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10 to Watch in Paris Olympics: Jaida Ross, women's shot put
PARIS, France — Oregon's Jaida Ross bleeds Pacific Northwest through and through, from Medford, and now shot putting for the Ducks, Ross is ready to show out on the biggest stage. Ross won the 6A state championship two times while attending North Medford High School, and in 2020 chose...
DOUGLAS FOREST PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION LATE THURSDAY FIRE UPDATE
The Douglas Forest Protective Association has an update on the fire situation:. On Tuesday at approximately 5:00 p.m. a lightning storm trekked across Oregon, bringing over 1,000 recorded strikes. Of those, an estimated 130 strikes made air-to-ground contact in the Douglas District. DFPA activated reconnaissance and has been in initial attack since.
Despite fears, study finds little link between Oregon's Measure 110 and decline in proactive policing
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a little more than a month, Oregon's experiment with decriminalization of hard drugs comes to an end. That portion of Measure 110, passed by voters in 2020, has received the lion's share of the blame for a perceived shift slide lawlessness in the state, particularly in Portland. But a new report suggests that this wasn't necessarily the case.
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Fire near Michaels Ranch Lane in Canyonville human caused, burns 3-4 acres
DAYS CREEK, Ore. — Around noon Friday, a fire broke out in Days Creek that forced residents to evacuate their homes. A Level 3 evacuation notice was originally issued by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for all homes on Michaels Ranch Lane in Canyonville. The notice was a result...
Oregon under a heat advisory Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 8:46 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
DeSPAIN HOLDING EVENT FOR VETERANS ON MONDAY
Republican candidate for Congress Monique DeSpain will hold a roundtable event with veterans, veterans service providers and local elected officials on Monday. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the VFW Post 9745 and Ladies Auxiliary, on West Douglas Boulevard in Winston. Veterans and residents specifically concerned about veteran issues are encouraged to attend.
One on one with Marcus Mariota
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon football legend, Marcus Mariota was back in Eugene on Wednesday to host his 4th annual wine event at Sweet Cheeks Winery with his foundation, Motiv8 Foundation. Mariota's foundation and Sweet Cheeks partnership has already raised over $100,000 to benefit local communities. Wednesday's event was in...
Things To Do This Weekend in Philomath: July 19-21, 2024
Hundreds of people will be walking around with wine glasses and tumblers Saturday for the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Sip and Stroll, an opportunity to do some weekend day drinking with wine, spirits, beer and cider all on the menu. As organizers wanted to point out, the event...
Willamalane kicks off annual summer concert series
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Willamalane’s annual Concerts in the Park series is on for the summer, with the fun kicking off on Wednesday night at Island Park in Springfield. Performing at this summer’s inaugural July 17 concert was the Sugar Beets, a Eugene-based band that performed traditional and contemporary bluegrass, folk, and country songs. The concert saw the biggest turnout in several years, according to organizers. Willamalane staff said that, in addition to a good time for attendees, Concerts in the Park is all for a good cause as Willamalane raised $1,000 for its food pantry and collected more than 1,500 pounds of food donations.
Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation order for recreation areas east of Sweet Home due to Pyramid Fire
LINN COUNTY, Ore. -- The Linn County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level Three (Go Now!) evacuation orders for a large part of the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest due to a wildfire. According to LCSO, the Pyramid Fire is burning east of Sweet Home. The...
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