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OSU’s Jade Seeks Gold in Paris
Legacy: To have your name on the minds and lips of folks for generations to come. Many people want to create a legacy – few people are able to actually achieve it. One way to accomplish it is to have something timeless named after you. Teddy Roosevelt and the Teddy bear, Rubik and his famous cube, even Sir John Harrington with his early model of the flushing toilet. At this year’s Olympics, most observers will be introduced to a legacy with a local connection.
Bill Oram: An exclusive look inside Oregon’s first day as the Big Ten’s new kids in school
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Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers 2024: Top Players and Depth Analysis
College football gears up for the 2024 season with significant changes, including conference realignment and an expanded College Football Playoff. Oregon Ducks' wide receiver group is anticipated to be exceptionally talented for the upcoming season, poised to make a mark in program history. Despite the absence of a standout superstar, the team boasts depth and skill, making it a formidable offensive unit.
Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Inside Linebackers
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just a week 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...
This Oregon football transfer player expected to have big impact for Ducks
The transfer portal has changed the game, and with NIL, there's basically free agency in college football now. And the Big Ten's deep pockets undoubtedly helped its programs lure some of the top talent in the country. Here are players expected to make an instant impact out of the portal as selected by...
Quick action by Eugene Springfield Fire douses early morning fire
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — An early morning brush fire on E 19th Ave., off of Franklin Blvd. was quickly extinguished by Eugene Springfield Fire on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. At approximately 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday morning fire crews dispatched after receiving multiple calls about a brush fire located near a homeless encampment on East 19th Avenue.
Eugene Pride organizers share frustrations over parking issues, city response
The organizers of Eugene’s Pride festival say they’re frustrated by what they see as a lack of communication and support from the city. Eugene Pride will be held in Alton Baker Park on Aug. 10. Organizers expect to draw around 12,000 attendees. "Our purpose is to express the...
After ‘Top Chef Masters’ Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies In Paddleboarding Accident, Authorities Try To Piece Together What Happened
Acclaimed chef and television personality Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearances on Top Chef Masters” and her innovative Portland restaurant Beast, died last week in a drowning accident at 49, and now fans are paying tribute to her life. Pomeroy’s body was recovered from the Willamette River near Corvallis...
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...
Eugene Police Department says AED's in patrol cars have helped save lives
EUGENE, Ore. – It has been 15 months since the Eugene Police Department placed automated external defibrillators, or AED’s, in their patrol cars. In that time, the department said they have proven to be a useful resource in the field. With help from the Eugene Police Foundation and...
Celebrate Celtic culture at the Corvallis Celtic Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Corvallis Celtic Festival builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event! This year's event will be bigger and better, featuring 25 amazing bands and performers and offering 17 engaging workshops. Thanks to the support of community partners, generous donations, and the enthusiastic sale of festival buttons, the Corvallis Celtic Festival has been able to expand their offerings to ensure there’s something for everyone.
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.
Hung up at Landmarks: New set of stairs
The Albany Landmarks Commission is asking for more details before approving one alteration on the outside of a 114-year-old house in the Monteith Historic District. Lee Anne Stevens, identified on Facebook as an “Airbnb superhost ambassador,” bought the bungalow at 925 Walnut St. S.W. in May for $200,000. The one-story house with a basement was built in the Craftsman style in 1910.
Garibaldi Days ready to roll
Garibaldi has been abuzz with activity as it prepares for the 64th annual celebration of Garibaldi Days, being celebrated with a theme of Jetty Rock Jamboree, this weekend, July 26-28. The festival will feature a parade, fireworks, live music, vendors, waterball games and more, so get ready for three days of family fun. Things get rolling on Friday, as vendors set up shop at the port from noon to 8...
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...
Sand Island Sand Castle event is a no-go in 2024
The Sand Island Sand Castle competition, an event that was beginning to gain traction in Columbia County, has been canceled this summer. That’s the word from St. Helens City Administrator John Walsh, who said the reason stems from the transition from E2C Corporation, which previously ran tourism events, to Treadway Events & Entertainment. There’s simply not enough time to stage the sand castle event in 2024, according to Walsh. ...
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