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Ems and Indians

The Eugene Emeralds finished up their series with the Spokane Indians last night.  After winning on Friday and Saturday night 8-1 and 6-2 respectively the Ems were poised to take the series from the Indians, but Spokane had a different scenario in mind.  The Ems led early 4-3 after a […]

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Rock Slides Death; Florence COVID-19 Numbers; School Gets Green Light on Modular Classrooms

Rock Slides Death Oregon Duck Football player Spencer Webb succumbed to injuries he received after falling and hitting his head just west of Triangle Lake.  Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the rock slides area after receiving a report of an injured man.  Passers by also stopped to provide assistance […]

Variant Becomes Predominant Strain; Gas Prices; Cancelled Chinook Season Update; Private Ribbon Cutting

Variant Becomes Predominant Strain The Oregon Health Authority is reporting that the Omicron Subvariant BA.4 and BA.5 are now the predominant strains in Oregon and across the U.S.. this strain is even more transmissible than the original Omicron variant which was in turn more transmissible than earlier COVID-19 variants.  The […]