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State parks host free camping day June 1
Celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks Saturday, June 1 as well as special events at selected parks. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will waive day-use parking fees at the 25 locations that charge them and camping fees for all tent, RV and horse campsites June 1. OPRD will also waive day-use parking fees June 2, to support...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 17: The Never Ever Mets; S.W.A.T.; Mary & George
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. It doesn’t even matter what the question is when the answer is “Japanese bondage.” The remaining couples go to a group activity session to learn the ancient art of asanawa. Then, a relationship expert helps Sandia and Chris, while Aaron H. defends Dymond. S.W.A.T. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 17: The Never Ever Mets; Mary & George
The Never Ever Mets OWN 5 p.m. It doesn’t even matter what the question is when the answer is “Japanese bondage.” The remaining couples go to a group activity session to learn the ancient art of asanawa. Then, a relationship expert helps Sandia and Chris, while Aaron H. defends Dymond. Mary & George STARZ 9 p.m. George (Nicholas Galitzine) attempts to calm the tensions between England and Spain by traveling to Spain with Prince Charles (Samuel Blenkin) in an effort to avoid war. Then, Mary (Julianne Moore) works to secure absolute power in this series finale.
Lake Oswego Girl Scout sets an example
(LAKE OSWEGO) — Lake Oswego High School Senior Kayla Turner-Pike trusts her gut. Whether working in the athletic training room at LOHS or leading cookie sales for Girl Scouts in West Linn, Wilsonville and Lake Oswego, Turner-Pike will do whatever she can for her community. “I’ve learned a lot about trusting your instincts, trusting your gut,” she said. “Everything happens so fast. You have to know what’s going on. I...
Some 12,000 Oregonians might be getting thousands of dollars in refunds due to TurboTax error
Tax day is not over for thousands of Oregonians. Intuit, a Silicon Valley company that makes the popular Turbotax software, has contacted more than 12,000 taxpayers who used it to file their state and federal returns, telling them they may have paid more than they should have because of an error in the software. The error was discovered by an Oregon Department of Revenue employee and involved directing people to...
Get the most out of your container garden
Gardening is beneficial in various ways. Some health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and the immune system) and reduced risk of dementia. In addition, if gardening efforts include growing herbs, fruits and vegetables, it can be a cost-effective way to eat healthy. Container gardening can be an ideal way for gardeners without sufficient space or for those with mobility issues to grow everything from flowers to vegetables. Better Homes & Gardens says most plants are not...
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...
Stunning Northern Lights photos from across the state
We received tons of amazing photos of the Northern Lights of Oregon last weekend! Shots from deep in the woods, out in the country, and right from our readers backyards brought this unique experience to life. Check out all submissions at https://pamplinportland.secondstreetapp.com/Northern-Lights/rounds/1/gallery Northern Lights Photo Contest Winners: Aurora over Mt. Hood ...
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. ...
Faith A. Bosin
June 5, 1942 to April 26, 2024 - A much-loved Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and friend to many. Her smile was a shining metaphor to the loving, caring person she was, and you could not help but be captivated it. Faith Ann Bosin, 81, of Warrenton, Oregon, died after an unexpected sickness at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon. She was born in Englewood, New Jersey in 1942 to Edward and Audrey Nierhoff. Later the family moved cross country by car in 1948...
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...
Volunteering is a way of life for Tualatin teen
(TUALATIN) — Angel Navarrete Villegas can trace his passion for volunteering to his older sister, Andrasis, who in the past has volunteered at both Tualatin Public Library and ¡Viva Tualatin!. In fact, the Tualatin High School junior followed in her footsteps, volunteering at the Tualatin Public Library’s Makerspace. This space allows the community to make everything from replicating items on a 3D printer to creating ceramic pottery via a tabletop kiln. ...
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...
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...
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...
City to close Willow Creek homeless camp
The homeless camp along Willow Creek in northwest Madras is about to close. In June 2023, the city council of Madras passed an ordinance that restricted camping regulations in the city. The ordinance set aside two places where camping can occur to allow people without houses a place to provide themselves shelter: the site just west of the North Y, where the city’s largest encampment exists today, and the surrounding area, and another site nearby, a right-of-way along Third Street. Camping is not allowed in...
Grappling her way success
(ESTACADA) — Kirsten Delazerda, a champion high school wrestler, also jumps in to help out in her community when she sees a need. Delazerda was a star at the state girls wrestling competitions this year. She placed second in the 135-pound weight class. This makes her the highest placing girl in Estacada girls wrestling. “It made me feel really good,” she said, “my hard work paid off.” ...
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 ...
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.
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