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How to volunteer for the annual SOLVE Beach and Riverside Cleanup
The annual Beach and Riverside Cleanup hosted by environmental nonprofit SOLVE will return this year to Oregon and southwest Washington from Sept. 20-28. Three of the eight days are tied to events of global significance, such as International...

Mountain West Football Week 2 Opening Odds
Week 1 is over, for better or for worse. Now, it’s on to Week 2 for the Mountain West and the rest of college football.Looking over at FanDuel’s opening odds can tell us a bit about what the oddsmakers think about this week’s slate of games. Since...

Oregon’s Weird Lake Seasonal Magic Trick
Did you know about the lake in Oregon that disappears once a year? When I first heard about it, I didn’t believe it, but sure enough, Lost Lake is a thing, and then it isn’t for a while, then it is again. READ MORE: Oregon Rancher Finds Strange...
From the snow to the beach: The weird and wonderful dog events around the world
Dogs really are man's (and woman's) best friend, and our best friends deserve to be celebrated. While some dog lovers celebrate their pets with a trip to the dog park or a puppacinno, others take it to a whole new level. Around the world there are...

Aztecs travel to Pullman Washington to take on the Washington State Cougars in week 2 of the season.
After a total team effort, can the Aztecs take the next step against better competition? Jayden Denegal showed he has what it takes to lead the Aztec Offense. Lucky Sutton takes his turn in the Running Back spotlight. Aztec defense total team...

Update: Heat advisory previously issued for Oregon will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory had been issued for Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and John Day Basin as well as Wallowa County. "The threat has ended," says the National Weather Service. Beating the heat: Heat safety guidelines from the...

Pendleton Round-Up’s Indian Village draws hundreds
Pendleton Round-Up’s Indian Village draws hundreds Published 5:00 am Monday, September 8, 2025 By LUCAS HELLBERG | East Oregonian Generations gather in the historic teepee encampment to celebrate culture, family and heritage PENDLETON — Before the...

Update: Look for nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades Thursday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:08 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 30 mph and nickel-sized...

Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in South Central Oregon Cascades Thursday – wind gusts reaching 40 mph
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:12 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for South Central Oregon Cascades. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:12 p.m., Doppler radar...

A 2025 fall travel report reveals three top Oregon locations for U.S. leaf peeping
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - HomeToGo has unveiled its 2025 Fall Travel Report and U.S. Fall Foliage Index, offering insights into the rising popularity of fall travel among Americans. Searches for fall getaways have jumped by more than 27% compared to...

1 dead, another missing after boat capsizes off Oregon Coast
One man is dead and another is missing after a boat capsized about 4 miles off the Oregon Coast northwest of Gold Beach on Aug. 31. Three people were aboard the vessel when it overturned, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. One person...

Update: Extreme heat warning for Oregon predicted to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning had been issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. Beating the...

UPDATE Coast Guard suspends search for two men off Gold Beach, Oregon
BROOKINGS, Ore UPDATE - 9/4 1:30pm According to the Curry County Sheriff's Office, Marine Deputy Jordan Rhodes found the vessel on September 2. Despite the heavy fog, the team, including Gold Beach Fire Captain Tim Bolster, secured the vessel for...

Oregon State Commits in Action: August 29-30
Another week of high school football is in the books. Here’s how Oregon State’s 2026 commitments performed this past weekend. QB Deagan Rose Another great night for Rose who completed 75% of his passes for 217 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-14...

Expanding wildfire shuts down more hiking trails, campgrounds in Oregon
More hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest are being closed as the Emigrant Fire surpasses 30,000 acres. OAKRIDGE, Ore. — Officials have closed more hiking trails and forest roads as the Emigrant Fire grows past 30,000 acres with no...

‘Oregon Voices’ can be heard in Tillamook
What influences an area? Laws? The economy? The environment? “Oregon Voices” tries to answer these questions. The traveling exhibit will be on temporary display at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum starting this Saturday, Sept. 6. Created by the...

Mountain West rankings: UNLV ascends to top spot after Boise State's shocking loss
Each week, Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray will rank the Mountain West football teams. Here are this week’s rankings, with each team’s overall record, its ranking last week, its result last week, its next opponent and a brief comment. 1. UNLV...

Oregon wildfires: Photos of biggest blazes from 2014-2024
The lightning caused Buzzard Complex Fire burned 395,747 acres in Eastern Oregon in 2014, making it the state's fourth largest fire in its history.Provided By Bureau Of Land ManagementThe lightning caused Canyon Creek Fire burned 110,262 acres in...

MC&J: Michigan travels to Oklahoma in Week 2’s marquee matchup
Last week ATS: 13-14 (2-7 National, 11-7 B1G) Week 1 certainly spoiled us with three matchups between top-10 teams. This week leaves a lot to be desired, with just one game between ranked teams. Then again, the schedule could have been made a...
Narcissism, Misogyny, Racism, and Fascism: Not Just a Trump thing
Note: This article below appears in the Lincoln County Leader, and I am waiting for the same rejoinder that the little county of Lincoln is running each Wednesday before my radio show, Finding Fringe, to appear on the Editorial page of a newspaper...