Since its inception, the mission of the Pacific University Indigenous Student Alliance has been to bring together Indigenous cultures to explore identity, celebrate heritage and strengthen representation. The alliance invites the broader community to be part of that mission on Saturday, May 4, as it hosts its inaugural Reconciliation Powwow at the Stoller Center on Pacific’s Forest Grove Campus. The event runs from noon to 10 p.m. and is open to the public. Admission is free. ...

Despite having two older cousins playing Division I women's college golf, freshman Melinee Udom had little interest in the sport as a young girl, instead investing her time in gymnastics and weightlifting. But all that changed during the COVID shutdown in 2020, when Udom was a fifth-grader. “I was really focused on Olympic weightlifting because the year before that, I placed at nationals, and I was really motivated to do...

For the second time in three nights the Hops lost in heartbreaking fashion, falling to the Ems 7-6 in 10 innings on Thursday, April 25, at PK Park in Eugene. After Andrew Pintar gave Hillsboro a 6-3 lead with a three-run home run in the top of the 10th, The Ems managed four runs of their own thanks in part to a series of hits, along with a big Hops error, capped by Onil Perez' walk-off single. ...

Oregon’s getting better at preventing and responding to wildfires, experts said Thursday, April 25, but much more still needs to be done. A panel of University of Oregon professors who study climate change, smoke and wildfire discussed the 2024 wildfire season in an online forum with journalists as the West braces for summer fires. Wildfire risk in the West and in Oregon this year is not abnormally higher than in...

Thursday, April 25 Baseball Scores Astoria at Banks (Cancelled) Sunset 7, Jesuit 0 Sherwood 3, West Salem 0 ...

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...

AUSSIE RULES Friday 8:30 p.m. FS1 AFL Premiership Football Sydney Swans vs. Greater Western Sydney Giants. (Live) AUTO RACING Saturday 7:30 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup...

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...

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 ...

Spring has sprung, and the war wages on against the biggest threat to Washington County’s ash trees. State and local agencies came together in April to slow the destruction of Oregon-native trees from emerald ash borers — an invasive beetle that has been deemed the most destructive pest in North America. A total of 80 trees were removed in Forest Grove in April as part of a collaborative grant between...

With a new local option levy on the ballot this May, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue hopes voters continue to support the fire district. Voters have passed levies put forth by TVF&R every five years since 2000, most recently in 2019. The 2019 levy, which pays for 92 firefighter and paramedic positions across TVF&R’s district, is set to expire in June 2025. TVF&R serves 11 cities in four counties with...

Meet the candidates running for Beaverton City Council and the Washington County Board of Commissioners at the 2024 Beaverton Voters' Forum. On Wednesday, May 1, candidates will be at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, located at 12625 S.W. Crescent St. in Beaverton. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an opportunity to meet the candidates, and at 7 p.m. candidates will answer pre-submitted questions. ...

A medical emergency can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare, but a new veterinary hospital hopes to ease the stress. Veterinary Emergency Group, an emergency veterinary practice with 76 other locations across the U.S., has opened its 77th clinic — and its first Oregon location — in the Tanasbourne area. Located at 11286 N.E. Evergreen Parkway in Hillsboro, the clinic is open 24/7 to handle medical crises for pets, with a unique approach that aims to prioritize transparency and comfort. ...

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...

With first place on the line, Sherwood and Glencoe brought their A-games, but one played cleaner than the other and that was the difference. Sherwood (17-2) rode the hot hand of pitcher Destiny Cornwell while taking advantage of a couple key Crimson Tide miscues en route to a 1-0 win on Wednesday evening, April 24, at Sherwood High School. Cornwell entered the game midway through the first inning after starting...

This article brought to you courtesy of Scotties Auto Body, News-Times Insider Auto Body Repair. Sponsored content. An unaccustomed sunbeam shines on the dashboard as you head to work in the morning and my oh my, is it dusty! Where did that dried mud come from? The windows are a little hazy, too. It’s time to Spring clean your vehicle! Get rid of Winter’s grime and get a clean outlook through your sparkling clean window. Might as well wash the outside, too. ...

This article brought to you courtesy of Murphy's Furniture, News-Times Insider Home Furnishing Expert. Sponsored content. The property Murphy’s Furniture resides on has been sold for development to a new westside U-Haul hub. After weighing all aspects, Mary and Kathy have decided to retire Murphy’s Furniture. The Murphy’s crew wishes to express the deep gratitude we feel for the local community’s business and support. Working with our customers over these past fifty years has been an absolute privilege. ...

This article brought to you courtesy of The Forest Grove Beehive, News-Times Insider Senior Living Expert. Sponsored content. Life enrichment programs are the plans and activities offered at our community that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, and cognitive well-being. In addition to fostering personal growth and creativity, these programs are designed to keep seniors engaged and active in the community. Although they might seem like perks, they are much more...

As residents of Washington County, we are at a critical juncture. Our decisions will determine whether we move towards sustainable future growth or remain mired in current challenges. My name is Jenny Kamprath, and I am running for Washington County Commissioner District 1. I represent a fresh bold approach to governance that Washington County needs. My platform is not just a series of promises but based on a positive common-sense...

It is frustrating, at best, to hear a traffic radio report saying that Highway 217 is moving slowly, or that Highway 99W is at a standstill, especially when you are moving slowly along Highway 217 or at a standstill on Highway 99W. The tendency to throw something at your car radio is almost overwhelming. Jason Snider, candidate for Washington County Commissioner, knows your pain. He is one of us. He travels to work through the morass that is Washington County rush hour traffic. ...