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My opinion: Life after Measure 110, and what that could mean for Oregonians
On Nov. 3, 2020, Oregonians overwhelmingly voted to pass Ballot Measure 110 and decriminalize the possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances. Almost four years later, it is abundantly clear that the law did not work in the way voters had hoped it would. Because this was a voter-approved measure, the State Legislature’s role was purely procedural. I was still a state legislator representing House District 38 at the time, and it was my job to affirm the will of the people — not...
The 2024 Fiat 500e will put a smile on your face
OMG! The 2024 Fiat 500e is so cute!!! Fiat faces several challenges with the reintroduction of the all-electric 500. When most EVs are getting larger, the subcompact 500e is the smallest on the market. Wait, did I tell you the 2024 500e is so cute! I mean, really!! You need to see it!!! Where was...
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 ...
Events & Activities: Music, bingo, car show and more
Music in the Park program continues this week MOLALLA: Tuesday evening air will be filled with the sound of music coming from Molalla’s Fox Park in 2024. The Molalla Public Library returns with another edition of its Music in the Park program for the coming summer. The action runs every Tuesday through July 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ...
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 ...
Karen Marie Bode
December 4, 1952 – April 9, 202 - Karen Marie Bode (Schroers) passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Karen was born on December 4, 1952 in Chaska, Minnesota, the second at seven children born to Wilbur and Patricia Schroers. Karen’s family moved to Shakopee, MN when she was 7 years old and she graduated from Shakopee High School in 1970. Karen attended Alexandria Tech in Central Minnesota for Interior Design and wed Ronald Bode on May 6, 1972. She was an...
NNO: Start planning for public safety, festivity
Yes, Independence Day is just over the horizon, and some other warmly anticipated area festivities, such as the Hubbard Hop Festival, are also within sight. But it’s not too early to begin planning for the early-August mingling gem: National Night Out. The annual neighborhood gathering event aimed at public safety invariably takes place on the first Tuesday of August. This year that means NNO falls on Aug. 6. ...
Woodburn Community Center would promote water safety
With the heat of a budding summer picking up steam and hordes heat-relief seekers looking to cool off, so too are advisories about water safety. Many of those advisories in this region focus on water temperatures and vital precautions to take when heading out to go swimming in area waterholes. Given that scenario coinciding amid Woodburn’s plans to place a community center project funding bond on the ballot, enhanced water...
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...
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 ...
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...
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”...
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. ...
Chuckwagon breakfast served July 4 in Woodburn
What would Independence Day be without a hearty community breakfast? Per tradition, the French Prairie Kiwanis Club will be hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee, milk and juice, 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Woodburn’s Legion Park. Event spokesperson Steve Kufeldt said this annual Chuckwagon Breakfast dates back to 1954, and it has invariably provided a festive setting for renewing friendships and making new ones...
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? ...
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