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Woodburn Independent · Aloha, OR
Nearby: Aloha, ORFall Jazz Nite at Pacific University is a great way enjoy a mid-November evening. Check it out or one of the many other events we’ve highlighted for this week! ALOHA ‘La Gringa’ — This immersive drama runs on select dates, Nov. 13-22 at Experience Theatre Project, 18850 S.W. Alexander St. in Aloha. Performed entirely in Spanish with live English subtitles, Carmen Rivera’s play follows a woman navigating cultural dislocation, family expectations and the search for identity and belonging in a deeply intimate staging. (experiencetheatreproject.org) CLATSKANIE Oregon Symphonic Band — Enjoy a concert from 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Donavon Wooley Performing Arts Center at Clatskanie Middle/High School, 75 S. Nehahlem St. Oregon’s premier symphonic band features 65 volunteer brass, woodwind and percussion musicians performing together for their shared love of music. (clatskaniearts.org) ESTACADA Estacada Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov. 11. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at 267 S.W. Second Ave..
The Valley Times of Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood · Tigard, OR
Nearby: Tigard, ORVolunteers from Tigard American Legion Post 158 busied themselves putting up flags Wednesday morning in downtown Tigard in honor of Veterans Day. The veterans placed the flags along sidewalks on Main Street and other downtown streets, all part of an annual tradition. The post also places flags around the city each year leading up to Memorial Day, not only downtown but also at Crescent Grove Cemetery & Mausoleum on Greenburg Road near Washington Square mall, according to a Tigard American Legion member. Earlier in the day, the city of Tigard hosted its annual Veterans Day Flag-Raising Ceremony to honor those who have served their country on the lawn of the Tigard Public Library. Meanwhile, Tigard American Legion Post 158’s former commander, Allyson Buechler, is The Times’ featured veteran from Tigard in this year’s “Salute to Veterans” special section.
Forest Grove News Times · Hillsboro, OR
Nearby: Hillsboro, ORHillsboro residents will soon have a new place to cash in their bottles and cans, with advanced technology designed to make recycling faster and more convenient. The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative will officially open its newest full-service BottleDrop Redemption Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1500 S.E. 21st Ave., the former Big 5 Sporting Goods location across from the Sunset Esplanade. At the new Hillsboro center, customers can redeem up to 350 eligible beverage containers per person each day and participate in BottleDrop’s Green Bag program, which allows users to drop off bags of containers to be counted and credited to their accounts. The Blue Bag program also allows supporters to donate their bottle and can refunds to participating nonprofit organizations. The facility will also feature the cooperative’s patented Stream Count technology, which rapidly counts large batches of beverage containers to reduce wait times and speed up the redemption process.
Forest Grove News Times · Hillsboro, OR
Nearby: Hillsboro, ORHillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair declared victory Tuesday, Nov. 10, in her race against former Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway for a seat on the Washington County Board of Commissioners. The announcement follows a week of ballot counting that saw Sinclair steadily widen her lead in the District 4 runoff. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Sinclair led with 51.1% of the vote, followed by Callaway with 48.1%. The margin marks a significant shift from election night, when Callaway was ahead by just 38 votes in the initial results. “To the people of Washington County, thank you for putting your trust in me,” Sinclair said in a statement. “Community, we did this! We ran a small, grassroots campaign powered by neighbors, not big money, and it’s a reminder that Washington County doesn’t come with a price tag.” Sinclair finished second, with 21.4% of the vote, in a six-candidate primary in May before advancing to the November runoff against Callaway, who came in first with 32.9%.
Forest Grove News Times · Hillsboro, OR
Nearby: Hillsboro, ORHillsboro City Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair holds the lead over former Hillsboro Mayor Steve Callaway in the race for a seat on the Washington County Board of Commissioners. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Sinclair led the District 4 race with 51.1% of the vote, followed by Callaway with 48.1%. Callaway and Sinclair advanced to the November runoff after neither secured the majority needed to win outright in the May 19 primary election. “I knew all along that it would be a close race,” Callaway told the News-Times on election night, noting only 38 votes separated him and Sinclair in the 8 p.m. results. “Now we’re waiting for more results.” “I’m excited that message has resonated with the community. This is clearly shown in the razor-thin margin between Callaway and me,” Sinclair said.
BikePortland · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORIf you’ve been on a bike in Portland in the past six years, there’s a good chance you’ve met or seen Geoffrey Hiller. He’s ridden 28,422 miles since the start of 2020 and been on nearly 500 local bike rides. Hiller didn’t begin cycling regularly until Covid, and what began as a simple escape during the lockdowns turned into something much larger when Hiller realized pedaling his bike brought him closer to the natural places around him, and further from a serious cancer diagnosis. As he met other riders and got more deeply enmeshed into the local bike scene, this globally-acclaimed photojournalist realized he was a part of something worth documenting. I’ve known Hiller for several years. We share an interest in photography and a deep, mutual appreciation of Portland bike culture. Now he’s putting together a book, Portland on Two Wheels, that he hopes to self-publish with funds raised via Kickstarter.
BikePortland · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORAdvocates from across the region will gather Sunday, November 15, at 11am at Waterfront Park for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Organizers are seeking volunteers to help make this year’s event even more visually impactful. They’ll be installing flags for each of the 618 lives lost in Portland road traffic since the city adopted Vision Zero. Sarah Risser, a member of Portland Families for Safe Streets, will lead a group meeting at 9am where the park intersects with Ankeny, just south of the Burnside Bridge. Other local organizations joining Families for Safe Streets to organize this year’s event include: MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), Oregon Walks, The Street Trust, BikeLoud PDX, the City of Portland. World Day of Remembrance is a global event held to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by traffic violence, and to lift up the important message that traffic deaths and serious injuries are preventable.
