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The days of wine and roses are here! : May 20-26
MONDAY, MAY 20-SUNDAY, MAY 26 WINE — Wineries in the Willamette Valley celebrate Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27, with tasting specials and more. More: willamettewines.com ROSE FESTIVAL — Portland’s annual party, which includes a carnival, parades and more, will be May 24-June 9 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, downtown Portland and elsewhere. Some key happenings: CityFair, May 24-27, May 31-June 2, June 7-9; Starlight Parade, 8 p.m. June 1; Fleet...
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.
Wilsonville sisters bake for a cause
(WILSONVILLE) — Yaamini and Vaani Aga, both 16 years old, have been baking for as long as they can remember. The girls recalled joining their mom in the kitchen at a young age, baking cookies and helping make loaf cakes for Christmas. As their skills grew, Vaani said they started making cakes for friends and family. When the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020, the girls were nearing the end of...
Helping others is just part of her DNA
(MOLALLA) — For some, helping others is simply a chore. For others, it’s a life’s passion. Feel free to squarely put Molalla High School senior Kayden Harris in the latter category. For as long as she can remember, she’s been acutely aware of a desire to help others around her. That trait earned Harris this year’s Pamplin Media Group Amazing Kid for the Molalla area. For the 18-year-old, there’s no...
Overcoming obstacles with service and sisterhood
(CORNELIUS) — Sisters Angie and Andrea Reyes Aguilar have always been able to count on each other, but when they moved to the U.S. from Chiapas, Mexico, their sisterhood became a lifeline. “It was so helpful to me because I have someone to understand how I feel,” Angie said. “She was living the same thing as me.” Angie, 16, and Andrea, 18, are both Forest Grove High School juniors. They...
A star on and off the stage
(FOREST GROVE) — Alina Harrison shines on the stage, but the young performer is also a star supporting actress in her community. A Forest Grove High School sophomore, Harrison has been performing for most of her life. Starting dance when she was four years old, she eventually took on acting roles. “I got involved with a musical theater class, which I took just to see how that would go. And...
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.” ...
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...
Freshman enjoys assisting seniors after school
(SCAPPOOSE) — After helping in the Scappoose High School cafeteria and participating in the school choir, you might think Joshua Normine would want to settle down and catch a YouTube video (or two) just to relax. But no. In his off time, you’ll likely find Normine, a 16-year-old junior, helping a senior citizen with a daily chore. At school, Normine has a keen interest in cooking and helps in the...
Student stays busy perking up others
(ST. HELENS) — A senior at St. Helens High School, Matthew Boren serves his school in many ways, helping out in the kitchen, assisting with laundry, and, most importantly, helping lift the spirits of those around him. Boren is in the transition program at St. Helens High, which means he is working on life skills and work training until he turns 21. It’s challenging for Boren since he experiences a...
Making sacrifices to smooth the hard road
(CANBY) — Sometimes, pursuing a goal that seems out of reach can be incredibly difficult and deflating. In Canby, Javan Hernandez clearly understands those feelings and struggles, but he’s learned that reaching a goal is worth the struggle to fulfill his parents' hopes and dreams — the dream of higher education and a better life. Come the fall, this year’s Pamplin Media Group Amazing Kid for the Canby area will...
Jesuit High student creates app to fight crop disease
A news segment on television planted the seed for one Beaverton high schooler to develop a solution to crop disease around the globe. Jesuit High School senior Samyak Shrimali was sitting at his kitchen table doing homework during his sophomore year when he heard news anchors on television covering the issue of food insecurity. After hearing a few facts about how crop disease can affect the livelihood of farmers —...
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...
Leading his bandmates by example
ALOHA — Aloha High’s Luis Flores Herrera is making a splash in the statewide band scene. Capping off his senior year, Aloha’s Luis Flores Herrera made it to the Oregon Music Education Association’s all-state wind ensemble, a first for him. Flores Herrera participated in the all-state symphonic band for the last two years, but this was the first year he made it into the more selective ensemble band. That’s a...
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. ...
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...
Grappling her way to success
(ESTACADA) — Kirsten Delazerda, a champion high school wrestler, also jumps in to help out in her community when she sees a need. Delazerda was a star at the state girls wrestling competitions this year. She placed second in the 135-pound weight class. This makes her the highest placing girl in Estacada girls wrestling. “It made me feel really good,” she said, “my hard work paid off.” ...
Taking the lead at every opportunity
(PRINEVILLE) – Merritt O’Gorman likes to stay busy. As she ticks off a variety of activities that fill her schedule, in school and from home, a bright smile accompanies the words. She reveals her lifelong love of golf and her accolades on the course, and talks about her participation in leadership class, which has led to her holding two positions in the past couple of school years. She has committed her spare hours outside of school to competitive dance, which has taken her to contests...
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 19: 2024 PGA Championship; American Idol; Tracker
2024 PGA Championship KOIN 10 a.m. The best golfers in the world battle it out for the second men’s major of 2024 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., during the final round of the PGA Championship. Who out of the large field of contenders will lift the Wanamaker Trophy by the end? American Idol ...
Oregon Department of Education looking for student advisors
High school juniors who are interested in learning about how education and government intersect can apply for positions at the Oregon Department of Education. The Oregon State Board of Education will appoint a student board advisor, while the ODE Rules Advisory Committee is looking for a student rule advisor. Both positions start work at their respective August meetings and end in July 2025. The roles are open to all Oregon high school juniors (seniors during the 2024-25 school year) interested in leadership, education policy, state...
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