What a heartbreak to hear the magnificent Latino Fest will not erupt in Sahalee Park this September. Such a joyous explosion of color. The rippling flags from a dozen nations. The dizzying swirl of ...

There’s nothing like an Oregon summer, but taking a dive into the cool, refreshing waters of the state’s rivers and lakes can be a death sentence for four-legged family members. “Each year, we receive ...

(PRINEVILLE) — Nathaniel Dunaway had not planned on teaching when he graduated from Crook County High School. He had just completed a four-year run in the school’s theater program, and his passion ...

(NEWBERG) — Clay Swanson estimates his collection of neckties is approaching 350, but C. S. Lewis Academy’s leader is far from a fashion diva. Instead, donning the ties is a means to an end. “In order ...

(PORTLAND) — Todd Barnett remembers his first exposure to welding growing up watching his dad work on forestry equipment. Now, he's gone full circle, helping students enter the trade.

(ALOHA) — At Aloha High School, Trevor Hennigan is a special education teacher who runs a social communication classroom that serves students primarily with autism and communication disorders. But ...

The Culver Bulldogs are state wrestling champions. After a down year in 2024, the Bulldogs have rebounded in a big way, outpointing second-place Oakridge by 21 points, despite not having a single ...

There will be a lot on the line when the Culver High School boys wrestling team heads to Burns for next weekend's 15-team 2A/1A Special District 3 wrestling tournament. The top three wrestlers in each ...

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson was born in Georgia on Sept. 3, 1835. When she was 3 years old, her parents moved to Missouri. She came with her parents to the Oregon Territory in 1853, traveling by ox team.

Gift-giving is a significant component of the holiday season. Families can embrace traditional gift-giving, but those who want to add a touch of whimsy to gatherings with loved ones can consider these ...

The excitement of the holiday season is palpable. Many look forward to this time of year to deck their homes in lights and find gifts that delight friends and family. The spirit of giving that ...

Snowflakes and ice crystals do not get the respect they deserve. Oh, we may comment on how pretty the mountains look covered with snow, or hope for a good ski season or much needed water for our crops ...