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U.S. teen Tate Taylor stuns Prefontaine Classic field to win 200

Teenager Tate Taylor stunned a field that included Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo in the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic.
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Ajayi ties Nigerian record in men’s 100m in Eugene

Kayinsola Ajayi turned on the jets to beat out a strong field in the men's 100m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
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Running, with a dose of patriotism, at annual Butte to Butte

Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty and George Washington were in town Saturday, July 4, for the annual Butte to Butte, an event put on by the Oregon Track Club, every Fourth of July. Fitting, as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday. Running down the winding roads of southeast Eugene, spectators...
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Brandon Miller storms past 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus to win the 800 at Prefontaine Classic

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — This was shaping up to be the Cooper Lutkenhaus Show. The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. That’s when Brandon Miller made his move and stole not only the win but the show. Miller finished in 1 minute, 43.68 seconds to hold off Lutkenhaus dur
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OSP Log: Lincoln and Lane county crashes among recent fatalities

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JUNE 26. • 8:20 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Port...
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Thurston fireworks stand draws Eugene shoppers after city ban

With fireworks banned in Eugene since 2022, customers are crossing into Thurston to buy fireworks at a TNT stand that also raises money for the Oregon All-American Girl Youth Development Program, which is fundraising to send participants to a national competition in Las Vegas.
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Skinner Butte eaglet injured; nest damaged

The eaglet that fell out of its nest twice last month near Skinner Butte Park has a hairline fracture on its ulna (bone in the bird’s forearm), the Cascades Raptor Center confirmed Friday, July 3. The bird is receiving treatment, including immobilization and pain medication, so the fracture can heal before moving into
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Are fireworks legal in your area? What to expect in Lane, Coos, and Douglas...

Oregon — The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner, and with the celebration of the U.S.A.'s independence comes the holiday's trademark fireworks. Whether or not you can set off your own fireworks not, however, will largely depend on where you live, as different cities and counties can have their own restrictio
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Coordinating chaos: Lane County’s new emergency manager

The following transcript was generated using automated transcription software for the accessibility and convenience of our audience. While we strive for accuracy, the automated process may introduce errors, omissions, or misinterpretations. This transcript is intended as a helpful companion to the original audio and sh
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Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area opens new mountain biking trail

A new mountain biking trail will open on July 3 at Willamalane’s Thurston Hills Natural Area in Springfield. The addition of the black-diamond trail is thanks to the local mountain bike club, Disciples of Dirt. The club’s members have built and maintained several trails at Thurston Hills, with some...

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