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Coos Bay receives Oregon Heritage All-Star Community Designation
Coos Bay has been designated by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an “Oregon Heritage All-Star Community.” The commission created the All-Star program to recognize the strong efforts by communities to broadly preserve and develop heritage resources. An All-Star designation requires that communities meet at least 15 of 24 criteria related to local heritage. These include heritage tourism efforts, historic preservation programs, photo and document archives, museums, historic cemeteries, historic downtowns and more. ...
Senator Wyden pushes housing affordability bills after Supreme Court decision
The first bill, called the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act, was reintroduced in March 2023. It focuses on addressing housing affordability using solutions like vouchers and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The other bill, called the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, was...
On the Agenda: Eugene strategic plan, city manager evaluation
To attend: The new Eugene City Council Chambers are the northern building on the former Eugene Water & Electric Board property at 500 E 4th Avenue, Eugene. Both Monday meetings will be hybrid, while the Wednesday meeting will be online only. To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings, the city's...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing the 11 teams in play for 4-star C Eric Reibe
Dana Altman deserves more credit for his consistency in leading the Oregon Ducks, both on the court and on the NCAA basketball recruiting trail despite their (seemingly) never-ending list of injuries. As the Ducks enter their first season in the Big Ten, their frontcourt is an intriguing collection of players.
Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning: Eugene "A Place You Can Accomplish All Your Goals"
Oregon Ducks Football coach Dan Lanning spoke with the Big Network during spring meetings, covering a range of topics. Among those: adjusting to a new league, experiencing Autzen, and the College Football Playoff.
Oregon Ducks countdown to kickoff: At No. 43, a legendary center and facility builder
The Oregon Ducks start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Ducks whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 43: Center Brad Ecklund and lineman Ed Moshofsky.
What's that? New homes showing up in Eugene's south hills
Project: A new subdivision called East Mountain near Moon Mountain City Park. Location: Deerfern Road and Rockrose Lane, Eugene. In Eugene’s tight housing market, it can be a challenge for individuals and households to find the right fit for their needs and lifestyles. A new subdivision in the Laurel...
Eugene Airport sees multiple delays to in-bound flights
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Airport (EUG) is dealing with their own technical issues amid a nation wide tech outage affecting numerous airports across the county. According to EUG officials, the airport has been dealing with multiple delays to in-bound flights, 6 in total. An Allegiant flight to Austin,...
Oregon football 2024 summer opponent preview: Idaho Vandals
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks football team are getting the chance to kick off the 2024 Oregon football season with a bit of an old rivalry. In a blast from the past, the Oregon football team will host the Idaho Vandals in Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Okay, so it’s not a true rivalry and certainly has been incredibly one-sided, but this game marks the renewal of one of the oldest series in Oregon football history as the Ducks and Vandals face off for the first time in two decades. Here’s what you need to know as the Oregon...
Hot and hazy Saturday, Cloudy with a stray shower for Sunday
Hot and hazy Saturday, cloudy with a stray shower for Sunday. While showers chances mainly aimed at the coast, an isolated thunderstorm is possible- the last thing we need. However, those storm chances remain low- we have the energy, but cloud cover will likely inhibit activity a bit. The monsoonal moisture coming in will interact with a developing frontal boundary offshore which will increase cloud cover on Sunday and also bring down the temps into next week as the front moves inland. Despite the cooler temperatures, sunshine and lack of cloud cover will still keep fires active.
Marcus Mariota approves Dillon Gabriel to wear No. 8 jersey, 'excited' for Oregon football in Big Ten
Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel has big shoes to fill during his senior season at Oregon. Not only does the former Oklahoma and UCF signal-caller replace first-round pick Bo Nix, who set records during his two-year stint atop the Ducks' offense, but Gabriel also took on the challenge of living up to the expectations that come with the No. 8 jersey. Fellow Hawaiian-born quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota rose to stardom in that same jersey, and Gabriel asked for his permission before he selected the number.
Oregon under a heat advisory until Saturday night
On Saturday at 2:55 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
OHA announcing mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus spotted in Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Oregon Health Authority announces mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been identified in Oregon for this first time this year. OHA says three mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus in Malheur County. The virus is most commonly spread to people through the bite of an...
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