A coalition of Washington lawmakers announced Wednesday that $49.7 million has been awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, to assist the proposed high-speed rail between Portland and Vancouver, British Columbia.. The much-discussed rail project would let trains to go up to 250 miles per hour between Portland, … Read more
Eugene Elijah Muhammad Sr. will be watching one of his sons closely while supporting the other in a postseason game for the second time this month. The Muhammad family has made attending college football’s postseason an annual family event. On Saturday, they will be in State College, Pennsylvania, to witness their nephew Billy Walton III … Read more
According to a social media post, Quaintrelle, a classy restaurant in Portland that has withstood eight years, a worldwide pandemic, and a shift across town, will close on New Year’s Eve following a celebration. It has been an amazing journey filled with victories and memorable memories, made possible by you, our fans, as we have … Read more
Salutations, PauLO Not all sloths were fuzzy, slow-moving creatures that lived in trees. They had enormous claws when they were startled, and their prehistoric ancestors weighed up to four tons. Along with many other large species that previously roamed North and South America, such as mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and dire wolves, scientists have thought that … Read more
An insect hovers close to flowers adorning the area surrounding the sacred ruins of Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Owllets recovered from a fallen tree following a strong storm in Podgorica are held by a Montenegrin municipal worker. In a picturesque setting close to Frankfurt, Germany, a herd of deer crosses a road. The natural … Read more
At 12:58 p.m. on Friday, the NWS issued a revised wind advisory that went into effect for Saturday between 1 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Central and Eastern Lake County, Western Lake County, and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. “South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected,” the weather service … Read more
Here are some properties that sold for or under $1,000,000 between December 9 and December 15 for those who are interested in purchasing a home in the Lake Oswego area. The best six properties in each neighborhood are broken down here, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces. … Read more
The National Weather Service issued a revised wind advisory for Jackson County on Friday at 12:58 p.m., which is in effect from 7 p.m. to Saturday at 7 a.m. According to the meteorological service, “Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.” “Unsecured objects will be buffeted by gusty gusts. … Read more
As her third year draws to a close, Governor Tina Kotek reminded a group of Oregon’s political and business elite that the difficult problems she had taken on as governor were not solved quickly. On December 9, the governor told the 2024 Oregon Leadership Summit, “I’m keeping my end of the bargain.” We have to … Read more
On a Sunday in July, fifty men went into Toledo’s immigrant workers’ homes, told them and their families to pack their things, and led them to vehicles that were ready to take them away. They asserted that the immigrants stole employment from local Oregonians and labored for inadequate pay. Does that sound familiar? In fact, … Read more