The Portland Mercury · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORPortlanders rarely get the chance to ask questions directly of the mayor and police chief, but come Tuesday, they can do just that. Members of Portland’s Committee on Community Engaged Policing (PCCEP) invite the public to join a town hall-style forum on community policing and public safety at 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 17 at Portland Community College’s Cascade campus. The evening is a hallmark annual event for PCCEP, a volunteer committee led by Portlanders to collect community feedback and provide input to the Portland Police Bureau in an effort to effectuate a more equitable policing model in the city. This year’s event: “Defining Community Policing: A Community Conversation with Mayor Wilson & Chief Day” will allow attendees to either submit or ask questions directly to elected officials—namely Mayor Keith Wilson and Portland Police Chief Bob Day—centered on Portland’s policing model.
The Portland Mercury · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORIf you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland! This morning I have watched an AI drama where aliens keep humans as pets (but still get cats for them) and tried to add myself to my own airdrop contacts instead of writing Good Morning, News! Don’t be like me; read the dang news! IN LOCAL NEWS: • The holiday season is upon is. The Mercury’s Holiday Issue is here to support you through this dire time. It’s got cozy bars, gift ideas, and “A Holiday Survival Guide (for the End Times).” Read it all online, or find this prized stallion out on stands around the city. • ABOUT WEATHER: Remember that torrential rain from Monday and Tuesday? Not today! But Friday? Get your toilet rat a cheeseboard because Big Rain is back on Friday.
Saline Courier · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, OR"Executive ENM, window tinting in Portland, OR, a white Toyota RAV4 with tinted windows that cut glare and add privacy inside the cabin."Paint protection film also gives local drivers a way to shield painted surfaces from rock chips and road debris during winter driving.Portland, Oregon - November 11, 2026 - Executive ENM, an auto restyling and window tint shop in the Jennings Lodge area of Clackamas County, offers STEK and SolarFX window tinting and has set out what state law allows before drivers choose a shade.Executive ENM lists four window tinting packages on its website: Front Two, Whole Car, Visor Add-On and Windshield Add-On. Each package carries a lifetime warranty label and lists 99 percent UV protection, and the Front Two and Whole Car packages also list zero signal interference. The films are STEK and SolarFX carbon and ceramic tints, shaped with computer-guided laser cutting to each vehicle's exact window size.
Madras Pioneer · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORJanuary 5, 1945 to October 30, 2026~ Carol Jean Petersen, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with advanced dementia. Born on January 5, 1945, in Portland, Oregon, Carol’s journey was marked by a profound love for her family, community, and the simple joys of life. Carol was the beloved daughter of Paul and Esther Jasa. Her early years were spent in Portland before the family moved to Madras, where her father acquired the Case Tractor dealership. She grew up alongside her sister, Patricia (Faye) Siebert and brother, Robert Lee Jasa, forming bonds that would last a lifetime. Carol graduated from Madras High School in 1963, where she showcased her musical talents by playing the flute in the band. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to Oregon State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Wilsonvile Spokesman · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORGerber Gear, the Oregon knife and outdoor gear company, has made Wilsonville its new home. The company relocated from its longtime headquarters in Tigard to a new 80,000-square-foot building in Wilsonville so it could have all manufacturing, administrative, design and engineering in one facility. The first day in the new facility was Tuesday, Nov. 3. “Oregon is where Gerber Gear was born and will remain our home for the foreseeable future”,” said Ash Williams, Gerber’s global head of brand and product, in a press release. “The new Wilsonville facility gives our team everything it needs to continue the legacy of designing and producing legendary knives and tools, while continuing to develop Oregon as the knife making center of the USA.” Gerber Gear was founded in 1939 by Joe Gerber in Portland, Oregon. In 1987, Gerber was purchased by Finnish consumer goods company Fiskars.
Madras Pioneer · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORFebruary 18, 1978 to November 3, 2026~ Katherine Huston Fischer went to be with Jesus from her home in Culver on Tuesday November 3, 2026. Katherine was born February 18, 1978 in Portland, Oregon, to Stan and Mae Huston, joining her big sister Kari. She attended Crossroads Christian School, graduated from Portland Lutheran High School, attended Mt. Hood Community College, and graduated from massage school in Portland, Oregon. She came in 2011 to live in Culver with her parents. She worked as an LMT at Madras Chiropractic Clinic and had her own office in Madras until closing during COVID. She continued to care for clients at her home in Culver until last week, and her joy was to help make people feel better. She dedicated herself to Relay For Life in Jefferson County and volunteered her massage skills at community events such as MacDash and the annual Our Community Event in Sahalee Park.
The NewsHouse · Portland, OR
Nearby: Portland, ORskip to main content Go to homepage" Main Website Logo This is the Hamburger/Menu icon Movies ‘Wildwood’ film review: The magic of stop-motion animation ‘Wildwood’ film review: The magic of stop-motion animation 16 years of artistic development brings a beautiful story about bravery, loss and family. Story by Francesco Desiderio Published: November 3, 2026 Courtesy of Laika Studios A still from the 2026 animated film “Wildwood.” In a time of widespread AI usage, a strained economy and a bleak worldview, Wildwood (2026) provides a sincere, epic piece of art that was made intricately by hand over 16 years. Crafted by the incredibly talented stop-motion animation studio, Laika, this is by far their most ambitious and important project yet. Laika first began development on Wildwood one year after their first film Coraline (2009) released. Since then, the company has made and released four feature length, critically acclaimed stop-motion films all while working on Wildwood.
