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Five on 5 – Cliff Bentz – (R) Oregon, District 2
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Cliff Bentz to discuss global politics, the Israel-Hamas conflict and dam removal in Klamath and Snake River. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
Investigation finds school administrator's use of racial slur is 'protected speech'
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — An investigation conducted by the Lincoln County School District found an Eddyville Charter School administrator's use of the N-word in a text message is "protected speech." The message was sent when the school employee was off duty to a contractor about a potential repair job at the school.
Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger family and continue in the strong tradition of Newberg sports,” Villarroel, who’s in his first year at the helm of the girls soccer program, said. “Being a head coach is more than just soccer, it's...
Newberg football ready for 'bigger bite' in 2024
Despite losing eight all-league performers from last season, Newberg High School football may very well be on the brink of its best season in head coach Jeremy Johnson’s tenure with the program. It’s not hard to see why. Though the Tigers shed some talent, they return six all-leaguers from 2023 and a staggering number of linemen. Add in the fact that Newberg has improved in each season under Johnson, and the prospect of competing for a Pacific Conference championship seems feasible. ...
St. Helens local named TOPS Oregon King
For many, losing weight may seem like a daunting task, but it might be a little easier if you don't have to go through it alone. St. Helens local Kenneth Law can attest that losing weight can be easier with help along the way. Law lost more than 42 pounds since first joining the non-profit TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non–commercial weight loss, education, and support organization in January 2020. ...
Priced out by rent, Jan's will stop selling books in downtown Beaverton
The bookish dragon overlooking Southwest First Street will soon end his watch as Jan’s — an independent bookstore in downtown Beaverton — looks for a new spot to call home. For six years, Jan’s has sold books out of a red-brick storefront bathed in natural light from tall, arched windows in downtown Beaverton. Owner Lori Carroll — the third person to run the bookstore after it opened in the 1980s — came out of the COVID-19 pandemic with a strengthened sense of community and created...
The story behind those riverfront pilings
The view from the new platform at Monteith Riverpark is nice, someone observed in an email. But what about that ugly piling sticking up in the middle? Will it be removed?. No, that pipe will stay where it is until the end of days, I’m pretty sure. Plans for the Albany Waterfront Project do not mention getting rid of the remnants of what once was an elaborate floating dock.
Road project, covered play shed mostly finished as classes get ready to start
Construction of a street near Philomath Elementary School and a new covered play shed at Clemens Primary School will be mostly completed by the time school starts with both projects expected to be in the final stages, Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday said Thursday night during a School Board meeting.
Woodburn football ready to orchestrate bounce back season in 2024
It was a rough outing for Woodburn football in 2023. The Bulldogs finished at the bottom of the standings in a grueling Mid-Willamette Conference, which featured six of the top-15 teams in the state rankings. In its first year back in Class 5A, it seemed like everything that could have gone wrong for Woodburn did. Thrust into arguably the toughest conference in the classification, injuries plagued the season, resulting in...
Cool and wet start for Hood to Coast but spirits not dampened
TIMBERLINE LODGE -- — The Hood to Coast relay from Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood to Seaside on the coast got off to a kind of a cool and wet start Friday morning. But the weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits. There was plenty of excitement to go around and plenty of people took selfies, giving them something to remember the event by besides muscle cramps and shin splints.
Oregon State AD Scott Barnes raves about his first-year football coach Trent Bray: ‘His family are those kids.'
CORVALLIS – There’s a lot on the line with Oregon State football this season. The Beavers are determined to stay relevant on the college football landscape as they attempt to solidify their conference future. Winning football in 2024 keeps a Power 4 future flame flickering. If you purchase...
31st annual S.T.E.P. Salmon Derby begins August 31
REEDSPORT, Ore. — The Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (GRWB STEP) is hosting its 31st annual salmon derby. The derby is open to all anglers. Registration fees are $20 per person and $50 per boat of three or more anglers. Purchase derby entry forms at Ace...
Stewart Park Bridge transforms into dining hall for community event
ROSEBURG, Ore. — An oft-used bridge will be temporarily closed to drivers this weekend -- repurposed to serve as a venue for a community dinner serving approximately 400 residents. The Stewart Park Green Bridge will be closed Saturday as chefs take over and feed residents a farm-to-table dinner for...
Canyonville Pioneer Days celebrates 58th year
CANYONVILLE, Ore. — The 58th annual Pioneer Days is in full swing in Canyonville. The event runs through Sunday. Pioneer Days was started in 1966 to celebrate Canyonville’s unique history of being the third-oldest town in Oregon and a main supply town on the Oregon Trail. Visitors can...
Over 800 tickets sold for inaugural Brawl on the Bay MMA event in North Bend
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Live-action MMA is making its way to the Oregon coast as "Brawl on the Bay" will be the first mixed-martial arts competition ever held at The Mill Casino. The matches will include special appearances by well-known MMA fighters Julianna Miller and Brady "Bam Bam" Hiestand.
Lobos Host the Ducks Sunday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— The Lobos return to the pitch on Sunday at 1:30 pm in the first-ever meeting with Oregon on the Mountain West Network. UNM enters the match 1-1-0 following a 1-0 win on Thursday, while Oregon is 2-1-0 following a 2-1 loss at New Mexico State Thursday. SETTLE...
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