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In a recent poll, two Oregon Main Streets were named among the healthiest for walking —one in McMinnville and another in Ashland. Assisted Living Magazine, a senior living concierge, recently polled 3,007 respondents, asking which main streets they think are best for ‘wellness walks’. Many features stood out as the...

We are teeming with anticipation to cover fall camp next week. In the meantime, here is a refresh on Oregon State's coaching staff in 2025. This piece focuses on the defensive position coaches.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s 16th annual Back to School Supply Drive is in progress through Aug. 26. For those interested in donating to the supply drive, backpacks have historically been a large need for students of low-income families returning to school. Monetary donations will also be accepted. For...

Volunteers will take to the Parrett Mountain park on Aug. 16 under the direction of Friends of Chehalem Trails. Friends of Chehalem Trails is calling on volunteers of all ages and experience to lend a hand restoring trails at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park. Set for 9 a.m. to noon...

Juicy slicers for BLT sandwiches, cherry types for salads and snacking, Romas for homemade sauce—the tomato possibilities are endless, but the amount of space in your garden and on your countertop is most likely not. One tomato plant goes a long way, so before you run out and buy the first seedling you spot, first...

LAS VEGAS — In 16 weeks, Oregon will be hosting Minnesota for the first time ever and that isn’t the only unusual aspect of the Big Ten matchup. The Ducks play at Iowa the week before hosting the Friday night game against the Golden Gophers, who have a bye before coming to Eugene.

The Philomath City Council added a couple of work sessions to its schedule late this month, one of which will be a joint training with the Planning Commission to talk about legal-related issues. The council’s first work session involves a utility rate study coming out of the work done by...

Historical society’s annual two-day event set for Aug. 16-17 in McMinnville. Taking into account all the wine grapes, grass seed, hazelnuts and blueberries grown in Yamhill County, it may come as no surprise that a historical group will again honor the agricultural heritage of the area. The Yamhill County...

Lush forest and thick brush fill the Rock Creek watershed just outside of Corvallis, and the scent of mint blows in the breeze. Four small creeks, previously unnamed, flow into Rock Creek. Now, signs with names from the Indigenous Kalapuya people stand tall, naming the creeks in bold white text...

The Benton County Crisis Center, a trailblazing behavioral health facility in downtown Corvallis, has put the county on the forefront of emergency mental health support, officials said. After approximately eight years of planning, the crisis center opened its doors July 7. One of roughly four similar facilities...