05/12/2008

Woman brings her nearly-naked activism to Oregon
Jennifer Moss has moved on after a year in Ojai, where she often pedaled a bicycle around town in a hemp G-string and flower-shaped pasties to promote Earth-friendliness.

05/13/2008 Tips to help you eats better amid higher food prices Rising food prices have made eating well on a budget that much more difficult. It can still be done, experts say, but a trip to the grocery store now requires planning and discipline.

05/12/2008

Pond skimming champs keep crowds smiling at Mt Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor will put an exclamation point on its 2007-2008 season this coming Sunday, when the resort hosts the seventh annual Liberty Bank Pond Skimming Championships.

Bend woman becomes first female to win brewmaster award
Tonya Cornett, a brewer at Bend Brewing Co., recently won the prestigious brewmaster award at the World Beer Cup.

Oregon beach town frets over big, ugly recycling bins
Recycling is admirable. But those big ugly bins? In Cannon Beach, with its design review board, tight sign rules and cedar-shake chic?

OMSI hosts Science of Juggling this weekend Jugglers take center stage at Portland's Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for two days only!!

Tickets on sale for Irvington Home Tour Organizers of the 26th annual Irvington Home Tour are expected a big turnout with eight homes included in the popular event this year.

05/09/2008 Free lift tickets at SkiBowl this Sunday Skiers and snowboarders still craving snow will have the chance to get a few runs in for free this Sunday at Mt. Hood SkiBowl.

Beware toxic garden boxes Planting your own fruits and vegetables has become a growing trend. But what you may not know is that the garden box you're working in could be contaminating your food.  Video: KGW report

05/12/2008 Raptor Cam Blog Keep up to date on what's going on in the downtown Portland nest of a pair of Red tail Hawks with the Raptor Cam blog, by Bob Sallinger of the Audubon Society.

05/09/2008 Mother and daughter reunite after 17-year separation Salem resident Tylene Lane, 18, met the mother she hasn't seen since she was one-year-old.  Video: Mom, daughter reunite

05/08/2008 Winter's worn out welcome: Snow delays campground openings Between 3,000 and 5,000 foot-elevations still had anywhere from three to fourteen feet of snow. Some recreation areas may not open until early to mid-July, officials said.  Also: Elevation Maps

05/06/2008 Mercy Corps trying to help Myanmar cyclone victims Mercy Corps is working on identifying partners who they can team up with who are already in Myanmar to distribute aid.

05/07/2008 Thai restaurant near Salem bans kids under age six The Red Thai Room offers fine cuisine and finely appointed outdoor seating. But they have a new rule -- no kids under six.   Poll: Should kids be allowed?

05/08/2008 Salem's Soap Box Derby Association celebrating 57 years The organization has an "open house" scheduled for this weekend for racers interested in checking out the track.

05/06/2008 Spring chill delays Portland's rose blooms At the Portland International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park Tuesday there were plenty of buds -- but almost no rose blooms.

05/05/2008 'Big Brother' show says goodbye to Oregon contestant Friends and family just hosted a welcome back party for 28-year old Natalie Cunial who has returned after a stint on the 9th season of "Big Brother".

05/06/2008

Grant High 3rd in constitution competition
For the second year in a row, Portland's Grant High School finished third in the "We the People" constitution competition.

05/02/2008 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta underway at Waterfront Park The largest Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in North America kicks off at Portland’s Waterfront Park Friday night.

05/05/2008

Handmade pixies pop up in Eugene park each spring
Perching in branches, peeking at passers-by, countless fairies have taken up residence in Hendricks Park in Eugene.

Oregon Zoo highlights bear conservation efforts Polar bears, black bears, Malayan sun bears will be featured, along with teddy bears, during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Bear Fair and Bear Awareness Week.

As food prices soar, Mercy Corps establishes food crisis fund
The global relief and development organization Mercy Corps has established a Global Food Crisis Fund to combat the problems rising food prices are causing the world's poor.

05/02/2008 Cops back on top of local Krispy Kreme doughnut shop Clackamas County deputies are spending the entire weekend on the roof of Krispy Kreme to raise money for Special Olympics.

Kam Wah Chung museum celebrates re-opening Saturday
Closed for most of the last 18 months, the Kam Wah Chung museum will celebrate its reopening Saturday following a $1.5 million renovation.

05/01/2008 Sports radio takes over FM Portland station Claiming to be the only sports radio FM station on the West Coast -- 95.5 is getting a changeover from it’s Jammin hip-hop format.

04/29/2008 Note-writing gnome mysteriously vanishes from volcanocam On Tuesday, the web camera displayed an altogether new kind of activity: A mysterious gnome, with a sign that appeared to read "I will get the snow."

05/01/2008 Now famous NW softball players describe unforgettable game Two college seniors at the center of an incredible story of sportsmanship spoke to KGW for the first time Wednesday, describing the event that turned them into media darlings overnight.  Video: Players describe what happened  Photos: Seniors carry injured opponent

Cyclist's life is remembered at annual Velodrome track race Long-time Tigard High School teacher is the inspiration behind this weekend's Eric Kautzky Memorial Track Race.

