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Amazon Creek restoration detour rescheduled for Aug. 20
The creek restoration project will include removing the 65-year-old concrete channel of Amazon Creek that runs through Amazon Park from 24th to 20th. The natural slope bank of the creek will be restored and replanted with native species, and the footbridge near the baseball field will be reconstructed. Getting your...
Sheriff: Bills Creek fire in Bandon quickly contained
BANDON, Ore. — Around 4:30 p.m. Monday, Coos County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a wildfire off Bills Creek Road in Bandon. A Bandon Police sergeant was first on scene and began evacuating residents in the area after noting the rapidly spreading fire. However, the fire at Bills Creek...
Two men arrested on multiple charges following extended River Road area search
EUGENE, Ore. -- A Eugene man wanted on a felony warrant and his brother who allegedly interfered with his arrest were both taken in custody on Saturday evening following an extended search of the River Road area, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that an officer at...
Police: Coos Bay man with felony warrant arrested after attempting to elude deputy
COOS BAY, Ore. — A Coos Bay man arrested Sunday after trying to briefly elude Coos County Sheriff’s deputy, the Sheriff's office said in a report. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, a deputy on routine patrol on Coos River Hwy observed a vehicle make a sharp, un-signaled turn down Olive Barber.
2024-25 contract details released for Oregon women’s basketball assistant coaches
EUGENE — Returning Oregon women’s basketball assistant coaches Jodie Berry and Tre Simmons and new assistant Jerise Freeman each signed one-year contracts this summer. Berry will earn $210,120, a 2% increase from her salary last season, Simmons will earn $122,750, effectively the same as his prorated salary last season, and Freeman will earn $200,000, according to contracts provided to The Oregonian/OregonLive in response to public records requests.
Man accused of punching and attempting to hit woman with vehicle arrested
EUGENE, Ore. – A man who allegedly punched a woman and reportedly attempted to hit with his car was arrested on Sunday afternoon, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said they responded to the 500 block of Danebo Avenue at 10:26 a.m. on July 21 where a male suspect had reportedly punched a woman and then allegedly backed his vehicle toward her in a manner that forced the victim to move out of the way to avoid being struck. The suspect, identified as Gage Dalton Malone-Tague, 31, had left the scene before the arrival of police, authorities said. Police said that Malone-Tague allegedly had a knife and handgun inside his vehicle and additional firearms at his trailer home in the 1100 block of Lake Park Drive. Malone-Tague was prohibited from possessing firearms and also from contacting the woman, Eugene police officials said. EPD authorities said Malone-Tague refused to exit his home without a warrant when police attempted to contact him there but complied with officers after a search warrant was obtained shortly before 5 p.m. Police located a handgun, semi-automatic rifle, and ammunition during a search of Malone-Tague’s home, authorities said.
Eugene-Springfield NAACP honors 75th anniversary of 'Across the Bridge' community demolition
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene-Springfield branch of the NAACP celebrated an historic anniversary on Monday morning at the historic Mims House in Eugene. Seventy-five years ago, the Lane County government began demolition of the ‘Across the Bridge’ community, which was located across the Ferry Street Bridge and where Alton Baker Park is presently, which was where African-American families were forced to live outside of Eugene city limits and in poor conditions. This discrimination happened, despite tens of thousands of African Americans being recruited to Oregon to support World War II efforts.
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...
2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close
Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website. The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages. The closures come after Big Lots...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
First, Do No Harm? The State of Healthcare in Oregon: Part II
“First, do no harm.” This is the Hippocratic Oath physicians take when they get their medical license, and practice for their entire medical career. As independent physician practices dwindle, corporate ownership of medical practices is at an all-time high. Large hospitals continue to expand their footprint, furthering a decades-long trend of consolidation. More recently, new corporate entities are acquiring physician groups, headlined by private equity companies, retailers such as Walgreens and Amazon, and insurance companies. Today, UnitedHealthcare is the largest employer of physicians in the nation. These trends of corporate consolidation are pervasive here in Oregon, raising urgent questions about the ownership and control over Oregon’s health care delivery system.
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Update: Wind advisory issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until early Tuesday
On Monday at 7:54 p.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. The weather service adds, "West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." "Gusty winds will blow around...
Check out the HUDL films of all 16 of Oregon's 2025 commitments
Oregon's 2025 class ranks fifth nationally with room for even more movement in the coming weeks and months. The class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and consists of 16 total verbal pledges. Of those 16 prospects, 13 rank within the Top 247 rankings. Simply put, this class is talented at the top and also very deep.
Astoria art studios open for weekend tour
The 14th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour over the last weekend in July will see more than 50 artists offer a glimpse of their creative process to the public. The free, self-guided event is a chance to meet local artists and see and buy their work right where it was made.
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