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Sep 21, 2018 Sherwood Gazette - News

'Back to tradition' for Sherwood's 125th

The city marked a major milestone with a festive farm-to-table dinner at the Center for the Arts.

Sep 12, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - News

Beaverton will use red-light cameras to catch speeders

Warnings will start Saturday for violators at four intersections; tickets will start Oct. 15 at Cedar Hills Boulevard and Walker Road, and be phased in at the other locations.

Aug 23, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - News

Refugees' invisible war: mental health

Cultural stigma over treatment takes additional toll on state's Arab Muslims, despite services being available.

Beaverton Valley Times News

Crews battle 7-Eleven blaze

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The Wednesday, Sept. 19, fire was kept from spreading into adjacent companies on Southwest 18th Avenue.
Police logs

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The following reports were received by police in Beaverton, Tigard and Tualatin.
Congressional candidates air their disagreements

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Democratic incumbent Suzanne Bonamici faces her two challengers at Washington County Public Affairs Forum
Investigators look into twin incidents of middle-school girls…

Beaverton Valley Times - News

In both cases, officers say, the youths acted appropriately and informed their parents; neither student was…
Beaverton breaks ground for Public Safety Center

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Building will house police and emergency management; completion is scheduled in about 18 months.
Beaverton's Future Bus makes its debut at Portland Mini Maker…

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Weekend event at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry draws 120 exhibitors from around the region.
Festival offers many cultures under one roof

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Beaverton International Celebration is part of city's Welcoming Week, which closes with a potluck on Sept. 23.
Shuck It: First responders gobble raw oysters for charity

The Times - News

Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue takes first in competition with Lake Oswego, Beaverton police.
Superintendent fined over two election emails

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Beaverton's Don Grotting is accused of advocating, not informing, in a pair of emails.
Measure 105 opponents launch statewide campaign

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Initiative would repeal 1987 law barring state and local police agencies from assisting in federal…
Area voters will soon face candidates, measures

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Ballots will reach mailboxes in late October; Tigard and Tualatin voters have the most choices to make.
PCC takes critical look at space through racial lens

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The Sylvania Campus project asked participants to take a critical new study of resources.
District seeks to re-up its operating levy

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Tigard-Tualatin will ask voters in November to support a levy they said yes to in four previous elections.
Police logs

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The following incidents were reported to police in Beaverton, Tigard and Tualatin.
Event celebrates Virginia Garcia clinic

Beaverton Valley Times - News

¡Prospera! acknowledges the opening of the new, much-larger health-care facility in Beaverton.
Circuit court blocks some homeless camping laws

Beaverton Valley Times - News

It's unknown if local cities' ordinances will need revision; ACLU doubts they will pass legal muster.
Deputies arrest suspect in Aloha bank robbery

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Authorities say Brandon Linder was previously convicted of bank robbery in 2009.
Police, firefighters compete in oyster-eating contest for charity

The Times - News

Beaverton and Lake Oswego police, along with TVF&R firefighters, will compete in the Saturday event in…
Menlo Drive residents, city seek to resolve tree dispute

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Staff appears agreeable to sidewalk changes after residents speak up at Beaverton City Council meeting.
First-responder trainer charged with sexual abuse

Sherwood Gazette - News

Sheriff's investigators say the incident occured in May at a Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue facility near…
Nike CEO takes public stance on sanctuary law repeal

Portland Tribune - News

Nike CEO Mark Parker has written an argument in opposition to Ballot Measure 105 in the Oregon Voters' Guide.
Southwest Community Health Center to close Portland clinic

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Virginia Garcia will take 7,000-plus low-income patients sometime this fall, officials said.
Missing 11-year-old found safe

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Erik Derby had last been seen at Beaverton's Fir Grove Elementary School around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9.
Beaverton Celebration parade honors city's 125th anniversary

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Procession features 125 grand marshals and 87 entries on a route almost two miles long.
Police shoot man with knife in Beaverton

Portland Tribune - News

The name and condition of the suspect was not immediately released after Friday morning confrontation.
Man shot in Aloha

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The identity and physical condition of the victim have not been released; the shooter is at large.
Tualatin police find missing woman

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Officers found Tualatin resident Cheryl Anne Loop who went walking Wednesday but was found safe on Friday
Wife charged in fatal shooting of Chef Daniel Brophy

