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How to keep your AC unit running strong
Air conditioners are a lifeline come the dog days of summer when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors. Maintaining an AC unit ensures it will be there to keep everyone cool when the mercury rises. The following are some steps homeowners can take to keep their AC units in tip-top shape this summer. Replace the air filter on the unit. Dirt, dust, debris, and pollen can quickly fill an AC unit’s filter. Replacing these filters before summer can make...
Wyden votes ‘no’ on Kids Online Safety Act
Legislation aimed at protecting children online sailed through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, July 23. Senators approved the package of two bills in a 91-3 vote, a rare bipartisan landslide And one of those three “no” votes was from Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden. In fact, he was the only Democrat to oppose the bill. Wyden said he’d long opposed some elements of the bill. The bill improved in subsequent drafts...
Oregon Sen. Merkley on USPS proposal: Return to sender, address unknown
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley continues his opposition to a restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service. Merkley, a Democrat from Northeast Portland, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, focusing on first-hand stories he said he heard from Oregonians who rely on the Postal Service for everything from the delivery of medications to running small businesses to staying connected with loved ones. “Postmaster Gen. (Louis) DeJoy...
Enter our 2024 Great Grocery Giveaway for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize—and more from local businesses!
Enter the 2024 Great Grocery Giveaway, sponsored by Your Oregon News, for a chance to win great prizes! Enter our sweepstakes once each day for a chance to win a $5,000 national grand prize or a chance at three $500 gift card prizes — as well as a lot more prizes from local businesses including Grocery Outlet — from now through midnight on August 27. Three lucky readers will receive...
Discover your housing dreams at the 2024 NW Natural Street of Dreams
As the event approaches 50 years in production, the NW Natural Street of Dreams realizes that dreams look different these days. With single-site land developments becoming harder to find, housing costs rising, and interest rates rising, the Home Building Association (HBA) of Greater Portland has changed its annual event to an on-tour format that focuses on a variety of housing types and budget ranges. The 2024 NW Natural Street of...
OHSU-led research fuels hope for universal flu vaccine
Oregon Health & Science researchers say they have a promising new approach to developing a universal influenza vaccine — potentially within five years. Such a vaccine — a “one and done” dose — would provide a person with lifetime immunity against a rapidly evolving influenza virus and help safeguard against a pandemic like the recent one that also caused a respiratory illness. Flu strains have triggered six major epidemics in the past century and a half, with the worst in 1918 when millions of people...
Heat turns dangerous by late week for Portland and entire state
A heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service will go into effect starting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. It includes the entire Willamette Valley and Rogue Valley down to the California border. Temperatures will swell to nearly 100 degrees for Portland. The record tie for that day in the Rose City is 98 degrees. Hot and humid weather also is expected across Southwestern Oregon, possibly up to 105 degrees, on Thursday and Friday. This heat will be followed by an increasing chance for thunderstorms by the weekend for Southern and Eastern Oregon. Neither heat nor thunderstorms are good for firefighting efforts. More active wildfire behavior is expected by the end of the week. Be aware that air quality conditions in your area may change as wind direction shifts under this ridge of high pressure. KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Portland Tribune. Their full story can be found at koin.com.
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 1: NFL Football; Beach Bargains; Big Brother
NFL Football ESPN KATU 5 p.m. Live from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, the NFL gets set to honor their new class of Hall of Famers with a game between the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears. The Class of 2024 includes Steve McMichael, Andre Johnson and more. Beach Bargains ...
Gervais summer school moves the needle
Summer school? It’s not a term that historically springs enthusiasm when uttered in the vicinity of youth. I mean, it pretty much contradicts the more appealing term "summer vacation." But teaching and learning participants in Gervais School District this summer are trying to buck that tendency. And according to some reports, the district is enjoying success to that end. GSD is well into its six-week session; a session that, perhaps,...
Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey wins Olympic gold in U.S. team victory
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is once again the best in the world after taking home the gold Tuesday, July 30 in the team competition at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Simone Biles of course led the way, but Oregon State gymnast Jade Carey did her part when her number was called to start the team final. The first event for the Americans was the vault, Carey’s specialty and her...
National Democratic group MoveOn will back Oregon candidates Salinas, Bynum
A national group that plans to spend more than $32 million to elect Democrats to federal office is backing two Oregon congressional candidates. MoveOn, one of the country’s largest progressive organizations, endorsed U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas and Democratic candidate Janelle Bynum on Tuesday, July 30. The endorsements, shared first with the Capital Chronicle, mean the two Oregon women will benefit from house parties, digital ads, phone banks and canvassing led by MoveOn. ...
Chevrolet's Blazer EV hints at great things to come
The Blazer name goes back over 50 years for Chevrolet. The first Blazers were modified four-wheel drive full-size pickup trucks that had removable hardtops over the bed area. In the 1980s, the company added the compact S-10 Blazers, which ended production in 2012. Chevrolet revived the Blazer name in 2019 with a somewhat lackluster crossover SUV to compete in the two-row midsize segment. That crossover was the basis for the Blazer EV, which launched in 2023. The all-electric Blazer is clearly the best of the...
WOU launches partnership with Chemeketa
Western Oregon University announced on Monday that it recently established a streamlined path for students enrolled in Chemeketa Community College’s Bachelor of Applied Science program to access academic resources and coursework through WOU. This new program begins Aug. 1, and it provides for Chemeketa students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher to apply for non-degree undergraduate status at the university. Admitted students can enroll in up to 15 credits of graduate coursework toward WOU’s Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership program during their final...
Pacific Pediatrics to host Community Health Fair in Woodburn
Pacific Pediatrics announced that it is hosting a Community Health Fair through Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1475 Mt. Hood Ave., Woodburn. This is billed as a family event that will include immunizations, well-child checks, $10 physicals and information on Pacific Pediatrics services. There will also be free food and drinks and a variety of activities, including a photo booth, face painting, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and raffle prizes. For information, visit Yakima Valley Farm Workers Pacific Pediatrics Health Fair event.
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 31: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; Let’s Make a Deal Primetime; Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A NOVA Special Presentation
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire KATU 8 p.m. Can’t get enough Jimmy Kimmel? The eponymous star of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” leaves his talk show desk and embraces the role of host in this refreshed game show. Celebrity contestants this episode include Sophia Bush, Alex Edelman and Jeff Ross. Let’s Make a Deal Primetime ...
New year, new number for Oregon football's Dickey
Bizarre numbers on college football players isn't an abnormality. NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin wore the No. 47 across his back and chest during his years at Miami. Former Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson started his college career with the No. 20 at Ole Miss. Keeping up with quarterbacks, current Ohio State signal caller Devin Brown wears No. 33. Defensive lineman across the nation range anywhere from No. 1 to 99. ...
Chemeketa partners with Arizona State
What do Chemeketa Community College and Arizona State University have in common? At first blush, that question is a poser. But today officials at the local community college shed light on a new partnership with the desert school. CCC announced that officials between the two schools have arranged a collaboration that will streamline the transfer process for Chemeketa students who want to continue their education at ASU. This trademarked program...
Woodburn's Kids Fest coming up on Saturday
Yes, there's still plenty of summer remaining. But back-to-school events are sneaking into the schedules already. The annual Woodburn Community Connection & Kids Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, in Legion Park, 1385 Park Ave., Woodburn. Organizers advise that parking is limited at Legion, so attendees should plan accordingly. ...
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