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As a foster child, she saw her siblings only 5 times in 11 years. An Oregon bill would change that
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (675+ words) Oregon foster children would be guaranteed ongoing contact with their siblings, have ready access to precious possessions and enjoy other expanded protections under a bill unanimously passed by the Oregon Senate Wednesday. The full list of guarantees, known as the…...
100 greatest girls athletes in Oregon high school sports history (Part 4)
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1862+ words) On Feb. 3, 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5606, declaring Feb. 4, 1987, National Women in Sports Day. Every year since, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) celebrates female athletes" accomplishments and honors the progress women in sports have made toward equality…...
‘A permanent lighthouse’: New award created to honor pioneer of girls sports in Oregon
2+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) Anna Maria Lopez likes to say she was born in just the right year. Lopez was a part of the first OSAA state tournament for a girls" team sport. The Blues placed in the 1974 volleyball state tournament and won the…...
Asking Eric: ‘Running club’s’ overnight campout includes a whole lot more than just running
3+ week, 1+ day ago (344+ words) Dear Eric: I've been married to my second husband for almost five years. We belong to a running group that is more about having beers together than actually running for fitness. Some of the female members have taken a liking…...
Oregon State’s Kennedie Shuler earns national recognition
3+ week, 3+ day ago (162+ words) Oregon State's Kennedie Shuler earned national recognition for her play in last week's overtime win over Gonzaga. Shuler, who had 17 points, 10 steals and nine assists in the 92-87 Beavers win, was one of five players named an Ann Meyers Drysdale national…...
Vote: Who should be the Oregon Girls Basketball Player of the Week (1/12/2026)?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1415+ words) Here are the candidates for The Oregonian/OregonLive's Oregon Girls Basketball Player of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be…...
Vote: Who should be the girls basketball player of the week for the week of Dec. 22?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1075+ words) Here are the finalists for last week's girls basketball player of the week. Check below to vote for your favorite. Mayenabasi Akpan, South Medford The senior center turned in a double-double for the Panthers with 15 points and 12 rebounds while also…...
Vote: Who should be the girls basketball player of the week for the week of Dec. 15?
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1372+ words) Here are the finalists for last week's girls basketball player of the week. Check below to vote for your favorite. The senior pulled down 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies in a 47-46 loss to Phoenix in play at the Christmas Classic, held…...
Voting results: McKay sophomore runs away with girls basketball player of the week votes
2+ mon, 17+ hour ago (111+ words) A sophomore, Higheagle scored 15 points, adding three rebounds and four assists as the Royal Scots fell to St. Helens on Dec. 12. Check The Oregonian/OregonLive every Monday for a new poll about the previous week's top athletes and make sure…...
All-classification all-state volleyball: A statewide look at Oregon’s top stars
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (813+ words) Here are The Oregonian/OregonLive's selections for Oregon's best players regardless of classification for the 2025 high school volleyball season. The University of San Diego signee showed her dominance wasn't just a product of being a big fish in a small…...