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My opinion: This Democratic presidential contest will not employ ranked choice voting; let’s pretend it does
Let’s play a game. Let’s pretend that readers of this publication get to pick the Democratic nominee for president, and did so via Portland's new ranked choice voting system, which will see its debut this fall. In November, Portlanders will use a new type of election to select a mayor, auditor and city councilors. Rather than vote for one candidate, they'll rank their preferences from a list of candidates. This...
Oregon Sen. Merkley comments on Israeli PM’s speech before Congress
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley was among several elected lawmakers this week who chose not to attend the speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a joint session of the U.S. Congress. The lawmakers protested the Netanyahu administration’s handling of the war in Gaza. After the Wednesday, July 24, speech, Merkley released a statement. “I...
Movie Review: ‘Die Hard’ still brings the action
The debate over whether it is or is not a Christmas movie continues, but whatever any individual decides about that, “Die Hard” certainly is a milestone of the action genre. The 1988 adventure — which Paramount+ With Showtime presents Sunday, July 28 — cemented the big-screen stardom Bruce Willis had aspired to after gaining initial fame through the television series “Moonlighting.” His smart-aleck brand of humor and massively independent image surely help to inform the character of John McClane, a New York police officer who...
Our TV picks for Saturday, July 27: Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out; Moonfall; 48 Hours
Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out FOOD 12 p.m. Michael goes full fiesta when he creates grilled oysters with chorizo butter. It’s spicy. It’s briny. Yum! Then, he whips up a Chile lime creamed corn with garden tomatoes before making a tres leches, a delicious dessert of milks, lime and nutmeg. Moonfall ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, July 26 - August 2, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” - Season 2 Shorts (Aug. 2) Leading up to the Season 2 premiere on Aug. 14, this Disney Junior series is releasing a slate of new shorts. Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, the show follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the...
Summer on the Seine: Boat parade welcomes athletes to Paris 2024
The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony is causing somewhat of a “Seine” in the news. OK, that was an admittedly ridiculous pun, but the crux of the statement remains true. Airing live from Paris, France, Friday, July 26, on NBC and Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are the first iteration of the long-running athletic tradition to host its opening ceremony (and many events) outside of a stadium. The reason for this decision is not for a lack of stadiums — Paris has several sporting...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel July 26 - August 2, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 3:25 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Belgian Grand Prix, Practice 3. (Live) Saturday 6:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Belgian Grand Prix, Qualifying. (Live)3 p.m. KPTV NHRA Drag Racing DENSO Sonoma Nationals. (Live)5 p.m. FS1 ARCA Menards...
Our TV picks for Friday, July 26: 2024 Paris Olympics; WWE Friday Night SmackDown
2024 Paris Olympics KGW 10:30 a.m. Warm, friendly France hosts the 2024 Summer Olympics as the Opening Ceremonies gets underway. It features participating nations’ athletes parading through the stadium as the host nation highlights its best side. Stay tuned for the torch-lighting ceremony. WWE Friday Night SmackDown KPTV 8 p.m. Despite felling Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XL, the Bloodline is still a thorn in Cody Rhodes’ side. Instead of the Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa has stepped up to lead and thus challenge Cody for the top title at SummerSlam.
Oregon congressional delegates urge VA to expand care to medical cannabis
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley wants veterans to receive access to medical cannabis through Veterans Affairs clinics and hospitals. Merkley, D-Oregon, led a left-leaning independent and seven other Democratic senators, including Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, in sending a letter the week of July 15 to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, urging him to allow medical marijuana treatment for veterans in states that have legalized its use. Medical cannabis is legal in nearly 40 states and the District of Columbia, but the federal government has not...
Elevate your backyard experience
Chances are, no one wants to replicate the side effects of the global pandemic anytime soon. Despite the upheaval it brought to so many people’s lives, there was at least one silver lining to the pandemic: a newfound appreciation for backyards and other outdoor living areas. Back in 2021, OnePoll, on behalf of the landscaping company TruGreen, found survey participants reported spending 14 hours outside every week, which marked a three-hour increase from before the pandemic hit. ...
Your Oregon News 'Capture the Wild' photo contest winners are…
Your Oregon News invited readers to share their best photos that Capture the Wild in our July photo contest. From holding the moon and catching a waterfall to kayaking with wild horses, Here are some of our favorite photos that Capture the Wild from our readers—and you can check out all the entries here. Capture the Wild photo contest winners:
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to boycott speech by Israeli PM Netanyahu
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is among several elected lawmakers who have chosen not to attend the Wednesday, July 24, speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s live appearance before Congress began around 11 a.m. Pacific time. ...
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley to boycott speech by Israeli PM Netanyahu
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Nancy Pelosi's office. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is among several elected lawmakers who have chosen not to attend the Wednesday, July 24, speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu’s live appearance before Congress began around 11 a.m. Pacific time. ...
Estacada schools hit the parks
Estacada School District is once again hosting its summer park series, promising all kinds of fun and information on the schools. “Last year we had great attendance at each event and hope to connect with many families again this summer,” said Maggie Kelly, director of communications for the Estacada School District said. There will be free food and drinks, music, super fun activities and raffles, featuring some cool Ranger gear....
New Estacada Economic Development Commission gets first members
The newly formed Estacada Economic Development Commission has its first members, with the Estacada City Council approving five voting members and a non-voting youth member. Beau Brosseau, Eric Sale, Luke Spencer and Brooke Wheeler were appointed for three-year terms to the commission. Cindy Moore was appointed for a two-year term. The youth member, appointed for a one-year term is Avalina Woodard. The Economic Development Commission was formed to advise the...
Our TV picks for Thursday, July 25: After the First 48; Alone; Don’t Forget the Lyrics!
After the First 48 A&E 8 p.m. After a young man gets shot to death at a motel party, investigators and prosecutors from Tulsa, Okla., must rely on two accomplices betraying their friends to get answers regarding the dangerous chain of events that led to one man’s death. Alone ...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Fall is full in the vegetable patch
On a bright day like the one on which I’m writing and likely the one on which you’re reading, it can be difficult to imagine November freezes or January grayness. These bright days, though, are the right time to plant vegetables for autumn and winter. Like the squirrels viciously ripping up my cucumbers to bury walnuts (that will sprout into little monsters I will fight for years to come), we must bury treasures for the cold months now. ...
Ford Maverick is the right truck at the right price
If you drive anywhere in America today, you know there's no shortage of huge pickup trucks. The basic "full-size" pickups including the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan have been growing for decades. If you look a little closer, it's easy to see that many people don't really need a truck that big. They might even be happier with a more affordable and more fuel-efficient truck. That's what makes the Ford Maverick such a great vehicle. It's got almost as...
Our readers: Vice President Harris should run for president; but don’t ignore the rest of the Democratic bench
Since President Joe Biden made the announcement to drop out of the presidential race earlier this week, the Democratic party’s stars have begun to align around Vice President Kamala Harris. So much so that, by Tuesday, she had garnered enough delegates to likely clinch the nomination in August and has raised an eye-opening $1.1 million from unique donors and an additional 58,000 volunteers, according to the Washington Post. That groundswell...
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