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Beloved member of Eugene’s Black Community dies at 78
Lyllye Reynolds-Parker, a well-loved member of the Eugene community, died Thursday night. The news was shared by her niece in a Facebook post. Reynolds-Parker grew up in Eugene. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital, and may have been the first Black child born there, according to the University of Oregon.
Celtic Vibe: Oregon Celtic Festival set for inaugural event in Canby
Fall may be in the air, but there will be “Craic” and “Gaire” aplenty coming from the fairgrounds in Canby this September. Pack your kilts, gather your clan, and dance the night away at the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Sept. 13-15 (Friday through Sunday) at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby. Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the team behind the Washington Midsummer Renaissance...
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...
Octogenarians Launch Granny Caravan "Unity Road Tour" Across Eastern Washington
CLARKSTON - Shirley Grossman and Roz Luther, both of Spokane, have embarked on a remarkable journey to bridge community divides and promote civic engagement through their "Granny Caravan: Unity Road Tour." This unprecedented 17-stop tour across Eastern Washington aims to spread kindness, listen to residents' concerns, and encourage voter registration.
KWSO Calendar for Sun., Aug. 25, 2024
The Simnasho Tribal Market is open today 10am to 2pm in the Simnasho Longhouse parking lot. Tribal vendors are welcome and encouraged to set up. The Pi-Ume-Sha Traditional Parade Committee is having its annual clothes giveaway today on the campus area from noon until 5. There will be all sorts of clothes & shoes that vary in sizes & styles. This is the committee giving back to the community & tribal members for the support of their Pi-Ume-Sha Traditional Parade. No early arrivals please!
Teenager tragically dies in crash north of Burns
BURNS – The Oregon State Police have released details regarding a deadly crash that claimed the life of one Harney County teenager. The 17-year-old male’s name was not released. Find OSP’s release below:. (From Oregon State Police) On August 24, 2024 at around 6:25 A.M., OSP responded...
'I'm really hopeful for this project'
As drug possession becomes a misdemeanor crime again in Oregon, leaders in Clatsop County are preparing to launch a program aimed at steering people away from jail and into treatment. In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which decriminalized the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. This year, following what many considered an unsuccessful experiment with decriminalization, the ...
Oregon researchers paint wind turbines partly black to reduce bird deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, […]
Officials express concern after red card numbers hit all time high in Oregon high school boys soccer
The first rules interpreter bulletin of the 2024-25 school year has been posted, and the message from the Oregon School Activities Association is very simple: referees have to get a handle of red cards. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to any coaches or athletes in the state, as the...
Five on 5 – Cliff Bentz – (R) Oregon, District 2
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Cliff Bentz to discuss global politics, the Israel-Hamas conflict and dam removal in Klamath and Snake River. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
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