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Longtime instructor at Oregon Culinary Institute slain by Nancy Brophy, Portland Police allege.
Brothers from Bethany face charges involving minors

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Ryan and Alan Hsu own and operate the Best in Class Education Center in Bethany.
Police Logs

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The following reports were taken by police in Beaverton, Tigard and Tualatin
Diesel: Returning home

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Diesel had lived with a family before joining the Portland Mounted Patrol Unit ; now he's back home.
Olin: Building Bonds, healing others

Beaverton Valley Times - News

No longer on patrol, now he works at Forward Stride in Beaverton, which uses therapies in which clients…
Zeus: Familiar faces

Beaverton Valley Times - News

He's back home, the historic Lake Oswego Hunt Club, where the mounted patrol horses were stationed previously.
Major: Pieces of the legacy

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Not on patrol with the police, today he's pampered with baths, conditioned hoofs and full-body grooming.
Trainer Jennifer Mack

Beaverton Valley Times - News

The former trainer of the Mounted Patrol horses got to each one arrive ... and then leave.
History of the mounted patrol unit

Beaverton Valley Times - News

Portland's history with the Mounted Patrol includes the group being disbanded more than once.

Regional News

Man arrested on warrant after downtown stabbing

Portland Tribune - News
Suspected drug dealing in Dawson Park leads to arrest

Portland Tribune - News
Longtime Gresham mayor faces challenger

Gresham Outlook - News
'Neighbors Helping Neighbors'

Gresham Outlook - News
Congressional candidates air their disagreements

Beaverton Valley Times - News
Crews battle 7-Eleven blaze

Beaverton Valley Times - News
Pacer freshman wants Oregon to require lessons about Holocaust

Lake Oswego Review - Education
Suspect arrested in Echo Shaw mobile home dumping

Forest Grove News-Times - News
Hate crime, stabbing investigated at Powell Park

Portland Tribune - News
Job seekers 'snapped up' as state's economy chugs along

Portland Tribune - News
Police arrest 2 for burglary, theft of car and ammo

Portland Tribune - News
2 people arrested during anti-ICE protest at City Hall

Portland Tribune - News
Morales focuses on housing, transportation in City Council bid

Gresham Outlook - News
French wants to connect residents with opportunities

Gresham Outlook - News
Investigators look into twin incidents of middle-school girls and suspicious drivers

Beaverton Valley Times - News
Sec. John Kerry talks book, President Trump at Powell's

Portland Tribune - News
Gen. James B. Thayer dies in LO at age 96

Lake Oswego Review - News
Gas station robbed by man with handgun in SE Portland

Portland Tribune - News

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

Changing Latino soccer culture

Portland Tribune - News
Checking the blind spot

Portland Tribune - News
Max's law shields young athletes

Portland Tribune - News
How Max's injury became Max's Law

Portland Tribune - News
Rattled: Oregon's Concussion Discussion is a joint project

Portland Tribune - News
Schools struggle to release concussion records

Portland Tribune - News
Concussions: Payoffs and perils for athletes, schools

Portland Tribune - News
Concussion project spurs student journalists, too

Portland Tribune - News
Making an impact: Concussions and student athletes

Portland Tribune - News
Aftermath: A life changed by brain injury

Portland Tribune - News

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High school football keeps on rolling in Week 4

September 21, 2018 Lake Oswego Review - Sports Miles Vance

Check out the many games we'll cover in round four of the 2018 high school football season

Week 3 high school football scores are here

September 20, 2018 Lake Oswego Review - Sports Miles Vance

Check out all the big scores and results from the third week of the high school season

Foote, Torres lead Aloha cross country in Metro title hunt

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Warrior boys and girls cross country teams will be competitive in the district race
Ochese, Westview volleyball retooling on the fly

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Senior star and the Wildcat volleyball team rebuilding the ranks after postseason bid in '17
Aloha boys soccer hoping to break past 6A quartefinals

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Warriors tie with McKay, want to make it back to the 6A playoffs, win Metro League
Beaverton girls soccer ties Oregon City, looks ahead to Metro

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Beavers get out to a two-goal first-half lead thanks to their underclassmen standouts
Friday's top five: A look at the five biggest football games from Sept. 14

