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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...
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.
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...
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...
Oregon comic book restorer accused of stealing $300,000 in rare comic books, fraudulent fees
Linn County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a former comic-book restorer for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of comic books his customers had sent in for repairs — and then also pocketing the advance payments the customers had made. Michael David DeChellis, 57, of Aumsville, is accused...
Police: Man arrested after breaking into woman's home, allegedly uses shower
EUGENE, Ore. — Talk about an awkward wake up call. A woman who lives in the west University area of Eugene woke up to a stranger allegedly using her shower, according to Eugene Police. Police say back on Friday, August 16, 2024, around 11:17 a.m., officers responded to a...
Projected Oregon football depth chart entering final week of fall camp
EUGENE — The Oregon Ducks open their final week of fall camp this morning and will begin to shift their attention to the Aug. 31 season opener against Idaho by week’s end. The Oregonian/OregonLive will project the team’s depth chart throughout the month. Injuries and other absences will be noted and updated.
Eugene-area high school football is back. Here's your guide to the 2024 OSAA season
The 2024 Oregon high school football season is just around the corner. The Register-Guard has assembled a guide to the OSAA football 2024 season with coverage of Eugene-area teams. Ranking best Eugene-area high...
Vote: Who is the top athlete in Eugene area entering 2024 OSAA football season?
With the 2024 Oregon high school football season less than a month away, the Register-Guard highlighted five football players who displayed versatile athletic abilities based on responses we received from coaches in the Eugene area. Now it's your turn to vote which of the five is the best in the area. ...
Vote: Which game on Oregon football’s 2024 schedule worries you the most?
Nearly midway through fall camp, Oregon football is only a few weeks away from kicking off the 2024 season. The Ducks open their season on Aug. 31 against Idaho at Autzen Stadium. After another nonconference matchup against Boise State at home and an early cross-state rival showdown in Corvallis against Oregon State, Oregon...
Oregon Ducks Fall Camp: Starters Battling Injuries
The Oregon Ducks held their second scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. While the team showed significant improvement, two key players remained sidelined with injuries. After the scrimmage, Oregon coach Dan Lanning provided injury updates on both Jahlil
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
Children living with special needs enjoy a day of football training with Willamette High players
EUGENE, Ore. -- For the 13th year in a row, high school football coach Josh Line held a training day and football camp for children living with special needs. Line, formerly a coach for Sheldon High School, brought the camp over to his new job as head coach at Willamette High School. This means -- for many of the football players on the team -- Friday, August 16, was their first time pairing up with special needs kids on the field at Line’s camp.
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