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4 takeaways: July report shows Portland region lost jobs year over year
Each month, Jake Procino, workforce analyst and economist from the Oregon Employment Department, releases the most recent economic indicators for the Portland region. The “region” may not be what you think it is. Economists use the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark and Skamania counties in Washington. That’s the area we’ll refer to below as the Portland MSA. Here...
Photo Contest: Classroom Chronicles
It's almost time to go back to school. Is your student excited or nervous for the first day of the new school year? Show off your new supplies and school style by entering our Classroom Chronicles photo contest. Win a chance for your photo to be featured in Your Oregon News newspapers—or as a digital jigsaw—in cities all around Oregon by submitting your photos. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS
North Marion football hosting free youth camp
North Marion football is offering a free youth football camp for any children interested in the game. The camp will be Aug. 5-9 from 5-7 p.m. at the North Marion High School football field. Huskies' head coach Michael Bicknell is running the camp along with his athletes. The event will cover the fundamentals of the sport and serve as a fun introduction to the world of football. Interested youth athletes and their families can register online or arrive ready to work on the first day. Questions can be directed to North Marion Youth Athletics football coordinator Austin Robinett, who can be reached at nmyafootball@gmail.com and 360-726-7201.
Oregon regulators trim proposed health insurance rates
Oregon insurance regulators have cut the health insurance rate increases proposed by insurers earlier this year but individuals are still likely to pay an increase of 5% and could see rates jump by 11%. Financial specialists in the Department of Consumer and Business Services said in a release Wednesday, July 31, they had lowered the rate increases proposed by five companies offering plans on the individual market while keeping the rate proposed by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan the same. The changes would cut the weighted...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, August 2 - August 9, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Young Woman and the Sea” (Available Now) Based on the book “Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World” by Glenn Stout, this biographical drama stars Daisy Ridley as Trudy Ederle, the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers,...
Our TV picks for Saturday, August 3: UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov; Junebug; Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov KATU 12 p.m. As Elton John once sang, “Saturday night’s alright for fighting.” Live from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov main event an exciting night of intense fights, including Nick Diaz’s first bout in three years. Junebug ...
Movie Review: The dinosaurs of “Jurassic World” roar again in “Fallen Kingdom”
When one considers a dinosaur movie these days, immediate thoughts generally run to the films in the “Jurassic Park” series. Released in 2018, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” – which FX shows Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9 – carried the Steven Spielberg-produced franchise into its fifth chapter. That might suggest that you’d already seen a lot of what that film has to offer, but even so, there’s still no denying the special thrill of seeing prehistoric creatures and their genetically enhanced descendants in action...
Family reunion: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ siblings face the final timeline
Stripped of their powers and facing new foes that want them dead, the Hargreeves siblings are back in the fourth and final season of “The Umbrella Academy,” premiering Thursday, Aug. 8, on Netflix. Stuck — for now, at least — as mere mortals with no powers and feeling enemies encroaching upon them, there’s no telling just what is about to happen to the Hargreeves in this final 10-episode season. On top of past time jumps and their resulting paradoxes affecting the timeline the siblings now...
Oregon wants input on day-use parking permits in state parks
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change that increases day use parking permit rates. The proposed rules will create rate ranges for day-use parking permits, similar to campsite and other facilities in state parks. The agency also is taking public comments on proposed rule changes on additional changes to rate ranges in campsites and other facilities. Public comments on both changes will be accepted together. ...
Our view: Happy second anniversary, CHIPS act; may the job growth continue
As the CHIPS and Science Act marks its second anniversary this month, Oregon is a proven winner when it comes to securing federal funding to ensure that our home state remains at the heart of the semiconductor revolution. Our universities, entrepreneurs and workers have successfully secured billions of dollars in federal investment — and it’s just the second anniversary of the landmark federal law. This year alone, the federal Commerce Department announced an $8.5 billion CHIPS and Science Act investment in Intel nationally that includes...
Redo of Oregon program to cap greenhouse gas pollution ready for public review
Oregon’s plan to regulate fossil fuel companies and reduce greenhouse gases is ready for public comment after being derailed seven months ago by a lawsuit brought by natural gas companies. Draft regulations for the state’s redo of the 2021 Climate Protection Program were published Tuesday, July 30, by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The agency gave the public until Friday, Aug. 30, to comment on them. The state’s Environmental...
Woodburn warms up to Fiesta time!
It’s time to warm up to Woodburn’s 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana, and the first step to that end is the coronation for the fiesta court. That coronation event takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Downtown Plaza (adjacent to the library) where there will also be music, vendors and the Show n’ Shine Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m. The city of Woodburn officially...
It's berry season! Pick 'em all month long
Each month, the OSU Extension provides reminders of essential garden chores, such as fertilizing, pest control, planting and maintenance. The recommendations in this calendar are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Preventive pest management is emphasized over reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems before acting and opt for the...
Dangerous heat prompts weather alert Thursday around Oregon
A KOIN 6 Weather Alert is in place for western Oregon and southwest Washington Thursday, Aug. 1, as dangerous heat returns to the region. Summer temperatures will spike Thursday afternoon and evening with highs sitting in the upper 90s. A few 100-degree temperatures are possible along the Willamette Valley as records are threatened. Portland’s current record is 98-degrees last set in 2015. That record likely will be broken Thursday afternoon with a forecast high of 100 predicted. This latest round of summer heat also comes with a layer of haze. Wildfires burning both in Oregon and California will push smoke back into the region Thursday. Red sunsets and sunrises will likely take Portland into the weekend. KOIN 6 News is a partner of this publication. Find the original story here.
Our TV picks for Friday, August 2: The Breakfast Club; 20/20
The Breakfast Club AMC 7 p.m. Don’t you forget about the ‘80s, as this classic John Hughes flick, starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald, airs during a marathon of coming-of-age films from the decade, including “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “The Outsiders” and more. 20/20 KATU 9 p.m. Hosts David Muir and Deborah Roberts explore the biggest stories enrapturing the United States with the help of correspondents Juju Chang, John Quiñones and Diane Sawyer. From true crime to celebrity scandals, no story is off the table.
What to know about buying a home in a low inventory market
People who have shopped for homes at any point over the last few years are undoubtedly aware that inventory is low. While low inventory has affected home prices and priced some buyers out of certain markets, the good news is the tide may have started to change as 2023 drew to a close. A December 2023 report from the National Association of Realtors indicated home sales rose by nearly 1% in November, during which single-family home construction grew by 18% compared to October. ...
Four Portland Thorns advance to quarterfinals of Olympic women's soccer tournament
Four out of six Portland Thorns players competing for their countries at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are moving on to the knockout stage of the women’s soccer competition. Sophia Smith and Sam Coffey, playing for Team USA, helped dominate Group B with wins over Germany, Australia and Zambia that included nine goals for the Americans and only two allowed to the others. Up first was Zambia on July 25...
FAQ about garage remodels
Homeowners tend to want to maximize their homes’ space. For some, this may involve turning a garage from a utilitarian space into one that serves multiple purposes. According to The Mortgage Reports, a home-buying and improvement resource, garage renovations can increase a home’s value and add living space. Garage remodels can also create additional storage space, provide an area for a home gym or even create room for a home office. Before beginning a garage remodel, homeowners may have some common questions about the process. ...
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