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Big winners from the second week included Sherwood, Scappoose, Tualatin, Barlow and Lake Oswego
Play of the Day: The best from Week 3 in high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat in Week 3
Check out our best photos from Week 3 of 2018 high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the hits were big and the resuts were huge in Friday football action
Crusader football, Wisher dominate in Westview rout

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Jesuit puts Lake Oswego loss in the past, gets back to basics in big Metro League win
High school football keeps on rolling in Week 3

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover in round three of the 2018 high school football season
Improbable touchdown pushes Century football past Mountainside

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Late long touchdown from Wilson to Strauss helps Jags win first game of the season
Jesuit drops 20-14 decision to Lake Oswego on Friday

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

The Lakers rack up a 20-0 lead before the Crusaders rally into contention in the fourth quarter
Niebergall, Apollo girls soccer explode in win over Lake Oswego

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Junior midfielder scores a goal, dishes out an assist in 3-0 non-league win for Sunset
Valley Catholic volleyball reloads, revamps for title run

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Valiants have Class 4A state championship aspirations after runner-up finish in '17
Hueslkamp, Sunset girls cross country beat the heat, Westview

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Junior star begins her season with a runaway win in Metro League district action
Jesuit volleyball sweeps Mountainside, grabs first place in Metro

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Crusaders cruise to double-digit wins in two of three sets against the young Mavs
Reese, Sunset boys cross country race past Westview

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Senior star sprints past his two Apollo teammates to the tape to help beat Wildcats
Friday's top five: A look at the five biggest football games from Sept. 7

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Big winners from the second week included Lake Oswego, Tigard, Wilsonville, Clackamas and Lakeridge
Play of the Day: The best from Week 2 in high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat in Week 2
Sunset boys soccer falls to West Linn 2-0

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

The Lions get two first-half scores to pull away from Sunset on Thursday night
Week 2 high school football scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from the second week of the high school season
High school football keeps on rolling in Week 2

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover in round two of the 2018 high school football season
Beaverton volleyball shows potential, loses home opener

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Beaver volleyball team flourishes in the second set against Forest Grove for double-digit win
Aloha girls soccer fights back, drops non-league match to Blues

Beaverton Valley Times - Sports

Dolores Lopez scores a big second half goal, but Warriors can't overcome deficit
Week 1 high school football scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from the first week of the high school season

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Opinion

Say 'yes' to Tigard-Tualatin levy request

September 19, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion The Times

District has proven to be a good steward of the public's money, and this renews an existing levy.

Clean energy jobs are key to our future

September 19, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion Tom Brewer

Tom Brewer: Oregon should lead the way in bolstering both the environment and the economy.

Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

A Scout does outreach; elected officials reject Measure 105, which would overturn Oregon's 'Sanctuary' law.
Measure 102 deserves a 'yes' vote

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

This simple change to the state Constitution will allow public-private partnerships for affordable housing.
Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Topics are a generous donation from a local business, and the problems surrounding a bottle-drop facility.
Career, technical education lifts up lives

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Congresswoman: Recent bill supports programs such as Auto Tech at Aloha High School.
Our Opinion: Tolls must add capacity first

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Like other big issues facing Oregon, the transportation problem can seem unsolvable. But for the average person trying to make his or her…
Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Topics this week include a fundraiser for Alzheimer's research, property tax options and an Oregon House race.
Our editorial: It's time to stop false attacks on the media

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Newspapers across the nation, including The Times, take an opportunity to push back against the 'fake news' nonsense.
Law enforcement leaders back sanctuary law

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Washington County Sheriff and District Attorney both oppose Measure 105 on November ballot.
Housing bond measure isn't answer to crisis

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce comes out against November bond measure.
King City is getting ready for housing challenge

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Mayor Ken Gibson: The population increase is coming for every city in the metro area; King City has a plan.
Our Opinion: Independent party must prove viability

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

We don't blame the IPO for using this unexpected bit of leverage. After all, the political deck in Oregon is stacked heavily in favor of…
Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Topics range from the White House border policy, to Alzheimer's research, to election lawn signs.
In November, vote to maintain Oregon's sanctuary status

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Current law is supported by many in law enforcement, encourages immigrants to trust police.
Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Well-known clerk says good bye to Tigard; gubernatorial candidate right on education.
People are being heard on light rail plan

