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Things to do this week: Project Pabst is here and the steam returns to Brooks!
MONDAY, JULY 22-SUNDAY, JULY 28 PROJECT PABST — Returning for the first time since 2017 and sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, Project Pabst will take place July 27-28 at Waterfront Park. It’s a great lineup with Billy Idol, T-Pain, Big Thief and Violent Femmes. There’ll also be local acts like Gossip and hip-hop acts like Denzel Curry and Kenny Mason. Project Pabst’s lineup was curated to showcase iconic acts alongside modern favorites and rising stars. More: projectpabst.com. ...
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Ashland-based author awarded Oregon Arts Commission grant for novel ‘Honey’
Award will assist the author with travel costs and his upcoming tour. Novelist Victor Lodato will receive a financial boost to continue touring and participating in author talks for his latest book, “Honey,” after being one of 29 artists to receive Career Opportunity Program grant awards from the Oregon Arts Commission.
Oregon Rep. Andrea Salinas talks state mental health crisis, immigration debate and more
Andrea Salinas is almost through her first term in Congress. The Democrat from Lake Oswego is running to keep her seat in Oregon's 6th congressional district, a new district formed in 2022 due to changes in Oregon's population.
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
The Oregonian/OregonLive wins 37 awards in state contest
The Oregonian/OregonLive won 37 journalism awards in the 2024 annual Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association Better Newspaper Contest. Results were announced at the organization’s annual conference, held Thursday and Friday at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The news organization swept two categories, best front page design and best feature/personality, where...
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
Rob Gale Promoted to Head Coach as Portland Thorns Celebrate Historic Winning Streak
Portland Thorns FC has officially ended their hunt for a head coach, as they elevated interim boss Rob Gale to full-time duties, a decision announced with a universal sense of rightness on Friday, news sources reported. Gale, who has been steering the ship as an interim figure since April, has now been handed the helm following a historic start that saw him orchestrate a six-game winning streak during his tenure, according to KGW.
Portland Water Bureau faces backlash over Carpenter Lane filtration plant
The Portland Water Bureau has broken ground on its Carpenter Lane filtration plant in Boring, but is facing pushback from neighbors and the Cottrell Community Planning Organization due to the discovery of contaminated soil on the building site.
Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Offensive Line
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just two weeks away and it's time to break down every position group as the Beavers prepare to kickoff the 2024 season on August 31st against Idaho State. With much of Oregon State's roster from 2023 departed and 46...
Former Oregon high school stars to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
We are just a few days away from the start of the Paris Olympics, and for Oregon high school sports fans there are a few big reasons to keep an eye on what’s happening. Three former Oregon high school stars will be representing Team USA, as well as the Beaver State, over in Paris with two throwers and one rower making the cut for the games.
Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist to make Philomath appearance
The Sanctuary of Healing Arts near Philomath will host a Grammy Award-winning jazz singer on Friday, July 26, the organization announced. Sara Gazarek & Band will perform at 7 p.m. at SoHA’s wooded venue located at 23321 Alsea Highway, which is about 4 miles south from the Highway 20 and 34 intersection. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days honors 65-year-old tradition
Following the City of Cottage Grove cancelling the Bohemia Mining Days Festival, community members and volunteers created their own event instead. Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days steps up to honors 65-year-old Cottage Grove tradition. Following the cancelation of the 2024 Bohemia Mining Days festival, the volunteer-run "Spirit of Bohemia Mining...
Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp
Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp. The offseason slog is nearly behind us. Next week marks the start of the escalating media calendar and fall camp will open the following week on July 31. With practice nearly upon us, I thought I'd rank the position...
After fatal drug overdose, Oregon State Hospital resumes limited in-person visits for patients
Oregon State Hospital will resume in-person visits for some patients on Monday after suspending them in May after a patient died of a suspected fentanyl overdose. Officials at the state-run psychiatric facility suspended in-person visits between patients and their family and friends so the hospital could retool its visiting policies, with an eye toward preventing visitors from passing drugs or other contraband on to patients. The hospital has nearly 700 patients between its main campus in Salem and a smaller satellite campus in Junction City.
Lane County will explore citizen redistricting proposal
After discussing an advisory committee's six proposed changes to Lane County's Charter, the Board of Commissioners rejected the committee's pair of proposed amendments to reform the county's redistricting process, instead choosing to further explore an alternate citizen proposal. The board also accepted the three least controversial recommendations. In 1976, Lane County expanded the...
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