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Banks real estate agent files for Oregon House seat – Oregon Capital Chronicle

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February 9, 2024

Banks real estate agent files for Oregon House seat – Oregon Capital Chronicle

A Republican state representative who has been barred from serving on committees because of a restraining order against him won’t seek a second term and endorsed a candidate to replace him.

Rep. Brian Stout, R-Columbia City, announced his decision to retire at the end of his first term in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday, a few days after the Legislature began its 35-day short session. The next day, Banks real estate agent Darcey Edwards announced that she’ll run for the seat with Stout’s endorsement.

Darcey Edwards is running for the state House. (Edwards campaign)

Edwards told the Capital Chronicle she’s running because she’s been looking for a way to serve the state.

“I’m at a point in my life where I feel like I have something I can bring to the table to help my district,” she said.

She was considering jumping into politics when she learned that the seat would be open, and she said voters want someone who can serve in the full capacity after years of diminished representation in Salem.

The interests of the rural 31st House district, which runs north from Gaston to the banks of the Columbia River across from Longview, Washington, have not been priorities in Salem in recent years because Stout and its prior representative, former Democratic Rep. Brad Witt, were both barred from participating in legislative committees because of sexual improprieties.

House Speaker Dan Rayfield, D-Corvallis, removed Stout from committees before his term began because Stout was subject to a five-year restraining order from a former campaign volunteer who alleged that he had sexually assaulted her and threatened her life. Rayfield called for Stout to resign last spring after a judge upheld the restraining order.

Stout was silent for months about his election plans and released a short statement this week.

“It is with much thought, prayer and very careful consideration that my wife and I have made the decision to not file and run for re-election this coming year as your state representative,” he said.

Along with Stout’s endorsement, Edwards announced that she’s entering the race with endorsements from Sen. Suzanne Weber, R-Tillamook, former Republican state Sen. Bruce Starr and Oregon Right to Life PAC, the state’s leading anti-abortion political group. Starr, who served in the Legislature from 1999 to 2015, is running again this year to replace Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, who is barred from reelection because he participated in last year’s six-week walkout.

Edwards will face Drew Layda, who ran against Stout in 2022, in the May Republican primary. Layda has become a thorn in the side of some area Republicans for pushing for more information about an annual Columbia County Republican Party fundraiser where guests bid on expensive, hard-to-find bourbon.

Those fundraisers are included in a broad criminal investigation of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission managers who diverted rare liquors for their own use, the Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Layda’s skepticism led the Columbia County Republican Party to ban him from all its events and meetings last fall, and he filed a lawsuit against the party over it.

Layda told the Capital Chronicle that he doesn’t know Edwards but that he welcomed the competitive primary. He was also seeking the Right to Life PAC’s support and didn’t know it went with another candidate.

“It’s more healthy when you have people actually participating, more than one or two candidates involved in the process because it’s an indicator more people are paying attention and that’s the end goal,” he said.

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Tale of the tape: Previewing Oregon’s Class 3A football state title game between Cascade Christian and Burns

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November 28, 2025

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Tale of the tape: Previewing Oregon’s Class 3A football state title game between Cascade Christian and Burns

We’re at the final week of Oregon high school football and the Class 3A state tournament all comes down to No. 1 Cascade Christian (12-0) and No. 3 Burns (11-1).

Here is a breakdown of Saturday’s Class 3A state championship game, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Summit High School in Bend.

Last meeting: Burns won 46-19 in Week 3 of the 2014 season.

Quick fact: Cascade Christian is vying to become the first team to give up zero points en route to a state title since Regis won the Class A championship in 1973.

About Burns

Road to the final: Def. Phoenix 54-7 (first round), Vale 32-20 (quarterfinals), Banks 36-31 (semifinals)

Last state championship: 2024 (second)

Last state final: 2024 (fifth appearance)

Coach: Matt Bruck, third season (28-14)

Offensive leaders: QB Jack Wright, sr. (144-246-3-2445, 40 TDs pass; 88-491-12 rush); RB Tommy Winn, sr. (139-943-9); WR Coltin Miller, sr. (79-1505-21); WR Preston Hill, sr. (31-471-7); TE Cannon Kemper, jr. (19-342-8)

Defensive leaders: LB Jasper SkunkCap, jr. (73 tackles, 15 for loss); DL Joe Weil, sr. (68 tackles, 28 for loss, 11.5 sacks); LB Kemper (69 tackles, 10.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks); LB Colter Handley, soph. (56 tackles, 5 for loss); DL Ben Chamberlain, jr. (13 tackles for loss)

Lighthearted moment: Several weeks ago, the team played a game of “blob tag,” which requires teammates to remain attached by holding hands or interlocking arms, and as they tag players and attach them to the blob, it breaks off to form new blobs. Who started as the blob? Two of their biggest linemen — Weil and classmate Wesley Graham — trying to chase down their quicker teammates, which Bruck said was a funny sight.

Secret weapon: Weil also rated a mention as the leader of the Hilanders’ offensive and defensive lines.

“On the offensive side of the ball, they create gaps for Tommy and Jack to run through as well as protect Jack,” Challengers coach Jon Gettman said. “On defense, they just shut down a Banks team that had run the ball really well all season. They are a very physical, well-coached team that puts a lot of pressure on you.”

