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Muddy water fix? Corps proposes changes to controversial drawdown of Green Peter Reservoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing changes to the way it draws down Green Peter Reservoir, hoping to improve conditions for imperiled salmon while avoiding major impacts to city drinking water systems on the South Santiam River. The federal agency was required to almost empty the reservoir last fall after a...
July 8 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports June 29 - Robert James Long, 33, of Newberg, was arrested on a probation violation from Yamhill County Circuit Court on a conviction for first-degree burglary, as well as a hold rom another jurisdiction. No bail was set and the case remains open. - Matthew Peter Gee, 46, of Newberg,...
A scam text message posing as the Good To Go! service is targeting Washington drivers
WASHINGTON, USA — A scam text message is targeting Washington drivers who use the Good To Go service. The Washington State Department of Transportation Good To Go! X account posted on Monday, warning drivers that the text was circulating and to not click the link included in the message.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Fatal crash, railroad tracks fire among the list of responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 6:24 p.m. — Firefighters conducted a smoke investigation in the 1500 block of Timothy Street. Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 1:30 p.m. (Horse Farm Lane), 6:46...
Oregon State quarterback recruiting market: Bearish for 2025, bullish for 2026
Oregon State is running out of options to land a quarterback for its 2025 recruiting class after Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele announced Monday that he’ll attend California. Keawe Sagapolutele, a three-star prospect from Hawaii, was the only uncommitted prospect from the more than a dozen quarterback offers OSU made for the upcoming class.
Wilco says it could lay off 70 people, close hazelnut processing facility
Wilco Farmers Cooperative has filed a notice with the state that it could lay off as many as 70 people at the cooperative-owned Hazelnut Growers of Oregon and close the business by the end of the year. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, the company said it will lay off 28 people...
Oregon State baseball adds 3 pitchers in transfer portal
The Oregon State baseball team has dipped into the transfer portal to bolster its pitching staff. The Beavers have landed commitments from three different pitchers with Northwest ties in recent days, adding an influx of experienced arms to a staff that will lose several key pieces from last season’s team.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: BRING Recycling open after fire; fishing season ends on McKenzie River
A local non-profit is reopening after being damaged by a fire at a nearby homeless encampment. Also, fishing season is over for Chinook salmon in the McKenzie River. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Oregon State Beavers countdown to kickoff: At No. 54, an All-Amercan defensive lineman
The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 54: Defensive lineman Stephen Paea. If...
Former OSU basketball star Stephen Thompson Jr. headed to Summer Olympics
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University will have several Beavers representing their home countries when the Paris Olympics begin on July 26. One of those alums clinched their ticket to France on Sunday night. Stephen Thompson Jr. and the Puerto Rican men’s basketball team qualified for the Olympics with...
Three Rivers Casino pays out over $1.1 million in jackpots on AGS’s Bonus Spin Xtreme Progressive
A lucky-table game player hit Three Rivers Casino Resort’s first-ever Triple Diamond jackpot on AGS’s Bonus Spin Xtreme progressive side bet. The player placed a $5 side bet on a Bonus Spin Xtreme linked blackjack game at the Florence, Oregon, casino and landed on the hot-seat trigger, winning the top progressive prize of $79,759.
BeaverBlitz's 2024 Preseason Top 25 Players: No. 10 CB Kobe Singleton
We continue our countdown of Oregon State’s top players with Kobe Singleton. The first season of the Trent Bray era at Oregon State will bring a new-look team onto the field, as OSU has seen 19 of their starters from the 2023 season depart via the transfer portal or graduation.
Oregon State football's five highest rated tight end recruits of all-time
Looking at the highest rated TE's to play for the Beavers. With official visits all wrapped up and 10 commitments in hand, Oregon State football has the nucleus of their 2025 class with only 2-4 more spots remaining in the class. BeaverBlitz decided to take a blast to the past...
Some Portlanders escape heat wave at Mount Hood
GOVERNMENT CAMP Ore. (KPTV) - Portlanders are looking to escape the nearly triple-digit heat on Monday by heading to Mount Hood. Mt. Hood Meadows opened their doors for the summer on Friday. They offer, scenic chair rides, hiking, games on the deck, live music, ultramarathons, overnight RV camping, food and beverages, barbecues, nighttime outdoor movies, and summer camps.
OrangeTheory Fires Fitness Coach Accused of Stealing Donations
Ryan Tong, head coach of the Slabtown OrangeTheory fitness studio who is accused of holding fundraisers for charity and pocketing the money, has been fired, according to an email sent to studio members this morning. “Despite opportunities to show us the donations were made and representations by the employee that...
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