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Clackamas CC sets job fair focused on manufacturing, welding
Clackamas Community College will host a job fair for individuals interested in pursuing careers in manufacturing and welding on Wednesday, May 30, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Holden Industrial Technology Center on the Oregon City campus located at 19600 Molalla Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is free. This job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to connect with local and...
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.
Oregon City equestrian rolling into state
The Oregon City equestrian team continued its dominant season recently, securing victories in back-to-back meets held at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville. First, from March 14-17, the Pioneers excelled in their second meet of the season, accumulating a total of 989 points, while their closest competitor, Molalla, trailed with 693 points. Leading the charge was senior Anna Hamersly, who dominated as the top individual scorer with an impressive 96...
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...
Lake Oswego resident discovers long-lost trade route from West Linn area to Tualatin Valley
When peering at an old map showing the local area in 1852, Lake Oswego resident Paul Pappas noticed something interesting: a lost roadway that ran from Oregon City through Lake Oswego and to the Tualatin Valley. The road spanned over his own property near Oswego Lake before it expanded and establishments like Lake Grove Elementary School and a local post office cropped up along the route. With the help of the city of Lake Oswego Historic Review Board, Pappas hopes to have a marker commemorating...
Movie Review: Tom Hanks holds much of ‘Cast Away’ on his own
Rare is the performer who can hold a movie on his or her own for more than half of the film’s running time. Well, OK ... in Tom Hanks’ case, on his own with some help from a volleyball. Being shown by Freeform on Tuesday, May 14, the somewhat underrated 2000 drama “Cast Away” showcases one of the greatest challenges the two-time Oscar winner has had in his career. Playing...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, May 10 - May 17, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Queen Rock Montreal” (May 15) Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. ...
Our TV picks for Saturday, May 11: Full Court Press; United Football League; A Whitewater Romance
Full Court Press KATU 10 a.m. It was a women’s college basketball season for the ages. From Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking run to South Carolina’s unbeaten season, the popularity is off the charts. This four-part series follows Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice. United Football League ...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel May 10 - May 17, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 12 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200, Qualifying. (Live)2 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200, Qualifying. (Live)4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200. (Live) Saturday ...
Guess ‘Who’s’ coming to Disney: Disney+ welcomes the ‘Doctor’ after 60 years
Whovians got a taste of what was to come this past holiday season when “Doctor Who” premiered “The Church on Ruby Road” as a part of a selection of Christmas specials on Dec. 25, but this spring is finally time for the real deal. Now that fans of the show — and no doubt some new viewers, as well — have been introduced to the Fifteenth Doctor, played by quickly rising star Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), the TARDIS is officially preparing to take off on a new adventure through time — and from the looks of it, this may be...
Second arrest made after shooting death of Oregon City resident
A second person has been arrested for the shooting death of Oregon City resident Nathan Dean Anderson. Dominique Marie Britt, 26, of Milwaukie was arrested Wednesday, May 8, and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. 26-year-old Cody James Denewith, also a Milwaukie resident, was lodged for the same charges on Monday, May 6. “Detectives believe Britt knew both the victim and the other suspect, Cody James Denewith,” a press release stated. The shooting took place April 29 near Southeast 90th Avenue and Southeast St. Helens Street in unincorporated Clackamas County. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online form at www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip.
Our TV picks for Friday, May 10: Beetlejuice; Jeopardy! Masters; BMF
Beetlejuice AMC 8 p.m. When newlydeads Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) are stuck haunting their country home, they try to scare away the new owners (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and their daughter (Winona Ryder) with the help of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Jeopardy! Masters ...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 10: Beetlejuice; Jeopardy! Masters
Beetlejuice AMC 8 p.m. When newlydeads Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) are stuck haunting their country home, they try to scare away the new owners (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and their daughter (Winona Ryder) with the help of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Jeopardy! Masters KATU 8 p.m. Mensa will be missing a few members as six of the highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants battle it out in two games over this one-hour episode. James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Yogesh Raut, Victoria Groce and others compete.
Tragedy forms foundation of new music for Portland band
From the pain of loss through personal tragedy has emerged something musically special for a Portland-area group with roots in the local area. Shannon and the Clams will officially release its new album, “The Moon is in the Wrong Place,” on May 10 at The Showdown, but the genesis of its creation reaches back to a dark time for the group two years in the making. In 2022, singer and...
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