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"Thinking about you and your family": Alabama native, 2027 commit shares special Fourth of July message from Oregon HC Dan Lanning
Four-star defensive lineman Cam Pritchett turned down an in-state opportunity with Alabama and committed to Dan Lanning’s Oregon on June 2. He became the second commitment in the Ducks’ 2027 recruiting class, joining four-star edge rusher Prince...

Oregon Officials Keep Eyes on Lakes for Harmful Algae, Including Near the Coast
Published 06/30/25 at 5:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Reedsport, Oregon) – It's an odd irony that in the ocean many forms of algae (like diatoms) are a good thing, but for inland lakes algae can spell trouble for the health of...

Oregon Vs Coinbase: AG Files Motion To Keep ‘Gensler-Era Copycat Lawsuit’ In State Court
Oregon’s Attorney General (AG) has filed a motion to keep the lawsuit against Coinbase in state court, following the crypto exchange’s efforts to move the litigation to federal court. Oregon Says Coinbase Case Must Stay In State Courts On July 2,...

musan shines again in Oregon, unveils bold new look
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan once again showed why she’s one of the best in the world, finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. Running at one of her favourite tracks, Amusan clocked 12.38...

Oregon steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Oregon implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...

Oregon parent takes school district to court over digital hall pass privacy issues
A Beaverton parent has sued the school district over its digital hall passes, arguing they’re being used for much more than tracking a student’s hall activity or bathroom breaks. Jeffrey Myers, who has an information technology background and by...

Teen anxiety and sleep: Why sleeping in on weekends helps, but only up to a point
For teenagers, sleep is often the first thing sacrificed in busy weekday schedules filled with school, homework, and screens. But new research suggests there may be a way to catch up—at least a little—without disrupting their mental well-being.A...

Scientists 'finally discover' Amelia Earhart's lost plane solving mystery after 88 years
The mystery of Amelia Earhart is one that almost everyone in modern times is aware of, but the secret whereabouts of where her plane crashed may have finally been solved decades later. Known as the renowned female pilot who had as many adventures...

Will we know if the next plague is human-made?
In October 1979, a top-secret CIA intelligence report featured the first inklings in the West that something unusual and disturbing had allegedly taken place in the Soviet Union several months earlier. In April of that year, patients started...
Oregon Zoo not yet ‘all aboard’ with reviving historic 3-mile train loop
Kathy Goeddel wants people to once again experience the 30-minute train ride from the Oregon Zoo through Washington Park surrounded by wildlife, towering trees and some of Portland’s celebrated past. Goeddel lives nearby and often rode the 3-mile...
Science Statesman Journal How to see Milky Way in Oregon over Fourth of July weekend
Looking for an alternative to fireworks? Stargazers can catch a cosmic light show this Independence Day when the Milky Way appears in the night sky. The center of our home galaxy, which is composed of billions of stars, is expected to be bright...

My terminally ill stepfather's suffering was ended. Ohioans deserve optionLisa Vigil Schattinger
Registered nurse Lisa Vigil Schattinger is the executive director of Ohio End of Life Options. She holds a master of science in nursing. I became an advocate for medical aid in dying for the terminally ill after witnessing my stepfather's death....

Staffing, budgets among the concerns of Spokane County Fire District 4 commissioner candidates
Meet the candidates Meet the candidates Spokane County Fire District 4 Commission Position 1 Roger Krieger Age: 68 Residence: Deer Park Education: Graduated from Deer Park High School. Earned bachelor’s degree in education from Eastern Washington...

Wildfire-Led Indoor Activity May Raise Flu Transmission Risk
TOPLINE: Researchers found that wildfire-induced deterioration of air quality led to substantial increases in indoor activities, creating a cascade effect that could dramatically increase the spread of respiratory pathogens such as the influenza...

"Let me know what you're cooking man": Dan Lanning shots cheerful video message for elite five-star Oregon target
Oregon already has a defensive lineman commit in the 2027 class in four-star prospect Cam Pritchett out of Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama. Dan Lanning's coaching staff is constantly trying to add more defensive linemen in the room, and...

GUEST COLUMN: The road to Oregon transportation funding is bumpy and long
Published 6:00 am Saturday, July 5, 2025 The debate over paying for transportation needs in Oregon may have paused with the end of the legislative session, but it is far from over. Don’t be surprised if a special session emerges in the next few...

Scientists offer prize to stop invasive mussels
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The invasive quagga and zebra mussels have a $100,000 bounty on their "heads." The U.S. government is offering the six-figure prize for the best suggestion on how to stop their relentless and destructive spread because...

Kalen DeBoer's Alabama joins Oregon & Texas A&M in top 3 as battle for five-star in-state recruit heats up
Alabama got off to a slow start with its 2026 recruiting class, but the Crimson Tide has gradually gained momentum by securing several commitments from multiple blue-chip prospects. They remain in contention for some of the nation’s best talent,...

E-Bikes Now Allowed on Oregon Coast Beaches, State Parks
Published 07/02/25 at 6:25 p.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Reedsport, Oregon) – Oregon's state parks now allow e-bikes (electric-assist bikes) on trails as well as on sandy beaches of the coastline. Oregon State Parks and Recreation...

From Whales, Bioluminescent Waves to Low Tides, Oregon Coast is Cookin' This ...
Published 07/01/25 at 6:55 a.m. By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff (Cannon Beach, Oregon) – From resident gray whales to bioluminescent waves, the Oregon coast is offering an exceptional season for wildlife watchers. Several factors are...