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FORT UMPQUA DAYS HAPPENING OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Elkton Community Education Center has its annual Fort Umpqua Days during Labor Day weekend, on Saturday August 31st and Sunday September 1st. An ECEC release said historic reenactors will set up camp on the grounds of Fort Umpqua, a life-sized replica of a Hudson’s Bay trading fort, to show what life was like in the Umpqua Valley in the mid-1800s. Guests can visit with trappers, press their own cider, enjoy kid’s activities and visit live animal exhibits. On Saturday, educators from the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians will be on site to teach people about Native American culture.
JOHN COLBY MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SEPTEMBER
Umpqua Valley Youth for Christ is presenting the John Colby Memorial Golf Tournament. It will be held on Saturday, September 7th at Oak Hills Golf Club in Sutherlin. The scramble tournament is $100 per person. Check in is at 8:00 a.m. with a 9:00 a.m. tee time. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To sign up or get more information, go to: https://colby.uvyfc.org/
Cooler weather puts ‘speed bump’ on wildfire growth, but experts warn Oregon’s fire season isn’t over
The arrival of cooler weather in Oregon over the last week has slowed down the growth of many of the state’s 13 remaining uncontained large wildfires — a two-thirds decrease from the 39 large fires burning across over 1.1. million acres in Oregon on Aug. 1. “The impact...
Traveling to die: The latest form of medical tourism
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she’d beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike, or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die. “I really wanted...
Oregon sophomore edge Emar'rion Winston joins Autzen Audibles
Oregon sophomore edge defender Emar'rion Winston joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast to discuss his big year last season, the growth mindset he had this offseason, how his brothers and family members have shaped his life on and off the football field, being one of the few Oregonians on this Oregon roster, and his outlook ahead of the 2024 season.
Ashland resident recalls her time in WWII-era Japanese American prison camps
Keeping the story alive to prevent history from repeating: Ashland Together hosted encore presentation of Mitzi Asai Loftus’ book Monday night. “It can happen again. It can happen to somebody else. It’s all on us to prevent it from happening again.”. That’s what David Loftus, son of Mitzi...
Grants Pass City Council Approves $2 Million Purchase for Washington Campus Redevelopment
In a unanimous decision on August 21, 2024, the Grants Pass City Council voted 8-0 to purchase 8.3 acres of land in northwest Grants Pass. This property, located along Washington Boulevard and Midland Avenue, with a portion fronting 6th Street, was acquired for $2 million. Known as the Washington Campus, the site was once home to a hospital and medical facilities. It now lies within the city’s Urban Renewal Area.
31st annual S.T.E.P. Salmon Derby begins August 31
REEDSPORT, Ore. — The Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (GRWB STEP) is hosting its 31st annual salmon derby. The derby is open to all anglers. Registration fees are $20 per person and $50 per boat of three or more anglers. Purchase derby entry forms at Ace...
‘Big night for her’: All 78 Oregon delegates unanimously nominate Kamala Harris for president at DNC in Chicago
The Oregon delegation is unanimously backing Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee even as she is clarifying her policy platform for the first time in concrete terms.
Oregon sophomore edge Emar'rion Winston joins Autzen Audibles
Oregon sophomore edge defender Emar'rion Winston joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast to discuss his big year last season, the growth mindset he had this offseason, how his brothers and family members have shaped his life on and off the football field, being one of the few Oregonians on this Oregon roster, and his outlook ahead of the 2024 season.
City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Corvallis city officials cleared out a large homeless encampment in Pioneer Park this week. Sleeping in the park is prohibited because of its proximity to the Mary River. The area includes floodplains and a riparian zone. Last week, Corvallis officials said they notified around 40 campsites there that they needed...
Family and friends of Yachats man who perished trying to help swimmers not surprised at his compassion, courage
YACHATS – Sean Johnson acted without hesitation Sunday when he scrambled down the rocky shoreline and jumped into the ocean to help a woman and her two young sons struggling against the current. The selfless act of courage cost him his life. But his actions were no surprise to...
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
In novel DUII defense, tourist says he drove drunk to get away from gun-toting Oregonian
A Washington man who was charged with drunken driving while on an Oregon road trip offered a highly unusual defense during trial: He only got behind the wheel to flee from an angry, gun-toting
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