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Readers Respond: If I won the $5,000 Home and Garden Sweepstakes grand prize, I would…
Your Oregon News asked readers what they would spend the grand prize money on if they won the $5,000 jackpot from the Home and Garden Sweepstakes. Many readers said they would use the funds to landscape Backyard Habitat certification levels to attract pollinators and wildlife. All respondents said they are entering the sweeps. Here’s what our readers say the prize money would go toward in their homes and gardens: ...
Our TV picks for Wednesday, May 15: The Masked Singer; Walker; The Amazing Race
The Masked Singer KPTV 8 p.m. Season 11 continues with a special two-hour episode. With only one episode left until the finale, which singers will stave off being unmasked? Nick Cannon hosts, while Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke serve as panelists. Walker ...
Barbara Lynne Acker
January 22, 1940 – April 28, 2024 - Barbara L. Acker, 84, of Lake Oswego, Oregon passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024, at Bonaventure of Tigard. Dementia-related complications caused her death. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Barbara was born on January 22, 1940, in New York City to Robert Edwin “Ed” and Marjorie (Kuhn) Wood. As a child, the family moved to Burlingame, California, where she graduated from high school. Barbara went on to earn her bachelor’s and...
Lake Oswego orthodontist sued by Invisalign maker for more than $20 million
The Arizona-based maker of the popular transparent alternative to braces called Invisalign has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Lake Oswego orthodontist Bill Dischinger, who's become a prominent marketing ally for one of its competitors. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in Portland by Arizona-based Align Technology earlier this week, accuses Dischinger and his firm, Dischinger Orthodontics, of “unlawfully using its federally registered and famous Invisalign® trademarks to pass off other clear aligner systems as if they are Align’s, or as if they are affiliated...
New PCC Rock Creek barn boasts menagerie of critters, enhances vet tech program
As some milled around, checking out all the bells and whistles inside Portland Community College’s new state-of-the art barn at the Rock Creek campus on Friday, May 10, a bunch of sheep ignored the festivities, happily munching on fresh hay. But for the non-animal portion gathered, it was a day to celebrate the dedication of the new $4 million digs, which will provide a 10,000-square-foot space to house various cattle, horses, pigs, dogs, cats and more. ...
Candidate Q&A: Clackamas County commission hopefuls weigh in on issues
With the May 21 election fast approaching, Clackamas County voters will soon decide who serves at three positions on the Board of County Commissioners. A total of 10 candidates are running for positions 1, 3 and 4, and Pamplin Media Group asked them to weigh in on a series of questions. Their responses follow; candidates Amy Nichols (position 3), Rae Gordon (position 4) and Mark Shull (position 4) did not provide answers. PMG: What is the most significant issue facing the county and how would...
Candidate Q&A: Clackamas County commission hopefuls weigh in on issues
With the May 21 election fast approaching, Clackamas County voters will soon decide who serves at three positions on the Board of County Commissioners. A total of 10 candidates are running for positions 1, 3 and 4, and Pamplin Media Group asked them to weigh in on a series of questions. Their responses follow; candidates Amy Nichols (position 3), Rae Gordon (position 4) and Mark Shull (position 4) did not provide answers. PMG: What is the most significant issue facing the county and how would...
Locals taste Oregon varietals during Lake Grove wine walk
Attendees strolled SW Boones Ferry Road to visit local businesses and savor wine from across Oregon during the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce’s Oregon Wine Walk in Lake Grove Saturday, May 11. The sold-out event included 400 attendees, 20 wineries and 20 pouring locations and the locations provided wine and appetizers. Chamber CEO Liz Hartman said the organization hit its goals for the event, has received positive feedback and is optimistic the event will return next year. The chamber also hosts a wine walk in downtown Lake Oswego each October.
School notes: Graduations and more
Lake Oswego Lake Oswego graduations Lake Oswego High School graduation is Tuesday, June 11 at PSU Viking Pavilion. Lakeridge High School graduation is Friday, June 7 at Rolling Hills Community Church. ‘SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical: Youth Edition’ “SpongeBob Squarepants The...