The Times - Opinion

My opinion: More need to get involved, and the deadline to do so is Monday, July 30.
Fire season requires attention from all of us

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Smokey skies over the region last year remind us that living so close to the forests is a blessing but has its impacts, as well.
Let states fix health care woes

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Guest opinion: Congress can't or won't fix our health care, so it's time to let states try.
Residents came together out of love

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Citizens' view: In response to a federal policy taking children from people seeking asylum, a community comes together.
Review Buehler's record on women's health issues

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Opinion: State senator says gubernatorial candidate isn't playing fair on important topic.
Our Opinion: Compromise immigration bill needed

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

We call on our state's congressional delegation, Democrats and the lone Republican, to work toward a compromise immigration reform bill,…
Participate when education task force comes to town

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

The Legislature proved that the 'road show' concept worked in 2016-17 to create a transportation package of bills; here's hoping lightning…
Court ruling doesn't diminish need for unions

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Beaverton teacher says unions have benefitted the state; will continue to do so.
Letters to the editor

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Tolling for highways is terrible option; 'electronic-repair' rights would be boon.
Tigard takes first step toward smart zoning option

Beaverton Valley Times - Opinion

Our opinion: It's time to reconsider strict zoning throughout Washington County in light of a shortage of affordable housing; to reduce…

Features

Two dancers head to East Coast programs

September 13, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - Features The Times

Both of the talented youths from this area have performed with The Portland Ballet.

Saddle up

September 01, 2018 Beaverton Valley Times - Features Dana Haynes

Craig Johnson, author of the popular 'Longmire' series of mysteries, is coming to Beaverton.

People of Providence - Meet Lori Bergen, RN and Chief Executive at Providence Newberg Medical Center

Portland Tribune - Features

SUGGESTED CONTENT: The People of Providence is brought to you by the Providence Foundations of Oregon
Fiesta en el Parque makes its debut Aug. 19

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Parks District's newest celebration will include food, music, more at Evelyn M. Schiffler Memorial Park.
Triathlon for people of all ability levels slated

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District annual event takes place Aug. 11 in Beaverton
'Big Fair Fun' returns to 2018 Washington County Fair

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

The Washington County Fair is back in Hillsboro this Thursday through Sunday.
Portlandia Mermaid Parade floats through downtown

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Hundreds gather at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on July 28 for third-annual merpeople celebration.
Hillsboro's Street of Dreams opens Saturday

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Monthlong open houses showcase the latest and greatest from local area builders.
Keep on truckin'

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Parks district gets ready for its 20th annual Big Truck Day on Saturday, Aug. 4.
'Guys and Dolls' hits Tigard stage

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Broadway Rose presents glitzy Broadway musical-comedy classic on stage in August.
Treasures from trash

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Washington County Museum is celebrating the Victorian-era inspired fantasy genre.
Party on!

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Party in the Park, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District's annual celebration, is set for Saturday, July 28.
Enter our Fall Sportsman Photo Contest

Hillsboro Tribune - Features

Enter your outdoor photos for a chance to win a Traeger portable wood pellet grill from Van Dyke Appliances
YOU BET SHE CAN DANCE

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Recent Beaverton School District graduate Bridget Derville-Teer lands spot on popular TV reality show.
Bargarten Bavarian Social Haus open at Cedar Hills Crossing

Portland Tribune - Features

SPONSORED CONTENT: Featuring a biergarten-style environment, the new bar and restaurant offers more than 20 German beers on draft, along…
It's Festival of the Arts weekend in Lake Oswego!

The Times - Features

Here's everything you need to know for taking part in three days of art, theater, music and more
Portland roots musicians head west for Wanderfest

Portland Tribune - Features

Camp, cavort, commune as more than a dozen acts perform at Dundee Lodge near Gaston this weekend
'Mamma Mia!' star recalls Broadway performances

Regal Courier - News

Peggy Taphorn, 'one of the lucky ones' in the theater world, will soon grace a Tigard stage.
Oregon Zoo to host 'Trampled by Turtles' next Friday

Forest Grove News-Times - Features

Trampled By Turtles will showcase its new album at the Oregon Zoo show on June 29.
Cell Phonography: From so-so to fabulous

Forest Grove News-Times - Features

Village Gallery of Arts in Cedar Mill to offer cellphone photography class Sunday, June 24.
Swim safety is focus on events

