Pitcher Laif Palmer enters transfer portal
A day after the departure of James DeCremer the Beavers lost another top bullpen arm, as Laif Palmer will enter the transfer portal. A 6-foot-6 right hander out of Golden (CO), Palmer was one of OSU's top recruits in the stellar class of 2023. Injuries meant Palmer got off to...
Rebuild Starts in Geer Park Soccer Fields in Salem
Salem, Ore. – Geer Park’s soccer fields are being rebuilt this year thanks to funding from the voter-approved 2022 Safety and Livability bond. The parking lot will be closed during construction, which is expected to continue through October 1. Geer Park will remain open, accessible through pedestrian paths.
COMMITMENT: OSU lands UW pitcher Isaac Yeager
A year after OSU reeled in Aiva Arquette and Max Fraser out of the portal from Washington the Beavers have gone back to the well, landing First Team All-Big 10 selection Isaac Yeager. A 6-foot-6 215 pound right handed pitcher out of Seattle, Yeager possess a Sinker ranging from 90-94,...
Regional Burn Ban Begins Monday As Fire Danger Increases Across Portland Metro
PORTLAND, Ore. – Due to rising temperatures, low rainfall and increasing fire danger, both Portland Fire & Rescue and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R) will enact burn bans beginning Monday, June 23. The bans cover much of the Portland metropolitan area, including portions of Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and...
Motorcyclist killed in crash involving truck just outside of Silverton
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a truck just outside of Silverton on Friday afternoon, according to authorities. Officials with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office say the crash was reported just after 4:45 p.m. near the 8000 block of Mt. Angel Highway. The motorcyclist,...
COMMITMENT: Donovan Dunmore breaks down OSU pledge
The Beavers have added their sixth commitment in the last two and a half weeks as Buchanan (CA) Clovis cornerback Donovan Dunmore pledged to the Beavers on Sunday morning. "Its just felt like home all three times I've been here," Dunmore told BeaverBlitz, "I like the coaching staff and where they see me in their...
COMMITMENT: Oregon State lands Texas A&M Catcher Jacob Galloway
Oregon State landed their first addition through the transfer portal on Saturday as Texas A&M and former USC catcher Jacob Galloway announced he will be committing to Mitch Canham and Co. "Very excited to announce my commitment to Oregon State University. Grateful for the opportunity Coach Canham and the rest...
Drier skies along with warmer temps return Sunday to PDX
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It may officially be summer, but spring-like vibes continued around our region Saturday as much of the Willamette Valley saw daytime highs only reach the mid-50s. And while we continued to see well below normal daytime highs, those cooler afternoon temperatures were also met with soaking rain...
Salem road closes June 23 to make streets safer for elementary students
A two-week closure of Caplinger Road SE will begin on June 23 to allow for improvements to make the street safer for southeast Salem elementary students. Traffic will be closed in both directions for construction between Macleay Road SE and Fruitland Meadows Apartments. Only local traffic for seven impacted...
Suspect arrested after 1 hospitalized in Woodburn stabbing
A man suspected of a stabbing in Woodburn that left one person hospitalized has been arrested, Woodburn Police Department announced.