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5-Star Quarterback Jared Curtis Committing Soon? Oregon Ducks, Georgia Visits Loom
EUGENE – With two big visits on the horizon, five-star quarterback and the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class, Jared Curtis, could be nearing a decision on where he will commit.
Curtis has visits scheduled to both the Oregon Ducks and Georgia in the month of March. The Tennessee native will head west to Eugene, Oregon, for a visit on March 8 before heading back south to Georgia for another visit on March 13.
“I will wait until official visits to make my decision. I will get out more. When official visits open up, I will get down on some visits, see the school, and see what I like about it,” Curtis told On3 back in December.
Curtis has scheduled his official visits with both the Ducks and Bulldogs. The 6-4, 225-pound play-caller will take an official visit to Oregon on June 6 and Georgia on June 13.
Although Curtis has said he wants to wait to make a decision until after he takes his official visits, the upcoming trips to Eugene and Athens this month could cause Curtis to commit earlier depending on which team makes the better impression. On3’s Steve Wiltfong recently reported that Curtis could make a decision after these upcoming spring visits.
When Curtis does decide to commit, it will not be his first time committing to a college.
Curtis was previously committed to Georgia, initially pledging to the program on March 23. However, he de-committed on Oct. 17, reopening his recruitment and giving Oregon another opportunity to secure his commitment.
Since then, it has essentially been a two-man race for the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 recruiting cycle, although other programs made a strong case earlier in the year. South Carolina, Auburn, Alabama, USC, and Ohio State were in the running for Curtis’ commitment just a month ago, but now he is down to just two programs: Oregon and Georgia.
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“I think there are times where Curtis really sees himself playing at Oregon, and they’ve been the leader as of late,” Wiltfong reported Monday. “The connection with offensive coordinator Will Stein and Dan Lanning, the way the Ducks have played over the last three years, and the trajectory of the program are exciting.”
However, Wiltfong cited Georgia’s recent success as well as close distance to Curtis as reasons why the elite recruit might be leaning towards the Bulldogs.
Curtis is the nation’s No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. He is also the No. 1 quarterback in his class and the top-ranked recruit in the state of Tennessee.
After an impressive 2024 season, Curtis capped off his year by earning Gatorade’s Tennessee Football Player of the Year honors. He led his team to a 13-1 record and a state championship. Curtis also showcased his versatility, throwing for 2,672 yards and 38 touchdowns while adding 577 rushing yards and 14 more scores on the ground.
Landing Curtis would further cement Oregon as a top destination for elite quarterbacks while strengthening its already No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class. Curtis would also join a talented quarterback room led by Dante Moore, an early Heisman contender.
As Curtis prepares for his visits to Oregon and Georgia, the next few weeks will play a crucial role in shaping his final decision.
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications beyond Portland General Electric, including for Central Oregon customers served by Pacific Power.
The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved changes allowing Portland General Electric to charge higher rates to large energy users such as data centers. The goal is to ensure those customers pay for the cost of expanding the power grid, rather than shifting those costs onto smaller or household ratepayers.
The move comes after six consecutive years of rate increases for Oregon customers, driven in part by what PGE describes as an unprecedented rise in electricity demand, with data centers as a major factor.
Under the new rules, large energy use facilities must pay 100% of the cost to expand distribution systems needed to serve them. They must also use at least 90% of their contracted power capacity, with requirements for contract lengths and penalties for exceeding usage or exiting early.
The rules define large energy users as facilities capable of drawing more than 20 megawatts of power at a time. A separate category for “very large loads” — those exceeding 100 megawatts — includes a 1 cent per kilowatt-hour surcharge, with funds going toward reducing energy burden for vulnerable customers.
The order also includes a queue system to ensure new large users can only connect when enough zero-emission energy is available to meet demand under House Bill 2021.
While the decision directly applies to PGE, Pacific Power is proposing a similar approach for customers in Central Oregon.
PacifiCorp exclusively sent a statement to KTVZ News, saying utilities have seen a growing number of extremely large new load requests in recent years, requiring significant investments in transmission and generation infrastructure.
The company has filed a proposed tariff with the Oregon Public Utility Commission under House Bill 3546 to create a new rate schedule for “New Large Energy Use Facilities.” Under the proposal, large energy users such as data centers would be required to cover the costs of infrastructure upgrades needed to serve them.
PacifiCorp said the approach would allow the utility to meet the needs of large energy users while continuing to invest in infrastructure and protecting affordability for other customer classes.
PGE has until June 3 to file a new pricing system to implement the order, which would take effect June 10. The utility is also required to begin annual reporting on large energy users starting June 1, 2027.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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