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District offers slate of activities in May.
Ramadan begins Tuesday

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Islam's holy month runs through June 14, with Muslims throughout the world fasting from dawn to sunset.
Storytelling session planned by older adults

The Times - News

Tualatin program is set for May 30; Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services is the sponsor during Older Americans Month and…
MET celebrates silver anniversary

Hillsboro Tribune - Features

The Muslim Educational Trust will celebrate its 25th anniversary Saturday, May 12
'Pacific power' hailed as Navy commissions USS Portland

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

The only ship named solely in honor of the Rose City was commissioned at Terminal 2 on Saturday.
Bow-WOW! Puplandia celebrates 2nd year, 230 dogs adopted

Beaverton Valley Times - Features

Brook Benson's Beaverton-based nonprofit fosters surrendered dogs with local families.

Sustainable Life

EcoFilm Fest returns to Portland

September 21, 2018 Steve Law

Films explore beavers, communicating with dolphins, cave art in France and other environmental themes.

'A return of part of our lives'

September 21, 2018 Patrick Malee

Grand Ronde tribe celebrates approval of fishing scaffold that will be placed at Willamette Falls

Help protect vital wetlands

Wetlands & Wellies, the annual fundraiser for The Wetlands Conservancy, comes Oct. 14 to Southeast Portland.
The price of Oregon's failed cougar management

State initiative to ban use of hounds to hunt cougars has led to growth in the predator's numbers.
City and county move to eliminate 'dirty diesel' engines on public construction projects

Portland, Multnomah County hope other governments, and then the state, will enact tougher regulations as well.
Lawsuit filed to halt sale of timber

Nature groups want to save owl habitat, mature trees, which are more 'fire resilient'
A natural river

Restoration efforts, dam removals increase native fish populations in the Sandy River
Crews kill cougar likely responsible for Gresham resident's death

Until ODFW receives confirmation that the cougar that was killed is indeed the one that attacked, agencies will remain in the Zigzag area and…
Wildlife conflict with us is man-made

Killing the cougar that allegedly killed a Mount Hood hiker is wrong, and counterproductive.
PUC report evaluates how to expand consideration of climate change and equity

Agency would need changes in state law to properly consider impacts on carbon emissions in much of its deliberations.
Matchmaking for environmentally minded startup companies

VertueLab hosts its annual Portland showcase of promising clean tech companies
EARTHTALK: Building communities on water

Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental benefits of so-called 'seasteading' as opposed to building more housing and communities on land?- Marge…
Back to the future

Willamette Shore Trolley's operators want to restore the vehicles to their fully electric glory with modern batteries
Metro issues 'fine print' to regulate mandatory food scraps recycling

Regional government expects the Portland area's organic waste will be turned into energy after requiring major establishments to begin separating it…
Lake Oswego considers plastic bag ban

Possible ordinance would be similar to rules in Portland and other Oregon cities
Whales doing tricks for scientists

Oregon State University researchers use unmanned aerial drones to observe behaviors in gray whales not seen before.
A PLACE TO GROW

Hallinan Elementary School's outdoor classroom offers new ways for Lake Oswego students to connect with the world around them
Nissan Offers $3,000 EV discount to Pacific Power customers

Combined with available federal and state incentives, customers can save $13,000 on a new Nissan Leaf.
Wildlife groups sue to block major timber sale on Mount Hood

Advocacy groups say Crystal Creek Restoration sale would require 36 miles of roads, damaging environment and threatening endangered species.
Court fends off challenge to state restrictions on suction-dredge gold mining

Practice has disrupted salmon habitat, conflicted with fishers and others using Oregon rivers.
It's STEPtember: Mayor wants city to start strolling

Mayor Ted Wheeler kicks off Oregon Walks campaign to get people moving across the city.
EARTHTALK: Greener Gear

Dear EarthTalk: I hear a lot about Patagonia doing the right thing by the environment, but what about the rest of the outdoor gear and apparel…
Cleanup events planned later this month for Sandy River watershed

Volunteers needed to remove debris and improve the environment for people and salmon
New film 'The Human Element' premieres in Portland

Documentary explores how climate change is reshaping our environment and lives.
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Milwaukie first city in Clackamas County to ban plastic bags

Fairview mayor Ted Tosterud leads local charge to phase out plastic bags in three other nearby cities