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Tradition Crystal Ball: Predicting every Oregon football game in 2024
Editor’s note: Saturday Tradition’s annual Crystal Ball series continues with Oregon. We’ll go in alphabetical order through the 18-team B1G. Previously: Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Maryland | Michigan | Michigan State | Minnesota | Nebraska | Northwestern | Ohio State. * * * * *...
Harlem roots inspire Oregon Ducks lineman Ajani Cornelius to keep giving back
EUGENE — Ajani Cornelius remembers pickup basketball and soccer games in New York’s Riverside Park, competing with adults as a self-described “big kid” growing up in the big city. On Manhattan’s west side, straddling the Hudson River, the park’s courts and fields are often busy. Passersby...
Coach’s Take: St. John Bosco’s Jason Negro on Oregon Commit Dutch Horisk
St. John Bosco head coach Jason Negro shares a wealth of insight on new Oregon commit Dutch Horisk. The post Coach’s Take: St. John Bosco’s Jason Negro on Oregon Commit Dutch Horisk appeared first on On3.
Man arrested for allegedly driving impaired after crashing vehicle in west Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – Police arrested a 35-year-old Eugene man on Friday morning who crashed his vehicle near the intersection of West 11th Avenue and Beltline Highway while allegedly driving impaired, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that police officers responded to a report of a possibly...
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...
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...
Cam Mellor of CFN Ranks All 134 FBS Quarterbacks, and One Is "In a Class of His Own"
Cam Mellor of the College Football Network broke down every quarterback room in the FBS, and he picked Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel as the top QB in college football this season. Of Gabriel he writes: A class of his own, Dillon Gabriel is not only the most proven quarterback returning to ...
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...
Ducks Claim Gold, Silver and More
The 2024 Olympics in Paris were a spectacular showcase of global athletic talent, and the University of Oregon was well-represented on the world stage. Former Ducks athletes, known for their speed, strength, and determination, carried the pride of their alma mater into the competition. From the track to the field, these athletes not only competed but also left an indelible mark on the games, bringing home medals, breaking records, and exemplifying the spirit of excellence that the University of Oregon is renowned for. As we reflect on their achievements, it’s clear that the legacy of the Ducks continues to soar, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Chris Vannini of The Athletic Ranks All 134 FBS College Football Teams: 3 Big Ten in Top Ten
Oregon's Game Six opponent Ohio State gained the top spot in The Athletic's preseason ranking of all 134 College Football teams, compiled by veteran writer Chris Vannini in an exercise he'll complete weekly throughout the season. Vannini wrote, "Welcome back to college football, now bigger and ...
Oregon Ducks to Big Ten Football Doubters: 'Watch'
The Oregon Ducks are weeks away from kicking off their first season in the Big Ten conference and playing elite competition like the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Lions. How are they preparing?
Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections agency, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7. After Jesse Banks died alone in his cell at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, a state medical examiner found a ripped up a mask to protect against disease crammed […]
Helping Hands floats proposal for housing
For a reason shrouded in the mist of long ago, the City of Albany owns three lots in the same block as the Albany Helping Hands homeless shelter. The shelter has an idea of how the lots could serve a useful purpose, and it’s not to house people in ragtag tents.
Photo captures spectacular lightning strike on Mount St. Helens: Here’s the story behind the shot
Ian Reed calls himself a “weather geek” and he had been anticipating Saturday afternoon’s lightning storm all day. A nature photographer, Reed works for the nonprofit Mount St. Helens Institute educating people about the volcano and its impact on the world around it. He positioned himself Saturday to get a good angle on the incoming storm as it rolled in late in the afternoon.
Wakeboarder ID’d in fatal incident on Columbia River
Authorities say a Salem man, Joseph Sheean, was the wakeboarder who died Aug. 4 in a boating accident on the Columbia River near Government Island. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said Sheean was wakeboarding behind a boat when his tow rope wrapped around the propeller. He was pulled under the boat and sustained a traumatic head injury.
Salem man dies rescuing woman from Willamette River
Derik Morganstern, 35, struggled with addiction and homelessness off and on since he was a teen, his sister Aly Morganstern said. But he was “the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back,” she said. Late on Aug. 11, he was at Salem’s Wallace...
Fully Leased 65,500 SQFT Office Building in Beaverton Hits Market for Sale
A prime commercial office property in Beaverton, Oregon, is now available for sale, offering an investment opportunity in one of the region’s most sought-after submarkets. The property, located at 8500 SW Creekside Place, spans approximately 65,496 square feet and is fully leased to a high-credit tenant, providing investors with a reliable and stable income stream, according to marketing materials from brokerage firm CBRE.
Oregon Route 211 between Woodburn and Molalla reopened after crash
Oregon Route 211 has reopened about halfway between Woodburn and Molalla near mile post 6 after a crash closed the route Monday. A crash was reported just before noon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation'sTripCheck. ...
PHOTOS: Fiesta Mexicana parades through Woodburn
Dancing horses, souped up cars and tradition-keepers made their way through the heart of Woodburn for the 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana parade. On Aug. 17, Woodburn opened its 60th annual Fiesta Mexicana with a jubilant parade that drew hundreds of residents to the center of town to watch the spectacle unfold. Residents looked on as local businesses, cultural dancers and more made their way through Woodburn’s streets, occasionally tossing candy — much to the delight of the younger spectators. Crowds cheered as parade entrants made their way down the streets, making the trek from the Woodburn Aquatic Center to Legion Park. Originally a commemoration of the city’s harvest, Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana began in 1963 as an expression of gratitude to the community’s farmworkers, and continues today as celebration of the wide variety of Mexican heritage claimed by local residents.
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