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Fire and Rescue Calls: Follow-up on fire, crashes among the week’s responses
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire & Rescue:. • 12:56 a.m. — Firefighters sent a brush truck to extinguish a small fire in what remained of a single-wide mobile home that had burned the previous afternoon. The fire, which appeared to be larger than it was in the darkness of night, had been confined to an area in the burned mobile home with paper products.
First lawsuit filed over allegedly drunk Oregon high school football coach who slapped players
The first of what’s expected to be at least several lawsuits was filed Friday against the Beaverton School District, faulting it for employing a head football coach who allegedly downed four oversized beers and then slapped or grabbed a dozen sleeping teens in the middle of the night at a sports camp this summer.
A downtown vision for Philomath’s future
In the coming weeks as heavy equipment and closed road signs leave Philomath with the completion of the streetscape project, the downtown vicinity will officially move from conceptualization to reality. Smooth sections of road on both sides of the couplet with bright sidewalks to stroll on and new streetlights, traffic...
Newberg girls soccer entering new era in 2024 under new head coach Carlos Villarroel
After watching his daughter compete in cheerleading for Newberg High School and eventually graduating in 2023, Carlos Villarroel knew he wanted in, intrigued by what he described as a dedicated staff of teachers and coaches. “After that experience, I knew that I wanted to be a part of the Tiger...
Containment improves on Willamette Complex North fires
A slow warming/drying trend will lead to gusty conditions mid week and above average temperatures and low humidities by week’s end. Firefighters are making access where safely possible, continuing containment line improvements and contingency work. Pockets of heat remain within the fire interiors and increased fire behavior will be possible as skies clear, temperatures rise, humidities drop, and fuels begin to dry.
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Corvallis metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...
The 9th Annual Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire Is Today At Shute Park
Today at Shute Park in Hillsboro, amidst the towering firs, visitors will be transformed back in time. Throughout the park, the Portland Celtic Fantasy Faire will offer a time machine back to an earlier time. The history of the Celtic people will be on full display as costumed attendees and performers create a magical experience. We have been a couple of times during the event’s 9-year run, and it is truly unique and wonderful.
Five-star, two-sport athlete Jonah Williams commits to Texas over Oregon, others
The Oregon Ducks came up short in attempting to add a two-sport star to their 2025 football recruiting class. Five-star athlete Jonah Williams announced his commitment to the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Williams — who chose Texas over Oregon, USC, LSU and Texas A&M — is also an outfielder and left-handed pitcher as one of the top baseball players in Texas.
In experienced TE room, Kenyon Sadiq might be Oregon football's not-so-secret weapon
Oregon football players and coaches rarely single out potential breakout players over the offseason or fall camp. When asked about fall standouts, athletes and coaches alike will often list off a few names or say that everyone has impressed equally in anticipation of the season-opener Aug. 31 against Idaho. But even the Ducks...
Alvarado Scores Fourth Goal of 2024 as Warriors Play to Draw with Trinity Western
SALEM, Ore. – The Corban University Women's Soccer program hosted their first ever matchup with Trinity Western University out of the Canada West organization this afternoon, as the Warriors and Spartans played to a 1-1 draw after a pair of first half goals at the Outdoor Athletic Complex (OAC). Trinity Western had just played out a 3-3 draw with NCAA DI Oregon State University on Friday night and continued their preseason with another tie in their first collegiate contest with Corban who was riding a two-game winning streak.
Predicting Oregon's regular season record for the 2024 season
Oregon's first season in the Big Ten is one week away. There have been few if any more anticipated seasons in program history. Expectations are very high for this iteration of the Ducks. According to some metrics, Oregon's roster is the best it's ever been and features the Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Dillon Gabriel along with some of the best skill talent in the country. The Duck defense, which took a sizable leap in 2023, could be even better this fall with the additions of numerous top portal defenders led by the likes of defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and Jamaree Caldwell and defensive backs Jabbar Muhammad, Brandon Johnson, Kam Alexander and Kobe Savage.
Oregon's 5-Star WR Commit Dakorien Moore Wows Fans with Jaw-Dropping Highlight
Oregon wide receiver commit Dakorien Moore is already getting his 2024 highlight tape started. On Friday night, On3's Hayes Fawcett posted a video on X.com of the five-star recruit sending two defenders tumbling into each other on his way to a long touchdown reception. First, Moore's shifty juke ...
KWSO Calendar for Mon., Aug. 26, 2024
A Columbia River Zone 6 Commercial Gillnet Fishery is open as of this morning to 6pm Friday, August 30th. It will be open again September 2nd for 4 nights. Warm Springs ECE is closed for staff training this week. This is for all programs. Classrooms will remain closed on Tuesday, September 3rd – although Head Start and Day Care families can attend an Open House to complete paperwork, visit classrooms and get information for the first day of school for ECE on Wednesday September 4th.
Colton Corner: Planting something special for senior project
School may still be out for summer, but soon-to-be Colton High School senior Addison English has been busy working on her senior project, a Colton community garden to benefit anyone needing fresh produce. “The idea for a community garden came up in a class with senior project adviser Amanda Hanson. I was excited by the idea and looked into what it would entail,” explained English. “A fenced-in area at the end of the school’s shop building had quite a few empty above-ground planter boxes. I...
OSU defeats Central Arkansas 4-0, improves to 3-0
With the two biggest games of its nonconference schedule in the rearview, OSU hit the road to take on Central Arkansas. With wins against Nebraska and Oklahoma already secured and a trip to San Diego State next, UCA could’ve easily fallen into trap-game territory. The Cowgirls put those fears...
Tears, cheers, puppies: Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates 500th Oregon class
There is never a dry eye in the house when a local nonprofit organization celebrates pairings between visually-impaired clients and dogs. That has been proven 499-straight times. But the latest Guide Dogs for the Blind’s graduation was extra special — not only was it the 500th ceremony to be held at the Boring campus, but also had official kudos via the city of Gresham. ...
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