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Oregon football unveils new 'Gang Green' uniforms for 2024 season. See the new look
In the lead up to its season opener against Idaho on Aug. 31, the Oregon football team released its second set of new "Generation O" uniforms Thursday after dropping its "Fly Era" combination last month. Unveiling the new all-green set on X, the uniform pays homage to the "Gang Green"...
Zoning Police and NIMBYs Want To Keep People Homeless
Cities that want to hide homelessness can criminalize sleeping in public. They can even jail repeat offenders. The Supreme Court upheld these measures in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson on June 28, 2024. Grants Pass, Oregon, the city at the center of the decision, is not the only one...
BeaverBlitz's 2024 Preseason Top 25 Players: No. 1 OL Joshua Gray
We continue our countdown of Oregon State’s top players with Joshua Gray. The first season of the Trent Bray era at Oregon State will bring a new-look team onto the field, as OSU has seen 19 of their starters from the 2023 season depart via the transfer portal or graduation.
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...
Douglas County Sheriff calls Roseburg’s 32-hour work week “reckless”
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – “I believe this is a reckless policy change on behalf of the City of Roseburg.” That’s the message from Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin in a statement he released Friday expressing his concerns with a 32-hour work week. A policy he says was recently adopted by the City of Roseburg in regards to a 3-year union contract for the city’s police department.
Extreme weather to impact weekend plans around the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Heat, haze and the chance for lightning starting and spreading new fires has prompted a KOIN 6 Weather Alert this weekend. Summer temperatures return to the mid to upper 90s Saturday as skies become increasingly more hazy. Wildfire smoke from fires already burning around the state will move into the Willamette Valley. Decrease air quality might prevent sensitive groups from spending a prolonged amount of time outdoors.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency in Umatilla County as Wildfires Rage, Forcing Evacuations Near Pilot Rock
Amid a barrage of wildfires that ignited across Umatilla County near Pilot Rock due to severe lightning storms, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency on Wednesday night. The fires, fanned by gusty winds and parched conditions, have escalated rapidly, posing a grave threat to life and property in the region. In response, the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is mobilizing the Green Incident Management Team, along with structural task forces from Benton, Marion, and Polk counties to join the firefighting efforts.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Eugene Airport reeling after worldwide cyber outage
Hundreds of people at the Eugene Airport had to deal with delayed and cancelled flights when a worldwide cyber-outage hit the Eugene Airport. Confusion at Eugene Airport as cyber outage temporarily delays morning flights. Airline staff and passengers praised for their patience during the global cyber outage that caused early...
10 to Watch in Paris Olympics: Jaida Ross, women's shot put
PARIS, France — Oregon's Jaida Ross bleeds Pacific Northwest through and through, from Medford, and now shot putting for the Ducks, Ross is ready to show out on the biggest stage. Ross won the 6A state championship two times while attending North Medford High School, and in 2020 chose...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
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