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Home Energy Spotlight: Why weatherization is one of the best ways to save energy, money
Before spending money on bigger items like a new heat pump, furnace or air conditioner, one of the best and first things to consider when looking for ways to save energy at home is weatherization. Weatherization includes a variety of improvements that all do the same thing: they keep air from coming in or out of your home through gaps, cracks and other openings. That means your heating and cooling system uses less energy to keep your home comfortable. Weatherization can include small but effective...
Survey: Oregonians wary of artificial intelligence
Oregonians are apprehensive about artificial intelligence, a recent survey from the nonpartisan Oregon Values and Beliefs Center found. The Portland-based nonprofit regularly surveys Oregonians about their opinions on matters of public interest. Its latest research on artificial intelligence comes as the state grapples with how to handle the emerging technology. Earlier this year, the Oregon Legislature passed a law to crack down on artificial intelligence used by political campaigns to mislead voters, and Gov. Tina Kotek formed a new advisory council. ...
Signatures submitted for two Oregon ballot initiatives
Advocates await word on whether they have gathered enough valid signatures to qualify their ballot initiatives for Oregon's Nov. 5 general election. One proposed measure would rebate $750 per Oregonian annually, funded by a 3% surcharge on the current minimum tax paid by businesses with annual Oregon sales of at least $25 million. (The law sets $30,000 as the minimum for these businesses.) The sole sponsor is Antonio Gisbert of...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, July 10: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; Dynamic Planet; Claim to Fame
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire KATU 8 p.m. Celebrity contestants can use their lifelines once more as Jimmy Kimmel returns as host in this season premiere. The questions get harder and harder as celebs work in pairs for a chance to win up to $1 million for charities of their choosing. Dynamic Planet ...
2024 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe is EV version of legendary BMW sedans
For years BMW has flourished by offering exceptional base models and a range of more powerful and better handling M versions for more money. That has allowed buyers who want to save money to afford a genuine BMW car or SUV, while enthusiasts with money can fulfill their dreams. Now BMW has committed to an electrified future and is applying the same strategy to its EVs. A case in point is the i4, an all-electric four door hatchback that straddles the line between a compact...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, July 9: Family Feud: Decades of Laughs; Beat Shazam; Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order
Family Feud: Decades of Laughs KATU 8 p.m. Fifty years ago, Richard Dawson introduced “Family Feud” to the world — and things haven’t been the same since. From there, a slew of hosts took over until current host Steve Harvey came along in 2010. This special looks back at the show’s history. Beat Shazam ...
St. Paul gold!
ST PAUL – It wasn’t just Mother Nature that brought the heat to the St. Paul Rodeo; the cowboys and cowgirls did, as well. After six performances in five days, nearly $500,000 in prize money was awarded to the winners in each of the eight events. In the steer wrestling, an Oregon man came out on top. ...
Jam Session: HAREFEST ready to deliver rock, roll and memories
“Music is moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” Plato sure had the vibe of Harefest figured all those centuries ago. Fortunately, what Plato instinctively understood will be on full display in Canby July 18-20 as another Harefest musical feast uncoils at the fairgrounds. Harefest returns for its 12 iteration and yes,...
Events & Activities: Summer markets are running, music keeps rolling
Molalla Farmers Market keeps rolling every Thursday MOLALLA: The Molalla Farmers Market is held every Thursday through the end of September from 3 to 7 p.m. at 180 Industrial Way in Molalla. The weekly market will feature local produce, crafts, food, and more. For more information, check Molalla Farmers Market on Facebook. ...
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK: Tiny dances in Beaverton and all things vintage at the Expo Center
MONDAY, JULY 8-SUNDAY, JULY 14 OLD TIME FAIR — Everybody enjoys a traditional old-fashioned fair. In West Linn, you’ll have a chance to attend the Old Time Fair, which returns this year. The event runs July 12-14. The fair will be held at Willamette Park, 1100 12th St. in West Linn. Enjoy a community parade, the ambassador coronation, a beer garden, live music, a classic car show, carnival rides and more. For more information, go online (westlinnoregon.gov/oldtimefair). ...
Our TV picks for Monday, July 8: The Bachelorette; The 1% Club; All American: Homecoming
The Bachelorette KATU 8 p.m. She may have finished fifth in Joey Graziadei’s season of “The Bachelor,” but 26-year-old Jenn Tran, a physician assistant student, is ready to break some hearts in this season premiere. She’s bubbly, charming and the first Asian-American Bachelorette. The 1% Club ...
Portland Rock Gym hosts four climbing Olympians prior to 2024 Paris games
Four Olympians made their way to Portland Rock Gym on Saturday, July 6 out in Beaverton in preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The group is also practicing on July 7 at the facility. Colin Duffy, Brook Raboutou, Jesse Grupper and Natalia Grossman took to the Titan Boulder at the Beaverton gym, an exact replica of the wall they will compete on in Paris. The wall is one of 22 in the world and the only one in the United States. ...
Bad bearing, good rodeo
ST PAUL – It took more than a bearing going out on a trailer that kept Shane Frey from doing well at the St. Paul Rodeo. The Duncan, Okla. man had a time of 3.5 seconds in the steer wrestling to take the lead in the first round of the rodeo. Ten miles out of St. Paul, Frey and his traveling partners had a bad bearing on their trailer, and...
Our TV picks for Sunday, July 7: PGA Tour Golf; Belly of the Beast: Bigger and Bloodier; Orphan Black: Echoes
PGA Tour Golf KOIN 12 p.m. It’s anybody’s game in this final round of the John Deere Classic from TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Last year, Sepp Straka shot a blistering 62 on the last day — the lowest closing round since 1982 — to claim top honors and a prize of $1.3 million. ...
Movie Review: ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ is still chilling, literally
Winter won’t be back for a while, but as movies go, “The Day After Tomorrow” is a good way to prepare for it early. Currently streaming on Hulu for a 20th-anniversary engagement, director and co-writer Roland Emmerich’s (“Independence Day”) disaster saga has been a cable-network staple since soon after its 2004 theatrical release, and it’s easy to see why. It’s a high-concept picture that poses a universal dilemma: What if mankind experienced a global freeze-over? Though the cold-weather season will remain at bay for a...
Favorite rodeo
ST PAUL – Good things come in pairs, and that’s what Jacob Lees hopes will happen. The Idaho cowboy took the lead in the bareback riding after the July 4 evening performance of the St. Paul rodeo. He was aboard Mustard, the same horse that was ridden for the bareback win last year, owned by Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics. ...
4 Tips: Red Cross urges caution as temperatures spike
With the region on track to break high temperature records in Oregon and Southwest Washington over the next couple of days, the American Red Cross – Cascade Region warns that health risks for vulnerable populations and should be taken seriously. Josh Cozart, meteorologist for KOIN 6 News, warns that the first real heat wave of summer will push temperatures to 100 degrees for the first time this year by Friday afternoon, July 5. See Cozart’s story here. ...
Barge ablaze after Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show, one hospitalized
Following the dazzling fireworks display at the Waterfront Blues Festival, a fire broke out on the deck of the barge sending one person to the hospital, authorities said. According to Portland Fire & Rescue, during the post-show clean-up and safety check, the fire started on the deck. Officials said a member of the barge crew was burned and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. That person’s condition is currently unknown.
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