04/30/2008 Teacher of Year, from OR, honored by Pres. Bush Oregon middle school teacher Michael Geisen got to meet President Bush Wednesday when he was celebrated as the national teacher of the year.

Little leaguer who uses oxygen tank allowed to play again The Vancouver Little League player was pulled off the field because the umpire was concerned about his oxygen tank.  Video: KGW report on player  Poll: Agree with decision to let him play?

04/29/2008 Couples say 'I do' to wedding insurance It won't cover you should your fiancé run off with the maid of honor, but it will help if the caterer takes off with your cash or your wedding reception turns into a drunken mess.

Portland named 'platinum' bike-friendly city The Bike League of America designated Portland a Platinum "Bicycle Friendly Community," for improving conditions for cyclists and safety.

04/28/2008 New online tools help calorie counters keep the pounds off A new online tool is offering shoppers a way to track what they eat with ease.  Video: Calorie counter  Also: Mobile calorie-counting service

04/29/2008

Pregnant woman sought for 'The Road' filming in Oregon
Lana Veenker Casting company said they needed someone to stand in for Charlize Theron, slated to play actor Viggo Mortensen’s pregnant wife.

Internet tools help parents find safe & honest nannies It's one of the biggest challenges a partent faces -- finding the right person to take care of your kids when you can't be at home.

04/28/2008 'Sleepless in Seattle' movie houseboat for sale The houseboat on Lake Union was featured in the 1993 film featuring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan is selling for $2.5 million.  Also: 'The Road' to film in Oregon

Snarling, moving dinosaurs coming to Oregon Zoo Zoo visitors can follow a trail through an ancient rain forest surrounded by life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roar, snarl and move in a visiting exhibit.

Some of the sport's best, hands down, to compete this weekend Vancouver's Club Green Meadows plays host to this weekend's Pacific Northwest Handball Championships.

04/29/2008 I scream, you scream, we all scream for Free Cone Day Ben & Jerry's 30th Annual nationwide event offers free ice cream cones to everyone today (Tuesday, April 29th 2008).

04/27/2008 Mortensen, Duvall & Theron to star in movie filmed in Oregon Filming for "The Road" is set to begin in May along the North Oregon Coast.  Poll: What's your fav Oregon movie?  More: Other popular Oregon flicks

04/26/2008 Kids under 17 get into Portland Art Museum for free Thanks to a major gift to the Portland Art Museum’s endowment fund, everyone 17 and under won’t have to pay admission anymore.

04/24/2008 Oregon craft brewing grows in 2007 Oregon craft brewing production keeps bubbling over. The industry posted strong growth despite increases in hop and barley prices, the two main ingredients in craft beer.

04/25/2008

Second annual Pond Skim takes place at Meadows this Sat.
The event involves competitors wearing Hawaiian costumes and attempting to cross an 80-90 foot long pond.

04/27/2008

Oregon Zoo plans dinosaur exhibit
Dinosaurs are coming to the Oregon Zoo.

04/25/2008 Old-fashion Country Fair takes over State Fairgrounds Oregon's annual Ag Fest is a family-friendly celebration of agriculture's impact on the State's economy.

Oregon coast starts area code calls
Beginning Sunday, Oregon coast residents will have to start using the area code plus the local number to be connected.

04/24/2008 Vancouver man's very bad day ends with $50,000 win Rick Wagoner was having the type of day where everything seemed to be going wrong. As the day was coming to a close, he decided to buy a lottery ticket.  Poll: How often do you buy scratch tickets?

Oregon Gold Medalist eyes Olympic repeat Beaverton's Mariel Zagunis warms up for the '08 Olympics with a hometown performance at the Oregon Convention Center.

40,000 worms aid PCC recycling effort A mass of worms are feasting on 650 pounds of waste from the Portland Community College’s Rock Creek cafeteria as part of a new recycling program at the school.

04/23/2008

What is up with this wacky weather?
With snow along the coast, thunderstorms in the valleys, and hail in the Cascade foothills, the weather has been wild. And people across Portland – from PSU, to downtown, and to Waterfront Park - are wondering why.

Oregon Zoo kicks off dinosaurs and special programs While summer does not officially begin until June 21, the Oregon Zoo's summer season moves into high gear May 24.

Kids under 17 get into Portland Art Museum for free
Thanks to a major gift to the Portland Art Museum’s endowment fund, everyone 17 and under won’t have to pay admission anymore.

Fitness program proves you're never to old to get (or stay) in shape SilverSneakers is helping local seniors set, meet, and in many cases exceed their personal fitness goals.

Baker residents split over whether they want city to grow
Baker City residents appear split on whether adding population would be a good thing.

