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Water level drops in Salem Reservoir; all clear given for Starlight Mobile Home residents to return home (5:30 pm update)
Water levels topping the Salem Reservoir spillway continue to go down. After peaking at 20 inches above the spillway at noon, the water going over the spillway is now under 10 inches. With water levels in Town Creek declining, Salem Public Works Director Travis Sanders says residents can return to...
Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients
Oregon State Police are investigating the flow of illicit drugs into Oregon State Hospital after two patients at the state-run psychiatric facility tested positive for drugs that hospital officials suspect arrived in the mail. Dr. Sara Walker, interim superintendent of Oregon State Hospital, notified staff on Friday that preliminary drug screens for “multiple patients” found […] The post Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
City of Salem doing away with cut off warning notices before disconnection of city services
The City of Salem is dropping two warning notices before city utility services are cut off to delinquent customers. Effective with the July billing cycle, customers will only receive a notice upon disconnection seven days after their bill becomes delinquent. The notice will inform them of the fees and interruption of services. Two other warnings will be eliminated. One that used to be issued seven days after a bill becomes delinquent giving customers another seven days to pay along with a notice placed on the door the day before disconnection is scheduled.
Music, theater and more: Reser announces 2024-25 season lineup
Beaverton’s Patricia Reser Center for the Arts has announced an eclectic lineup for its 2024-25 season. The season’s lineup brings nearly 40 different acts to the Beaverton stage, kicking off next month with a free Musical Playground event inviting children younger than 10 to try out a variety of musical instruments. "Our north star for the 24-25 season is to create meaningful experiences for everyone in our community, filled with...
Philomath’s Next Steps preschool to go ‘full tilt’ in 2024-25
A preschool program in the Philomath School District will be fully funded for 2024-25, Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday announced last week during a Philomath School Board meeting. Next Steps Kindergarten Readiness, which is coordinated by Strengthening Rural Families, is available to children born between Sept. 1, 2019 and Aug....
Oregon fans over the moon after Ducks tease next uniform set
In case you haven’t heard, it’s a big day for college football. EA Sports released College Football 25 to plenty of fanfare. Meanwhile, the Oregon Ducks rummaged out in the Pacific Northwest, creating excitement. The Ducks once again teased another set of uniforms. Last month, they revealed an all-black look as part of their “Generation Read more... The post Oregon fans over the moon after Ducks tease next uniform set appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Elijah Hainline drafted by Dodgers
The Beavers infield has another prospect headed to the pros as shortstop Elijah Hainline was picked by the Los Angeles Dodgers with pick number 220 in the 7th round. A product of Spokane (WA), Hainline spent his first two seasons at nearby Washington State. Hainline started as a true freshman and batted .228, hitting seven doubles with a homer and 21 RBI.
Eugene set to follow state law over homeless camps following Grants Pass ruling
EUGENE, Ore. — The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the case Johnson v. Grants Pass has the potential to affect communities with a homeless population across the country. The ruling decided that Grants Pass could fine people who are sleeping and camping in public spaces. With the new...
Electricity use during Eugene Springfield heat wave nearly broke summer records
EWEB officials say last week’s heat wave saw the highest summertime power usage in nearly two decades. The last time the Eugene area used this much electricity in the summer was in 2006 when a microchip manufacturer was on the grid. The facility’s now closed, but a growing number...
Nation’s No. 1 TE puts Oregon Ducks among top schools
Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have the 2025 recruiting class looking like it could be one of the best in program history, and the future is looking just as bright in Eugene. On Monday evening, 5-star tight end Kendre Harrison, the No. 1 TE in the 2026 class, announced his top six schools, putting the Ducks in the mix. Alongside Oregon is North Carolina, Tennessee, Penn State, Florida State, and Miami. At 6-foot-7, Harrison is also planning to try and play basketball at the next level, so he will likely pick a school that excels in both sports. The Ducks certainly...
Linn County Young Women’s Fire Academy gives teens a chance to explore firefighting skills
More than two dozen women firefighters from throughout Oregon and Washington led a camp that gave young women a chance to learn practical firefighting skills, according to the Lebanon Fire District.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon until Wednesday night
On Tuesday at 2:51 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Wednesday at 10 p.m. for Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. The weather service says, "Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees...
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