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Oregon track and field completes Big Ten dual Triple Crown with outdoor wins

Oregon men’s and women’s track and field both won Big Ten Outdoor team titles on Sunday to complete the first sweep of all six available championships (cross country, indoor and outdoor) in a single year in the conference since 1996-97. Eight Ducks took event wins to secure the dual Triple Crown titles in Nebraska.
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Out of compliance: State rules some Springfield elementary instructional materials do not meet standards

After a nearly two-year investigation into a Springfield teacher’s complaint, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) ruled in a May 14 report that Springfield’s elementary science and social studies curricula are out of compliance with state standards. The judgment, written by Emily Nazarov, ODE’s government and lega
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Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk Spill Into Oregon Creek

Lane County, Ore. – A tanker crash on Highway 126, near Belknap Springs, sent thousands of gallons of milk into a creek that flows into the Upper McKenzie River. Authorities believe between 5,000 and 7,000 gallons of milk went into the water on Friday; almost 300 gallons of diesel also spilled.
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Lane County elections officials break down how ballots are collected and counted

Two Lane County Elections Office employees retrieve ballots from a drop-box and place them into bins with security seals, May 15, 2026. The Lane County Elections Office wants voters to peek behind the curtain and see what actually happens when they vote. At a media event on Friday, county staff...
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After fall cuts and layoffs, UO librarians reappointed

The University of Oregon disregarded seniority when sending layoff notices to two UO librarians, according to a third-party arbitrator and attorney. Librarians were laid off during summer 2025, when 117 positions were eliminated following projections of a $25-30 million projected yearly budget deficit in the university
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Miami does it again: Hurricanes flip elite CB Ai’King Hall from Oregon

Miami flipped another elite cornerback commitment. Does that sound familiar? It should. Just over a week after Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes flipped five-star cornerback Donte Wright from Georgia, Miami pulled off another major recruiting win by taking four-star cornerback Ai’King Hall away from Oregon. Hall trave
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Cooler, then Warm-Up Ahead

Tonight, we anticipate cloudy conditions coupled with scattered showers, especially as a low-pressure system continues to influence our local weather. Cooler than normal temperatures will persist, with some areas along the Cascade Range seeing snow levels drop to around 3500-4500 feet. There is a chance of brief thunde
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Two flat tires, two tow trucks and two empty nesters: It was quite a...

Maybe this wild weekend was actually my reward for keeping my word. After writing frequently and publicly for many years about our family of eight, my storytelling was curtailed when the children reached adulthood and asked me to stop writing about them. It was time, they said, to choose themselves whether and how to t
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Cottage Grove unveils new and improved Main Street

Sparkling sidewalks, vibrant flower baskets and fresh-painted storefronts. Cottage Grove's Downtown Historic District officially has a new look. Several dozen people gathered in the new event plaza during the city's grand re-opening of Main Street on May 16, exploring the newly renovated roadways and the South Valley F
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Oregon softball on the wrong side of history and now the brink of elimination

The Oregon Softball team was no-hit by Mississippi State's Alyssa Faircloth, pushing the Ducks to the brink of elimination.

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