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Yachats man perishes Sunday during rescue attempt of woman, sons at mouth of the Yachats River
YACHATS – A man who camped and rented the past two years around Yachats is presumed drowned after he attempted to rescue a woman and her two sons from the mouth of the Yachats River Sunday afternoon but then was swept away himself. Friends identified the missing man as...
Bo Nix Shines in Mile High Debut
In his first game at Empower Field at Mile High for Denver, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix delighted Bronco fans by leading two scoring drives and piloting his squad to a 10-0 lead. Nix started the game 8-9 passing for 80 yards and a touchdown. He looked confident, relaxed and was smiling throughout, a ...
A busy Saturday in the area
The morning began with glorious thunder and lightening displays throughout the heavens above Lincoln City follow by some welcome rain (at least my lawn and garden appreciated it). First stop while the rain poured was to the Chinook Winds Casino and Resort Surf City Car Show. Assembled there was an...
Takeaways from Oregon State football's second scrimmage of fall camp
CORVALLIS — The Oregon State Beavers held their second and final scrimmage of fall football camp Saturday and were forced to slightly alter their plans due to storm conditions throughout the Willamette Valley. The Beavers began the scrimmage on the Reser Stadium turf but moved inside the Truax Indoor Center after just...
Monday’s Oregon weather word of the day: Pleasant
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Cooler daytime highs and showery moments are on the way as we head into this new week. But hopefully you can get out and enjoy Monday’s weather because it will be our warmest, driest and sunniest afternoon of the workweek following some morning clouds.
Oregon Shores’ Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run
Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition is excited to announce Oregon Shores' second annual Surf and Sun Virtual Walk and Run fundraising event. This initiative offers friends of the Oregon coast an opportunity to participate in a challenge and solicit support from their friends and family. The event will take place from August 30 to September 8. During this time, participants will be encouraged to walk or run as many miles as possible, embracing the spirit of adventure and the satisfaction of making a difference. What sets...
Widespread power outages impacting Southern Oregon
OREGON - Update 9:26 p.m.: More than 2000 customers are without power in southern Oregon. In Talent, 265 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and power is expected to be restored before 1 a.m. on Sunday. In Prospect, 396 residents are without power. Crews have been notified and...
Rainwater helps fire crews in handling the Willamette Complex South Fires
Rain and Thunderstorms from the weekend brought showers to Western Oregon wildfires. Recent storms help saturate wildfire fuels at Willamette Complex South. Recent rain and thunderstorms didn't extinguish the Willamette Complex South fires, but did help saturate possible fire fuels.
Oregon gets rain, 3,379 lightning strikes. How will it impact wildfires?
A rare August thunderstorm brought upwards of an inch of rain and 3,379 lightning strikes to Oregon on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm, which brought moisture in from the Gulf of Alaska, doused the entire western half of the state with at least a quarter inch of rain. Some...
Anticipate pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Oregon Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, North Oregon Coast Range and Lower Columbia River. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
Central Oregon public defender loses license for 2 years for failing to do due diligence on dozens of cases
The Oregon Supreme Court has upheld a decision to suspend a Central Oregon public defender’s law license for two years after the Oregon State Bar found he mishandled dozens of cases. Jason P. Munn was found guilty of misconduct by the Oregon State Bar in August 2023 after former...
Fin’s Family Fun arcade opens in Bandon
A new Bandon business appeals to the young and young at heart. Fin’s Family Fun arcade offers a wide variety of arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bandon. Owners Neal Barlow and Dustin Michalek said they hope the arcade will appeal to both tourists and locals. The business partners...
Citizens unite: Oregon State Fair time takes place Aug. 23-Sept. 2 in Salem
It’s the special time of year — Oregon State Fair time, as the big doings happen at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Aug. 23-Sept. 2. There’ll be the usual fair fun, a carnival, animals and concerts. Attractions include the Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo (Aug. 24), Jaripeo Spectacular (Aug. 25), Motorsports Spectacular (Aug. 31, Sept. 1) and VIP Small Car Demolition (Sept. 2). The series of Family Fun Camp events...
Hops end three-game slide with 4-2 win at Eugene
Streaks over. After three consecutive losses, the Hops got right with a 4-2 win over the Emeralds on Saturday night, Aug. 17, at PK Park in Eugene. Tommy Troy hit his fourth home run of the season, Gino Groover and Jack Hurley each tallied two hits and Logan Clayton struck out seven in a much needed Hillsboro win. ...
'How You Play Without The Ball' Important to Dan Lanning, Oregon Ducks Success
There might only be on ball but there are 11 responsibilities on every offensive snap. Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning is stressing that individual success will come from team success, and the latter is made possible by doing your job, with or without the
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