Expect rain, radar and red apes this weekend

The weekend weather forecast doesn't look great, cops will be out in force but there are still fun things to do Labor Day weekend.

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Expect rain, radar and red apes this weekend

Hillsboro reality show, ‘Little People, Big World’ shutting down

A cable-TV reality show based in Hillsboro will be ending soon.

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Hillsboro reality show, ‘Little People, Big World’ shutting down

Seaside vacation rentals may face tougher rules

Future operators of vacation rentals in Seaside may have to follow stricter guidelines than those owning rental homes follow now.

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Mining co. to drill near Mount St. Helens

A British Columbia company plans to drill this month near the mountain to check for valuable minerals.

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Closed by forest fire, historic highway re-opens Monday

Historic McKenzie Pass Highway 242 to will re-open to traffic well ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend after being closed to allow firefighting traffic to access a forest fire burning between McKenzie Bridge and Sisters, Ore.

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‘BOOM! it got dark and things started flying up in the air’

A microburst ripped up parts of West Yellowstone, Mont. Hotels and residents are now in recovery mode.

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‘BOOM! it got dark and things started flying up in the air’

Our September Issue

Our September issue — which is out this week — is a favorite with Metro Parent staff because it includes the winners of our Readers’ Family Favorites contest. No one knows “family-friendly” better than our readers, and we’re thrilled once again to share all of your favorite places to eat, shop, work out, watch movies and just generally have tons of fun. Check it out to find out what gems your family has yet to discover. As we head back into the school year, our September issue also offers advice for raising kids who are scientifically literate at every age and stage. It’s not that we want them all to end up with careers in science, it’s just that we want them to grow up enthusiastic about exploration and discovery. We also explore childhood speech disorders , shedding light on the different types of speech disorders children can experience, the warning signs we should all learn to recognize, and how to get help as early as possible if you think your child might need it. You’ll find all your favorite regular features, too, including a Viewpoint offering an update on autism research presented by specialists from Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Spoken Language Understanding; an Angels Among Us column introducing you to the Native American Youth and Family Center ; a late summer party in the park in Going Places with Ramona ; and a review of Pizzicato Pizza , a delicious treat for you and your school, in our Family Fare column. Of course our Family Calendar is filled to the brim with exciting activities every day of the month. While we think you’ll find the best of the Portland metro area in every issue of Metro Parent , this issue in particular reminds us of how lucky we are to live – and to raise our children! – in the Portland metro area! Pick up your copy today, or read it online beginning September 1.

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Oregon State Fair has tastes, tunes and thrills

Oregon's 148th State Fair kicks off August 27.

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Oregon State Fair has tastes, tunes and thrills

Hood-To-Coast forecast: Bust out the mittens

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Oregon National Guard helps rebuild Fort Umpqua

A group of Oregon National Guard is helping re-create Fort Umpqua in Elkton, just�in time for Fort Umpqua Days this September.

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Are You Having a Science-filled Summer?

In our July issue , we ran an article called Cool Science for Hot Summer Days offering simple ways to infuse your summer fun with scientific exploration. In our upcoming September issue, we’re featuring an Ages & Stages article about raising kids who are scientifically literate. (Are you sensing a theme?) It’s not that we think all kids should aspire to have careers in science. It’s just that we think all kids (and all adults!) should be enthusiastic about exploring the world and drawing their own, well-reasoned conclusions. How have you and your kids explored the world this summer? Stargazing? Bird and/or bug watching? Cooking? Gardening? It’s all summer science! There’s still time for more! If you need inspiration, check out these three Summer Science Experiments from Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver. And if you have any fun family science activities your family loves, please share them below!

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Fire burns 200 acres in 3 hours

A fire sparked by lightning last week smoldered and crept across 5 acres of forest before warm, dry air pushed the fire across another 200 acres in three hours on Monday.

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Fire burns 200 acres in 3 hours

Portland restaurant ranked in U.S. top 10

A new addition to the Portland dining scene was honored as among the top 10 most exciting new restaurants in the nation.

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Portland restaurant ranked in U.S. top 10