According to the city’s website, the theme this year is “freedom to create & contribute,” and the keynote speaker will be Kimberly Howard Wade, executive director of Caldera Arts. Wade’s organization works to support youth in underserved communities through education and mentorship in the arts and environment. DJ Bryson Wallace from KMHD radio will be running music at the event, and food from Cafe Yumm will be available. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 in Town Center Park. More information can be found on the city’s website.
Wildcat wonderland: Wilsonville’s top prep sports moments of 2023-24
Another season of prep sports is in the books. In other words, another year of Wilsonville dominance is complete. After bringing home a number of collective state championships a year ago, the Wildcats did more of the same in 2023-24, continuing to separate themselves as one of the most consistent athletic programs across the state. ...
Wilsonville tallies 10 all-conference softball selections
The all-league teams for the 2024 Northwest Oregon Conference softball season have been released, with several local players making the list after productive outings this spring. For a complete look at the award-recipients, see below: Player-of-the-Year: Maddie Holly, senior, Wilsonville Pitcher-of-the-Year: Peyton Davis, senior, Centennial ...
Celebrate June with these fun events! : June 10-15
MONDAY, JUNE 10-SATURDAY, JUNE 15 PDX BEER WEEK — It’s 10 days of fun, education, eating and drinking — a celebration of the craft beer culture at various establishments, June 14-23. More: pdxbeerweek.com JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION — The city of Tigard and the Tigard-Tualatin School District are hosting the third annual Juneteenth celebration from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Shelter 2 in Cook Park, 17005 S.W. 92nd Ave....
‘Show how your light shines’: Wilsonville High School bids farewell to the class of 2024
Wilsonville High School awards 20 different types of honor cords to its graduating seniors every year, from gold to purple to rainbow. These little bursts of color stood out among the navy blue robes of the class of 2024 as graduates received their diplomas beneath the lights of Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, June 6. “I can imagine the world that these graduates help curate, where differences are not only...
Oregon Department of Aviation to hold two Aurora Airport meetings
Next week, the Oregon Department of Aviation will hold an advisory committee meeting and open house for the Aurora State Airport Master Plan. The virtual advisory committee meeting will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, and will address preliminary alternatives for the airport master plan. According to the city of Wilsonville website, six of the seven alternatives propose an expansion of the airport’s runway. The open house will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at North Marion High School Commons. More information on the Aurora State Airport Master Plan can be found on the website.
de la Motte and Wilde Named Wilsonville High School Athletes of the Week for June 5
de la Motte is a senior on the Wilsonville girls’ varsity track team, and Wilde is a sophomore on the boys’ varsity track team. Celebrating exceptional performances at the OSAA 5A State Track & Field Championships, Caroline de la Motte and Liam Wilde have been named Wilsonville High School’s Athletes of the week for the week of June 5th. de la Motte, a senior on the Wilsonville girls’ varsity track...
‘It’s just really impactful’: Remembering loved ones at Wilsonville’s St. Francis church
Under a cloudy sky and rain on Sunday, June 2, people gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church to honor loved ones whose remains lie in the Memorial Gardens. The church has two Memorial Gardens that hold the ashes of over 100 people. An annual remembrance has been held at the church for the last 22 years to honor those who rest in the gardens. “I’m proud of the...
Wilsonville awards over $30,000 in grants for local programs
The city of Wilsonville gave more than $30,000 to local programs and events through two annual grant programs. According to a press release, the Community Cultural Events and Programs Grant gives up to $25,000 from the city’s general fund to support local programming. Funds are granted to local nonprofit organizations for projects, programs and events that promote arts, culture and history. The City Council approved four allocations for the CCEP...
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