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‘Leave me, just get out’: Son helps father escape fire after car they were fixing explodes
YAMHILL Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A father and son in Oregon are recovering after they caught on fire while fixing a car last Thursday evening. The family says they have been in survival mode since the incident. “They are alive and that’s all that matters right now,” family member Marsay...
Leading his bandmates by example
ALOHA — Aloha High’s Luis Flores Herrera is making a splash in the statewide band scene. Capping off his senior year, Aloha’s Luis Flores Herrera made it to the Oregon Music Education Association’s all-state wind ensemble, a first for him. Flores Herrera participated in the all-state symphonic band for the last two years, but this was the first year he made it into the more selective ensemble band.
Finding purpose through passion
(HILLSBORO) — While childhood dreams often take shape in a single pursuit, Saanvi Shah’s journey follows many routes developed through exploration. Shah, a 10-year-old from Hillsboro, has developed a myriad of interests, from starting her own art business to advocating for cultural education. But at the nexus of her hobbies is a passion for helping others. Kshiti Shah, Shah's mom, said her daughter has found growth in curiosity, constantly expanding...
Wilsonville sisters bake for a cause
(WILSONVILLE) — Yaamini and Vaani Aga, both 16 years old, have been baking for as long as they can remember. The girls recalled joining their mom in the kitchen at a young age, baking cookies and helping make loaf cakes for Christmas. As their skills grew, Vaani said they started making cakes for friends and family.
Sherwood's nine most expensive homes sold, April 29 - May 12
A house that sold for $2.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Sherwood between Apr 29 and May 12. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $848,444. The average price per square foot ended up at $349.
Forest Grove Festival of Arts sets stage for expression, creativity at downtown market
The stage is set for a celebration of creativity and community in downtown Forest Grove. On Wednesday, June 5, the Forest Grove Festival of the Arts makes its way to Main Street, turning the city’s core into a vibrant canvas displaying local artists. The event is free to the public and encapsulates exhibits, live performances and activities for residents to embrace diverse forms of artistic expression. A collaboration between the...
Woodburn weather embraces Love INC
Maybe it’s just karma; when you are doing something kind for others some uncanny benevolence appropriately falls your way. It could also just be a fluke. Whatever the whims of the season may be, when time comes around to the annual fundraising golf tournament for the mother of all nonprofits in the Woodburn area, mother nature has been consistently kind through the years. While tooling around OGA Golf Course beneath...
Sherwood student takes home first place in Oregon mayor's poster contest
Prakrithi Balasubramanian, a fifth grader at Archer Glen Elementary School, has been named a first-place winner for her poster in the Oregon Mayors Association’s “If I Were Mayor…” civic awareness contest. Each year, students statewide compete in three age groups using different media, describing what it would mean if they were the mayor of their city. Posters are designed by fourth and fifth grade students, while sixth through eighth graders...
Overcoming obstacles with service and sisterhood
(CORNELIUS) — Sisters Angie and Andrea Reyes Aguilar have always been able to count on each other, but when they moved to the U.S. from Chiapas, Mexico, their sisterhood became a lifeline. “It was so helpful to me because I have someone to understand how I feel,” Angie said. “She was living the same thing as me.” Angie, 16, and Andrea, 18, are both Forest Grove High School juniors. They...
Leading his bandmates by example
ALOHA — Aloha High’s Luis Flores Herrera is making a splash in the statewide band scene. Capping off his senior year, Aloha’s Luis Flores Herrera made it to the Oregon Music Education Association’s all-state wind ensemble, a first for him. Flores Herrera participated in the all-state symphonic band for the last two years, but this was the first year he made it into the more selective ensemble band.
Doogie Howser M.D.? No, just Forest Grove students fast-tracking into the medical field
Only a senior in high school, Penny Webber is already checking vital signs, administering vaccines and working with patients as a medical assistant. The Forest Grove High School student obtained a job at Mountain View Medical Center, where she gets a glimpse into the health care field before entering college. But how did a 12th grader snag a job in a doctor's office? ...
St. Paul's Ralph Pohlschneider clinches 1A 400 meter state title
St. Paul senior Ralph Pohlschneider rattled off a personal best of 50.03 seconds at the OSAA track and field championships on Friday, May 17, at Hayward Field in Eugene to win the 1A 400 meters state title. “I knew coming in that I had to work hard for it, and that I had good competition and guys that wanted to catch up to me,” Pohlschneider said. “I tried to go fast out the start and I just kept with that.” ...
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