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New project aims to harness the power of an underutilized asset in Pacific Northwest: 'More power but close enough to Portland for reasonable power transmission'
"By working with the landowners, we can reach our twin goals of decarbonizing the grid and maintaining the character of the region." A renewable energy company is looking to make Oregon a little more eco-friendly by developing one of the largest solar and battery storage fields in the state. Brookfield...
Monday gorgeous in Oregon, summer returns Thursday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — We have another gorgeous day on tap as we start the new week. Monday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies up and down the I-5 corridor with daytime highs reaching the mid 80s for the Willamette Valley and upper 60s for much of the coast.
Conservationists strive to protect Oregon’s coastal martens
On a warm day in late June, Jessica Buskirk, Alyssa Roddy, and Mark Stevens bushwack through a coastal forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The three wildlife biologists carefully navigate over downed logs and duck under branches, winding through a tangle of rhododendrons. This dense, sloping forest is bound...
Josephine County Board of Commissioners Hosts Public Meeting on Wildfire Hazard Map
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners is set to hold a public meeting today to discuss the Wildfire Hazard Map, a topic of increasing importance as wildfire risks continue to impact the region. The meeting will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Anne G. Basker Auditorium, located at 600 NW 6th Street in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Brenna Swindell found safe after going missing on Aug. 22
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: KVUE is following the latest updates surrounding Brenna Swindell here. The original story continues below. The daughter of a former University of Texas baseball player has been found safe after she was reported missing on Aug. 22. On Tuesday morning, the Travis County Sheriff's...
Beaver Banter podcast: Previewing the 2024 football season with Oregon State star Isaac Hodgins
It’s the return of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian/OregonLive podcast where we discuss Oregon State football and sports. This season, The Oregonian’s Nick Daschel is joined by former Oregon State defensive lineman Isaac Hodgins to talk about Beaver football. In this episode, we get Hodgins’ thoughts on the team, a prediction, and plenty of great stories from his six-year OSU career.
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the […]
ODA Planning For Trade Teams From Australia, Europe
Oregon’s Department of Agriculture will host buyers from Europe and Australia next month, to meet with local producers and discuss importing Oregon food products. ODA’s Erick Garman said he expects four to five buyers from each continent. "On the producer side, we could have anywhere from 10 to...
On His First College GameDay, Nick Saban Throws Out a Challenge to Dan Lanning, Ducks
In the first international ESPN College GameDay Nick Saban joined the panel, and he had a frank assessment of Dan Lanning's Oregon Ducks. The 7-time National Championship winner challenged analyst Desmond Howard when Howard picked the Webfoots to win the inaugural 12-team playoff. Saban said, ...
Medford Firefighter receives award for valor
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford firefighter was recently awarded the 2024 Ben Franklin Award for Valor. According to the City of Medford, Medford Fire Department engineer Manny Sharp received the award at the International Association of Fire Chiefs Conference that was held August 14-16. NBC5 News spoke with Sharp...
Kirk Herbstreit Issued A Strong Warning to College Football On Saturday
ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is doubling down on his belief that the Oregon Ducks are primed to win it all this 2024 season. In fact, Herbstreit is so confident about the Ducks' chances that he even sent a message to the whole college football world, warning them to be ready for ...
Labor Day Weekend Travel Forecast
Oregon businesses are hopeful the final summer holiday will bring a flurry of visitors to enjoy the city and all that it has to offer. This year’s record-breaking summer travel season will wrap up with millions of Americans taking a final summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows Labor Day travel is...
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches biking homepage
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association website is now a central hub for all things biking on the coast! For the past few years, we’ve been actively involved in supporting the creation of three coastal mountain bike trail systems (Klootchy Creek in Seaside, Big Creek in Newport, and Whiskey Run in Coos County), and have sponsored mountain biking events like Ride the Dirt Wave and Mountain Bike Oregon, as a way to elevate mountain biking as a coastal experience for visitors and locals. ...
Jacksonville Elementary starts school year better adapted to heat
JACKSONVILLE, Ore. -- Jacksonville Elementary opened its doors to 1st- to 5th graders for the first day of the 2024 school year, bringing them into a familiar environment that, behind its walls, has completely changed. The school has upgraded its HVAC system, increased school security, done seismic work and will...
Back to school supply giveaway
Eugene-area businesses and churches came together to provide students and their families essentials for the upcoming school year. The "project hope back to school giveaway" started Saturday by giving away school supplies to 4-j, Springfield, bethel and junction city students.
Portland tattoo artists recreate areolas and help people feel comfortable in their bodies after cancer surgery
Jill Lowrie knew she had a gene that made it likely she would develop breast cancer. After years of screenings, she opted for a mastectomy, in hopes it would prevent her from developing the disease. It turned out to be the right decision, for a different reason: Tests after her...
Crank Up the Tailgate: It's Oregon Duck Game Week
In his first season as Oregon coach, Dan Lanning brought the defense to the sideline for a timeout early in a blowout win over Big Sky opponent Eastern Washington in Autzen Stadium. As the unit trotted to the sideline he asked them, "Who are we playing this week?" The players responded in unison, ...
Mid-Willamette Valley prep sports schedule Aug. 29-31
High school sports have returned and we couldn’t be more excited. Take a look below and find out where all our Mid-Willamette Valley teams are playing to open the fall season. Multiple teams are playing in jamborees, which will not count against their overall record. Volleyball Thursday, Aug. 29: C.S. Lewis Academy @ Lyle/Wishram, 4...
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