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OPINION: We need to talk about mental health in the Latino community
My parents raised me and my sister with a few core values that will be familiar to most Americans, but particularly those of us who grew up in a Latino household. They taught us the value of hard work and never giving up on your dreams. We learned about the importance of a good education, treating our elders with respect, and giving back to the community that raised us. These are the values that have guided me throughout my life and career, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. ...
Three pointers for perennials
Gardening is an engaging hobby that can provide a host of benefits, some of which may surprise even the most devoted gardeners. For example, the Harvard Medical School notes that just 30 minutes of gardening activities burns 135 calories, making gardening a fun and simple way to incorporate more exercise into your daily routine. In addition, scientists have long proven that gardening releases the hormones serotonin and dopamine in the brain, each of which are associated with improved mood. ...
Bonnie Jean McGee
July 21, 1931 – April 17, 2024 - Bonnie Jean McGee passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 17, 2024 at the age of 92. She was born to Helen and Norman Remington in Long Beach, California on July 21,1931. Bonnie attended Long Beach High School and after graduation attended Long Beach City College earning her Associates of Arts degree. After school she became a secretary at Flintkote in San Bernardino, California. While visiting a friend she met a very handsome man...
A leader and a teacher
(CLACKAMAS) — As the founder of the Rock Creek Middle School Asian and Pacific Islander student union, Brandon Nguyen knows how to bring students together. The idea to start the affinity club at Rock Creek came suddenly to Nguyen, like a light bulb went off in his head. “It was really weird, but one night I was thinking, ‘Rock Creek doesn’t have an APISU. We have a Black student union...
Oregon board allocates nearly $14 million for addiction prevention
State officials charged with allocating $600 million from opioid settlement lawsuits decided in its latest round of funding to focus on prevention. At its May meeting, the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Board approved a proposal by the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission to spend $13.7 million on increasing the number of professionals working to prevent addiction, an area considered crucial to addressing the drug crisis that has fueled fatal overdoses from fentanyl. ...
Subaru's affordable BRZ remains the best sports car for Northwest drivers
Way back in 2012, Subaru surprised the world with a new sports car. Instead of using the brand's signature and highly successful symmetrical all-wheel drive, the BRZ would be a traditional lightweight rear-wheel drive sports coupe. It was a gamble on an entirely new market for Subaru, and it has paid off handsomely. The Subaru BRZ was co-developed with Toyota, and essentially the same car has also been sold as a Scion and then as a Toyota. The cars are both produced in the same...
Veterans Memorial Honoring Service to unveil blue and gold stars at Memorial Day ceremony
On Memorial Day Monday, May 27 the Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial Honoring Service will unveil a new addition to the memorial at Foothills Park. As they have for the past several years, the honoring service and the city of Lake Oswego will commemorate fallen soldiers and veterans at 11 a.m. Memorial Day. The ceremony will include a keynote address from Army security agent and Vietnam veteran First Lieutenant Mike Holm,...
Margaret Ann Payne
August 4, 1945 - January 29, 2024 - Margaret was the daughter of Leonard E. Wefel and Lorraine Janeway. She was born at Holladay Park Hospital on August 4, 1945. She graduated from Rose City Park Grade School and Madison High School. Margaret married Stan Payne and they settled in Portland and had two children. She worked for thirty years in downtown Portland dental offices brightening patient’s days with her beautiful smile and interest in their wellbeing. ...
Vote for your favorite Lake Oswego sculpture nominated for People’s Choice Award
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego has announced nominees for its annual Gallery Without Walls People’s Choice Award sculpture contest. The five nominees — which are part of the Gallery Without Walls rotating exhibit and can be found across downtown Lake Oswego — include “LandDance 1” by artists Jennifer Kapnek and Mike Suri, “The Watcher” by Scott Foster, “Walkabout” by Joel Heidel, “Puro Corde” by Ben Dye and “In the Mystery” by Sharon Warman Agnor. ...
New Oregon fish and wildlife director, an agency insider, is first woman at the helm
About 50 years after the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hired its first female field biologist, it will be led by one. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has appointed Debbie Colbert, a biologist, oceanographer and the current deputy director of the agency, to its top leadership position following the April retirement of former director Curt Melcher, who spent a decade at the helm. The six members of the commission, including four women, voted unanimously to appoint Colbert over Kaitlin Lovell, fish and wildlife...
