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Portland Trail Blazers’ Offseason Oversight: No Three-Point Help
The Portland Trail Blazers ended the 2023-24 season tied for the third-worst NBA record at 21-61, primarily due to a young roster and various injuries. A significant problem they failed to tackle in the offseason is their three-point shooting, finishing last in the league at 34.5%. With the departure of Malcolm Brogdon, their most efficient shooter, the Blazers’ struggle to enhance floor spacing remains evident. However, the addition of Deni Avdija, who improved his three-point accuracy to 37.4%, may partially offset this loss. The team's focus on player development aligns with their strategy to secure a top draft pick in 2025.
The 9th Annual Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire Is Today At Shute Park
Today at Shute Park in Hillsboro, amidst the towering firs, visitors will be transformed back in time. Throughout the park, the Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire will offer a time machine back to an earlier time. The history of the Celtic people will be on full display as costumed attendees and performers create a magical experience. We have been a couple of times during the event’s 9-year run, and it is truly unique and wonderful.
Local Students Named To Pacific University Dean’s List
Local students have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded hours.
Spokane pitching stymies Hillsboro in 7-2 Hops defeat
The Hops were looking to make it three out of four this week against Spokane, but the Indians had other thoughts and their pitching made those thoughts so in a 7-2 win on Friday night, Aug. 23, at Hillsboro Ballpark. Spokane used six pitchers in the game, with Carlos Torres earning the win. Combined, Indian pitchers allowed two earned runs on six hits, while striking out 11. ...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Five-star, two-sport athlete Jonah Williams commits to Texas over Oregon, others
The Oregon Ducks came up short in attempting to add a two-sport star to their 2025 football recruiting class. Five-star athlete Jonah Williams announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Williams — who chose Texas over Oregon, USC, LSU and Texas A&M — is also an outfielder and left-handed pitcher as one of the top baseball players in Texas.
Oregon Ducks Football’s Evan Stewart: Fast, Talented, Set For Big Year in Eugene
Oregon Ducks' receiver, Evan Stewart, is another successful example of coach Dan Lanning's ability to land top-tier players in the transfer portal. Stewart, along with fellow receiver, Tez Johnson, are rated among the 10 best in the Big Ten Conference. Lo
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Corvallis metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
A downtown vision for Philomath’s future
In the coming weeks as heavy equipment and closed road signs leave Philomath with the completion of the streetscape project, the downtown vicinity will officially move from conceptualization to reality. Smooth sections of road on both sides of the couplet with bright sidewalks to stroll on and new streetlights, traffic...
Watch, listen: Of 'Sons of Anarchy' fame, Oregon-rooted The White Buffalo continues career with live album
He’s maybe one of the most famous Oregon-born musicians a lot of people haven’t heard of, but The White Buffalo has fans all over the world. He and his band provided a soundtrack of songs — 11 of them — for the entire seven seasons of “Sons of Anarchy” on FX, including “Come Join The Murder.” And, now he’ll have his first live album. ...
Predicting Oregon's regular season record for the 2024 season
Oregon's first season in the Big Ten is one week away. There have been few if any more anticipated seasons in program history. Expectations are very high for this iteration of the Ducks. According to some metrics, Oregon's roster is the best it's ever been and features the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Dillon Gabriel along with some of the best skill talent in the country. The Duck defense, which took a sizable leap in 2023, could be even better this fall with the additions of numerous top portal defenders led by the likes of defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell and defensive backs Jabbar Muhammad, Brandon Johnson, Kam Alexander and Kobe Savage.
City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Your browser does not support the audio element. Corvallis city officials cleared out a large homeless encampment in Pioneer Park this week. Sleeping in the park is prohibited because of its proximity to the Mary River. The area includes floodplains and a riparian zone. Last week, Corvallis officials said they...
JH Baxter plant report outlines health impacts to children, risks moving forward
The Oregon Health Authority released its final Health Consultation for the homes around J.H. Baxter on Wednesday, outlining what health risks neighbors should expect from the now-shuttered wood-processing plant. OHA's final report largely lined up with what the agency has previously said, concluding that there was likely harm to children under six...
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