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Oregon Football Recruiting: 5-Star Athlete to Visit Eugene For Third Time
Five-star recruit Michael Terry III will make his third visit to the University of Oregon on July 27. The talented athlete from Texas is one of several highly-touted prospects the Ducks will host that weekend.
15 Ducks Headed to Paris Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. – A total of 15 current and past Oregon track and field standouts will compete at the 2024 Olympics beginning next week in Paris. The group is representing nine countries and includes the UO trio of Shana Grebo, Klaudia Kazimierska and Jaida Ross that competed for the Ducks this past season.
Oregon, Eugene area affected by tech outage
Eugene-area agencies and businesses felt the impact Friday of a global tech outage that impacted major companies worldwide. The outage, which began late Thursday night, affected airlines, banks, government offices and other operations, causing system outages that sometimes took hours to address. Reportedly, the outage was linked to Crowdstrike, a...
South Coast Special Olympics takes home the gold in Summer State Games
South Coast Special Olympics took home the gold at the return of the Oregon Special Olympics Summer State Games. The games made a comeback after a seven year hiatus due to a financial crisis setback in 2018 and the Coronavirus Pandemic. “The comradery that these athletes have is just unbelievable....
'Remember me': Dan Lanning revisits small-town roots as rising young star leads Oregon into Big Ten era
RICHMOND, Mo. -- We all do dumb stuff in high school. What Dan Lanning wrote in Ashley Simmons' high school yearbook 20 years ago wasn't dumb, but it did reek a bit of teen spirit. You know, that time in your life when anything is possible and you want the world to know it.
Opponent Preview: The Oregon State Beavers
Purdue will head out west on September 21st for an 8:30 PM EST kick-off against the Oregon Beavers. Oregon State, one of the two remaining members of the Pac 12 has an entire season of non-conference opponents, The Beavers and Washington State are the only two left standing of the one-time premier West Coast conference.
Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′
The Oregon Ducks could be poised to do something they’ve never done before and join elite company and win the College Football National Championship in 2025, that is if you’re willing to believe in the predictive power of computers. In the Oregon Ducks‘ 20 appearances in the AP Poll, they have finished ranked 2nd three […] The post Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′ appeared first on BroBible.
27 CONFIRMED FIRES ON THE UMPQUA NATIONAL FOREST
As of late Friday, there are 27 confirmed fires on the Umpqua National Forest. A UNF release said 7 of the fires are 100 percent contained. The region is dealing with a shortage of resources, and these new fires are being staffed based on the values that are at risk. Wildfire smoke has had a significant impact on aviation resources.
FIRE CREWS DEAL WITH MICHAEL RANCH LANE FIRE
Crews with the Douglas Forest Protective Association and other agencies responded to a reported fast-moving grass fire near the 300 block of Michaels Ranch Lane in the Canyonville area Friday morning at approximately 11:50 a.m. DFPA Public Information Officer Rachel Pope said the Riddle Fire Protection District was first on...
Dan Lanning on Oregon: ‘It has everything I’ve ever wanted’
Oregon Ducks head football coach Dan Lanning made headlines earlier this offseason after he turned down the open Alabama job. Lanning’s decision to stay at Oregon gave Duck fans a reason to believe and more this year after dealing with several abrupt exits in the past. Oregon didn’t have...
Dallas Cowboys Draft Acrobatic Receiver To Compliment CeeDee Lamb in 2025 NFL Mock
Will the Dallas Cowboys draft a wide receiver to compliment star CeeDee Lamb in the 2025 NFL Draft? Acrobatic Oregon Ducks receiver Evan Stewart is an intriguing option. The Dallas Cowboys draft an acrobatic offensive weapon in a new 2025 NFL mock draft. The Cowboys have a need at wide...
Grants Pass Police investigating shooting on Rogue River Highway
Rogue River Highway reopened after shooting investigation. The Rogue River Highway near Caveman Bowl is back open Saturday morning after the Grants Pass Police Department investigated a shooting late Friday night. No further information on the investigation is available at this time.
Day Four of the Jackson County Fair at The Expo
CENTRAL POINT, Ore.- Friday is Day Four of the Jackson County Fair at The Expo, and folks might have seen some of the NBC5 News Team enjoying the carnival. “NBC5 at the expo!” NBC5’s Lauren Pretto, Maximus Osburn, Emily Storm, Taylor Owen, Junie Christopherson and Annie Giardinelli shouted.
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.” ...
This year’s Street of Dreams ditches the ‘street’ for a regional tour of luxury homes
Home shoppers and others looking for remodeling ideas and the latest design trends can explore Portland area homes showcasing work by top builders, interior designers and landscape architects during the 2024 NW Natural Street of Dreams luxury home tour on extended weekends Aug. 1-18. For the first time in 49...
The lineup: Country artists and tribute bands take the stage at the Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of the fair. Roar made waves in 2023...
RIVERBEND LIVE! WITH COWBOY POETRY AND WESTERN MUSIC
Riverbend Live! has its annual evening of cowboy poetry and western music on Friday night at Winston’s Riverbend Park. Tom Swearingen is an Oregon horseman whose original cowboy poetry is often inspired by his own experiences and observations from the saddle. Swearingen was named the Male Poet of the Year by the Western Music Association in 2019 and 2022. His book, “Reflection” was the 2020 Cowboy Poetry Book of Year.
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