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It's a big dill: Oregon pickleball injuries on the rise, says Kaiser Permanente
PORTLAND, Ore. — Pickleball players across Oregon are going through jarring experiences, says Kaiser Permanente - specifically, a rise in injuries and a looming $500 million in medical costs related to the paddle sport. Pickleball, a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S....
Demolition of Cascade Middle School now underway
EUGENE, Ore. – Out with the old, in with the new, as they say. The second-oldest building in Eugene’s Bethel School District is being reduced to dust. Demolition work is currently underway on Cascade Middle School, which was built in 1955, and a new school has been built to replace it. The new school, which was built right next door to the 69-year-old building, will be ready for students to move into it when they return in the fall, according to school district officials.
At Long Last — A Festival
Paintings and images are neatly lined up on the floor and leaning against walls in early June, days away from being hung for exhibit. Two exhibitions opened June 21 and will be on display through July 19 at Maude Kerns Art Center. Michael Fisher, the center’s executive director, talks with pride about the exhibits and to the growing array of classes and programs at Maude Kerns since the pandemic restrictions were lifted.
Flight from LAX declares emergency, lands safely at Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Scary moments for passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Eugene when an emergency was declared on Tuesday. A SkyWest/Alaska Airlines flight from LAX declared an emergency on July 2, 2024, after being alerted that their landing gear wasn't working. According to officials from the...
Nikki Hiltz, transgender runner, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team
American transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday with a record-breaking performance in the women's 1,500-meter final.Hiltz finished the race in first place with a final time of 3:55.33 at the U.S. Olympic track & field trials, held at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field, surpassing Elle St. Pierre's 2021 U.S. trials record of 3:58:03.In an Instagram post, Hiltz, who uses they/them pronouns, called the moment "a childhood dream of mine" that came true. They went on to thank supporters, saying, "All I know is today I'm waking up just so grateful for my people,...
Trending: Oregon Fans React To The 2025 College Football Script Being Leaked, Which Results Them Winning The National Championship In A New Trailer
Oregon is supposed to be one of the best teams in college football this season, and there is an excellent chance that it will win the title in January. The Duck’s head coach, Dan Lanning, is one of the best coaches in the country, and they brought in transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel from Oklahoma, who was one of the highest-rated transfer quarterbacks in the portal this offseason. Oregon has all the tools to win the National Championship, and the script might’ve been leaked on Tuesday, which shows that they are winning it all.
Jetty Etty: Homeless told ‘just go to the tracks, and we’ll find you housing’
Jetty Etty says a Community Court program connects unhoused neighbors with housing services. "But the truth is, there isn't housing available. So they get added to a waitlist for housing. And then a lot of organizations here, ones that are, like, paid by the city, are telling them, 'Just go to the tracks and we'll find you housing.' "
Bobcats Wrap up 2024 US Olympic Trials
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State track and field was well represented at the 2024 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials, which took place in Eugene, Oregon last week. Five Bobcats, Dominick Yancy, Daniel Harrold, T'Mond Johnson, Mylana Hearn and Hope Bender, represented Texas State at the meet. The...
Eugene police seize 20 pounds of methamphetamine in search warrant
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police said their Street Crimes Unit was able to keep 20 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets after a search warrant broke up a drug deal on Monday. According to the Eugene Police Department, on July 1, officers from the EPD Street Crimes Unit, Special...
Oregon Football's Justin Herbert 'Not Complacent' After Massive Contract, Reveals Jim Harbaugh
Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert is entering his fifth season with the Los Angeles Chargers. New head coach Jim Harbaugh raves about Herbert's NFL offseason dedication despite a huge contract extension in 2023.
Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), with the help of local law enforcement agencies, conducted a six-week national operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this was the second Operation We Will Find You 2. The operation took place from May 20 to June 24. It focused on geographical areas with high clusters of critically missing children. One of the areas was Portland, Oregon.
Dan Lanning Has West Coasters Shook!
Dan Lanning, you absolute king. You must have noticed that Oregon is absolutely dominating on the recruiting trail right now. It is disgusting. Sad to see for the other West coast schools if we are being honest. But as an Oregon fan it is delicious. Lanning has never been a...
Medford girl missing for two weeks
Photo courtesy of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing child, Maysa Kennedy. Maysa, 15, has been missing since June 17, 2024, from her home in Medford, Oregon. Maysa is described as...
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