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Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 25: Deadliest Catch; CMA Fest; Beat Shazam
Deadliest Catch DISC 8 p.m. Sig and Johnathan hightail it to an underwater canyon in hopes of beating the hoard of migrating king crab. Jake looks to impress aboard the Titan Explorer after leaving Sig. And, Rick ends up on Keith’s naughty list when his promotion plan goes awry. CMA Fest ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Grand pianos, a car show and Noah's Quest
MONDAY, JUNE 24-SUNDAY, JUNE 30 TEN GRANDS — Portland musician Michael Allen Harrison hosts his annual Ten Grands musical extravaganza at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton, June 28-30. The show features 10 pianists playing grand pianos on stage together and individual pieces. The lineup: Amir Avskir, Charlie Martin, Cayla Bleoaja, George Miller, Andrea Johnson, Rhys Philips, Daniel Dickson, William Leonard, Esther Harrison, Sandy Tang, Harrison Lee. Special guests are Nick Palance (singer), Tanner Johnson (violinist) and Julianne Johnson (singer). More: tengrands.com. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 24: Summer Baking Championship; Mysteries of the Unknown; The 1% Club
Summer Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. Host Jesse Palmer celebrates Shark Week by tasking the bakers to make cookie bars shaped like beach-inspired items such as surfboards, flip flops or sunglasses. Then, they must bake shark cage desserts good enough for a great white. Mysteries of the Unknown ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 23: 2024 Incredible Dog Challenge; 2024 Copa America; Orphan Black: Echoes
2024 Incredible Dog Challenge KGW 10 a.m. Sometimes, old dogs can learn new tricks. Top “dog athletes” and their steadfast trainers compete in this yearly event, which showcases professional pups as they compete in everything from surfing to “fetch-offs” in Huntington Beach, Calif. 2024 Copa America ...
Wilsonville sophomore reflects on first place at science national competition with design for stroke rehabilitation
At only 16 years old, Arush Goswami is no stranger to explaining complex scientific and engineering concepts to adults. This expertise includes the effects of strokes. “Strokes are very widespread and they can often cause a lot of harm to people’s mobility,” said Goswami, who will be a junior at Wilsonville High School next fall. “I thought it was interesting how, even though the body itself was unable to move, the brain was still trying to tell the body to move, (but) there was no...
Holly and Schraam named Wilsonville High School Athletes of the Week for June 19
Holly is a senior on the Wilsonville High School varsity softball team, and Schraam is a senior on the baseball team. Capping their high school careers with a bang, this week’s athletes brought their all to the Wildcats in both varsity softball and baseball. Seniors Maddie Holly and Justin Schraam have been named Wilsonville High School’s Athletes of the Week for the week of June 19th. Holly, a senior catcher...
Report: $531 million spent on homeless services in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties last year
Local governments and nonprofits in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties spent $531 million on homelessness services in the last full fiscal year, a new report from ECOnorthwest found. Between July 2022 and June 2023, spending in the three counties equaled $295 per capita. Spending in the 2023 fiscal year was a 70% increase from the prior year, the report commissioned by Homeless Strategic Initiatives found. ...
NWREC open house will offer look at large research world
Explore and engage at this year’s Community Open House at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora on Wednesday, July 17. The free event at 15210 NW Miley Road will run from 4 to 7 p.m. and will see the facility throw open its gates to the community to showcase its research and extension programs. Faculty and staff from NWREC will be on hand with displays and demonstrations...
Movie Review: ‘Creed’ gives the ‘Rocky’ saga extra punch
What a clever repurposing of a famous character. A movie icon, still played by the same actor, usually doesn’t get the freshening Sylvester Stallone gives Rocky Balboa in “Creed” — a smart, entertaining extension of one of screen history’s most famous franchises. The 2015 drama that started its own series will be presented Sunday, June 23, on MGM+. The title “Creed” suggests the main relationship that involves another boxer: Adonis...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, June 21 - June 28, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal” - Season 3 (June 26) This spin-off of “Paranormal State” spotlights kids who show signs of possessing psychic gifts. Medium Chip Coffey and psychologist Lisa Miller join forces to help these gifted children accept their gifts and meet others like themselves. “Tiny House Nation”...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel June 21 - June 28, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 1 p.m. USA NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Sci Aps 200, Qualifying. (Live)3:25 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Spanish Grand Prix, Practice 3. (Live) Saturday 6:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Spanish Grand Prix, Qualifying. (Live)9:30 a.m. USA...