Lake Oswego council approves property tax exemption program for affordable housing
The city of Lake Oswego approved a property tax exemption program for affordable housing developments during a meeting Tuesday, May 7. Based on the new policy, developers of housing for people earning 60% or less of the area median income would receive an exemption from paying taxes levied by the city government; the city could seek approval from other taxing districts for a larger exemption. This program was established as...
Lake Oswego council approves property tax exemption program for affordable housing
The city of Lake Oswego approved a property tax exemption program for affordable housing developments during a meeting Tuesday, May 7. Based on the new policy, developers of housing for people earning 60% or less of the area median income would receive an exemption from paying taxes levied by the city government; the city could seek approval from other taxing districts for a larger exemption. This program was established as...
'Go play:' Check out markets in West Linn, Lake Oswego
West Linn market Summer is almost here, and with it the West Linn Summer Street Market. The Wednesdays in Willamette Summer Street Market is put on by Historic Willamette Main Street and takes place each Wednesday afternoon on Willamette Falls Drive between 12th Street and 15th Street. The market lasts from 4-8 p.m. The market...
Our TV picks for Thursday, May 16: Young Sheldon; To Be Announced; Beat Bobby Flay
Young Sheldon KOIN 8 p.m. This two-part series finale ends the tale of Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage), a young genius in advanced mathematics and science living in a Texas town more interested in football and church. Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik reprise their roles for the finale. To Be Announced ...
Dad who allegedly drugged girls at Lake Oswego sleepover placed on GPS tracking device
Michael Meyden, the Lake Oswego man charged with various crimes after allegedly drugging three 12-year-old girls at a sleepover and was subsequently released on bail, was required by Clackamas County Circuit Court to be monitored with GPS tracking in a court decision this week. Meyden allegedly put Temazepam in smoothies he made for the girls during a sleepover and the girls subsequently blacked out, felt the effects of the drugs 12 hours later and were treated at Randall Children’s Hospital following the incident in August 2023. A judge set bail at $50,000 and barred Meyden from going near schools and other areas based on the terms of his release. He was charged with three counts each of causing another to ingest a controlled substance, application of a schedule-IV controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. The Oregonian first reported news of the GPS tracking device requirement.
Lake Oswego to conduct Jean Road and Pilkington Road improvements starting next week
The city of Lake Oswego will begin implementing safety improvements at the intersection of Pilkington Road and Jean Road Monday, May 20, causing some road closure and traffic delays. The city will add a new signal at the intersection along with curb ramps, bike lanes and sidewalks. The city said some lanes may be shifted or reduced during work hours (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) in May and June but the public could expect a full road closure on Jean Road between Lakeview Boulevard and Pilkington Road once school is out. Businesses in that area will remain open, the city added. “After careful evaluation, the Engineering Department recommended a signal for the Jean and Pilkington intersection to improve transportation capacity, efficiency, and safety. A signal will address sub-standard performance and improve pedestrian safety. It also minimizes impacts to adjacent properties,” the city website reads.
Portland’s CW to broadcast 11 Oregon State, Washington State home games in 2024
The CW Network will broadcast 11 Pac-12 college football games, consisting of Oregon State University and Washington State University, in the 2024 season. The Beavers and Cougars are the lone two teams remaining in the Pac-12 Conference after the 10 other teams left for other conferences, including the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the Atlantic Coast conferences. Both teams will play most of their games against teams in the Mountain West Conference for the next two seasons. Also known as KRCW, the station shares studio space in the basement of the KOIN Center in downtown Portland. KOIN 6 News is a partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month at Millennium Park Plaza in May
Spring is in full swing, and May is sure to bring plenty of opportunities for Lake Oswego to get outdoors. May is also Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To celebrate, the city of Lake Oswego is hosting the fourth annual AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration at Millennium Plaza Park. “The aim is to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders...
Oregon DOJ says no criminal charges warranted in bourbon scandal
The Oregon Department of Justice concluded that no criminal charges are warranted for the six former Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission employees who set aside bottles of in-demand bourbon for their personal use. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Monday, May 13, announced the conclusion of the investigation, which started in February 2023, in a letter to Gov. Tina Kotek. The criminal investigation has no bearing on the separate question of whether any state employee violated Oregon’s civil ethics laws. The Oregon Government Ethics Commission,...
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