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What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, Apr. 26 - May 3, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” (May 4, Limited Series Premiere) The force is with Star Wars fans once again. Lucasfilm’s new animated follow-up series to “Tales of the Jedi” acts as the second installment of the “Tales” series. This six-episode miniseries adventures “into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras” (per Disney+), as Morgan...
Our TV picks for Saturday, April 27: Premier League Soccer; Love & Marriage: DC; Trouble in Paradise
Premier League Soccer KGW 9:30 a.m. As the Premier League races towards its conclusion in May, coverage of this game played between Brentford F.C. and Everton airs live, with footage broadcasting straight from the pitch at Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. Love & Marriage: DC ...
Love at 40: Hathaway, Galitzine get romantic in ‘The Idea of You’
There is something about a romantic comedy that uplifts the viewer like nothing else. Traditionally chronicling a quirky love story between two or more people, the genre often requires its audience to suspend disbelief just enough to open their hearts and allow for a bit of movie magic. Thankfully, as spring heats up and prepares to head into summer, Prime Video has a new rom-com to suit the seasonal mood. “The Idea of You,” premiering Thursday, May 2, on Prime, puts just enough of a...
Kia EV9 is a great SUV, if you can afford it
The price of electric vehicles is a huge sticking point with many consumers. At this time, the cost of batteries required to deliver the driving range that consumers demand is placing substantial upward pressure on prices. Automakers cannot afford to take a loss on every EV they sell, so the costs are passed on to the consumer. Part of the cost equation is that Americans love their big SUVs, and with good reason. We like to be able to carry people and cargo, and maybe...
Trump did not issue statement for Oregon Voter Pamphlet
Marion County Elections Clerk Bill Burgess said his office has been receiving phone calls asking why the recently mailed voters pamphlet does not have a statement from presidential candidate Donald Trump. The statement is not in the pamphlet because Donald Trump did not submit a voter statement for the Oregon Voter Pamphlet. “We are fielding several calls from voters about Donald Trump’s voter pamphlet statement missing from the Oregon voter...
Our TV picks for Friday, April 26: Her Study of a Killer, BMF, Fire Country
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 ...
Molalla roundup: boys volleyball sweeps Estacada; baseball and softball topple Gladstone
The Molalla boys volleyball team swept Estacada on Wednesday, April 24, at home to move to 4-1 on the year. The team opened its season with three straight victories over Western Christian, McNary and Grand View Christian before losing to Silverton on Monday, April 22. It's not a bad start for a program only in its second year of existence and first as an 'emerging activity' under the OSAA, which the ultimate purpose is to, "grow meaningful interscholastic participation opportunities for students in athletics and...
Supreme Court justices appear split over Idaho case regarding abortion care during emergencies
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...
Six tips to prevent home electrical fires
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...
Enter our Home & Garden Giveaway for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize—and more from local businesses!
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,...
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley: Netanyahu’s war campaign at odds with American values
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...
Oregon senators split on aid to Israel
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...
Experience ballet, blenders and boba! : June 3-9
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 ...
COLUMN | Milkweed + Honey: Don't let your garden be the neighborhood cat toilet
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. ...
Our TV picks for Thursday, April 25: 2024 NFL Draft, The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes, So Help Me Todd
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...
Register to vote in Oregon primaries by April 30
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...
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