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Bill Oram: At the Big Ten’s doorstep, Oregon AD Rob Mullens on the end of the Pac-12 and uncertainties ahead
EUGENE — Nearly a year after the Oregon Ducks made the historic decision to jump from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten, UO athletic director Rob Mullens acknowledged he still experiences some heartache over the breakup of the century-old conference. “Sure I do,” Mullens said. Some may find...
Restaurant Roundup: Anniversary celebration, food truck closure
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question for a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send your inquiries to her atechan@gannett.com. Washington Street Steakhouse. Washington Street Steakhouse is celebrating its 25th anniversary all day on July 20. The steakhouse will...
Hops Weekly: Hillsboro takes two-of-three games with Everett after All-Star Break
In the wake of a dismal series with last place Tri-City, the Hops turned things around post-All-Star Break, taking two-of-three games on the road in Everett. Hillsboro won the first two games on Friday and Saturday, then lost a heartbreaking extra-inning affair with the home AquaSox on Sunday afternoon before heading back to Hillsboro to prep for their upcoming home series with second place Vancouver. The Hops were solid both...
Fire crews continue battling Pyramid Fire near Sweet Home
SWEET HOME, Ore. – Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that is burning more than 500 acres of woodland east of Sweet Home. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Pyramid Fire was first reported in the afternoon of July 17, after several lightning strikes hit across Oregon. USFS officials said that as of July 22, the fire is burning 535 acres in an old-growth forest that has no recent history of fire. The fire’s location in steep, rugged and inaccessible terrain, and crews have been working on improving existing forest and overgrown roads in the area, which the USFS said should help prevent the fire from spreading south towards the Middle Santiam Wilderness, private timberlands, and nearby communities.
61-year-old Salem man killed after being struck by car on State Street
SALEM, Ore. — Just before 10 a.m. Sunday, 911 callers reported a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on State Street near 47th Avenue SE in Salem. Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies and emergency medical services personnel responded to the scene. "Lifesaving efforts were attempted at the scene....
Marion County restaurant inspections: The Noble Fox, Super Pho
ABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Marion County Health Department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants receive unannounced inspections that focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dishwashing and sanitizing, and equipment and facility cleanliness. ...
Fight against invasive water plant moves to Oxbow Slough at Minto-Brown Island Park
Crews will begin combating an invasive water plant at Minto-Brown Island Park's Oxbow Slough starting Monday. Visitors to Minto-Brown are advised to stay out of the slough during treatment times to avoid possible exposure. Treated plants will be marked with a blue-green dye to show areas treated. The herbicide is absorbed by the plants within 24 hours, and the blue dye may remain visible for weeks.
Concerns about parking at Eugene pride prompt questions at city council meeting
EUGENE, Ore. — — The new Eugene city hall council chamber was filled as many came in for the same issue: Pride. The city council meeting session was open to public speakers, most of whom worried about an issue with Eugene's Pride at the Park versus another event.
Neighbors mingled with neighbors at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo
From watching a family friendly performance by Professor Bamboozle to viewing favorite barnyard animals, to taking in highly energized rodeo action, there were plenty of entertainment choices at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo. The 2024 fair wrapped up its 5-day run Sunday, July 21, but not before all the fun that was had between the numerous events at the annual festival in St. Helens. At the cow barn Friday,...
Eugene-Springfield NAACP remembers forced demolition of the city’s first Black neighborhood
Community members gathered Monday morning at the Mims House—the historic site of one of Eugene’s first Black-owned homes—to remember the 75th anniversary of a dark time in the city’s history. In 1949, Lane County ordered the destruction of the homes and church of Eugene’s first Black...
Threat leads Springfield hospital to issue lockdown Sunday night
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Threats made on social media led Springfield’s largest hospital to lock down on Sunday night while law enforcement made sure there was no danger, Springfield Police Department said. Messages to employees at Peacehealth Riverbend Hospital that were shared on social media on the night of...
Five-star and nation’s No. 1 TE Kendre Harrison visiting Oregon this weekend
Reidsville (NC) High On3 Industry five-star and the nation’s No. 1 tight end in the 2026 class Kendre Harrison says he’ll visit Oregon this weekend. “Everything,” Harrison said when asked what excites him about the Ducks. He is the No. 6 overall prospect in the rising junior class. “The opportunity to go to Oregon is […] The post Five-star and nation’s No. 1 TE Kendre Harrison visiting Oregon this weekend appeared first on On3.
This giant, prehistoric fanged salmon is even more bizarre than scientists thought
EUGENE, Ore. — In the rivers of the ancient Pacific Northwest, a colossal salmon once swam – one that dwarfed even the largest of today’s prized catches. For decades, this extinct giant has captured imaginations as the “Sabertooth Salmon,” conjuring images of a fish with fearsome downward-pointing fangs. But a study published in PLOS ONE reveals that we’ve been telling fish tales about this prehistoric marvel all along.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Ore Fire burning near Blue River; impact of worldwide cyber outage on blood banks
Another large wildfire is burning near Blue River, and firefighters are working to contain it. Also, the worldwide cyber outage that knocked out hospitals and airports also affected a local blood bank. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Oregon Ducks' Sabrina Ionescu and Team USA Take Humbling Loss to WNBA All-Stars
Sabrina Ionescu of the Oregon Ducks and Team USA took an early spill on their chase for gold in the Paris Olympics. Caitlin Clark proved why she should have been representing America this summer.
2024-25 contract details released for Oregon women’s basketball assistant coaches
EUGENE — Returning Oregon women’s basketball assistant coaches Jodie Berry and Tre Simmons and new assistant Jerise Freeman each signed one-year contracts this summer. Berry will earn $210,120, a 2% increase from her salary last season, Simmons will earn $122,750, effectively the same as his prorated salary last season, and Freeman will earn $200,000, according to contracts provided to The Oregonian/OregonLive in response to public records requests.
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