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Our TV picks for Saturday, April 20: Property Virgins, The Bad News Bears, 48 Hours
Property Virgins A&E 12 p.m. As their lives keep expanding, Brooke and Joel have found that their tiny condo isn’t keeping up with their needs. They call in property expert Wendy Wolfe, who is determined to help the couple seal the deal on a dog-friendly property near the waterfront. The Bad News Bears ...
Creative states: Tour America with homegrown artists in ‘The Express Way’
From sea to shining sea, Americans express their creativity, and the new, four-part documentary series “The Express Way With Dulé Hill,” premiering Tuesday, April 23, on PBS, looks at the ways self-expression and creativity are intertwined. Featuring artists from four different corners of the United States — in California, the Appalachian region, Texas and Chicago — “The Express Way” looks at the ways these individuals use art to make connections within and outside of their communities and how they use their artwork to challenge views and blaze a trail for others to follow in the future. ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, Apr. 19 - Apr. 26, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Tiger” (April 22) Narrated by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this Disneynature series lifts the veil on our planet’s most revered and charismatic animal, inviting viewers to journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India. Curious, rambunctious and at times a bit clumsy, the cubs have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can...
Our TV picks for Friday, April 19: The Never Ever Mets, Dateline NBC, Mary & George
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. Virtual dating is easier than ever. In this series premiere, couples who’ve never met finally come together in real life. After 12 years, Shay and Josh are in the same room. Sandia is charmed by Chris until he speaks. And, Dymond and Aaron share a meal. Dateline NBC ...
Oregon’s 100-year-old Camp Namanu earns historic designation
Camp Namanu, a camp that’s been a summertime idyll for young Oregonians since 1924, was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The new district, on the banks of the Sandy River in the foothills of Mount Hood, includes lodges, cabins and community buildings that were designed to complement and blend in with the forest. Nancy King first attended Camp Namanu in 1965 as an 8-year-old, and is...
Estacada’s Abby Behrman sets school record, again
What do you do after besting a 50-year-old school record? Toss one further, of course. Estacada junior Abby Behrman knew it was good the moment it left her hand. On her third toss — there is something about that number — during a meet Wednesday, April 17, she heaved the discus 139 feet and 1 inch. That mark not only won the competition, but also bettered her own school record by five feet. ...
Family sues DHS, Sandy care facility over dementia patient's death in nearby woods
Ki Soon "Harmony" Hyun, an 83-year-old woman with dementia, had been at Mt. Hood Senior Living for less than 24 hours before she wandered away from the memory care facility. A day later, on Christmas Day 2023, she was found dead from hypothermia in a forested area less than half a mile from the Sandy facility. Hyun’s family has now filed a lawsuit against the memory care facility and the Oregon Department of Human Services, alleging that negligence in care and inadequate state oversight led...
Jayapal continues to lead fundraising for open U.S. House seat
Susheela Jayapal continues to lead fundraising, but Eddy Morales led spending, in the seven-way Democratic contest to succeed Earl Blumenauer for Oregon’s 3rd District seat in the U.S. House. The candidates filed first-quarter reports with the Federal Election Commission by the deadline of April 15. Their next reports are due by May 1, when mail ballots go out to voters in the district that covers about two-thirds of Multnomah County voters, plus voters in Hood River County and part of Clackamas County. ...
Events and equestrian facility Mt. Hood Center closed indefinitely by Clackamas County for alleged code violations
UPDATE: The Post attempted to contact Mt. Hood Center and no one was available to comment. A new but likely not unexpected development in the storied history of Boring's Mt. Hood Center was announced today by Clackamas County. The revived equestrian and event center, which allegedly has a long record of various county code violations — including hosting events that reportedly far exceeded the building's capacity — was issued a...
Oregon's minimum wage is going up this summer across the state
Oregon’s minimum wage will go up by 50 cents per hour in all three regions starting on July 1. The automatic increases were announced Tuesday, April 16, by Commissioner Christina Stephenson of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, which enforces the state’s minimum-wage law. Oregon’s three-tiered system was created by the Legislature in 2016, and changes are based on the Consumer Price Index. For the three Portland metro area counties...
Tips to set up an ideal home study space
Study skills are integral to academic success. Such abilities help students learn more efficiently and effectively, leading to better grades on assignments and tests. Developing strong study habits can prepare students for future success in life, as dedication to studying can be mirrored in habits related to job performance. The desire to study is one component of being involved in the task. However, setting up an environment conducive to studying is another part of this equation. Students looking to study longer and better may want...
Patrick John Sanders
March 8, 1952 to March 27, 2024 - Patrick Sanders of Sandy, Oregon passed away peacefully, at home, into God's Kingdom on March 27th 2024. He was born March 8, 1952 to Charles and Ellen Sanders. Pat was the most loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Cheryl; sons Adam (spouse Kim) and Eric (spouse Corrine); grandchildren Cameron, Carsten, Oliver, Jackson and Roman; brother Dennis (spouse Jeannie) and sister Kathy (spouse Dave). Pat worked as a principal and teacher with the Oregon Trail School District for 33 years, first working at Boring Middle School followed by Kelso Elementary. He enjoyed spending time with his family, involvement in church, photography, traveling and Oregon State sports. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 on April 27th at Mountainview Christian Church, located at 1890 NE Cleveland Ave, Gresham, Oregon.
More people in Oregon buy private health insurance plans as thousands lose Medicaid coverage
The number of people buying private health insurance policies on the federal marketplace rose slightly this year in Oregon as thousands lost Medicaid coverage. The Oregon Health Authority said in its annual marketplace report published Tuesday, April 16, that nearly 146,000 people bought a private plan for 2024, marking an increase of more than 2% over last year when nearly 142,000 people bought their health insurance through the marketplace. Some...
Sandy Parks and Recreation staff seeks input on Deer Pointe park project
A second opportunity for the Sandy community to have input on the concept of a new neighborhood park is coming up tomorrow. Deer Pointe Park, which is to be sited off of Meadow Avenue between Highway 26 and Fawn Street, has been a goal of multiple councils and was only a plan until recently. With the help of SDC funds, the city is working in the planning and public engagement phase of this park creation. ...
5 tips to revitalize a garden this spring
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is a notable benefit of working in a garden. However, the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides a host of additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient exercise, reduce stress, and improve mood. With so much to gain from...
Port of Portland will end shipping container service in October; economic impact could be statewide
The Port of Portland says it cannot afford to keep the state’s only shipping container terminal open past September after a deal with a third-party operator fell through. Despite more business, costs have gone up, pushing the port’s container facility into the red. The Port of Portland has lost more than $30 million during the past three years, the agency stated in a news release in March. That includes a projected $14 million shortfall for this year. While it was never a huge operation compared to other ports along the West Coast, historically, Terminal 6 has served as an important lifeline for small businesses and farmers throughout the Northwest. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Mt. Hood Community College planetarium finds the meaning in the stars
Seeing and understanding the night sky can change your life — just ask the director of the Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium. As a student at Centennial High School, William Blackmore was floored by what he discovered on the projector in the planetarium. He had been going through some personal struggles, along with the usual hurdles we all face in high school. But through all that, he held onto this passion for science. ...
Sandy organ transplant recipient educates community about 'donating life'
When Tracy Hoyle was 15, her mother died. But because she was an organ donor, parts of her were able to live on in others. Years later, when Hoyle was in college, she was diagnosed with multiple heart conditions and was later told she would need to receive a heart transplant. “In college, I was feeling like I was going to pass out all of the time,” Hoyle explained. This...
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