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Oregon baseball eliminated by Texas A&M as bullpen surrenders nine-run seventh inning
Following Oregon baseball’s 15-9 loss to Texas A&M and subsequent elimination from the 2024 NCAA Baseball tournament, Mark Wasikowski took to the podium for his postgame press conference. Beside him were all seven of the program’s seniors: RJ Gordon, Logan Mercado, Kevin Seitter, Bradley Mullan, Bryce Boettcher, Justin Cassella and Brock Moore. The table, set up to hold perhaps half as many people as Oregon brought, was littered in name cards as chairs were pushed together and hanging over the ends. All still in uniform,...
Hops Weekly: Hops miss opportunity to gain ground on first place Spokane
For the third straight week, the Hops appeared poised to make serious strides in the NWL standings, but instead negated a fast start with a clunky finish to split with their weekly foe, in this case first place Spokane. After taking the first two games of their six-game set, Hillsboro managed to win just one of the final four and failed to gain any ground on the league-leading Indians. The...
Silently, Oregon State baseball's season ended at hands of Kentucky with 3-2 loss
Bottom of the ninth, two outs, a man on and trailing by one. It's the scenario every kid from Halifax, Canada, to Sydney, Australia, dreams about. Oregon State's pair of international born players, the Canadian Micah McDowell and Australian Travis Bazzana, both found themselves in the exact spot. Playing on the road at Kentucky and needing two runs to walk off the Wildcats and stay alive for another day. Bazzana...
Tenth inning rally leads Hops over Spokane 9-6
An inning after blowing a four-run lead, Hillsboro made right in a 9-6 win over Spokane on Saturday, June 8, at Avista Stadium. Jake Snider’s two-out grand slam in the ninth sent the game to extra innings, but the Hops responded with four runs of their own an inning later, getting the go-ahead hit from Andrew Pintar and later what would amount to the game-winner on a sacrifice fly to center from Christian Cerda. ...
Celebrate June with these fun events! : June 10-15
MONDAY, JUNE 10-SATURDAY, JUNE 15 PDX BEER WEEK — It’s 10 days of fun, education, eating and drinking — a celebration of the craft beer culture at various establishments, June 14-23. More: pdxbeerweek.com JUNETEENTH FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION — The city of Tigard and the Tigard-Tualatin School District are hosting the third annual Juneteenth celebration from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at Shelter 2 in Cook Park, 17005 S.W. 92nd Ave....
Hops drop second straight as Spokane evens their series with an 8-1 win
Just like that, the series is even. After capturing the first two games of their six-game series with Spokane, the Hops (26-27) have dropped two straight after an 8-1 loss to the Indians on Friday night, June 7, at Avista Stadium. Hillsboro starting pitcher Avery Short had one of his few bad outings of the season, allowing five earned runs on five hits in four innings of work. ...
OPINION: Think before jumping in on your next reef dive this summer
With summer upcoming, many Oregonians will be embarking on vacations to warmer weather and water, exploring the flora and fauna that coastal ecosystems offer. Coral reefs offer a particularly impressive combination of biodiversity and beauty which have solidified them as a major attraction for tourists. However, the compounding effects of climate change, water pollution, tourism, and overfishing have led to widespread reef damage attributable to human activity. Beyond being aesthetically...
Oregon second worst in the nation for retail pharmacy access, new analysis finds
Oregon has the second fewest retail pharmacies per capita in the nation — with poorer access to pharmacies than any state except Alaska, according to a new analysis by the Associated Press. The AP obtained proprietary data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, a standards development group for the pharmacy industry. Oregon had 610 retail pharmacies statewide as of February, amounting to just 14.4 pharmacies per 100,000 people. ...
Spokane bats come alive in 9-4 win over the Hops
After consecutive losses to open the series with Hillsboro, Spokane bit back in Game 3, defeating the Hops 9-4 on Thursday, June 6, at Avista Stadium in Spokane. The home Indians scored eight runs over the game’s final four innings, including six runs in the pivotal sixth inning en route to the win. Spokane’s Juan Guerrero and Kyle Karros combined to go 7-for-9 with four RBI and a run-scored to...
