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OSU Breaks Ground on $16M Housing Project
Mackenzie Inc. and O’Brien-Lucas Ventures recently broke ground on a 77-unit housing project for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The $16.5 million, 34,000-square-foot housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays. The...
Three lightning-sparked fires near Marys Peak contained
A weekend lightning storm ignited several small fires on Siuslaw National Forest, including three in the Rock Creek watershed near Marys Peak. Joanie Schmidgall, Siuslaw National Forest public affairs officer, reported that quick responses by firefighters in strategic locations kept the fires small. “Resource sharing and coordination with neighboring agencies...
Hillsboro Verizon retailer set to give away backpacks for families in need Sunday
A "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 2227 S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway. This event aims to ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year by providing free backpacks. With 42% of U.S. parents going into debt to pay for back-to-school items, Round Room — one of the country’s largest Verizon authorized retailer locations — is donating more than $3 million worth of backpacks across more than 1,000 stores nationwide. The goal is to alleviate some of the financial pressure on families. Since the inception of this event, over 1.3 million children have received backpacks and any leftover packs will be donated to local schools.
Rachel Minaya, mother of Trail Blazers’ Justin Minaya, found dead in New Jersey home
Rachel Minaya, the mother of Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya and wife of New York Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead Saturday in the couple’s New Jersey home, authorities said. Rachel Minaya, according to reports, was declared dead after police found her “unconscious and unresponsive.”. She...
Oregon State Beavers countdown to kickoff: At No. 39, a 3-sport legend
The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 39: Running back Don Durdan. If...
Book tour brings Hillary Clinton to Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in October
Hillary Clinton will be visiting Portland's Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Oct. 21 to discuss her latest book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, & Liberty" and meet with fans.
Mountain West Undecided About Adding Pac-2 Washington State and Oregon State
While it’s tough to say where the future of college athletics is heading, for Oregon State and Washington State, the future needs to be approached sooner rather than later. After representatives from the Mountain West Conference agreed to a one-year football scheduling agreement with the final two members of the Pac-12, many are wondering if Washington State and Oregon State will be presented with an invite to join the league in the future.
COMMITMENT: Oregon State lands Nevada DB Trey Glasper
Oregon State picked up their highest rated commit in the class of 2025, as Henderson (NV) Green Valley cornerback Trey Glasper committed to the Beavers over fellow finalists Colorado State and San Diego State. Glasper took an official visit back in June, and standing out were the relationships amongst the...
Portland explores repealing standalone arts tax, pushing pricey new ‘parks and arts’ levy in 2025
Portland officials are in the early stages of exploring a potential 2025 ballot measure that would seek to significantly increase money collected from property owners to fund city parks and arts services. A new combined “parks and arts” levy would more than double a city parks tax approved by voters...
Portland Trail Blazers' Josh Hart trade ages worse by the day
In 2023, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Josh Hart to the New York Knicks right before the NBA trade deadline. Roughly a year and a half later, the Blazers have nothing to show from the deal. Here is what Portland and general manager Joe Cronin received for Hart:. Josh Hart...
Western Oregon University announces new Foundation board members
MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University’s Foundation announces three new board members: Brenda Rocio Martinez, Jordan Carpenter, and Miranda Garrison ‘09. Brenda Rocio Martinez is a first-generation student from Woodburn and currently serves as the Associated Students of Western Oregon University president. She is majoring in public policy and administration and minoring in communications and business.
Portland Author Alissa Hattman Shortlisted for 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
Portland author Alissa Hattman has made the shortlist for the nationwide 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction for her first novel, Sift (The 3rd Thing Press, 120 pages, $24). After an open nomination process last April in which authors and fans alike could nominate fiction novels that represented ideas reflected in Le Guin’s work, Hattman joins nine other authors on the shortlist. This year’s recipient of the prize will be chosen by a panel of authors that includes writers such as The Handmaid’s Tale author Margaret Atwood and The Paper Menagerie author Ken Liu.
Off the Record: Diving deeper into the USGA’s PGR research
The USGA Mike Davis Program for Advancing Golf Course Management supports various projects that evaluate plant growth regulators (PGRs). The following is a summary of the results from three projects nearing completion. Shade and water. Mike Richardson, Ph.D., University of Arkansas, James Brosnan, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, and Aaron Patton,...
Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found. The findings raise concerns about lead exposure in pre-1960 neighborhoods where...
Ray Benson Sno Park to station firefighters, temporary emergency closure order issued
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Willamette National Forest has issued a temporary emergency closure order for Ray Benson Sno Park, which will be utilized as an incident command post to effectively respond to nearby wildfires and station firefighters. The closure order is effective through October 15, 2024, unless rescinded or...
Green Leaf Lab Announces Appointment of New Lab Director, Leading the Way in Cannabis Testing
Portland, Oregon--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2024) - Green Leaf Lab is delighted to announce the appointment of Nolan Mundie as the new Laboratory Director, effective February 2024. Nolan has been an integral part of Green Leaf Lab since 2016, when he began his career in the cannabis industry. Over the past eight years, Nolan has made significant contributions to Green Leaf lab's success and growth.
Oregon Ducks Shock Big Ten With Massive Inflatable Duck In Indianapolis River
The Oregon Ducks are joining the Big Ten Conference in style. For their inaugural Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Oregon busted out a massive inflatable Duck to float the White River in downtown Indianapolis.
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