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160-Pound Dog Carried Down Oregon Mountain by Firefighters
On July 14, a 160-pound dog was safely carried down Saddle Mountain in Oregon. Firefighters rescued the canine after he injured his paw while on a hike with his pet parents. Following the incident, officials have advised owners to ensure their pups have booties to avoid similar accidents involving sharp wiring laid down for stability […] The post 160-Pound Dog Carried Down Oregon Mountain by Firefighters appeared first on DogTime.
Oregon’s LGBTQ Vandalism Soars During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
Race Your Way Around Central Oregon
For this year's Summer Health and Fitness issue, we've compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon. The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week...
Summer program helps feed hungry students
Families in need of food for their school-aged children may qualify for a summer program that many aren’t aware exists. The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Summer EBT provides eligible families $120 per child for groceries when school is out, in an attempt to support youths who lose access to food programs offered at school. “June has long marked a time when kids no longer have easy access to breakfast...
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
Osborne, Miller fastest in White Cedar Days Run
Jordan Osborne ran an impressive time of 41 minutes and 42 seconds in steamy conditions to win the 10-kilometer race in the annual White Cedar Days run in Powers over the holiday weekend. Luke Rector was second overall in 45:46, followed by female overall winner Emilie Martinez in 47:58. The other runners in the 10K race were Julien Temps (49:14), Jeremy Potter (49:14), Marie Richards (56:20) and Dan Robertson (1:02:07). The 5K winner was Cash Miller in 17:40. He was followed by Russell Crochetiere (24:40), Tryson Bradford (25:40) and overall female winner Tonya Lenser (25:47). Other participants were Brian Hane (26:36), Nora Rector (27:36), Grant Walding (28:32), Brianna Jantzer (32:14), Brystol Bushnell (33:46), Emili Shorb (36:08), Tiffany Hubbard (36:23), Maya Cole (36:59), Dusty Anne Richards (42:03) and Stephanie Hane (42:11).
Bandon golf team competes in national invitational
Bandon’s state champion boys golf team competed last week in the national high school invitational tournament in Frisco, Texas. The Tigers finished 48th out of 50 teams in the event, which they were in for the first time. One of the squad’s top players opted to stay in Oregon to compete in junior events here and did not make the trip. The group that did compete included Peyton Simonds, Logan...
Five-star cornerback D.J. Pickett likely to choose Oregon tonight
Reports on the recruiting trail indicate five-star cornerback D.J. Pickett is likely to choose Oregon. His commitment is due on Wednesday at 7 PM. Three 247Sports predictions support this. Additionally, On3’s data suggests Oregon has a 79.4% chance. Pickett has narrowed his choices to LSU, Miami, and Oregon. In...
Trial scheduled for Oregon football player Dalen Austin
University of Oregon football player Daylen Austin has been scheduled to face a 12-person jury trial in February over his alleged role in a hit-and-run in April that left another man dead. Lane County Circuit Court Judge Clara Rigmaiden presided on Thursday over a settlement conference between county prosecutors and...
Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball Clinches 2024 Pac-12 Title and Unveils Glitzy Ring
Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball shocked the basketball world by winning the 2024 Pac-12 Conference Tournament, securing their sixth Pac-12 Championship ring. The Ducks won three consecutive games to clinch the title. This victory marked their first Pac-12 championship since 2019. Yes, But. The team will undergo significant changes as key...
Oregon Football’s Mount Rushmore
In commemorating the end of the Pac-12, West Coast college football insider Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News shared his football Mount Rushmore for each Pac-12 school plus a head coach. Mr. FishDuck goes way back with this theme, and took some time from his study of game boosting services to agree with much of what Wilner arrived at.
The Grants Pass Clinic – Recognized for Outstanding Patient Care
Finding a new physician in the Rogue Valley can be tough, and may feel downright impossible. The Grants Pass Clinic has general practitioners and many specialty physicians, and they are accepting new patients right now!. Modern technology, such as the Follow My Health app, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment, friendly staff...
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