Oregon
Opinion | A Law-and-Order Leader for Oregon
Republican nominee for Oregon governor Christine Drazan speaks throughout a debate in Welches, Ore., July 29.
Photograph:
Jamie Valdez/Related Press
With even Democrats like
Joe Biden
now distancing themselves from the defund-the-police motion, it’s time to place this far-left lunacy to relaxation. Nowhere in America is there a clearer alternative for change than in Oregon, the place Republican
Christine Drazan
is working for governor to maneuver her state in a brand new pro-law-enforcement course. I’ll be campaigning for her there this week.
Oregon was one of many facilities of this harmful motion. In 2020, when riots broke out in Portland, metropolis and state leaders appeared extra involved with blaming police than restoring order and holding violent rioters accountable. As a substitute of backing up regulation enforcement, Portland politicians handed reckless measures to defund it. The outcomes have been predictable and tragic: Homicides surged 207% in lower than two years.
Evaluate this with Maryland. In 2015 I had been governor solely 89 days when the worst violence in 47 years erupted in Baltimore. When then-Mayor
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
stated she needed to present the rioters “area” to “destroy,” I made clear that method was unacceptable.
I declared a state of emergency and despatched 1,000 extra law enforcement officials and 4,000 Nationwide Guardsmen to town. We allowed peaceable protests however instantly stopped the violence. I walked the streets of Baltimore to decrease the temperature and hearken to issues.
In the summertime of 2020, the success of our peace-through-strength method was clear. Whereas cities throughout America had been going through unrest, Baltimore was peaceable, and the neighborhood labored with the police to maintain town protected. Whereas Portland was defunding police, I enacted a Re-Fund the Police Initiative, which invested $500 million in regulation enforcement.
A breakdown of regulation and order solely harms probably the most susceptible amongst us. Whereas homelessness is uncontrolled in Oregon, we’ve lowered it in Maryland by 24%.
The individuals of my deep-blue state, together with Democrats and independents, have stood with us as a result of they knew I might by no means put politics or ideology earlier than public security. That’s precisely the commonsense method that Christine Drazan would carry, and that’s why I imagine she will be able to win and achieve success in a blue state.
She would absolutely fund state police and enhance the variety of officers throughout Oregon, work to ensure violent criminals are held accountable, and crack down on the provision of lethal medication comparable to fentanyl and the gangs that carry them into communities.
Few concepts have been extra harmful to the U.S. lately than “defund the police.” With violent crime rising throughout America and police recruitment, retention and morale at all-time lows, it’s necessary that we start reversing the injury by electing pro-law-enforcement leaders. Different Republican gubernatorial candidates, like
Joe Lombardo
in Nevada and
Mark Ronchetti
in New Mexico, are working nice campaigns targeted on supporting regulation enforcement, however a vote for change in Oregon can be heard all throughout the nation.
I urge Oregonians to set their state and our nation on a brand new course by electing Christine Drazan.
Mr. Hogan, a Republican, is governor of Maryland.
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Oregon
Crash closes all southbound lanes on I-5 near Salem
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These intersections in and near Salem have the most crashes
The Statesman Journal analyzed Oregon Department of Transportation data to determine which intersections in and near Salem have the most crashes.
A crash on Saturday afternoon has closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 south of Salem near the Kuebler Boulevard interchange, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
ODOT reported the crash at milepost 251 just after 2:30 p.m.
It was not immediately clear what caused the crash.
ODOT said drivers should expect extended delays or find an alternate route.
This story will be updated.
Oregon
What you need to know about the Oregon County Fair
The 55th annual Oregon Country Fair kicks off July 12 and tickets are already selling quickly.
The fair is touted as a celebration of art, music, earth and family where attendees are encouraged to dress with flair and let their inner child romp with glee as they wander through a fairy-like village in the forest near Veneta, about 15 miles west of Eugene.
In preparation for this year’s Mainstage lineup, officials with the OCF Administration created a playlist on Spotify titled “Official OCF 2024 Playlist.” Artists and bands include Dadweed, Haley Johnsen, Reggie Watts, Everyone Orchestra, Fruition, Robin Jackson and the Caravan, Rett Madison, Jackie Venson, TBA, Ghost-Note, Steve Poltz, Greaterkind with Lo Steele, Tolliver, Glitterfox!, and The California Honeydrops.
General information
The 55th Annual Oregon Country Fair is scheduled for July 12-14, operating 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily. About 45,000 people attend the three-day event.
Tickets are sold through aftontickets.com.
Tickets can also be purchased at the Oregon Country Fair Administration building at 442 Lawrence St. in Eugene on Mondays or Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. until Tuesday.
General admission tickets for the fair went on sale last week for $60 each. Early bird tickets and three-day tickets for the Fair are sold out.
Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Seniors 65 and older can receive a $5 discount.
