Celebrate kids and books at the Estacada Public Library Saturday, April 27, with free books and lots of fun. Children’s Day, Book Day/El día de los niños, el día de los libros, commonly known as Día, has been marked for 28 years, but is fairly new to Estacada. “This is the third year we have celebrated Día at Estacada Public Library,” said Deborah VanDetta, youth services librarian. ...

Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. BMF ...

Her Study of a Killer LIFEP 8 p.m. This 2023 thriller joins Ellie (Natasha Wilson) as she prepares to attend her 15-year high school reunion, where the death of a well-liked teacher (Maralyn Facey) begins a series of events that threatens Ellie’s safety and future. We’re Here HBO 9 p.m. When life is a drag, you need a lot more drag. In this season premiere, drag queens Priyanka, Sasha Velour, Jaida Essence Hall and Latrice Royale head to small town America to foster tolerance, training residents how to dazzle in one-night performances.

U.S. Supreme Court justices spent two hours Wednesday, April 24, debating whether a federal law about emergency treatment encompasses abortion care even in states with strict abortion bans, with no clear indication of how they may ultimately rule. A decision could come as soon as the end of June to decide whether Idaho’s near-total abortion ban means doctors who might need to terminate a pregnancy during a health emergency would be protected from prosecution under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, a...

Can you re-stock this jewelry display from Lil' Bug Studios? PMG Photo: Stephanie Basalyga

A person’s home should be a safe haven. Too often, however, there may be dangers lurking in a home that can compromise the safety of residents. Electrical fires are no joke. The Hartford insurance company says electrical failure or malfunctions account for almost 34,000 home fires per year. The National Fire Protection Association says they can contribute to 440 deaths and $1.3 billion in direct property damage annually. Older homes...

Your Oregon News is hosting a Home & Garden Giveaway for our readers! Enter for a chance to win a $5,000 national grand prize for your home and garden, or a chance at five $500 gift card prizes — as well as more prizes from local businesses — from now through midnight on Tuesday, May 21. Five lucky readers will receive local prizes of $500 each from Your Oregon News,...

Editor’s note: U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following statement regarding his position on the U.S. Senate’s national security supplemental funding bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, April 23. President Biden signed the bill Wednesday morning. The bill includes a wide array of initiatives, including support for Ukraine, Taiwan and Palestinians within the Gaza strip, changes to the ownership of TikTok and the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs, and offensive weaponry to Israel. The piece was written before Tuesday’s Senate vote. This...

Month after month, year after year, Oregon’s two U.S. senators often vote in lockstep. The senior senator, Ron Wyden, and junior senator, Jeff Merkley, are liberal Portland Democrats who see much of the world through the same lenses. Then came Tuesday, April 23, and a $95 billion foreign aid bill that offers a pastiche of long-delayed goals: Aid to Ukraine and Taiwan; banning or modifying ownership of TikTok; addressing the importation of fentanyl and precursor drugs; $9 billion in humanitarian aid for those in the...

City’s Campi departs, firm hired to help the city Estacada’s Community Development Director, Taylor Campi, is leaving the city for an opportunity elsewhere. The city is evaluating its staffing needs with Campi’s departure and hired Portland’s Winterbrook Planning to help out in the planning and development department while the city evaluates its requirements and comes up with a personnel plan. ...

MONDAY, JUNE 3-SUNDAY, JUNE 9 OREGON BALLET THEATRE — Returning with its “Made in Portland” show is Oregon Ballet Theatre, which held the themed show for the first time last year. There are three world premieres: by Andrea Schermoly, Rebecca Margolick and OBT rising dance makers Makino Hayashi and Charlotte Nash. The Jefferson Dancers will also be involved in the show, which takes place Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9 at Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway. More: obt.org ...

2024 NFL Draft KATU 5 p.m. The future stars of the NFL find out where they’ll be playing in this 89th annual event from Detroit. The Chicago Bears get the first pick, followed by Washington and New England. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the number one pick. The First 48 Presents Critical...

Some people love babies. Some people love dinosaurs. I was born a cat person. This was tragic, as my older brother “had a cat allergy.” For many years, I had to be content playing with my plush toys and ceramic figurines or befriending other people’s pets. My Aunt Penny’s calico Columbine was a favorite (she was named after the flower before 1999), as well as my friend Vanessa’s skittish Sissy. Still, I longed for a cat of my own. ...

Oregonians have about two weeks left to register to vote or change their party affiliation before the May 21 primary. Only registered Republicans and Democrats will be able to vote in most primary elections, including picking nominees for Congress, secretary of state, treasurer, attorney general and legislative districts. Voters have until April 30 to register to vote, update their registration and pick a political party. Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valadez...

Can you piece together this 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon off-roading at the 2023 MudFest? Courtesy Photo: Doug Berger/NWAPA

Your Oregon News asked readers whether the ACT or SAT should be required on college applications. This comes after test requirements were suspended for many college and university applicants during the pandemic. Now, many schools have made test scores an optional part of their applications, leaving many students to wonder whether they really need to take the SAT or ACT. Of readers who responded, about 51% self-reported that they have...

A majority of U.S Supreme Court justices Monday, April 22, seemed inclined to side with the law in Grants Pass, Oregon, which bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors. It’s a case that could have broad implications for local ordinances related to homelessness across the country. During oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, conservative justices said that policies and ordinances around homelessness are complex, and indicated it’s a policy question that should be left up to local elected representatives rather than the...

Changing Planet KOPB 8 p.m. In this season premiere, healthy coral reefs are vital to marine life. More than one million species depend on them, but climate change threatens these reefs. M. Sanjayan heads to the Maldives to see the efforts being taken to help their reefs survive. Married at First Sight ...

Your Oregon News asked readers what they would do if they won the lottery, after a record-breaking $1.3 billion Powerball ticket was sold in Northeast Portland. Of our reader respondents, about 65% said they play Powerball; 63% play Mega Millions; 21% play Jackpot, 17% play the raffle, and 6% play Keno. About 25% of respondents said they don’t play the lottery. Some readers also like to play Megabucks and Win...

Can you piece together this off-roading Lexus FX 550? PMG Photo: Jeff Zurschmeide