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Estacada Farmers Market returns bigger than ever on May 11
As the community of Estacada grows, so does its farmers market. On Saturday, May 11, the Estacada Farmers Market will return to the space in front of the Estacada Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it is bigger than ever. “In 2020, the market shrank, but since we moved to the new location, it has grown,” said Estacada Farmers Market board member Tara Nash. “This is probably...
BMW X6 is the SUV for people who don't really want an SUV
The BMW X6 is part of the latest design trend in SUV bodies. It's a "coupe profile" or really, a fastback. The roof peaks over the driver and front passenger's head and then drops in a smooth curve to the taillights. Like most SUV designs, the X6 has a rear hatch that includes the rear window, four doors, and it's a mid-size vehicle with room for five passengers. The thing about coupe-profile SUVs is that they provide far less cargo capacity than the traditional two-box...
Should Estacada start conserving water?
The Estacada City Council discussed the possibility of restricting water use when the city gets close to it’s capacity to provide water in the summer and asked city staff to continue to explore the issue. Last summer the city recorded record water usage, which is connected primarily to summertime watering lawns and landscaping and swimming pools. “We’re not in dire straits right now. But we maybe want to start working...
Our TV picks for Thursday, May 2: Ghosts; Accused: Guilty or Innocent?; Grey’s Anatomy
Ghosts KOIN 8:30 p.m. Season 3 concludes with something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue, as the group prepares for Isaac’s (Brandon Scott Jones) upcoming nuptials. Everything is ready to go, including a few extra plates for ghostly guests. Accused: Guilty or Innocent? ...
Only one quarter of Oregon’s 197 school districts will get summer school money from state
Most Oregon school districts and the hundreds of thousands of students that they serve, once again, will not benefit from any additional summer school funding from the state this year. The Oregon Department of Education recently released the list of 48 school districts and 24 charter schools that will have access to a portion of $30 million allocated for summer school during the short legislative session in February. The selected districts have until Friday, May 3, to submit their plans to receive their allocated money...
Your Oregon Brunch Month photo contest winners are …
Your Oregon News asked readers to share their favorite photos of brunch or blunch during the month of April. After taking a snack break because these mouthwatering photos made us so hungry, we were able to narrow down some winners. Here are some of our favorite Brunch Month photos from our readers—and you can check out all the entries here: Best Homemade Brunch: Cutest Tablescape: Brunches you can order:
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is a bigger and better family SUV
What is Toyota thinking with the 2024 Grand Highlander? The new affordable three-row SUV is so good it competes effectively against the company’s new luxury Lexus TX model, which is based on it. If you’re in the market for a large, comfortable, good-driving SUV with loads of technology and premium touches, check out the 2024 Grand Highlander before Toyota realizes what they’ve done and raises the price. The least expensive Grand Highlander XLE starts at a ridiculously low $45,020. Even the top-of-the-line Platinum Hybrid MAX...
My opinion: In Oregon, homes don’t come from the hardware store
It’s rare to see Democrats and Republicans come together as productively as they recently did with the passage of a $376 million package aimed at addressing Oregon’s chronic undersupply of housing. Despite divisive national rhetoric, Oregon legislators of all stripes are realizing the only reliable way out of our housing crisis is through building needed housing. But Oregonians must recognize the critical resources that make this possible. We can’t add...
DMV Administrator: Air travel ID deadline is only a year away, but you may have less time than that
For air travel within the U.S., most people use their state driver license or ID card to get through airport security. They also can use a passport as they would for an international flight. But starting May 7, 2025, your standard Oregon driver license or ID card will no longer get you on a domestic flight. You will need to show a Real ID-compliant state license or ID card, or a passport or passport card. With just one year left to prepare, Oregon’s DMV is...
Spring is here! Check out these must-do activities! : April 29-May 5
MONDAY, APRIL 29-SUNDAY, MAY 5 ‘LED ZEPPELIN’ — The son of the late, great drummer John Bonham puts on a show commemorating his life and music and the band Led Zeppelin. “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening” is the name of the show, and Jason Bonham leads a band that plays the stellar Led Zeppelin music. It’ll be 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St. More: portland5.com ...
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