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Oregon sees job growth, continued employment challenges
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs in July, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Gains, losses July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government (+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in July were...
‘Blitzen Trapper’ among 2024’s inductees into Oregon Music Hall of Fame
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame has named its new class of inductees, led by Portland band “Blitzen Trapper”. The 17th annual ceremony will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 12th, at the Brooklyn neighborhood’s Aladdin Theater – on S.E. Milwaukie Avenue, a half block south of Powell Boulevard. Other inductees include Laura Viers, Exploding Hearts, Tony Lash (Heatmiser), Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists), The Obituaries, and more. “It’s a...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican efforts to disqualify them
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of...
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Oregon high school football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
A downtown vision for Philomath’s future
In the coming weeks as heavy equipment and closed road signs leave Philomath with the completion of the streetscape project, the downtown vicinity will officially move from conceptualization to reality. Smooth sections of road on both sides of the couplet with bright sidewalks to stroll on and new streetlights, traffic...
Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger...
First look: Idaho at Oregon odds and lines
The Idaho Vandals open the season on the road against the No. 3 Oregon Ducks. Kickoff from Autzen Stadium is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we look at Idaho vs. Oregon odds from FanDuel Sportsbook before making our expert college football picks and predictions later in the week. Idaho finished 9-4 last season, going 6-2 in the Big Sky conference. Oregon begins its 1st season in the Big Ten. Last season the Ducks went 12-2, losing the Pac-12 championship to the Washington Huskies. They open the season No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll — conducted by...
Waldport’s visitor center gives volunteers a chance to experience the world without leaving home
WALDPORT — Want to meet people from all over the world without leaving the central Oregon coast? If so, you might consider spending some time at Waldport’s Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center, which is actively seeking new volunteers. “In the last fiscal year we had about 9,000 people...
Containment improves on Willamette Complex North fires
A slow warming/drying trend will lead to gusty conditions mid week and above average temperatures and low humidities by week’s end. Firefighters are making access where safely possible, continuing containment line improvements and contingency work. Pockets of heat remain within the fire interiors and increased fire behavior will be possible as skies clear, temperatures rise, humidities drop, and fuels begin to dry.
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Corvallis metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
The 9th Annual Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire Is Today At Shute Park
Today at Shute Park in Hillsboro, amidst the towering firs, visitors will be transformed back in time. Throughout the park, the Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire will offer a time machine back to an earlier time. The history of the Celtic people will be on full display as costumed attendees and performers create a magical experience. We have been a couple of times during the event’s 9-year run, and it is truly unique and wonderful.
Five-star, two-sport athlete Jonah Williams commits to Texas over Oregon, others
The Oregon Ducks came up short in attempting to add a two-sport star to their 2025 football recruiting class. Five-star athlete Jonah Williams announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Williams — who chose Texas over Oregon, USC, LSU and Texas A&M — is also an outfielder and left-handed pitcher as one of the top baseball players in Texas.
In experienced TE room, Kenyon Sadiq might be Oregon football's not-so-secret weapon
Oregon football players and coaches rarely single out potential breakout players over the offseason or fall camp. When asked about fall standouts, athletes and coaches alike will often list off a few names or say that everyone has impressed equally in anticipation of the season-opener Aug. 31 against Idaho. But even the Ducks...
Predicting Oregon's regular season record for the 2024 season
Oregon's first season in the Big Ten is one week away. There have been few if any more anticipated seasons in program history. Expectations are very high for this iteration of the Ducks. According to some metrics, Oregon's roster is the best it's ever been and features the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Dillon Gabriel along with some of the best skill talent in the country. The Duck defense, which took a sizable leap in 2023, could be even better this fall with the additions of numerous top portal defenders led by the likes of defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell and defensive backs Jabbar Muhammad, Brandon Johnson, Kam Alexander and Kobe Savage.
Oregon's 5-Star WR Commit Dakorien Moore Wows Fans with Jaw-Dropping Highlight
Oregon wide receiver commit Dakorien Moore is already getting his 2024 highlight tape started. On Friday night, On3's Hayes Fawcett posted a video on X.com of the five-star recruit sending two defenders tumbling into each other on his way to a long touchdown reception. First, Moore's shifty juke ...
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