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Nurses at six Providence locations set to strike Tuesday, June 18
Nurses at six Providence hospitals are set to strike for three days starting Tuesday, June 18. More than 3,000 nurses are scheduled to strike at Providence Milwaukie Hospital; Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City; Providence Newberg Medical Center; Providence St. Vincent in Washington County; Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital; and Providence Medford Medical Center. The nurses are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. ONA delivered a 10-day notice...
Oregon ranks middle among states for child well-being in new report
Oregon kids are healthier than average but lag their peers nationwide when it comes to education, according to a new report. The Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation releases annually a report called KIDS COUNT that ranks how well states support kids using state and federal data. The latest report, the foundation’s 35th, was released last week and includes data collected in 2021 and 2022. It shows Oregon is in the middle among states for overall child well-being. ...
Readers Respond: Ideals for off-roading
Your Oregon News asked readers whether they like to go off-roading. About 35% of readers said no. On the other hand, about 30% of reader respondents said they love off-roading as a hobby, and modify their vehicle. About 24% said they like to off-road, infrequently. About 6% of readers like to watch others drive off-road, and another 6% like to go off-roading on vacation of seasonally, they said. ...
With six words, Michele Norris starts a conversation about race
Race. Your story. 6 words. Please send. With those six words (and one number), Michele Norris began a conversation about race that began 14 years ago with 200 postcards she distributed during a tour of the United States — and it continues today with more than half a million submissions from 100 countries. She described the results of the Race Card Project in her new book, “Our Hidden Conversations: What...
Sweet Survival: PNW Survival Games return for more outdoors
So, you like a challenge, testing yourself in the great outdoors of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, all while having fun in the process. Something’s returning that may just fit the bill. The second annual PNW Survival Games will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, at the Ripple Creek Campground in Molalla. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year promises to be bigger and better, with...
2024 Subaru BRZ named "Best Affordable Sports Car"
1It’s hard to believe I’ve been testing the back-to-basics Subaru BRZ sports car since 2013, the model year it was first introduced. It seems fresh every time because it is so simple but purposeful – a car designed for nothing but cheap thrills, despite being available with the latest automotive technologies. Car and Driver gave it a 2024 Editor’s Choice Award for Best Affordable Sports Car. The BRZ was co-designed with Toyota, which produces a mechanically identical version called the GR86. They are only available...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, June 18: Fixer to Fabulous; Neighborhood Wars; Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution
Fixer to Fabulous HGTV 7 p.m. A couple reconnects after years of dating, and now they’re moving in together and want to make major updates to their home. As a nod to their time spent traveling, Dave and Jenny look to add traces of the world to create the couple’s unique renovation. Neighborhood Wars ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Balloons, festivals and boat races!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19-SUNDAY, JUNE 23 TIGARD FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS — Forty years from inception, Tigard’s annual Festival of Balloons returns to celebrate its ruby jubilee June 21-23 at Cook Park. Hot air balloons will launch each morning, with vendors and carnival rides available ahead of the evening's Night Glow event and musical acts. Tickets from $15. For more information, go online (tigardballoon.org). RISK/REWARD — Artists have been announced for the...
Our TV picks for Monday, June 17: Name That Tune; Below Deck Mediterranean; NCIS
Name That Tune KPTV 8 p.m. One lucky contestant will turn countless hours putting together the perfect Spotify playlists into a life-changing grand prize in the latest edition of this classic music game show revival. Will their music knowledge be enough to outlast the competition? Below Deck Mediterranean ...
West Linn-Wilsonville School Board approves new middle and high school reading and writing curriculum
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has completed its literacy curriculum adoption for all students. Coming on the tail of the elementary school literacy adoption in March, the middle and high school teams presented their curriculum adoption recommendations during the Monday, June 10 meeting of the West Linn-Wilsonville School Board. For middle school learners, Houghton Miller Harcourt’s Into Reading was selected while myPerspectives by the publisher Savvas was chosen for high...
Our TV picks for Sunday, June 16: The 77th Annual Tony Awards; Naked and Afraid XL; Grantchester on Masterpiece
The 77th Annual Tony Awards KOIN 5 p.m. Ariana DeBose hosts this 77th annual tribute to all Broadway has to offer, including powerhouse categories such as Best Musical, Best Revival of a Play, Best Revival of a Musical and Best Book of a Musical, as well as various Best Performance categories. Naked and Afraid XL ...
What are the concerns over the proposed Aurora Airport adjustments?
At a packed Oregon Department of Aviation open house Thursday, June 13, community members had the opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on preliminary options for the new Aurora State Airport master plan. Large boards displaying the preliminary options, referred to as “alternatives,” were spaced around the room and groups of attendees scanned the alternatives with members from the ODAV and others present for questions. The options address identified...
Three Rivers Charter School contract renewed for another five years
After reviewing the charter earlier this year, the The West Linn-Wilsonville School Board voted to renew the Three Rivers Charter School contract for five more years during its Monday, June 9 meeting. The contract renewal extends Three Rivers’ charter until June 30, 2029. “I got so excited because I know what a well-loved part of our school district Three Rivers Charter School is and so I'm excited to vote ‘Yes’...
Sidhu Twins Named Wilsonville High School Players of the Year, Athletes of the Week for June 12
Siblings Luke and Layla Sidhu are both varsity golfers for Wilsonville High School. This week, the Wilsonville boys’ varsity golf and girls’ varsity golf coaches were asked to pick their players of the year. Two student athletes stood out most… and they just so happen to share a last name! Both recognized for their contributions to Wildcats golf over the past year, twins Luke and Layla Sidhu have been recognized as Players of the Year for the 2023-2024 season, as well as this week’s Athletes...
Oregon still fixing state employee payroll system after problems last year
Auditors were unable to completely review Oregon’s new $21 million payroll and human services system that plagued thousands of state workers with inaccurate paychecks in early 2023, records show. The finding is contained within the Secretary of State’s statewide single audit, released the week of Monday, June 10, that looks at a variety of state government agencies and programs. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services implemented the payroll system, called...
Camp offers high schoolers look into cybersecurity careers
Clackamas Community College will hold the NW Cyber Camp, a unique opportunity for high school students to explore the world of cybersecurity – for free. The week-long camp does not require any prerequisites – just a curiosity about computers and a desire to protect them. Camp curriculum development is led by Oregon State University cybersecurity experts and designed for students of all skill levels. Instruction includes core concepts in cybersecurity...
Catch up on the latest from Wilsonville's police log
6/3 2:22 p.m. An iPhone was recovered at the 30000 block of Southwest Town Center Loop East. The owner was not identified. 6/3 3:03 p.m. A victim was reportedly defrauded via deception. 6/3 4:19 p.m. A woman was taken into custody for failure to appear for driving under the influence of intoxicants at the 10900 block of Southwest Wilsonville Road. ...
Movie Review: Disney serves up another ‘Frozen’ treat
If anything was a sure bet at the box office at the time, it was “Frozen II.” The original, animated 2013 movie was that sort of serendipity any studio wishes for ... even Disney, which doesn’t always have its expectations met. The company wanted to make sure its best foot was put forward on a “Frozen” sequel, which is why it took six years. Freeform shows “Frozen II” Saturday, June 22, right after — appropriately enough — the first “Frozen.” ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, June 14 - June 21, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Meet Spidey and His Amazing Friends” - Season 3, New Episodes (June 19) Our favourite web-slinger is great at working solo, but Spidey is about to discovery that when he’s got some super-hero friends by his side, he can fight supervillains and rescue anyone in trouble even better. Meet the good guys and gals that help Spidey save the day! ...
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