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GameDay Panel Tabs Georgia, Oregon Ducks for Deep Playoff Run
Broadcasting live from Dublin, Ireland the ESPN GameDay crew dissected the College Football Playoff race for 2024, and two of them picked Oregon to win the national title. Desmond Howard named the Ducks to win the first 12-team playoff, as did Ohio State grad Kirk Herbstreit. Nick Saban, ...
JH Baxter plant report outlines health impacts to children, risks moving forward
The Oregon Health Authority released its final Health Consultation for the homes around J.H. Baxter on Wednesday, outlining what health risks neighbors should expect from the now-shuttered wood-processing plant. OHA's final report largely lined up with what the agency has previously said, concluding that there was likely harm to children under six...
3 things we learned from Gotham FC's 2-0 win over Portland Thorns FC
In their first NWSL league game since the Olympics, NJ/NY Gotham FC earned a crucial 2-0 win over Portland Thorns FC. This was a vital win for the Bats as it not only was a win against another playoff team, but it created a seven-point gap to Portland in the race for a home playoff game. Returning Olympians Ann-Katrin Berger, Jenna Nighswonger, and Emily Sonnett were a part of the Starting XI.
More offensive firepower and an improved defense highlight 2024 Franklin football
Franklin High School football returned to the postseason last year for the first time since 2017 behind an explosive offense that averaged 37.9 points per game. That offense will have some pieces to replace, including starting quarterback and PIL Offensive Player of the Year Will Reid, but there’s still plenty left in a program that continues to grow in Southeast Portland. For second-year head coach Adam Grimes, building on that...
Portland teacher arrested for luring a minor
A teacher with Portland Public Schools is in custody and facing one felony charge of Luring a Minor following a weeks-long investigation. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, a detective with the Yuba City (California) Police Department contacted the Portland Police Bureau’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit regarding an undercover chat operation. During this operation, the detective, posing as a 13-year-old child, communicated with a Portland man. The conversations, initiated by the Portland man, were sexual in nature and involved discussions on how to meet. The undercover detective, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Sacramento, identified the suspect as Craig Douglas-Meyers, 38, of Portland.
Trail Blazers capping Rip City Rally Tour in Woodburn
The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health have announced the lineup of towns for this year's Rip City Rally route. The annual joint partnership aimed at connecting with Oregonians to highlight the Trail Blazers and share Moda Health's message of commitment to building healthy communities is in its 10th year and will visit five locales throughout western Oregon. The Rally will take place from Sept. 16-20, closing the week in Woodburn at Legion Park on Sept. 20. Other stops throughout the week include Coos Bay,...
Pilots Fall 3-1 in Exhibition Against Huskies
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Portland Pilots started strong with a first-set win 25-23 but couldn't maintain their momentum, ultimately falling to the Huskies' dynamic offense in the following sets 14-25, 14-25 and 13-25. "Very proud of our squad for how we competed against the Huskies yesterday," Portland head coach Meg Burton said. "We played a bunch of different lineups and got to see a lot of different faces compete for us against a very good UW squad. Now we know where we're at in our training and what we need to work on going into the start of next week's pre-season matches. I told our team to come out, be confident and play hard and we did just that. Looking forward to coming back into the gym on Monday and taking what we learned tonight to keep getting better."
Portland State says it will work to improve campus climate, conversations next school year
Most years, Aimee Shattuck’s role as the chair of Portland State University’s protest and expression advisory team is a small slice of her job supporting student groups as the executive director of student involvement. Last year was an exception, Shattuck said, as nationwide student backlash against the war...
Level Beer’s Fresh Hop American Summer Vol. 3
It’s that time of year for mini Fresh Hop festivals to begin popping up. Level Beer will host its Fresh Hop American Summer Vol. 3 at its Level 1 Brewery & Beer Garden on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from Noon – 5:00pm. As the event name suggests, this...
Runners Ahead: 2024 Hood to Coast passes through town
No one celebrates the “Mother of all Relays” quite like Sandy. The town transforms the high school into a celebratory block party, making for an iconic exchange during the annual Hood to Coast relay. As runners cruise into the school grounds, their teams roar, many sporting fun outfits and signs. There is live music, helpful volunteers who keep everyone on track, and a vendor market: clothes for sale; booths from...
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