A third helping: ‘The Bear’ returns with Michelin-star dreams
Yes, Chef! One of the biggest dramedy hits of the ‘20s so far, FX’s “The Bear,” returns with its highly anticipated third season, streaming Sunday, June 27, on Hulu, with all 10 episodes of the fresh new season served up at once on premiere day. The titular restaurant reopens as a fine dining establishment this season, and Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White, “Shameless”), Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri, “Bottoms,” 2023) and Richie Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “NOS4A2”) are under a mountain of stress trying to make it all work. ...
Our TV picks for Saturday, June 22: Lakefront Luxury; 2024 Golden Spikes Award Show; Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Lakefront Luxury A&E 11 a.m. Chelsea and Spencer are in search of lakefront property to share with loved ones, including their dog, Henry. Their options include a modern 5-acre property boasting a chef’s kitchen and a rustic Scandinavian-style log home. 2024 Golden Spikes Award Show ...
Glenn Lancaster launches candidacy for Wilsonville mayor
A second candidate has announced a run for Wilsonville mayor. Glenn Lancaster, a retired partner of Stephens, McCarthy, and Lancaster LLC, declared his candidacy in a news release Thursday, June 20. He joins Shawn O’Neil in the race to replace Mayor Julie Fitzgerald, who is unable to run again due to term limits. “Among other things, Lancaster is committed to permanently stopping tolling in the area, fixing the chronically mismanaged...
2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt challenges park-lovers to find one of six collectibles
A statewide scavenger hunt returns next month, challenging Oregon residents to scour greenspaces in search of commemorative collectibles. The 2024 Hidden Bottle Hunt, hosted by the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative and BottleDrop, will run Wednesday to Sunday, July 3-7. The summer event brings families and communities together in celebration of Oregon’s history of environmental stewardship while supporting local charities. The scavenger hunt will have clues posted daily on BottleDrop’s website,...
Congresswoman Andrea Salinas brings listening tour on drug-crime policies to Oregon City
The 2024 Oregon Legislature overturned Measure 110, which changed the sentencing laws for many drug convictions, and which voters had approved just as the fentanyl-addiction crisis hit the state. “The fentanyl crisis has gripped communities across Oregon and put a huge burden on law enforcement and behavioral health providers who were already stretched thin,” Salinas said. “Now that Measure 110 has been partially repealed, we can begin to enact pragmatic, evidence-based policies that will address the problem at hand.” ...
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Oregon city’s homelessness plan: What to know before the ruling drops
A ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on a Grants Pass ordinance, aimed at preventing homeless residents from camping or sleeping outside, could be released Thursday or Friday, June 20 or 21, according to court-watchers. At issue: Whether the Grants Pass rule violates the U.S. Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. 1. What it means for your city? ...
Put it down! Molalla author takes humorous, candid look at our phone obsession
Amidst the incessant buzz of notifications and the allure of endless scrolling, Molalla author Mitche Graf offers a refreshing antidote in his latest book, "Put Down Your Freakin' Phone: Reboot Your Thinking, Transform Your Life, & Conquer The Sky Dragons In Your Backyard." Graf’s 13th book offers his trademark humor and candid insight, offering thoughts on how to navigate the digital landscape, urging readers to reconsider their relationship with technology. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, June 21: Dirty Jobs; Hoffman Family Gold; Lingo
Dirty Jobs DISC 2 p.m. Mike Rowe helps cat ladies in northern Texas fix a clowder of feral cats at a spay and neuter facility. Then, Mike and his crew feel the burn as he processes peppers with the mad scientist inventor of the Carolina Reaper, the hottest pepper in the world. Hoffman Family Gold ...
Three pointers for perennials
Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each associated with improved mood. ...
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