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Marcus Mariota approves Dillon Gabriel to wear No. 8 jersey, 'excited' for Oregon football in Big Ten
Transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel has big shoes to fill during his senior season at Oregon. Not only does the former Oklahoma and UCF signal-caller replace first-round pick Bo Nix, who set records during his two-year stint atop the Ducks' offense, but Gabriel also took on the challenge of living up to the expectations that come with the No. 8 jersey. Fellow Hawaiian-born quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota rose to stardom in that same jersey, and Gabriel asked for his permission before he selected the number.
North Bend police purchase two new traffic alert trailers with American Rescue Plan Act funds
NORTH BEND, Ore. – North Bend police officials announced on Wednesday that they have acquired two new traffic alert trailers that perform a multitude of tasks to help officers perform their duties with greater efficiency. The North Bend Police Department’s two All Traffic Solutions SpeedAlert 24 trailers, which purchased...
One on one with Marcus Mariota
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football legend, Marcus Mariota was back in Eugene on Wednesday to host his 4th annual wine event at Sweet Cheeks Winery with his foundation, Motiv8 Foundation. Mariota's foundation and Sweet Cheeks partnership has already raised over $100,000 to benefit local communities. Wednesday's event was in...
Cougar spotted in east Medford driveway
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford is alerting the community about a cougar sighting in an east Medford neighborhood Thursday night. According to a Facebook post, surveillance video shows the animal walking through a driveway on the 3500 block of Arizona Drive. The sighting was reported to the...
Curry commissioners take firm stance on wind energy leases
The Curry County Board of Commissioners held a lengthy discussion over BOEM and the wind energy area leasing schedule that has brought a lot of concern to coastal communities in Southern Oregon. The commissioners placed emphasis on the lack of support locally and emphasized the importance of the leases themselves. Commissioner Jay Trost expressed that he thinks that is a point of no return. “The problem is, as soon as...
SO Pacific Islander Summer Celebration happens this Sunday at Spiegelberg
MEDFORD, Ore — The third annual Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration kicks off Sunday, July 21 at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford. Presented by the Samoa Pacific Development Corporation (SPDC), this free event promises live music, cultural performances, amazing island food, art and jewelry vendors, and even a bounce house. The SPDC’s Apaau Fuataga and Johnny Vaigafa joined Marcus Veal on Sunrise this morning to talk about everything in store for this weekend’s event.
Council agrees: A denser Ashland would make more city more ‘liveable’
More people in less space would reduce dependence on cars, aid in climate change adaptation. In just an hour and half on Monday night, the Ashland City Council strongly affirmed that the city’s future will include major swaths of taller, denser development designed to reduce our dependency on automobiles, adapt to climate change, and provide a greater amount of multi-family and affordable housing, while striving to provide spaces for commercial and small-scale industrial uses.
Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - "Really, Bend built its culture from a mill town years ago and transitioned from that lumber into something very, very different that it is today," Bend Chamber CEO Katy Brooks says. You can find a multitude of new businesses, specifically here in Central Oregon, as the state tops the USA for the highest The post Oregon tops the list as best state for entrepreneurial success, and Bend is a well-known startup hot spot appeared first on KTVZ.
Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation order for recreation areas east of Sweet Home due to Pyramid Fire
LINN COUNTY, Ore. -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation orders for a large part of the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest due to a wildfire. According to LCSO, the Pyramid Fire is burning east of Sweet Home. The...
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run business, which has been a staple of the community for years.
Philomath School District reacts to safety concerns
Philomath School District administrators plan to meet in the near future for a work session to discuss staff safety concerns that surfaced following an incident this spring on a local campus. The Philomath School Board met for the second of two closed-door executive sessions Tuesday night to act on what...
St. Helens Safeway included on list of stores to be sold, Clatskanie Safeway not included
St. Helens’ Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South, and Northeast. For the time being, Clatskanie's Safeway does not appear to be involved in any of the transactions. ...
Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: July 19-21, 2024
Hundreds of people will be walking around with wine glasses and tumblers Saturday for the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sip and Stroll, an opportunity to do some weekend day drinking with wine, spirits, beer and cider all on the menu. As organizers wanted to point out, the event...
Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Fire reported on McKenzie View Drive north of Springfield
A vehicle-turned-vegetation fire estimated to be 10 to 15 acres on McKenzie View Drive near Hill Road north of Springfield was reported Thursday night. The wildfire reporting app Watch Duty reported that the fire, which started at a vehicle, "jumped the road." The fire was traveling north uphill. ...
Willamalane kicks off annual summer concert series
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Willamalane’s annual Concerts in the Park series is on for the summer, with the fun kicking off on Wednesday night at Island Park in Springfield. Performing at this summer’s inaugural July 17 concert was the Sugar Beets, a Eugene-based band that performed traditional and contemporary bluegrass, folk, and country songs. The concert saw the biggest turnout in several years, according to organizers. Willamalane staff said that, in addition to a good time for attendees, Concerts in the Park is all for a good cause as Willamalane raised $1,000 for its food pantry and collected more than 1,500 pounds of food donations.
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