About Cascade Christian

Road to the final: Def. Pleasant Hill 68-0 (first round), North Valley 48-0 (quarterfinals), Gervais 36-0 (semifinals)

Last state championship: 2023 (fifth)

Last state final: 2023 (eighth appearance)

Coach: Jon Gettman, 16th season (155-32)

Offensive leaders: QB Deryk Farmer, sr. (89-147-4-1556, 16 TDs pass; 64-682-11 rush); RB Bryson Walker, jr. (89-986-27); WR Caleb Scaglione, sr. (38-563-7); WR Mikey Covey, soph. (11-353-2); WR Caleb Parker, sr. (15-335-3)

Defensive leaders: LB Covey (63 tackles, 14 for loss, 3.5 sacks, 11 hurries); LB Wyatt Hurley, jr. (59 tackles, 6 for loss); LB Walker (58 tackles); DE Alex Fiannaca, sr. (53 tackles, 11.5 for loss); LB Seth Scaglione, jr. (44 tackles, 10 for loss, 4.5 sacks); DE Austin Cook, jr. (9.5 tackles for loss)

Lighthearted moment: One night before the season kicked off, Gettman invited all the players and their fathers to gather for a night of worship and prayer along with a talk from guest speaker Brandon Boice, a former Oregon State player. It was such a success that Gettman held another session during their Week 7 bye.

“We spend so much time and effort on the gridiron,” Gettman said. “But the greatest blessing is seeing these young men grow up and be leaders in the community. So, taking a break from the season and just being able to speak to the weightier things of life is what I’m thankful for.”

Secret weapon: Bruck pointed to their big three of Farmer, Walker and Caleb Scaglione, “but everything has to run through their quarterback,” he said. “But really, you have to pay equal attention to their trio.”

— René Ferrán is a freelance reporter for The Oregonian/Oregon Live. René grew up in Portland and has written about high school sports in the Pacific Northwest since 1993, with his work featured at the Idaho Press Tribune, Tri-City Herald, Seattle Times, Tacoma News Tribune, The Columbian and High School on SI. He can be reached at rferran.oregonianhssports@gmail.com

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Oregon State women can’t keep up with No. 17 Vanderbilt in second loss of season

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November 27, 2025

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Oregon State women can’t keep up with No. 17 Vanderbilt in second loss of season

Oregon State women’s basketball failed to keep pace with a dynamic offensive team Thursday night, as No. 17 Vanderbilt ran away from OSU, 88-66, in the Paradise Jam Tournament.

Playing their first game in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Beavers (5-2) struggled against a high-pressure Vanderbilt defense, committing 21 turnovers.

The Commodores (7-0) got a game-high 35 points from superstar sophomore Mikayla Blakes and a career-high 17 from Justin Pissott. OSU got 15 points apiece from Jenna Villa and Ally Schimel, and 14 from Lizzy Williamson.

OSU fell behind 8-0 early, facing intense defensive pressure from the Commodores. Blakes was a force from the opening whistle, scoring 21 first half points.

The Beavers trailed, 26-13, after one, as Vanderbilt hit five three-pointers in the opening quarter alone.

But aggressive offensive play from Villa and Schimel cut the Commodores’ lead down to two in the second quarter.

With 2:30 left in the first half, a three-pointer from Cloe Vecina gave OSU the lead, 33-32. But Vanderbilt finished the half strong and took a 43-38 lead at the break thanks to the relentless scoring of Blakes and Pissott.

Vanderbilt carried their strong shooting into the third quarter, going on a 7-0 run to get it to 50-38.

The full-court press started to wear OSU down in the third, and Blakes took full advantage with easy buckets in transition. The Commodores extended their lead to 58-42 midway through the period.

Vanderbilt kept its foot on the gas pedal and didn’t look back, as Scott Rueck’s team committed 11 turnovers in the third quarter alone, getting out-scored 30-9. The Commodores went on a 21-5 run and took a 73-47 lead into the fourth.

Next game: Oregon State (5-2) vs. Virginia Tech (5-2)

When: Saturday, Nov. 29
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT
Where: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (Paradise Jam tournament)
Stream: ESPN+

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Thousands of Americans advised to avoid outdoors in California, Oregon

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November 27, 2025

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Thousands of Americans advised to avoid outdoors in California, Oregon

Thousands of residents across parts of California and Oregon have been advised to stay indoors where possible on Thursday due to concerns over high levels of air pollution.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s AirNow map shows that areas including Cromberg, Portola, and Sattley in California, and La Pine in Oregon face “unhealthy” levels of air quality as on 03.10 a.m. ET on Thursday.

Why It Matters

Unhealthy levels of air pollution in the atmosphere can affect everyone, but vulnerable people, especially the elderly, children, and those with existing heart or lung conditions, can be particularly affected.

Exposure to poor air can lead to eye, throat, and nose irritation, coughing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath.

When pollution is in the “unhealthy” range, the EPA advises that sensitive groups avoid long or intense outdoor activities and consider moving or rescheduling them indoors. The EPA also recommends the remainder of the population to reduce long or intense activities, and to take more breaks during outdoor activities.

This is a developing story. More to follow.

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