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Model battleships, commemorative speeches to highlight Tualatin Memorial Day observance
In honor of Memorial Day next week, Tualatin is hosting an observance featuring flight, float and solemn honors to mark the occasion. Among the local groups hosting a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27, will be the Tualatin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3452. The observance, which begins at 10:45 a.m., will be held at on the west side of Tualatin Lake of the Commons. Events include a Missing...
More Oregon students are missing vaccines, worrying health officials
Oregon health authorities are worried about an infectious disease raging through schools, with almost one in 10 kindergarteners missing at least one required vaccination. The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday, May 16, that nearly 9% of the state’s kindergartners had a nonmedical exemption this year, forgoing at least one of the required shots. That compares with about 8% in 2023 and almost 7% in 2022, marking the second consecutive yearly increase in the unvaccinated rate. ...
Diamond Dynamos: Washington & Columbia County's standout baseball & softball performances (May 13-17)
Below are the best of the best performances from last week on the Washington and Columbia County high school baseball and softball diamonds: Baseball Kruz Schoolcraft of Sunset allowed no hits and struck out 11 in a complete game shutout of AlohaColeton Noah of Forest Grove went 4-for-4 with a triple, double, two RBI and three runs-scored in a loss to McMinnvilleKyle Sheller of Sherwood went 3-for-4 with a home...
The 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge will win you over
I got the compact 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge SUV EV for testing at a critical time for the all-electric vehicle market. The same day, J.D. Power reported that EV demand is cooling. Its 2024 Electric Vehicle Consideration Study had just found that interest in buying EVs has dropped for the first time since the annual survey began in 2021. Reasons include continuing higher prices compared to gas-powered vehicles and the ongoing lack of available public charging stations, contributing to range anxiety. Doubters who spend much...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, May 21: Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House?; Vanderpump Rules; The Voice
Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House? HGTV 7 p.m. It’s tough to beat the charm of an old house. So when a couple starts their search for an old home, they enlist Ethan and Elizabeth to help them find the right place in his hometown. But when his father passes away suddenly, it takes on greater meaning. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 20: Summer Baking Championship; Quarter Ton Teen
Summer Baking Championship FOOD 8 p.m. There’s nothing like the sea air and a luxurious ocean cruise, so host Jesse Palmer has the 10 bakers create cruise-themed delights, including inner tube cakes and snorkeling-themed cheesecakes, for judges Carla Hall, Damaris Phillips and Duff Goldman. Quarter Ton Teen A&E 9 p.m. Winter is just 15, but weighs 400 pounds. Her father, Daniel, tops the scales at 600 pounds. As he worries his unhealthy lifestyle is contributing to her struggles, they decide to get weight-loss surgery. But surprise complications put them at risk.
Sherwood boys win first ever state track and field title despite hiccups
For the first time since Madison and McKay high schools in 1986, the Oregon 6A Boys state track and field championship at Eugene's Hayward Field was an even tie, with both Sherwood and Sheldon scoring 46 total points. The win marks the first time in program history Sherwood had taken first place, previously being runners-up in 2019. It also comes in the first year under the leadership of head coach Tyrone Stammers, a 27-year veteran of coaching high school track. ...
A star on and off the stage
(FOREST GROVE) — Alina Harrison shines on the stage, but the young performer is also a star supporting actress in her community. A Forest Grove High School sophomore, Harrison has been performing for most of her life. Starting dance when she was four years old, she eventually took on acting roles. “I got involved with a musical theater class, which I took just to see how that would go. And...
Reading disorder? No problem for Banks middle schooler
(BANKS) — Evangeline Koschmann is, in many ways, a typical sixth-grader who enjoys typical sixth-grade things. However, she’s also atypical in that she inspires her fellow students and teachers alike. “She just has such a great attitude,” Banks Middle School teacher Kim Carson said about Koschmann. “I enjoy talking with her, and I’ve learned so much from her. I just think she’s such an inspiration to kids and teachers too.” ...
Finding purpose through passion
(HILLSBORO) — While childhood dreams often take shape in a single pursuit, Saanvi Shah’s journey follows many routes developed through exploration. Shah, a 10-year-old from Hillsboro, has developed a myriad of interests, from starting her own art business to advocating for cultural education. But at the nexus of her hobbies is a passion for helping others. Kshiti Shah, Shah's mom, said her daughter has found growth in curiosity, constantly expanding...
Freshman enjoys assisting seniors after school
(SCAPPOOSE) — After helping in the Scappoose High School cafeteria and participating in the school choir, you might think Joshua Normine would want to settle down and catch a YouTube video (or two) just to relax. But no. In his off time, you’ll likely find Normine, a 16-year-old junior, helping a senior citizen with a daily chore. At school, Normine has a keen interest in cooking and helps in the...
Student stays busy perking up others
(ST. HELENS) — A senior at St. Helens High School, Matthew Boren serves his school in many ways, helping out in the kitchen, assisting with laundry, and, most importantly, helping lift the spirits of those around him. Boren is in the transition program at St. Helens High, which means he is working on life skills and work training until he turns 21. It’s challenging for Boren since he experiences a...
Making sacrifices to smooth the hard road
(CANBY) — Sometimes, pursuing a goal that seems out of reach can be incredibly difficult and deflating. In Canby, Javan Hernandez clearly understands those feelings and struggles, but he’s learned that reaching a goal is worth the struggle to fulfill his parents' hopes and dreams — the dream of higher education and a better life. Come the fall, this year’s Pamplin Media Group Amazing Kid for the Canby area will...
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