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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.
U.S. Alpine Skier Luke Winters Weds Long-Term Girlfriend in Beautiful Ceremony in Oregon
U.S. Alpine skier Luke Winters married his long-term girlfriend Cassandra Ingram on July 13 in a beautiful ceremony in their native Oregon. The pair had been an item since freshman year in high school and have been engaged since September 2022. Winters competes in Slalom and Giant Slalom as well...
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fire responses near Philomath and around the state keep firefighters busy
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 11:25 a.m. — Firefighters responded to a report of a roadside fire along Highway 34. The Oregon Department of Forestry and Philomath Fire and Rescue Chief Chancy Ferguson handled the call. A Philomath brush truck that had been dispatched was canceled en route.
Grant Starck: 2024 Oregon State Lineman | BeaversEdge Ranking
In the BeaversEdge Top 25 for 2024, OL Grant Starck secures the No. 7 spot on the list due to his impressive performance and versatility on the Oregon State football team. 6-foot-4, 289 pounds senior from Springfield, Oregon. Rated as the No. 3 overall offensive lineman in the Mountain West...
Summer Flower Event at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
New this year, Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm invites you to explore its bounty of summertime blooms. The summer flower event features vibrant sunflowers and a variety of other summer flowers. For more than 40 years, this Woodburn, Oregon, farm has delighted visitors with beautiful blossoms of every color framing the...
Newport Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
Newport’s Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South and Northeast. Attempts to merge the two...
On the riverfront path, what you can see
Big important news happens elsewhere, but on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path there are little things to notice and to see. For instance, on Friday I noticed that a broken rail on the path’s roughly 40-year-old boardwalk under the Ellsworth Street Bridge had been fixed. When I called...
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...
EWEB trains "rodeo team" for upcoming "Lineman's Rodeo" in Gresham
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Water and Electric Board showed off their “rodeo team” on Monday morning ahead of the Pacific Northwest Lineman Rodeo on July 27. The lineman rodeo will be held in Gresham, and is a family-friendly event that showcases the skills and workload that electrical workers are tasked with every day. Lineman crews from all over Oregon and other western states like Washington and Idaho are expected to show up for the competition.
Oakland Ballers fire Micah Franklin, first manager in franchise history
OAKLAND — In a surprising development, the first-year Oakland Ballers announced on Sunday afternoon they have fired manager and ex-major leaguer Micah Franklin after just 54 games. The B’s, currently in their first season while the A’s are in the midst of their last in Oakland, are currently 29-25,...
Lemolo Fire in Douglas County prompting evacuations
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.- The Lemolo Fire in Douglas County is now prompting evacuations. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the fire has reached nearly 300 acres and is currently 0% contained. DCSO has issued a Level 3 Go Now Evacuation notice for the following areas:. Bunker Hill Campground.
Eugene man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman, possessing illegal firearms
EUGENE, Ore. — On July 21st, at approximately 10:26 a.m. the Eugene Police Department (EPD) responded to reports of a man who allegedly punched a woman and potentially tried to hit her with his car, EPD shared in a press release on Monday. EPD tells us that they responded...
Eugene brothers arrested after altercation with police near pizza shop
EUGENE, Ore. — According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD) on July 20th an officer spotted a man, Kenneth Raymond Russell, 36, who had a felony warrant near Domino's Pizza at Corliss Lane and River Road, in Eugene. EPD tells us that upon contact, Kenneth Russell challenged the officer,...
Oregon Ducks 2024 Fall Camp: Key Position Battles and Top Players to Watch
As the Oregon Ducks prepare for the 2024 fall camp, a series of position battles are set to unfold, shaping the team for the upcoming season. With key insights into potential shifts in the team's lineup, attention is drawn towards the competition for various positions within the roster. 11 position...
Eugene seeks new decarbonization strategies after failure of natural gas ban
Your browser does not support the audio element. A year after the failure of its natural gas ban, the city of Eugene is looking for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. City Council previously tried to ban natural gas hook-ups in new low-rise residential buildings. But that drew pushback from an advocacy group backed by Northwest Natural.
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