Willamette Valley wineries target PacifiCorp in negligence lawsuit in 2020 wildfires
The next in an ongoing line of lawsuits targeting PacifiCorp has been filed by an unlikely source — Oregon’s vaunted wine industry. More than 40 wineries filed suit in Multnomah County Circuit Court in late May alleging that the Portland-based electrical utility’s negligence led to tens of millions of dollars in damages to the state’s grape crop and the subsequent vintage due to exposure to smoke and soot from wildfires. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial in the matter. ...
Our opinion: Oregon poised to revolutionize future of health care – one drop at a time
When the White House designated a Tech Hub in Oregon last fall — making us eligible for $50 million in federal funding — we were already in elite company. While three other states received this federal seal of approval for hubs related to increasing U.S. semiconductor production, only the Oregon site took a broader view to use the power of this work to not just spur manufacturing, but also to spur new treatments to fight cancer. ...
OPINION: Make every summer a season of learning for Oregon's kids
In Oregon, summer is another season for learning. This week, thanks to Gov. Tina Kotek and the State Legislature, school districts and communities throughout Oregon will start shifting their campuses toward Summer Learning. Through the state’s $30 million investment, young scholars can engage in innovative and inclusive educational opportunities over the next few months. This...
'I've seen this happen in other countries': Kristof shares cautionary tales on local threats to democracy
Striking semblances between political and social unrest in other countries and the United States have Nicholas Kristof concerned that democracy in his home country is under threat. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and columnist for the New York Times shared his thoughts during a talk before the Newberg City Club and local citizenry on Tuesday, May 4, in the grand ballroom of the Chehalem Cultural Center. The Yamhill native —...
Hops bats explode in 11-2 win over first place Spokane
It was a barrage of hits for the Hops Wednesday night, leading to a second straight win over first place Spokane, 11-2, on June 5, at Avista Stadium. Hillsboro (26-25) tallied 17 hits, 10 extra-base hits, and eight doubles, all season highs. Gavin Conticello led the charge for the Hops, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs-scored, consisting of a triple and home run—his fifth of the season. ...
Shirley Anne Louise Riggs Mann
May 9, 1942 - May 28, 2024 - Shirley Anne Louise Riggs Mann was born on May 9, 1942, in Yankton, Oregon to Orin and Marjorie Riggs. She was raised in the Yankton community and graduated from St. Helens High School in 1960. Shirley married Arlen Mann on December 23, 1960 and were blessed with two children. Shirley had a passion for learning, which led her to a career in education, earning both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Portland State University. She taught kindergarten...
Oregon State Hospital plans changes to prevent deaths like one in April
Oregon State Hospital plans to train medical staff to immediately check the vital signs of new patients and respond to life-threatening emergencies with adequate equipment. The changes are part of the hospital’s proposed plan of correction to fix violations that federal inspectors flagged when they investigated the circumstances surrounding the April 18 death of Skye Baskin, 27. Hospital staff failed to immediately check the vitals of Baskin after he arrived from the Douglas County Jail on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He...
Home Energy Spotlight: Save more in 2024 by combining tax credits and Energy Trust incentives
For families looking to save money, there’s never been more support available to reduce home energy use. This year, Energy Trust of Oregon, a nonprofit that helps people, businesses, and organizations use less energy, is offering cash incentives that, combined with new federal tax credits, make it easier to make energy-saving changes at home. Energy Trust offers cash incentives to customers of PGE, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas, and Avista to help lower the cost of projects and appliances like water heaters, heat...
Study smarter, not harder with a properly designed space
Study skills are integral to academic success. Such abilities help students learn more efficiently and effectively, leading to better grades on assignments and tests. Developing strong study habits can prepare students for future success in life, as dedication to studying can be mirrored in habits related to job performance. The desire to study is one component of being involved in the task. However, setting up an environment conducive to studying is another part of this important equation. Students looking to study longer and better may...
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