Oregon lawmakers consider proposed bill that would legalize motorcycle lane splitting
PORTLAND, Ore. — A bill to legalize lane filtering — the practice of motorcycles riding between other vehicles on a highway — is making its way through Salem right now. House Bill 3542 would allow motorcyclists to essentially ride the dashed lines on congested Oregon highways under specific conditions: the freeway is...
Oregon Adds Safe Spaces to Prisons in Case Murderers Feel Uncomfortable
SALEM, OR — In a bold new effort to make convicted murderers feel a little more at ease during their lengthy prison sentences, Oregon officials have announced the rollout of in-prison safe spaces — fully furnished with leather couches, decorative wall paneling, a calming “Safe Place” sign, and, most importantly, a...
Kahle led Falcons in final round at El Macero
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Senior Cameron Kahle led the Air Force golf team in the final round at the El Macero Classic, Sunday, April 13, El Macero, Calif. Kahle shot 74 (+2) on the final day and finished the tournament with a 222 (+6) to tie for 26th overall. Junior Brooks Morrell shot a 79 in the final round...
Lacrosse: Taylor dazzles in No. 3 Northwestern’s 19-10 drubbing of Oregon
With a touch over eight minutes left in the first quarter of No. 3 Northwestern’s clash with Oregon, junior attacker Lucy Munro delivered a sidearm shot into the back of the net. Seventeen seconds later, following a successful draw control by senior midfielder Sam Smith, senior midfielder Emerson Bohlig...
A’lique Terry calls Isaiah World addition a ‘game changer’, high on entire transfer haul
EUGENE, Ore. — Securing the top-rated transfer prospect in the country seemed liked a major boon for the Ducks at the time. Now, midway through spring camp, offensive tackle Isaiah World's presence has been a "game changer", his position coach said on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 left tackle from Nevada...
Marathon Monday: A look inside the Eugene Marathon
Nearly 15,000 runners from 29 countries will race in this year’s Eugene Marathon, celebrating community spirit and tracktown legacy with a finish inside historic Hayward Field.
Ducks shell Terps in series closer, 13-3
Fifth inning home runs by Mason Neville and Jacob Walsh propelled Oregon to a 13-3 win over Maryland to take the series over the Terps, who won the first game of Sunday's doubleheader 12-2.
Pathetic: Guy Who Sucks at Regular Golf Now Sucks at Disc Golf, Too
Eugene, OR — In a move that surprised absolutely no one, local man Trevor McMichaels has confirmed that his deeply embedded lack of athletic skill seamlessly translates from traditional golf to disc golf. “I just figured I’d try disc golf because it’s more laid back,” Trevor said, moments before...
Oregon Lawmakers Reject Bill to Soften Penalties for Misdemeanors, Angering Defense Attorneys
The Oregon House Judiciary Committee decided at the last minute to withdraw House Bill 2469 – to allow judges to downgrade some misdemeanor offenses to violations – because it needed a majority vote of the committee to succeed. Its Failure is a Bitter Blow to Defense Attorneys. The...
3 cases of rare brain disease reported in Oregon
Three cases of a rare brain disease have been reported by public health officials in Hood River County.
