See all homes sold in Lake Oswego, Dec. 9 to Dec. 15

All home transfers in Lake Oswego reported between December 9 and December 15 are listed here. During this period, 19 transactions were posted. A 1,808-square-foot house on Lamont Court in Lake Oswego sold for $796,155 during this time, which was the median transaction price for the neighborhood. 984 square feet, $279 per unit foot, two … Read more

Tom Cruise scores real Navy honor for fictional movie roles

London The most well-known fictional character in the world, Top Gun, is now a decorated navy hero. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through Top Gun and other films, Tom Cruise received the U.S. Navy’s highest civilian medal on Tuesday. In a ceremony at Longcross Studios, close to London, … Read more

See all homes sold in inner NE Portland, Dec. 9 to Dec. 15

All house transfers in inner NE Portland registered between December 9 and December 15 are listed here. During this period, 21 transactions were posted. At $559,000, a 1,886-square-foot house on Portland’s Northeast 81st Avenue was the area’s median sale during this time. Portland $445,000, 432 square feet, $567 per square foot, three baths, 4865 N.E. … Read more

Readers respond: Celebrate bipartisan climate action

Our political differences are a major source of anxiety these days, but the good news isn’t always shared. Rep. and Sen.-Elect John Curtis of Utah gave a kind speech to The Citizens Climate Lobby volunteers at our national conference on December 7. He described how he came to see the importance of bipartisan climate collaboration … Read more

Update: Winter storm warning affecting Ochoco-John Day Highlands until Tuesday morning

On Tuesday at 5:14 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning in effect until 10 a.m. for Ochoco-John Day Highlands. The weather service adds, “Heavy wet snow Above 4000 Feet. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.” “Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions … Read more

Miss Manners: In-laws’ request that no one bring food Christmas Eve must be honored, even if you end up hungry

Greetings, Miss Manners Every year on Christmas Eve, my husband and I go to his parents’ celebration. We normally leave at 4 p.m. and return home at 9 p.m. They set out a little bowl of nuts, bread, and deli meats. Everyone contributes something different to the meal. Usually, I cook meatballs or noodles. Everything … Read more

Readers respond: Parents can fight school absenteeism

Concern over the condition of Oregon’s public schools has been widely expressed in the media. Chronic absenteeism in Oregon schools is finally starting to decline, although it still hovers around 25–40% in many districts. There is still much work to be done, November 21. Numerous studies demonstrate that inadequate fundamental skills and bad grades are … Read more

Dear Doctor: What is high-output heart failure, and how is it treated?

Greetings, Dr. Roach My 73-year-old spouse was diagnosed with a profoundly dilated left ventricle and heart failure. He was pumping ten liters per minute at the time. His ejection fraction was 39% and his proBNP natriuretic peptide level was over 10,000. An abdominal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) was later discovered in him. Three radiological procedures were … Read more