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Eugene Public Library gets creative in face of budget cuts
EUGENE, Ore. — A year after the Eugene Public Library learned it was being hit with a $4 million budget cut, officials there say they're managing well. We spoke with city officials and the library to get an idea of how these cuts are making an impact. The City...
Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel now driving the No. 3 Ducks as they move to the Big Ten
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel likens taking over the offense at No. 3 Oregon to driving a new car. “I knew what the difficult part of it was going to be, as time is of the essence and learning an offense and having command and control of it. It’s like getting a new car, there’s new buttons and accessories, but you’ve got to go out and race it,” Gabriel said. “And as you find more about it, you can do more fun tricks and kind of show off while doing it.”
Waldport community reeling from death of Crestview Heights teacher in Highway 20 crash Tuesday
WALDPORT – The Waldport community and educators at its two schools are reeling from the death of a beloved second-grade teacher in a head-on crash Tuesday on U.S. Highway 20 east of Blodgett. Anna Kelley, 31, of Waldport, was killed when her vehicle was struck by a car driven...
Portland and Hood to Coast passing through Columbia County
Hood and Portland to Coast are traveling through Columbia County this Friday and Saturday, August 23-24, 2024. Runners and walkers will not be traveling through the city limits of St. Helens, though they will pass through Scappoose. The racecourse runs just outside St. Helens through the Warren area to the Fairgrounds. However, you will likely still encounter increased traffic and event participants visiting local businesses in St. Helens. This year’s...
Annual Northwest Art and Air Festival to lift off Friday
ALBANY, Ore. — The AnnualNorthwest Art and Air Festival is set to take off Friday, featuring hot air balloons, music and more. Organizers say hot-air balloons are set to launch bright and early Friday, August 23, 2024, at 6:45 a.m., weather permitting. Event goers also have the opportunity to check out live music, discover dozens of local artists, and get a chance to try some tasty treats.
South jetty repair work ahead of schedule
Contractors from Trade West working on the repair of the south jetty at the entrance to Tillamook Bay are making substantial progress putting the project several months ahead of schedule. Project Superintendent Dan Bryner said that they had completed half of the work on the trunk section of the jetty and expected to complete the section soon before spending the rest of the year stockpiling stones for next year’s work. ...
Hillsboro, Beaverton, Washington County to expand accessible education with local grants
Accessibility to early learning programs in Washington County is set to expand, thanks to local investments. On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Early Learning Washington County hub announced it had secured two grants totaling nearly $150,000, with plans to support both educational and civic engagement initiatives in the area. The first grant, totaling $50,000, will fund the “STEAM Kids Wonderland” project — an initiative designed to expand access to science, technology,...
Lane County commissioners pass ordinance expanding private property camping
EUGENE, Ore. — An ordinance allowing camping on private property is expanding past Eugene city limits after a recent unanimous vote by Lane County Commissioners. The new ruling mimics the City of Eugene's ordinance, but clears up certain boundary confusions. The two maps explain the difference between what is...
247Sports' Preseason All-Transfer Team for 2024
The best transfers in college football, projected for the 2024 season. Fall camp has wrapped up around the country, and Week 0 is here. The 2024 college football slate gets underway Saturday, so the time has come to unveil the 2024 247Sports Preseason All-Transfer Team. The 2024 transfer cycle saw...
Non-profit gears up for back-to-school season, distributing supplies to those in need
EUGENE, Ore. — This weekend, 3-thousand children from across our region will receive a helping hand as they get ready to head back to school thanks to a coalition of local non-profits. One of those groups is Bags of Love, who has spent weeks getting bags of school supplies,...
Ems Shut Out; New Program for Football Season
The Tri-City Dust Devils may sit at the bottom of the Northwest League, but that does not mean that they will roll over for the Eugene Emeralds. The Dust Devils pitched a 3 hit shut out last night on their home turf. And attacked early with a Grand Slam Home run in the bottom of the first inning from first baseman Sonny DiChiara. Tri-City would add one more in the bottom of the 4th inning for a 5-0 win. The series continues this evening from Pasco.
Woodburn police performing school traffic safety enforcement for back-to-school week
The Woodburn Police Department will be keeping a close eye on all Woodburn school zones for the beginning of the school year, Aug. 26 to Sept. 6. Authorities will be focusing on speed, seatbelt usage, cellphone uses and any other unsafe driving violations. "The goal of traffic safety enforcement is to keep students, school staff and community members safe during this school season," the agency said in a release. Most school zones have a 20 mph limit in Woodburn between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days. Woodburn students return to school Aug. 26.
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