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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.
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. ...
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 Monday, May 20: Summer Baking Championship; Quarter Ton Teen
Summer Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. There’s nothing like the sea air and a luxurious ocean cruise, so host Jesse Palmer has the 10 bakers create cruise-themed delights, including inner tube cakes and snorkeling-themed cheesecakes, for judges Carla Hall, Damaris Phillips and Duff Goldman. Quarter Ton Teen A&E 9 p.m. Winter is just 15, but weighs 400 pounds. Her father, Daniel, tops the scales at 600 pounds. As he worries his unhealthy lifestyle is contributing to her struggles, they decide to get weight-loss surgery. But surprise complications put them at risk.
Meet the teen hero championing diversity and inclusion in Oregon City
(OREGON CITY) — Gavin Blackwell thinks that everyone should act like a superhero. The Oregon City High School freshman is the youth member of Oregon City’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, where he hopes to make young voices heard. “When I was a very little kid, me and my dad would always watch the superhero movie releases, and we’d always read comics. I think that a lot of comics have inspired my art, and also my overall vibe, and overall mindset of trying to...
Reading disorder? No problem for Banks middle schooler
(BANKS) — Evangeline Koschmann is, in many ways, a typical sixth-grader who enjoys typical sixth-grade things. However, she’s also atypical in that she inspires her fellow students and teachers alike. “She just has such a great attitude,” Banks Middle School teacher Kim Carson said about Koschmann. “I enjoy talking with her, and I’ve learned so much from her. I just think she’s such an inspiration to kids and teachers too.” ...
Fighting for inclusivity in sports
(BEAVERTON) — About two years ago, Owen Gifford was invited to attend an after school practice for his school’s Special Olympics Unified Sports team. The Westview High School senior has been passionate about volunteering with the organization ever since. “Seeing how hard the athletes work in their day-to-day lives and on the field, and seeing how much joy that one or two practices a week and a game every weekend...
Aloha-Huber Park student focuses on the positives in life
Diego Sanchez Alvarado is intent on turning the negatives into positives. He knows firsthand how impactful that can be after an immigration mix-up ripped his father and brother away from him for a brief time. Now, Sanchez Alvaro uses that experience to seek ways in which he can make a positive impact in others’ lives. ...
Finding purpose through passion
(HILLSBORO) — While childhood dreams often take shape in a single pursuit, Saanvi Shah’s journey follows many routes developed through exploration. Shah, a 10-year-old from Hillsboro, has developed a myriad of interests, from starting her own art business to advocating for cultural education. But at the nexus of her hobbies is a passion for helping others. Kshiti Shah, Shah's mom, said her daughter has found growth in curiosity, constantly expanding...
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