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Crowdstrike outage causes Bloodworks Northwest to lose almost 250 appointments
Officials said the appointments lost are nearly half of what they would bring in on a normal day. Crowdstrike outage causes Bloodworks Northwest to lose almost 250 appointments. Officials said the appointments they lost are nearly half of what they would bring in on a normal day.
Nation's No. 1 Tight End Kendre Harrison Set to Visit Oregon Ducks This Weekend
The Ducks football team is recruiting the nation's No. 1 tight end in the 2026 class and four-star power forward. The multi-sport athlete Kendre Harrison has narrowed his schools to Oregon, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida State, Penn State and Miami.
Oregon Ducks pick up flurry of predictions to land No. 2 RB in 2026 class
Far be it from Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks to focus on what’s right in front of them and not plan for the future. While the 2025 recruiting class is garnering a great deal of attention in Eugene, the Ducks are setting up for what could be a very strong 2026 recruiting class as well. On Sunday afternoon, Oregon picked up a flurry of predictions — three to be exact — to land a commitment from four-star running back Tradarian Ball, out of Texas High School in Texarkana. Ball is the No. 33 overall player and the No. 2 RB...
This giant, prehistoric fanged salmon is even more bizarre than scientists thought
EUGENE, Ore. — In the rivers of the ancient Pacific Northwest, a colossal salmon once swam – one that dwarfed even the largest of today’s prized catches. For decades, this extinct giant has captured imaginations as the “Sabertooth Salmon,” conjuring images of a fish with fearsome downward-pointing fangs. But a study published in PLOS ONE reveals that we’ve been telling fish tales about this prehistoric marvel all along.
Bill Oram: At the Big Ten’s doorstep, Oregon AD Rob Mullens on the end of the Pac-12 and uncertainties ahead
EUGENE — Nearly a year after the Oregon Ducks made the historic decision to jump from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, UO athletic director Rob Mullens acknowledged he still experiences some heartache over the breakup of the century-old conference. “Sure I do,” Mullens said. Some may find...
Jensen Adds an Inch; Getting Ready for Some Football; Ems Against Dust Devils
After clearing 6’2” and tying for 9th place in the high jump in Eugene last Thursday, Kale Jensen, a Junior at Siuslaw High School took possession of 8th place with a 6’3” jump. Giving him an new personal record in the process. Getting Ready for Some...
Lane County Planning Commission votes against a gravel mine near Oakridge
The Lane County Planning Commission has voted against a potential gravel mine near Oakridge. But that doesn’t mean the project is dead. The Old Hazeldell Quarry would be located on TV Butte. Nearby residents have expressed concerns about pollution, noise, and impacts on the local elk population. On Thursday,...
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
Readers Respond to the Latest Contortions in Oregon Homelessness Policy
The clearing of homeless camps from Portland’s streets is often and crudely described as a game of Whac-A-Mole. But another frivolous analogy comes to mind after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities could enforce strict camping bans: Homelessness policy on the West Coast has been written with an Etch A Sketch, which the courts shake every few years, sending cities and states back to the drawing board. Oregon, which structured its camping laws around previous court rulings, now must decide whether to draw them again (“Breaking Camp,” WW, July 10). The law-and-order candidates running for Portland City Hall this November certainly want a do-over. Here’s what our readers had to say:
Silverton opens new $20 million city hall and police station without raising taxes
The only thing missing from Silverton’s new city hall and police station is the trash cans. After nearly a decade in planning and development, the 26,000 square foot, $20 million building located at 401 North Water St. is open for business. The city was able to build the new...
North Bend resident celebrates 100th birthday
NORTH BEND, Ore. — North Bend resident Anna “Penny” Luise Penrod Dahl turned 100 years old on Friday. Mayor Jessica Engelke visited with the centenarian for some life lessons. Watch the video above to hear about the wisdom she imparts. In her life, she helped the World...
Oregon Ducks' Sabrina Ionescu and Team USA Take Humbling Loss to WNBA All-Stars
Sabrina Ionescu of the Oregon Ducks and Team USA took an early spill on their chase for gold in the Paris Olympics. Caitlin Clark proved why she should have been representing America this summer.
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