Vendors
Hundreds of artisan booths will be on-site, boasting hand-made goods like accessories, jewelry, body care, candles, ceramics and pottery, clothing and hats, rocks and crystals, woodworking, painting, instruments, leatherwork and more. Services include massages, energy work and tarot card readings.
Dozens of food booths and carts will also be available at the Fair, including the likes of drink stations for smoothies and orange juice, Cajun cuisine, hamburgers, Philly cheese steaks, pizza and calzones, falafel, empanadas, dumplings, tamales, pie, tofu, candy and more.
ODF has posted a full list of its food and vendors on its website.
Events and activities
The Oregon Country Fair has at least 17 stages this year.
A variety of musicians will take to the mainstage from rock and roll bands to solo acoustic artists. Other events range from spoken word to belly dancing to Vaudeville to gardening, arts and crafts, and more.
There are many parades throughout the day. For attendees who want to join a parade, they can visit the Dragon Lair in Chela Mela Meadow to meet Peachi the Dragon before she marches through the fairgrounds with her drummers starting at 11 a.m.
Family-friendly entertainment
Oregon Country Fair prides itself on its kid-friendly atmosphere and activities. On the Youth Stage, families can watch puppet shows, musical performances, jugglers and acrobats.
Families with children can visit Wally’s Way, a semi-supervised kid-friendly area with a playground, climbing structure, free library, and plenty of shade.
Resting areas for families will also be available at Mellow Space and Groover’s Grove featuring diaper-changing areas and shady seating to rest and let children explore various sensory activities in a safe and fairly confined area.
Transportation and Camping
Parking at the Fair costs $15 per day, per vehicle. Parking can be purchased when buying tickets through Afton Tickets or upon arrival at the fair. Carpooling is encouraged.
A free shuttle bus service from Eugene to the Oregon Country Fairgrounds will be available for visitors all weekend starting at 10 a.m. at the Lane Transit District Station at 10th Ave. and Willamette Street and at the Valley River Center northwest parking lot next to the bike bridge. The last bus leaves the fair site at 7:30 p.m.
Another shuttle service will operate Friday and Saturday between Veneta and the Fairgrounds. Visitors can find the shuttle service in Veneta at Carson Card Lock located at 25095 Jeans Road. The shuttles will depart from Carson Card Lock at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Return trips leave the Fair at 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
There is no camping at the fair site but there are options nearby.
Neighboring campsites include Zumwalt Campground, Carefree Campground, Darling Reunion Campground, GnomeWood Camp, EZ Camp, Sol Creek Farms, and The Other Side.
What to pack for a day at the Fair
According to the Oregon Country Fair Administration, packing the following items will make your fair experience more enjoyable:
- A refillable, non-glass water bottle
- Backpacks, purses, and fanny packs do not have to be clear.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen and an umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Face Mask
- A fun costume
Visit the OCF website at oregoncountryfair.org for more information.
Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at HKochanski@registerguard.com
Oregon
2024 Oregon football schedule: When is Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State?
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The Oregon Ducks ended up leaving the Pac-12, placing the Oregon football program in a different conference than the Oregon State Beavers, but the 2024 Oregon football schedule wouldn’t be complete without having the two teams meet up. So, thankfully, the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers will meet up in the third game of the 2024 Oregon football season.
Just as the first two games on the Ducks’ 2024 schedule will be in Autzen Stadium, Oregon will face off against the Oregon State Beavers in what will be the Ducks’ first road game of the 2024 Oregon football season.
It’ll also be the first matchup in this rivalry since Oregon made the decision to ditch the Pac-12 and join the Big Ten. Given how Oregon State was impacted, the home crowd at Reser Stadium in Corvallis will be, uh, less than enthusiastic to welcome the Ducks to town.
The Beavers are facing a bit of uncertainty about the future of their program. With the dissolving of the Pac-12 and no clear path to another power conference (the Big Ten has quite a few teams, the SEC isn’t on the West Coast, the ACC already has a few West Coast teams, and the Big 12 is chaos), who knows what’s up ahead for the Oregon State football program.
But, even though there’s some uncertainty in Corvallis, at least we get the preservation of this long standing rivalry matchup.
The Beavers have provided a tough test for the Oregon football team over the past few seasons. That said, this particular in-state rivalry matchup probably won’t be as closely contested as some of the recent editions have been.
Positioned early in the 2024 Oregon football schedule, this game should serve as yet another solid non-conference test for Dan Lanning and his Ducks. Without Jonathan Smith in Corvallis though, it seems plausible that Oregon State will take a bit of a step back this season.
And with the roster that Lanning has assembled, even if there is a hostile crowd and an eager Beavers team, this should be a solid victory for the Ducks.
But all that said, as the Ducks navigate their into a new conference with an intriguing 2024 schedule, which includes games against longstanding Big Ten powerhouses such as the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and the Wisconsin Badgers, it’s kinda nice to face off against a familiar face. The Oregon State game serves as a familiar reminder of Oregon football’s history ahead of this new era for the Ducks.
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