Republican nominee for Oregon governor Christine Drazan speaks throughout a debate in Welches, Ore., July 29.
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With even Democrats like
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
A long-range forecast says heavy rain, high-elevation snow and strong winds could impact Oregon and the Pacific Northwest during the busy Christmas travel period.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a “hazards risk” for the Dec. 24 to 28 period that includes potential impacts for anyone traveling.
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“Travel conditions may be negatively impacted by unsettled weather,” NOAA said in a statement.
The concern is fueled by forecasts for a low pressure system that could develop into an atmospheric river or “bomb cyclone.”
Prepare for rainy, windy Christmas travel in Oregon
National Weather Service meteorologist Noah Alviz said the key message is to be prepared and watch the forecast before hitting the road around Christmas.
“Right now there is moderate confidence,” or about 40-60% chance of a major impact, Alviz said. “The key point to take home is that if you’re on the Oregon Coast or Coast Range, to prepare for possible flooding, and if you’re traveling over the Cascades, to prepare for winter weather.”
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Bomb cyclone or atmospheric river could create flooding in Pacific Northwest
Days to watch for heavy precipitation in the Northwest — and possible mountain snow — include Dec. 24 and Dec. 25-28, NOAA said.
In Oregon, long-range forecasts are trending toward the weather being warmer than normal, which could indicate a greater threat for flooding than snow, Alviz said.
“We’re into a wet pattern, with rivers gradually rising, so if we end up with another low-pressure system, bomb cyclone or atmospheric river, that could lead to some flooding,” he said. “But people will just have to stay turned on that and make sure to keep an eye out.”
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NOAA echoed that sentiment.
“Please stay tuned to shorter-term forecasts, as specific impacts remain unclear for any given location at this extended forecast range,” the alert said.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 16 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. To support his work, subscribe to the Statesman Journal. He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors.
The Oregon Ducks have lost another player to the transfer portal as the team prepares for the College Football Playoff.
Per reports from On3’s Pete Nakos on Monday, Oregon defensive back Khamari Terrell has entered the portal after three seasons with the Ducks. It’s unclear if Terrell will remain with the team during the CFP as some players that have entered the portal for playoff teams are sticking around for the postseason.
Oct 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive back Khamari Terrell (14) celebrates after a defensive play against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Originally a four-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class from Shoemaker High School in Killeen, Texas, Terrell was a playmaker on both sides of the ball as well as a dynamic returner on special teams. He received offers from programs like Clemson, USC, Baylor, Mississippi State, LSU, Florida, Missouri and more. The Ducks offered him in Jan. 2022. He committed to Oregon during his official visit later that month before officially signing with the team in Feb. 2022. He also took official visits with Baylor and Mississippi State.
According to 247Sports’ rankings, Terrell was the No. 29 cornerback in the class and the No. 36 overall player in the state of Texas.
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During his freshman year in 2022, Terrell appeared in 10 of 13 games, mostly as a contributor on special teams. He posted a career-high seven total tackles that season.
In 2023, he continued to primarily have a role on special teams before finishing the campaign with six total tackles.
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Oct 14, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Devon Jackson (26) and defensive back Khamari Terrell (14) celebrate after a defensive play against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Oregon has now seen the portal departures of Terrell, safety Tyler Turner, offensive tackle JacQawn McRoy and edge rushers Emar’rion Winston, Jaedon Moore and Jaxson Jones. On the flip side, the Ducks have added two defensive backs in Purdue transfer Dillon Thieneman and Northwestern transfer Theran Johnson. The new roster additions will of course continue to start rolling in once the Ducks officially begin their offseason.
But first, Oregon will face off against the winner of Ohio State and Tennessee at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. If the Ducks can win that game, they would advance to the Semifinals in Arlington, Texas, to play the winner of Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson at AT&T Stadium.
The Ducks will be taking their 13-0 record and Big Ten Championship hardware into the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. This marks Oregon’s second appearance in the CFP since debuting in the first season of the four-team playoff in 2014. The Ducks made it to the National Championship that season but fell short to the Ohio State Buckeyes, led by Cardale Jones and Ezekiel Elliott.
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One of the biggest needs for the Oregon Ducks to fill this offseason is at the offensive tackle position, with one and potentially two starting spots to fill after the 2024 season is over.
Dan Lanning and Co. are working hard to fill that need with an elite prospect, too. According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, former Nevada Wolfpack offensive tackle Isaiah World placed the Ducks among his final three schools that he is considering, alongside the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Texas A&M Aggies.
World is the No. 1 ranked offensive tackle in the portal, and the No. 20 overall player. Standing at 6-foot-8, 320 pounds, World is a massive body that has played left tackle for the Wolfpack.
Should he end up committing to the Ducks, it would be interesting to see which side of the line he plays on. At the moment, we know that right tackle Ajani Cornelius is graduating after this year, and there is a chance that left tackle Josh Conerly Jr. will declare for the NFL Draft after a career season that saw him named an Associated Press third-team All-American.
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The Ducks are planning to get World to Eugene in the coming days for a visit and try to seal the deal on his recruitment.
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