2024 Lexus TX 550h+ Luxury AWD: Plug-in hybrid power for the discriminating
The 2024 TX 550h+ Luxury AWD is the upscale SUV that Lexus needs to compete against the affordable 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander it is based on. If that sounds confusing, it is. Luxury vehicles based affordable models are usually so much better, there’s very little comparison. But Toyota’s new midsize three-row Grand Highlander SUV is so good, it is a genuine alternative to the more expensive version offered by the company’s Lexus luxury brand. ...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 14: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special; The Express Way With Dulé Hill
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special KGW 9 p.m. From “Saturday Night Live,” to “Late Night,” to “The Tonight Show,” Jimmy Fallon has dazzled NBC for the last decade with his signature brand of humor and an unforgettable laugh. Celebrate his 10 years on air with this two-hour anniversary show. The Express Way With Dulé Hill KOPB 9 p.m. In this season finale, Dulé Hill visits Chicago to explore the life-changing power of the arts. There, he participates in a casting session at the Andre Theatre Collective before speaking with the director of Red Clay Dance Company, Vershawn Sanders-Ward.
PDX Kickingball looking to raise funds to help support Venezuelan migrant squad
When moving from one country to another, it’s easy to feel a desire to connect back to home. It’s also possible to get stuck in a routine as you try to establish yourself in a new place and find a new community of friends. Those two desires collided into one solution for Vanesa Aranguren, a native of Venezuela now living in the Portland-metro area. ...
Get out and have some fun this week! : May 13-19
MONDAY, MAY 13-SUNDAY, MAY 19 BROADWAY IN PORTLAND — Portland Opera and Broadway in Portland continue to bring great Broadway shows to Portland. Upcoming is “Annie,” Tuesday-Sunday, May 14-19 at Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St. The story of Annie is about “holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package.” More: BroadwayInPortland.com ...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 13: 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; Seeking Sister Wife
148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show FS1 4:30 p.m. America’s most prestigious dog show is back for more as numerous breeds join the fray to strut their stuff and get some final primping before the judges take a final look at the competitors before crowning the Best of Show winner. Please no wagering. Seeking Sister Wife TLC 9 p.m. “The more the merrier” is a common theme when various polygamous relationships look to add a charming new member to the family. And with each new “interview,” the couples, throuples and multiples get closer to happiness — and covering the rent.
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 12: The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster; 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster KPTV 11 a.m. When it comes to agility, it seems four legs are better than two as the world’s top dogs visit Westminster Kennel Club to compete for the agility championship. The top 50 dogs go head-to-head for best of class honors through tunnels, jumps and more. 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing FOOD 8 p.m. It’s the last shift of this 24-hour competition and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi bring back a challenge where the competitors must cook the best dishes of their lives for a shot at $50,000 and a trip to Hawaii. But exhaustion is kicking in.
Lake Oswego High School a capella choir earns second place at state
After a drive south to Corvallis and a day full of music, the Lake Oswego High School a capella choir won second place in the 2024 Oregon State Choir Championship. The students’ musicianship and cohesion as a group were recognized from among 24 qualifying schools that traveled to Oregon State University for the 6A competition on Saturday, May 4. “It was a bit terrifying,” said Wyatt Gross, one of the...
We've got a rare chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. Here's where to go.
A geomagnetic storm means that the stargazers in Oregon will have a rare chance to catch the North Lights late Friday night and early Saturday. According to the National Weather Prediction Center, the aurora may become visible over a large portion of the country, as far south as northern California. There's no guarantee Oregonians will see the aurora, but it may become visible between 10 p.m., Friday, April 10 and...
After two searches, Oregon Gov. Kotek appoints insider to lead state water department
After two searches within the last year, including a national sweep for top water managers, Gov. Tina Kotek has settled on an insider to oversee management of Oregon’s water, one of its most valuable resources. Kotek said in a news release Wednesday, May 8, she has appointed Ivan Gall, a longtime manager in the Water Resources Department, as the agency’s director. The department, charged with allocating and distributing water in Oregon, plays a crucial role in the state, especially now after years of drought, declining...
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