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Audit of Oregon early learning department highlights ongoing need for equity training, oversight
An audit of the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care found the agency could benefit from stronger oversight and equity training to improve governance of the state’s early learning system. Auditors’ findings, issued in a letter from the Secretary of State’s audits division to agency director Alyssa Chatterjee on July 24, align in part […]
Latest updates on wildfires burning in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires have burned than 1 million acres across the state, making Oregon by far the worst off out of all the states in terms of acres burned this summer. Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency declaration on July 12, which allows the Oregon fire agencies to get out-of-state support. She has also issued emergency conflagration declarations for several fires, allowing for more resources to be mobilized.
Man arrested after allegedly showering in woman's home in West University neighborhood
EUGENE, Ore.—Eugene Police Department arrested a man who was allegedly found showering in a woman’s apartment while she was asleep. The apartment, located on Patterson Alley, is inside the West University neighborhood, where neighbors said the area has a problematic history in recent years. The initial incident occurred...
Future Bright at Oregon, but this Year, 2024, Is the Ducks' National Championship Window
If he stays at Oregon as he's vowed to do, Dan Lanning will win a national championship with the Ducks, maybe two or three. He's stacking the recruiting classes and building the culture. He's responded to the problems in his organization and self-evaluated. His team, the players, the staff and the ...
Oregon S Aaron Flowers named pre-season True Freshman All-American
The Oregon Ducks signed the best recruiting class in school history last December, and some of the top players from that class are expected to have a massive impact this fall. One of those true freshmen is safety Aaron Flowers, a 4-star recruit from the 2024 class. On Monday, Flowers was named to the On3 pre-season True Freshman All-American Team. Flowers was one of the top-rated players in the Ducks’ 2024 class, which ranked as the third-best in the nation. Standing at 6-foot, 200 pounds, Flowers is rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 6 overall player and No. 4 safety...
Chip Kelly’s Ohio State Offense Radically Different Than His Oregon Ducks’ Blur Offense
Former Oregon coach Chip Kelly is the new offensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes. While many are expecting a repeat of Kelly's fast paced attack with the Ducks, former Ohio State head coach, Urban Meyer, believes differently. He expects Kelly to
Oregon Ducks have litany of options to move forward after Matthew Bedford injury
The mark of a great team in college football is the presence of depth, and the ability to withstand injuries when they should happen to come. For Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks, that depth is going to be tested early on in the 2024 season. On Saturday, Lanning confirmed after the Ducks’ second fall scrimmage that senior guard Matthew Bedford had suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for the next several weeks, at the very least. A person with knowledge of this situation tells me that the hope is Bedford, who is projected to start at right guard, will...
The write stuff: Arts hub Ashland gets a literary boost
Ashland newcomer Susan Gress was impressed with the city’s vibrant arts scene, but something seemed to be missing. While there are numerous organizations that champion the visual, musical, and theatrical arts, she felt the town lacked similar spaces for the literary arts. “Bloomsbury Books and their wonderful series of...
Rumors of Asante Ashland Community Hospital Closure Denied by CEO
ASHLAND, Ore. — Rumors that the Asante Ashland Community Hospital will shut its doors have been dispelled by the group’s CEO, Brandon Mencini, in an email to employees. Staff at the 49-bed hospital which opened in Ashland in 1907 have become increasingly concerned about their future as services offered to the community are cut back.
Oregon’s record-setting wildfire season: Beat Check podcast
The 2024 fire season so far hasn’t encroached on as many highly populated areas or forced as many mass evacuations as some recent years. But it’s been historic nonetheless. More acres have burned across the state than in any year since at least 1992, when officials started keeping a reliable tally.
Oregon DB Brandon Johnson thriving with new defense
The Oregon Ducks are nearing the end of their 2024 fall camp, and after the program's 15th fall camp practice, defensive back Brandon Johnson spoke with the media about his developments within the Duck defense, his thoughts on how the defense is shaping up, and his outlook on the upcoming season.
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...
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