Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, April 25, but much more still needs to be done. A panel of University of Oregon professors who study climate change, smoke and wildfire discussed the 2024 wildfire season in an online forum with journalists as the West braces for summer fires. Wildfire risk in the West and in Oregon this year is not abnormally higher than in...

Thursday, April 25 Baseball Scores Astoria at Banks (Cancelled) Sunset 7, Jesuit 0 Sherwood 3, West Salem 0 ...

AUSSIE RULES Friday 8:30 p.m. FS1 AFL Premiership Football Sydney Swans vs. Greater Western Sydney Giants. (Live) AUTO RACING Saturday 7:30 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup...

Premier League Soccer KGW 9:30 a.m. As the Premier League races towards its conclusion in May, coverage of this game played between Brentford F.C. and Everton airs live, with footage broadcasting straight from the pitch at Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Love & Marriage: DC ...

What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” (May 4, Limited Series Premiere) The force is with Star Wars fans once again. Lucasfilm’s new animated follow-up series to “Tales of the Jedi” acts as the second installment of the “Tales” series. This six-episode miniseries adventures “into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras” (per Disney+), as Morgan...

There is something about a romantic comedy that uplifts the viewer like nothing else. Traditionally chronicling a quirky love story between two or more people, the genre often requires its audience to suspend disbelief just enough to open their hearts and allow for a bit of movie magic. Thankfully, as spring heats up and prepares to head into summer, Prime Video has a new rom-com to suit the seasonal mood. “The Idea of You,” premiering Thursday, May 2, on Prime, puts just enough of a...

Spring has sprung, and the war wages on against the biggest threat to Washington County’s ash trees. State and local agencies came together in April to slow the destruction of Oregon-native trees from emerald ash borers — an invasive beetle that has been deemed the most destructive pest in North America. A total of 80 trees were removed in Forest Grove in April as part of a collaborative grant between...

With a new local option levy on the ballot this May, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue hopes voters continue to support the fire district. Voters have passed levies put forth by TVF&R every five years since 2000, most recently in 2019. The 2019 levy, which pays for 92 firefighter and paramedic positions across TVF&R’s district, is set to expire in June 2025. TVF&R serves 11 cities in four counties with...

Meet the candidates running for Beaverton City Council and the Washington County Board of Commissioners at the 2024 Beaverton Voters' Forum. On Wednesday, May 1, candidates will be at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, located at 12625 S.W. Crescent St. in Beaverton. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an opportunity to meet the candidates, and at 7 p.m. candidates will answer pre-submitted questions. ...

A medical emergency can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare, but a new veterinary hospital hopes to ease the stress. Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary practice with 76 other locations across the U.S., has opened its 77th clinic — and its first Oregon location — in the Tanasbourne area. Located at 11286 N.E. Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, the clinic is open 24/7 to handle medical crises for pets, with a unique approach that aims to prioritize transparency and comfort. ...

The price of electric vehicles is a huge sticking point with many consumers. At this time, the cost of batteries required to deliver the driving range that consumers demand is placing substantial upward pressure on prices. Automakers cannot afford to take a loss on every EV they sell, so the costs are passed on to the consumer. Part of the cost equation is that Americans love their big SUVs, and with good reason. We like to be able to carry people and cargo, and maybe...

With first place on the line, Sherwood and Glencoe brought their A-games, but one played cleaner than the other and that was the difference. Sherwood (17-2) rode the hot hand of pitcher Destiny Cornwell while taking advantage of a couple key Crimson Tide miscues en route to a 1-0 win on Wednesday evening, April 24, at Sherwood High School. Cornwell entered the game midway through the first inning after starting...

This article brought to you courtesy of Scotties Auto Body, News-Times Insider Auto Body Repair. Sponsored content. An unaccustomed sunbeam shines on the dashboard as you head to work in the morning and my oh my, is it dusty! Where did that dried mud come from? The windows are a little hazy, too. It’s time to Spring clean your vehicle! Get rid of Winter’s grime and get a clean outlook through your sparkling clean window. Might as well wash the outside, too. ...

This article brought to you courtesy of Murphy's Furniture, News-Times Insider Home Furnishing Expert. Sponsored content. The property Murphy’s Furniture resides on has been sold for development to a new westside U-Haul hub. After weighing all aspects, Mary and Kathy have decided to retire Murphy’s Furniture. The Murphy’s crew wishes to express the deep gratitude we feel for the local community’s business and support. Working with our customers over these past fifty years has been an absolute privilege. ...

This article brought to you courtesy of The Forest Grove Beehive, News-Times Insider Senior Living Expert. Sponsored content. Life enrichment programs are the plans and activities offered at our community that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. In addition to fostering personal growth and creativity, these programs are designed to keep seniors engaged and active in the community. Although they might seem like perks, they are much more...

As residents of Washington County, we are at a critical juncture. Our decisions will determine whether we move towards sustainable future growth or remain mired in current challenges. My name is Jenny Kamprath, and I am running for Washington County Commissioner District 1. I represent a fresh bold approach to governance that Washington County needs. My platform is not just a series of promises but based on a positive common-sense...

It is frustrating, at best, to hear a traffic radio report saying that Highway 217 is moving slowly, or that Highway 99W is at a standstill, especially when you are moving slowly along Highway 217 or at a standstill on Highway 99W. The tendency to throw something at your car radio is almost overwhelming. Jason Snider, candidate for Washington County Commissioner, knows your pain. He is one of us. He travels to work through the morass that is Washington County rush hour traffic. ...

Bravo to Sen. Merkley and Sen. Wyden for securing a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support and expand The Meating Place in Hillsboro. They understand that by strengthening our small, local food producers we can increase our access to local food. The farm bill has been aiding farmers both locally and internationally since 1933. Although it has been working, it’s time to pass a new farm bill, returning the emphasis to local farmers and local needs instead of subsidizing huge farm conglomerates. ...

Scenes of wildlife, riparian grasses or a meandering creek? Those are among the choices Tigard survey-takers can check off in choosing a favorite design for a bridge railing for the future Nick Wilson Memorial Plaza on Main Street. That new narrow plaza and walkway, approximately 32 feet wide, will be built on Main Street between Fanno Creek and Cooper Mountain Ale Works. ...

Jean Walters broke a 2-2 tie in the 10th inning with a single to centerfield to score Kevin Sim, leading the Hops to a 3-2 win over Ems on Wednesday, April 24, at PK Park in Eugene. Walters and Andrew Pintar each finished with two hits in the game, combining to go 4-for-7 with an RBI and two runs-scored. Hillsboro starting pitcher Spencer Giesting continued his wicked ways on the...