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BottleDrop to support wildfire relief efforts, matching up to $50,000 in donations
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC), operator of the BottleDrop network, announced Monday that it is activating its Emergency Fund to aid with wildfire relief in Oregon and is inviting Oregonians to support the effort through container donations. OBRC’s Emergency Fund will match up to $50,000...
Mt. Hood Senior Living agrees to change of ownership after resident death, forced closure
MT. HOOD, Ore. (KATU) — Mount Hood Senior Living Center has reached an agreement with The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) after a resident died in December of 2023 and the state forced the facility to close in January of 2024. Per the settlement, the facility's owner agrees...
‘No warning, no heads up’: Hundreds of Subway employees blindsided, left without final paychecks after sudden closures
GLADSTONE, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - Over 200 employees across 23 different Subway locations in Oregon were unexpectedly left without jobs when they learned their restaurants were being shut down. One of those locations has a sign on the door that reads ‘This location is temporarily closed. Stay healthy and see...
Oregon basketball hires Josh Jamieson to staff ahead of the 2024-25 season
Dana Altman has rehired former Oregon assistant coach Josh Jamieson to the role of Executive Director and assistant coach, rounding out the Oregon men's basketball staff ahead of its first season in the Big Ten Conference. An official release of the hire hasn't been released, but a school official has...
Trio of Oregon Ducks named Associated Press pre-season All-Americans
We know that the Oregon Ducks are expected to be one of the best teams in the nation this fall, contending for a national championship as new members of the Big Ten. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see that a trio of the Ducks’ best players have been named preseason All-Americans, according to the Associated Press. On Monday, quarterback Dillon Gabriel, wide receiver Tez Johnson, and right tackle Ajani Cornelius were all named second-team pre-season All-Americans, per AP. These honors are just the last of many for the three of these players, all of whom have been named to multiple awards watch lists leading into the season. Johnson and Cornelius were named first-team preseason All-Americans by the Sporting News. 27 total players were selected for the first team offense and defense on Monday, 10 of which came from the SEC, with eight coming from the Big Ten. The Ohio State Buckeyes led the Big Ten with four players named to the first team. More Football!Oregon S Aaron Flowers named pre-season True Freshman All-AmericanProjecting Oregon Ducks two-deep depth chart as 2024 fall camp comes to a closeOregon Ducks have litany of options to move forward after Matthew Bedford injury
Seatbelt enforcement campaign underway in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon Department of Transportation has funded a high visibility seat belt enforcement event from August 19 through September 1 and Eugene Police will provide additional enforcement during that period, the Department said in a media release. The Eugene Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit is reminding drivers...
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro comes back to earn split with rival Eugene
A tough weak early got much better late, as the Hops managed consecutive wins over the weekend to earn a split with rival Eugene. Righthanded pitcher Manuel Cabrera had a lot to say in two of the visiting Hops’ wins, starting both the first and last games of the series, combining to allow just four hits and no earned runs, while striking out 15 in 12.1 innings of work. Cabrera...
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...
Video series chronicles local critters
A local homeowner has created a series of YouTube videos cataloging the animal encounters captured on his Eugene property. Titled “Night-Time Wildlife Reports," the videos offer a glimpse into the variety of wildlife that live in and around the Blanton Ridge area in South Eugene. The videos’ creator, David...
2 hurt in NE Portland shooting; Bullets strike nearby apartment building
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were shot and injured after a fight ended in gunfire in northeast Portland early Sunday, and nearby apartments were damaged by stray bullets, according to police. Marx Phillips told FOX 12 he woke up around 2 a.m. to a strange sound outside his apartment...
Class of 2028 IntroDUCKtion is underway
IntroDUCKtion serves as a first look at the University of Oregon for the incoming class of 2028 as they make their way to campus. The class of 2028, and any class during IntroDUCKtion, spends a two-day period touring campus, meeting future classmates and acclimating to the “freshmen-style living” with the ability to spend two nights in the dormitories.
Local youth org works on wildfire containment in Eugene
As Oregon enters another wildfire season, the importance of local organizations throughout the state focusing on wildfire prevention is amplified. Northwest Youth Corps is a youth organization based in Eugene that performs conservation projects and partners with organizations across the Pacific Northwest, including those focused on wildfire prevention. NYC is...
Oregon soccer improves to 2-0 with home win over Portland State
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon soccer team is off to their best start to a season since 2018 after another home victory Sunday, defeating Portland State 2-0. The Ducks broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with a goal from sophomore midfielder Livvy Moore on an assist from Mississippi State transfer Haley McWhirter. The goal was the first of Moore's Oregon career. The Deer Park, Washington native missed most of the 2022 season with an injury.
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