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How Eugene’s Cascades Raptor Center prepares for potential wildfires
Your browser does not support the audio element. With wildfire season well underway, the Cascades Raptor Center near Eugene, Oregon, said it’s prepared in case a blaze ever threatens its facilities. The animal sanctuary is in a forested area just south of Eugene. It’s home to a wildlife hospital,...
One subject still at large after police operation at apartment complex; neighbors on edge
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Springfield police conducted an operation on Wednesday afternoon to make contact with individuals who allegedly barricaded themselves in an apartment after being involved in a shooting. Springfield Police Department said they were notified of a shooting on Fiesta Drive and Oakdale Avenue, near Gateway Boulevard, at...
Alicia Salaz Honored with the UO Senate’s Prestigious Award
Vice Provost and University Librarian Alicia Salaz received the University of Oregon Senate’s prestigious Award for Shared Governance, Transparency, and Trust. This accolade, presented annually to leaders who exemplify these principles, recognizes Salaz's exceptional contributions to UO Libraries and beyond. Betina Lynn, executive coordinator for the UO Senate, complimented...
Shots fired & police standoff in Springfield
An investigation and search is underway for a man involved in a shooting and standoff in Springfield. One subject still at large after police operation at apartment complex; neighbors on edge. Springfield police said they were able to detain one person who barricaded themselves in an apartment, but another is...
Police requesting Facebook data and messages related to a shooting in Eugene back in June
A search warrant affidavit filed by Eugene Police is asking a circuit court to issue a search warrant to "Meta" in order to recover digital evidence related to a June 2nd shooting in Eugene. Eugene police requesting Facebook messages related to June shooting. Police want Meta, Facebook's parent company, to...
'Noah's a freak': Oregon running back Whittington returns from a major knee injury
Noah Whittington’s knee is healthy, his body feels strong and he's declared himself mentally ready to get back on the field. But after a major injury ended his junior season four games into last fall, the Oregon running back also admitted there would be some nerves Wednesday when the Ducks held their first...
Oregon O-Line ready to prove they're still a strength in 2024
EUGENE, Ore. — As the Oregon Ducks get ready to open fall camp on Wednesday afternoon one of their strongest position groups will be their offensive line. During their final Pac-12 season in 2023, the Ducks featured one of the nation's top groups, leading the country in PFF's pass-blocking grade as a unit while finishing a respectable 31st in run-blocking. The Ducks return three starters from last year's squad in tackles Ajani Cornelius and Josh Conerly Jr., and guard Marcus Harper II — as well as center Iapani "Poncho" Laloulu who played over 400 snaps, mostly at guard, last season.
Police use undercover Walmart operation to arrest kidnapping suspect
A 53-year-old California man was arrested Saturday in Klamath County after allegedly kidnapping a woman in an area outside of Eugene over a month ago. According to the Klamath Falls Police Department, 911 dispatch received a call Saturday afternoon from a woman reporting she was hiding behind a Walmart location after fleeing from...
Big Ten Network announces hours of Oregon Ducks programming as conference welcome
The Ducks officially become members of the Big Ten Conference on Aug. 1 and on the next day, the Big Ten Network welcomes Oregon with Duck-centric programming for a couple of hours. On Wednesday, the network announced the programming lineup that will come as a welcoming party for the Ducks. At noon PT, two hours of Oregon programming kick off with B1G Welcome: Oregon, giving fans an inside look at the Ducks. The B1G Moment: Women’s Track Triple Crown debuts at 12:30 pm PT and highlights the historic achievements of the 2017 women’s track team. At 1 pm PT, B1G Trailblazers: Tinker Hatfield provides a sit-down with Hatfield, an Oregon legend, and tells the story of his time at Oregon and his legendary career at Nike. The Big Ten Network is setting out blocks of time for Washington, USC and UCLA also on Aug. 2. Fans can find the Big Ten Network on most television and streaming providers. More Football!Jabbar Muhammad lands on the Jim Thorpe Award watch listProjecting Oregon Ducks two-deep depth chart as 2024 fall camp beginsOregon Ducks 4-star QB target Jonas Williams sets commitment date
Oregon commits and targets included in the Updated 2026 Top 247 Recruiting Rankings
The Oregon Ducks have two verbal commitments so far in the early stages of the 2026 recruiting cycle, and both players were included in the Top 247 updated rankings by 247Sports. Multiple other key targets for the class were included in the Top 100 as well. Recent Oregon verbal commitment...
UO Chamber Choir wins big at World Choir Games
Earlier this month, the University of Oregon’s Chamber Choir competed in the World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The games are viewed as the “Olympics for choirs.”. The UO choir won first place in the category of University and College Choirs and Sacred Choral Music with Accompaniment....
Relay For Life of Eugene-Springfield set for August 17
PLEASANT HILL, Ore. — The 2024 Relay For Life of Eugene-Springfield is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. "We celebrate our survivors, remember those we have lost, and fight back as a community to end cancer," the organization states. The event will take place...
Oregon Ducks 4-star QB target Jonas Williams sets commitment date
Just a few days ago, I left the Oregon Ducks annual Saturday Night Live camp at Autzen Stadium writing about how 2026 4-star quarterback Jonas Williams was among the most impressive passers there, firing balls around the field and showing great accuracy. Now, just a few days later, the Ducks are learning that he is getting set to make his commitment soon, with Oregon now believed to be the favorite to land him. Williams announced on Tuesday that he would be making his verbal commitment on August 3. Not long after this announcement came, 247Sports analyst Tom Loy logged a Crystal Ball prediction for the Ducks to land the 4-star QB who is rated as the No. 97 overall player in the 2026 class, and the No. 8 QB. Should Williams end up in Eugene, he would be the third member of the 2026 class, joining 4-star RB Tradarian Ball and 4-star DL Tony Cumberland. Williams is down to a final four schools of Oregon, Alabama, Ohio State, and LSU. More!Everything to know about the Oregon Ducks safeties going into the 2024 college football season'It's different here;' Derrick Harmon knows something special is brewing in EugeneDuck offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius on Outland Trophy watchlist
Oregon trending for a commitment, looking for a flip and picking up steam for elite TE
Oregon’s Saturday Night Live Reaction continues to come in as many of the nation’s best made it out to Eugene to spend time with Dan Lanning and his program over the weekend. The Ducks are beginning to pick up steam on the On3 RPM for Frankfort (Ill.) Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams who will announce […] The post Oregon trending for a commitment, looking for a flip and picking up steam for elite TE appeared first on On3.
Firefighters battle brush fire that was likely electrical in origin
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Fire crews responded to a brush fire that was believed to have been sparked by an electrical problem on Quarry Road in Springfield on Tuesday night, according to Eugene Springfield Fire officials. ESF authorities said that firefighters responded at about 9 p.m. on July 30 to...
Burn Before Reading: With Oregon Fall Camp Starting, Beware of One Type of Update
In just a few hours the Ducks hit the field for the first practice of fall camp. Excitement, eagerness and optimism for this squad could not be higher. They start the season as the deepest and most talented team Oregon has ever had. At Duck Media Day Dillon Gabriel said, "I think we know if we put ...
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