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Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist to make Philomath appearance
The Sanctuary of Healing Arts near Philomath will host a Grammy Award-winning jazz singer on Friday, July 26, the organization announced. Sara Gazarek & Band will perform at 7 p.m. at SoHA’s wooded venue located at 23321 Alsea Highway, which is about 4 miles south from the Highway 20 and 34 intersection. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days honors 65-year-old tradition
Following the City of Cottage Grove cancelling the Bohemia Mining Days Festival, community members and volunteers created their own event instead. Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days steps up to honors 65-year-old Cottage Grove tradition. Following the cancelation of the 2024 Bohemia Mining Days festival, the volunteer-run "Spirit of Bohemia Mining...
Former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez buys parents a new house
One of the goals of every athlete who ultimately reaches the professional level is to be able to provide for their family and give back to those who have helped get them to where they are. Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez was finally able to see that dream come to fruition. On his Instagram this past weekend, Gonzalez shared that he bought his parents a new house. Here’s what he wrote in the post: “Mom and Dad, I told you guys when I started this football journey at 5 years old I was going to put you in a place you couldn’t...
Oregon Ducks Honor Spencer Webb Legacy with Annual Tribute Hike
Oregon Ducks Football continues to honor the late tight end Spencer Webb with an annual tribute hike up Spencer’s Butte, named in his memory. Webb recorded four touchdowns, 31 catches, and 296 yards in his career with the Ducks. Webb was 22 years old at the time of his...
Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp
Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp. The offseason slog is nearly behind us. Next week marks the start of the escalating media calendar and fall camp will open the following week on July 31. With practice nearly upon us, I thought I'd rank the position...
After fatal drug overdose, Oregon State Hospital resumes limited in-person visits for patients
Oregon State Hospital will resume in-person visits for some patients on Monday after suspending them in May after a patient died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials at the state-run psychiatric facility suspended in-person visits between patients and their family and friends so the hospital could retool its visiting policies, with an eye toward preventing visitors from passing drugs or other contraband on to patients. The hospital has nearly 700 patients between its main campus in Salem and a smaller satellite campus in Junction City.
Lane County will explore citizen redistricting proposal
After discussing an advisory committee's six proposed changes to Lane County's Charter, the Board of Commissioners rejected the committee's pair of proposed amendments to reform the county's redistricting process, instead choosing to further explore an alternate citizen proposal. The board also accepted the three least controversial recommendations. In 1976, Lane County expanded the...
A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024
Sam A. Mowry, a beloved Portland actor and director known both for his personal gentleness and generosity and for his deep, profoundly captivating onstage speaking voice, died on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas. He suffered massive cardiac arrest while being prepared to undergo emergency surgery for severe blockages in his arteries. He was 64.
Environmental History Book “Forest Under Siege” Examines Post-WWII Old Growth Forests
Rand Schenck, environmentalist and author, spends much of his time at and around a recreational cabin in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Due to protections of a nearby mineral spring, the part of the forest his cabin occupies is one of the few remaining in Washington state that’s still primarily made up of old growth.
Fallen power line sparked Sauvie Island fire
A fire that broke out on Sauvie Island on Saturday started when a tree fell on a power line. A representative of the Sauvie Island Fire District said the fire started around 4 p.m. after the damaged power line ignited grass and blackberry bushes on Northwest Reeder Road. The afternoon...
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online
The Portland Trail Blazers close out their summer league schedule with a 6 p.m. game Sunday night against the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas, Nevada. Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan has enjoyed a strong summer session. The No. 7 pick out of Connecticut is averaging nine points, 12.3 rebounds and leads all players with 4.3 blocked shots per game.
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
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