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Mid-Willamette Valley prep sports schedule Aug. 29-31
High school sports have returned and we couldn’t be more excited. Take a look below and find out where all our Mid-Willamette Valley teams are playing to open the fall season. Multiple teams are playing in jamborees, which will not count against their overall record. Volleyball Thursday, Aug. 29: C.S. Lewis Academy @ Lyle/Wishram, 4...
Showcasing the Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Eastern Oregon
Joseph, Oregon – The economic influence of arts and culture in Eastern Oregon will be highlighted during a September 16-19 tour, featuring insights from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study conducted by Americans for the Arts. The study revealed that Oregon’s arts and culture sector contributed $829 million to the state’s economy in 2022.
Oregon fixes computer bug that blocked unemployment payments for fraud victims
The Oregon Employment Department has fixed a glitch in its new computer system that stopped the agency from paying jobless benefits to dozens people who had previously been victims of identity theft. But the agency says more than 30 laid-off workers are still waiting for their aid. Here’s what happened:...
$500K in stolen retail merch recovered during Salem organized crime bust
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office recovered an estimated $495,000 in merchandise stolen from retail stores while serving a search warrant at a property on Evergreen Ave. in northeast Salem on Aug. 19.
Who will start at center for Oregon football? ‘We’ll see on Saturday,’ Dan Lanning says
EUGENE — Who will be the first center to snap the ball to Dillon Gabriel at Oregon is yet to be determined, at least publicly. Dan Lanning would not say who the No. 3 Ducks will start at center for Saturday’s (4:30 p.m., Big Ten Network) season opener against Idaho.
Oregon chefs share new flavors at 'upcycled food' fundraiser in Portland
A dozen renowned chefs from around Portland shared tables of flavors at a Summer Supper fundraiser event on Sunday, Aug. 25. Presented by Urban Gleaners at the Redd on Salmon Street event space, tasty plates were enjoyed all evening in the sun, from burgers, watermelon salad, prawn, matcha and ice cream to vegetarian tostadas and dumplings. A Shake Shack x Xiao Ye crossover table was there, as well as Salt...
Police: Two injured in pedestrian-vehicle crash on W. 6th
EUGENE, Ore. — Traffic on West 6th Avenue between Jefferson and Monroe came to a halt Sunday for several hours after a motorist hit two pedestrians, said the Eugene Police Department (EPD). According to EPD, the vehicle-pedestrian crash happened around 6:34 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024. The police department...
Two arrested in assault of man caught allegedly breaking window of vehicle
COOS BAY, Ore. – Two men who allegedly assaulted a third man that was allegedly seen breaking the window of a car parked at a local restaurant were arrested two weeks ago, according to the Coos Bay Police Department. CBPD officials said that 911 dispatchers received a report at...
Traeshon Holden the ‘muscle’ of Oregon football receiving corps
EUGENE — On a near daily basis Dan Lanning will pose the same question to Traeshon Holden: On a scale of 1-10, how is he leading that day?. “I feel like that helps me everyday,” Holden said. “I for sure matured — definitely ― a lot.”
'A work that's never done': Medford School District upgrades security measures
The Medford School District’s security team has just finished their busiest time of year: Summer break. 'A work that’s never done': Medford School District upgrades security measures. The Medford School District’s security team has just finished their busiest time of year: summer break.
Southwestern Offers Free GED® Classes Fall Term 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic Education classes fall term 2024. These classes prepare individuals to take the GED® exam and update skills to enroll in college or career training programs. Students enrolled in these classes can build a pipeline to enter college, training programs, and jobs in high-demand career areas. We will have three options for GED® and Adult Basic Education classes next term: ...
Flynn Creek Circus Returns to Ashland’s ScienceWorks Museum Sept 5-8
FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS RETURNS WITH THE NEW 2024 SEASON SHOW. Internationally acclaimed Flynn Creek Circus returns to Ashland, with a super star line up in their all new show, ‘The Heavy Lift!’. Come enjoy the spectacle under the big top tent September 5th through 8th. Featuring wild stunts...
Patient hospitalized after para-glider crash
MOUNT SEXTON, Ore. -- Crews responded to a para-glider crash on Mount Sexton today, according to a Facebook post from Rural Metro Fire. "After launching from the mountain, the glider clipped some trees and came down in an open area next to the access road leading to the communications and fire observation towers," the post said. "Injuries were serious but did not appear life-threatening."
Coos County man accused of head-butting victim arrested for assault, parole violation
LAKESIDE, Ore. – A Coos County man accused of domestic violence allegedly injured a woman after he reportedly head-butted and shoved her to the ground last Thursday, according to the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO officials said a deputy responded shortly after 9 p.m. on August 22 to...
North Bend graduate finds Weyerhaeuser success
A 1990 graduate of North Bend High School is achieving success in his longtime career with the Weyerhaeuser Company. Brian Chaney was recently appointed Sr. Vice President of Wood Products at Weyerhaeuser. He and his wife Brooke (Trumbull) Chaney grew up in North Bend, Oregon and now live in Gig Harbor, Washington. They have two children: Kennon, 23, and Mia, 21. ...
Ashland’s Winchester Inn tops USA Today list of 10 best bed-and-breakfasts
Hosting reporter writing article on Ashland pays off for historic 2nd Street inn. USA Today lists Ashland’s Winchester Inn at the top of a list of the nation’s 10 best bed-and-breakfasts in an article published Aug. 14. “We had a travel writer come and write an article about...
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