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Readers Respond: "Light fireworks responsibly"
It’s fireworks week in Oregon—exciting! But with the rising heat, Oregonians must remember to keep fireworks safe this year. Your Oregon News asked readers about their fireworks usage habits, and whether they support stricter regulations. Here’s what you said. About 85% of reader respondents said they support stricter regulations on the sale and use of fireworks in Oregon, in order to reduce wildfire risks. About 7% said they are neutral...
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge in reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday, July 1, by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents were related to the victim’s religion -- most targeted at Jewish people. As it has since the commission began collecting data in 2020, race remains the largest motivating...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 3: The Price Is Right; MasterChef; Reginald the Vampire
The Price Is Right KOIN 8 p.m. Celebrating active-duty military, veterans and their families, this Fourth of July special episode welcomes The Band of The Golden West from Sacramento, Calif., performing with airmen-musicians under the command of Lt. Col. Cristina Moore Urrutia. MasterChef ...
Democrats back cities limiting camping on public property
At least two Democrats say they want to revisit a 2021 law requiring Oregon cities to adopt “objectively reasonable” standards when they regulate the place, time and manner of camping on public property. The calls by Rep. Paul Evans of Monmouth and Sen. Mark Meek of Gladstone echo those made by the Republican minority leaders in the House and Senate on Friday. All did so after the U.S. Supreme Court...
Oregon expands free Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands more people
After two years of planning, Oregon is officially expanding its Medicaid program to provide tens of thousands of more people access to the free health insurance program. The Oregon Health Authority announced on Monday, July 1, the launch of its OHP Bridge Plan to those who earn more than the federal limits for traditional Medicaid. The Oregon Health Plan, the state’s version of Medicaid, currently covers 1.4 million Oregonians who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level, or nearly $21,000 per year for...
Fourth of July concert, laser light show scheduled in Wilsonville
A Fourth of July Laser Light Show and concert will be held in Town Center Park on Thursday, July 4. Music from Jacob Westfall & Band will start at 8 p.m. with the light show beginning around 9:45 p.m., according to the city website. The free event does not require pre-registration, but the website said attendees should bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.
Not far from home
ST. PAUL – The biggest July 4 rodeo in the nation kicks off this week in St. Paul. The eyes of the rodeo world will be on St. Paul this weekend, when the annual St. Paul Rodeo begins Tuesday, July 2. More than 750 cowboys and cowgirls from the U.S. and Canada will make their way to St. Paul, to compete in what is billed as the Nation’s Greatest Fourth...
As Home Depot continues its push to move into Wilsonville, the city accuses the company of bribery
Amid allegations of bribery and other misdeeds levied by the city of Wilsonville, Home Depot will appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals a city decision that prevents its use of the Fry’s Electronics building. The appeal comes as Home Depot also seeks an enforcement order with the Land Conservation and Development Commission against the city for allegedly violating local and state law. Home Depot has been working to come to Wilsonville by moving into the former Fry’s Electronics building at 29400 Town...
State council proposes new literacy requirements for teacher training and licensing
Oregon teacher colleges, plus future and current teachers hoping to get hired at public elementary schools in the state soon could be required to demonstrate a much more robust understanding of how to teach reading and writing than is currently required. Gov. Tina Kotek’s Early Literacy Educator Preparation Council — made up of K-12 and staff from Oregon teacher colleges, as well as literacy experts, an indigenous language expert and bipartisan state legislators — shared its final recommendations last week for overhauling literacy training for...
2024 BMW Z4 M40i keeps the traditional sports car spirit alive
When I was young and foolish, I owned a 1958 Triumph TR3 convertible sports car. It was beautiful, unreliable, and taught me what a sports car was supposed to be – a two-seat visceral driving experience slung low to the ground with the wind in your face, enhanced by a manual transmission that maximized your control of the engine on winding roads. Fast forward more years than I want to admit and there are not many convertible sports cars with manual transmissions anymore. The most...
Oregon reactions continue to pour in following U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Grants Pass homelessness case
Oregonians continued to speak out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 2: Doubling Down With the Derricos; Supermarket Stakeout; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Doubling Down With the Derricos TLC 7 p.m. With the house close to being ready, the Derricos host a barbeque for their new neighbors in an effort to make a good first impression. Darian anxiously awaits word about her NYU application. GG takes steps to find out why she hasn’t been feeling well. Supermarket Stakeout ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Blues festival, rodeos and fireworks galore!
MONDAY, JULY 1-SUNDAY, JULY 7 WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL — The 36th annual Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4-7 at Waterfront Park, will have 100 acts and four stages of music, with highlights including St. Paul & Broken Bones, Diggin Dirt, Jackie Venson, MarchFourth (July 4); Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, Say She She, Bombino, Leyla McCalla, Jee MacRae, Kirk Fletcher, Lachy Doley (July 5); Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Bobby Rush & North Mississippi Allstars; Charlie Hunter with Jubu Smith, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Curley Taylor &...
Wilsonville football players turn in productive Les Schwab Bowl appearances
A number of Wilsonville football players competed in the 26th annual Les Schwab Bowl at Lewis and Clark College on Friday, as Team Columbia triumphed 39-26 over Team Willamette at the summertime all-star showcase. The Wildcats had a total of five players selected for the game, including rising junior Roman Kealoha and rising seniors Carter Christianson, Nick Crowley, Emmitt Fee, and Lincoln Mason. Additionally, Wilsonville head coach Adam Guenther was...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 1: American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean
American Ninja Warrior KGW 8 p.m. People from all over the United States step up to challenge the world’s most notorious obstacle course for fame and glory. Who will have the mental fortitude to reach the summit of Mount Midoriyama? Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall host. Name That Tune ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 30: 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship; Interview With the Vampire
2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship KGW 9:30 a.m. It’s the seniors’ time to shine in the final round of the 2024 Senior Open Championship from the beautiful Newport Country Club in Newport, R.I. Last year, Bernhard Langer snuck by Steve Stricker for a two-shot lead to win the $720,000 top prize. Interview With the Vampire AMC 9 p.m. Journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) has heard enough from Louis (Jacob Anderson) and Armand (Assad Zaman) and has grave concerns for his safety in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claudia (Delainey Hayles) is suffering from a sense of confinement.
Oregon reacts: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass in homelessness case
Oregonians are speaking out after the Friday, June 28, news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, saying the city’s prohibition on outdoor camping does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. ...
Catch up on Wilsonville's police log
6/11 7:28 p.m. A vehicle was reportedly vandalized at the 29700 block of Southwest Courtside Drive. 6/11 9:35 p.m. A woman was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance-meth in Multnomah County, failure to appear for first-degree attempted forgery, attempted ID theft and two counts of second-degree theft in Washington County at the 9400 block of Southwest Wilsonville Road. 6/12 2:06 a.m. A man was taken into custody...
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Grants Pass in homelessness case
The U.S. Supreme Court has released a 6-3 ruling that a homelessness ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, does not violate the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The ruling could pave the way for stricter rules on homelessness in every Oregon community, and the ripple effect could reach across state lines. Plaintiffs in the case of City of Grants Pass v. Johnson had argued that criminalizing the...
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