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Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 8:44 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are...
Oregon Lottery Powerball, Pick 4 results for July 2
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 2, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 2 drawing 07-19-21-54-63, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and...

Update: Anticipate penny-sized hail with thunderstorms Thursday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:38 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:15 p.m. for Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County and Central and Eastern Lake County. Wind gusts of up...

Former NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape and abuse in Oregon
Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman after a 2021 party, following a jury trial in Oregon. McLemore, 32, was convicted in Clackamas County Circuit Court on Thursday of first-degree...

Texas high jumper leaps into published writing with first book, 'Psychic Suit'
Osawese Agbonkonkon excels as a high jumper at the University of Texas and publishes his first novel, showcasing talent both on and off the track. DALLAS — Osawese Agbonkonkon played several sports as a young child growing up in the Frisco area....
Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape after 11-day Oregon trial
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape by an Oregon jury Thursday. The jury in Clackamas County found McLemore, the 32-year-old ex-Portland Trail Blazers player, guilty of raping a woman...

Problem Solvers: Uncovering the hidden hazards that led to nearly 40 deer entanglements in Central Oregon last year
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- After distraught neighbors in Redmond contacted the KTVZ Problem Solvers about a mother doe with a trap stuck to her lip, we traveled to a local Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office, which says Central Oregon...

Ex-NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of rape by Oregon jury after trial
The Dallas Mavericks' newest draft pick, Cooper Flagg, addresses the conspiracy theories related to the team's selection. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NBA guard Ben McLemore was found guilty of rape by an Oregon jury...

What Makes PuroAir The Best Air Purifier In America
— Clean indoor air isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re living in a city apartment, a suburban family home, or a small-town cottage, the quality of your air directly affects how you feel every day. Between pet dander, smoke,...

Capital Chatter: Democracy is a messy business — even in Oregon
Published 5:06 pm Thursday, July 3, 2025 capital chatter logo The 2025 Oregon Legislature exemplified the Founders’ warning. Democracy – even the representative democracy the Founders established – is a messy affair. “I am well aware of the Toil...

12 Patriots selected as best all-time at respective NFL Draft slot
On Thursday, ESPN’s Ben Solak published an exhaustive list on ESPN.com, where he selected the best player chosen at every single draft slot in the history of the NFL Draft. For example, he listed Peyton Manning (1998) as the greatest No. 1 pick in...
Sturm finishes third, McElveen fourth at Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
Michaela Thompson failed to finish five-stage gravel race Durango's Sarah Sturm competes in the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder five-day stage race last week. (Courtesy Sarah Sturm) × Durango’s Sarah Sturm and Payson McElveen have had crashes in some...

Carmel ranks high in survey of country's best job markets
We're getting insight on some of the nation's best job markets, based on a SmartAsset report. INDIANAPOLIS — A recent report shows job openings across the country jumped in May. Right now, there are nearly eight million U.S. job openings. That's...

Las Cruces lands on CNN's list of 'America's Best Towns to Visit'
Las Cruces is one of the top 10 towns to visit in America, according to a newly released report. The "City of Crosses" landed in the No. 7 spot for CNN's "America's Best Towns to Visit" in 2025, which was put together by CNN travel editors who...

Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon enact K-12 cellphone bans
What’s the story? Vermont, Ohio, North Carolina, and Oregon have all enacted statewide bans on cellphone use in K-12 schools since June 27. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) signed H480 into law on June 27, directing the Secretary of Education to...

Problem Solvers: Uncovering the hidden hazzards that led to nearly 40 deer entanglements in Central Oregon last year
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- After distraught neighbors in Redmond contacted the KTVZ Problem Solvers about a mother doe with a trap stuck to her lip, we traveled to a local Fish and Wildlife Office, which says Central Oregon saw nearly 40 incidents...

Greg McElroy evaluates Pac-12 ‘rebirth’ after CBS media rights deal, adding Texas State
The new-look Pac-12 will debut next season with a shiny new media rights deal with CBS and a bevy of new programs within its ranks. Nine teams will be within its ranks when the conference’s “rebirth” takes place. On July 1, 2026, the Pac-12 will...

New sockeye limits along the Columbia River: What anglers need to know this summer
RICHLAND, Wash – The sockeye salmon fishing limits along the Hanford Reach and Upper Columbia River have been reduced due to a decrease in the run size, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Effective July 7 through August...

What cold streak? Oregon's recruiting class jumps into top-10 nationally
The haters are suddenly awfully quiet about the Oregon Ducks and their 2026 recruiting class. As recently as last week, rival fans were making jokes about "Phil Knight's check bouncing" and arguing Dan Lanning's infamous pool jump with now-Texas...

UCSB Men’s Soccer Announces 18-Game 2025 Schedule
The UC Santa Barbara Men’s Soccer team announced its schedule for the 2025 season on Wednesday, an 18-game slate, plus two exhibition matches. One third of the Gauchos’ competitive games will be against opponents who reached the NCAA Tournament in...