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Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)'s annual Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is an annual program supporting Oregon coastal tourism partners. “The effort is to help the long-term resiliency of tourism on the coast by responding to destination development or management projects in critical moments of need,” Oregon Coast Visitors Association Industry Communications Coordinator Lynnee Jacks said. The 2023 funds are focused on Sustainable Storytelling on the Oregon Coast. According to...
Heat, smoke disproportionately affect minority people, rural residents, older people: report
Low-income people, rural residents, older Oregonians and people of color are bearing the brunt of extreme climate effects such as wildfires, drought and heat waves in Oregon, according to a new Oregon Health Authority report released Friday. The report shows emergency department and urgent care visits, hospitalizations and deaths linked...
Samaritan Health Services invests $178 million in community health
Last year, Samaritan Health Services invested more than $178 million in financial and in-kind support of community health activities in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties as part of its community benefit commitment. “We are a nonprofit and mission‑driven organization providing care to patients in our hospitals and clinics, but we know it takes more than that to have healthy communities,” said Doug Boysen, president and CEO. “That’s why we support community-based efforts to help keep people healthy.” ...
Newport Safeway included on list of stores to be sold
Newport’s Safeway location was included on a list of 579 stores across the nation and 62 across Oregon proposed for sale as part of a planned merger between parent company Albertsons Company and Kroger. Stores would be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a New Hampshire-based company that operates an extensive grocery supply operation, as well as grocery stores in the Midwest, South and Northeast. Attempts to merge the two...
On the riverfront path, what you can see
Big important news happens elsewhere, but on Albany’s Dave Clark Riverfront Path there are little things to notice and to see. For instance, on Friday I noticed that a broken rail on the path’s roughly 40-year-old boardwalk under the Ellsworth Street Bridge had been fixed. When I called...
Oregon Ducks Football And The Revamped College Football Playoffs
The Oregon Ducks are preparing for their inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference and an expanded College Football Playoffs. For the first time, this tournament will include 12 of the best teams in college football and Oregon looks to be a contender fo
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel tops 247Sports’ Big Ten QB rankings for 2024 season
By Cody Nagel, 247Sports: The Big Ten welcomes a fresh wave of new starting quarterbacks in 2024, even as some battles continue into training camp. Only five starters from last season return expecting to maintain their place on the depth chart. That makes the process of ranking the projected starters...
‘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.
Lane County Planning Commission votes against a gravel mine near Oakridge
The Lane County Planning Commission has voted against a potential gravel mine near Oakridge. But that doesn’t mean the project is dead. The Old Hazeldell Quarry would be located on TV Butte. Nearby residents have expressed concerns about pollution, noise, and impacts on the local elk population. On Thursday,...
Video of Jabbar Muhammad’s offseason workout is turning heads in Eugene
It appears that the Oregon Ducks got a really good one in former Washington Husky cornerback Jabbar Muhammad. Of course, Duck fans certainly knew that already after facing Muhammad twice last season and seeing him lock down Troy Franklin on multiple occasions, but now that the elite cornerback is wearing green and yellow, Oregonians are taking a closer look at the transfer. And they’re liking what they see. A new video of Muhammad going through some offseason work and drilling his footwork and coverage abilities has hit the internet, and it’s certainly something that should fire up Duck fans as we get set...
Oregon Ducks 2024 Fall Camp: Key Position Battles and Top Players to Watch
As the Oregon Ducks prepare for the 2024 fall camp, a series of position battles are set to unfold, shaping the team for the upcoming season. With key insights into potential shifts in the team's lineup, attention is drawn towards the competition for various positions within the roster. 11 position...
Taft 7-12 School Announces Temporary Closure for Voris Field Turf Replacement
Taft 7-12 School will be temporarily closed until August 5 to facilitate the replacement of the school’s turf field. During this period, all activities on Voris Field and track will be suspended. The closure aims to enhance the athletic facilities and ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the community’s patience and support as we work to improve our school. ...
Eugene seeks new decarbonization strategies after failure of natural gas ban
Your browser does not support the audio element. A year after the failure of its natural gas ban, the city of Eugene is looking for new ways to reduce carbon emissions. City Council previously tried to ban natural gas hook-ups in new low-rise residential buildings. But that drew pushback from an advocacy group backed by Northwest Natural.
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