Movie starring Theron & Duvall to film in Oregon
The film, ‘The Road’ is based on the Pulitzer prize-winning novel and described as an epic adventure about a father and son’s quest for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

04/21/2008 Portland's "Taste" ready for a 21st helping Taste of the Nation Portland celebrates its 21st year of raising money for local hunger relief agencies.

04/22/2008 Oregonians celebrate Earth Day There are many ways to help the environment. If you need some ideas, click here for highlights of today's events.  Poll: How are you helping?  More: 'Going Green' Earth Day ideas  Comment: Doing more than year ago?

Celebrate Earth Day with a "Clean Air Cab" ride Portland's Broadway Cab is more environmentally-friendly these days, adding hybrid vehicles to their existing fleet of taxis.

Oregon hospital offers grant to replace Sacagawea statue A hospital on the Oregon coast is trying to raise money to replace the statue of Sacagawea that was stolen from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in January.

Mercy Corps breaks ground on new Oregon headquarters
Mercy Corps has officially broken ground on its new headquarters building in Portland.

04/18/2008

Oregon couple gets early wedding present from slot machine
A 31-year-old Eugene man says he and his fiancee got an early wedding present this week -- $856,000 from a slot machine.

04/17/2008

Shred day: April 18, 2008
Shred day returned to KGW Northwest Newschannel 8, to help viewers get rid of documents while protect their identities and the environment.

04/16/2008 Hawk chicks busy feeding in Portland nest Viewers watching the KGW / Audubon Raptor Cam can see the Red-tail Hawk chicks vie for fresh food.  Slideshow: Hawk babies  Video: Baby chicks in nest  Live Video: Raptor Cam

04/18/2008 Message for dirty dogs: Don't come to us... we'll come to you!! Aussie Pet Mobile is a mobile pet grooming and spa service that is now on the move in the Portland area.

04/17/2008 Oregon singer voted off 'Idol' The praise of Mariah Carey couldn't rescue Kristy Lee Cook from elimination on "American Idol."  Background: Cook fought into top 7  Poll: Right time for her to go?

Ultimate Open House returns to Portland this weekend Nearly 100 new homes, courtesy of some of the area's top builders, are part of this year's tour.

Gresham to host special Earth Day celebration
The event is sponsored by the city’s Department of Environmental Services and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gresham City Hall, 1333 N.W. Eastman Parkway.

04/15/2008

Wash. boy wins record by blowing up balloons with his nose
A 13-year-old boy in Blaine is claiming the world record for blowing balloons with his nose.

04/16/2008 Relax... It's Spa Week!! This 7-day celebration of relaxation hits Portland with nearly a dozen area spas partcipating in the event.

04/15/2008 Hundreds of thousands of ladybugs set free in Canby A group of Canby 4th graders released 250,000 ladybugs into the wild on Tuesday, as part of their school’s ongoing Earth Day celebrations.

Oregon Zoo throws a party for planet on Earth Day The Oregon Zoo is joining zoos and aquariums across North America celebrating Earth Day in a special way on Sunday, April 20.

Portland Children's Museum turning trash into treasures
As part of its Earth Day celebration, the Oregon Children’s Museum will teach visitors how to turn trash into treasures.

04/14/2008

Oregon soldiers win contest with documentary of Iraq images
The members of the Oregon National Guard shot the video and still images while they served in Iraq in 2004 and 2005.

Hair today... Gone tomorrow Local Barbershop hosts day-long Shave-A-Thon to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research.

Southern Oregon says it has the biggest chinkapin
The volunteer group Ascending the Giants has honored a golden chinkapin growing outside Azalea as the largest known tree of its species in the nation.

OMSI honors its more than 400 volunteers
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry will honor its more than 400 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 27th through May 3rd.

04/13/2008 Salem man trying to scale highest peaks Mark Luscher, an Albany contractor, is close to becoming one of fewer than 100 people to have climbed the highest summit on all seven continents.

04/11/2008 Dalai Lama speaks at conference in Seattle This is the Dalai Lama's first visit to the U.S. since the outbreak of violence in Tibet. China accuses the Dalai Lama of agitating against Chinese rule in Tibet.

Star partiers to check out space station, visible planets Saturday Clear skies will let star watchers check out the International Space Station overhead this weekend as OMSI hosts a star party.

Singer from Oregon advances into top 7 on 'American Idol' Kristy Lee Cook from Selma, Oregon earned raves from the judges this week after her performance of Martina McBride's "Anyway."  Poll: How far will she go?

04/10/2008 Viggo Mortensen coming to Oregon Coast to film movie Charlize Theron and Robert Duvall also star in "The Road", set to be filmed in May along the North Oregon Coast.

04/11/2008

Seaside sirens to sound only in actual emergencies
The Seaside sirens will soon be silenced. The city is installing new tsunami warning sirens in six locations throughout Seaside.

04/10/2008

Oregon jetboat races on Willamette, Santiam canceled
Plans for jetboat races on the Willamette and Santiam rivers on Memorial Day weekend have been canceled after a public outcry against the event.

Dalai Lama in Seattle for 'Seeds of Compassion' conference