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Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
Oregon Humane Society Holds Meow-tragious Kitten Event
Oregon Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for cats and kittens, Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The adoption promotion is taking place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, with additional outreach events designed to make bringing a new kitten home more convenient. “This is one of...
MultCo Board rejects alternative ambulance resolution amid paramedic shortage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The resolution to urge the Multnomah County Chair to temporarily change the required personnel for ambulances to address long response times has failed to pass after contentious debating among Multnomah County Commissioners. The county has been facing ambulance response time issues with the company under contract, American Medical Response, due to […]
Gervais track and field's Monty Andres competing at USATF National Junior Olympic Championships
Soon-to-be Gervais senior Monty Andres will be competing in the high jump at the USATF National Junior Olympic Championships on Saturday, July 27, at Texas A&M University in College Station. Andres' entry mark of 6 feet, 0.75 inches slates him tied for 35th in the 60-plus field. “It’ll be a fun experience to go over there and compete,” Andres said. “It’s going to be a big competition, but it (will) be a lot of fun to jump with a lot of guys that I know...
Ironman athlete dies following medical emergency while swimming
A man competing in Sunday's Ironman 70.3 Oregon event died Tuesday after experiencing a medical emergency during the 1.2 mile swim portion of the race in the Willamette River, the organization announced Wednesday on social media. An Ironman volunteer acting as water safety personnel recognized an athlete in need of medical attention during...
Cable installation to begin for OSU-led wave energy testing facility off Oregon Coast
Later this month, crews will begin installing the power and data cables that are essential to completing construction of a new wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast. The cables will support Oregon State University’s PacWave South, the first pre-permitted, utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. When the facility is completed, wave energy developers will be able to test different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid. ...
Don Froylan Creamery wins back-to-back awards at American Cheese Society competition
Don Froylan Creamery was one of several Oregon cheesemakers to win multiple awards at the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) competition. The American Cheese Society is an association promoting and supporting American cheeses, presenting shows, networking and more for cheesemakers, cheesemongers and companies. This year's award ceremony took place in Buffalo, New York,...
Turner Lake recreational-use advisory lifted for cyanotoxins harmful to people, pets
The recreational-use advisory for cyanotoxins in Turner Lake has been lifted. The Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday the cyanotoxin levels were below recreational guideline levels for both people and dogs. The recreational-use advisory was issued on July 18, when OHA advised visitors to avoid swimming and high-speed water sports in Turner Lake. The...
Multiple crews respond to Quaglia Fire 1, burning near Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. — Multiple fire engines responded to a brush fire in Cottage Grove, now called the Quaglia Fire 1, in the area of Garoutte Road and Land Lane Friday afternoon. Crews from Pleasant Hill Goshen Fire, assisted South Lane Fire and Rescue in combatting the blaze. Helicopters...
Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: July 26-28, 2024
The final weekend of July features plenty of options for Philomath-area residents. You can begin the weekend Friday evening with a fundraiser concert and silent auction at Lumos or take in a performance by a Grammy Award winner at the Sanctuary of Healing Arts. The PHS All-Class Reunion and the final hours of the Lions Club Book Sale are highlights on Saturday. Then there’s Music in the Park, the farmers’ market and a few other events on Sunday.
Oregon Ducks receiver Jurrion Dickey expected to be limited to begin fall camp
INDIANAPOLIS — Oregon receiver Jurrion Dickey is expected to be limited when fall camp begins next week. Ducks coach Dan Lanning said Dickey, who injured his right leg during UO’s spring game in April, “will be a little limited to start fall camp (on Aug. 31), but should be good” by the start of the season.
Linn County Veteran's Services announces move to new office location
ALBANY, Ore. – Linn County Veteran's Services recently moved to a newly remodeled office location in Albany after several decades in their previous location, according to Linn County officials. The county said that their veteran’s services department, previously housed at 330 3rd Ave. SW, is now located at 505...
Millions in state funding saves three Salem homeless shelter sites
Three of Church at the Park's homeless shelters, Salem's first-of-its-kind microshelter villages, created in partnership with the city, faced closure due to the city's budget shortfall. Millions of dollars from the state will keep the shelters open for another year. ...
Teenage girl arrested in relation to man found dead near Wilsonville
A teenage girl was recently arrested in connection to a man found dead near Wilsonville last May. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer Kyle Kennedy confirmed in an email that Oscar Lizardo Chaides, a 42-year-old from Salem, was found dead by OSP on May 29. Chaides was found after someone noticed a man lying on the right shoulder of I-5 south near the Charbonneau off ramp, exit 282. Kennedy confirmed that a teenage girl, who has not been named, was arrested in connection to the case. The charges have not been disclosed.
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