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Oregon football player arrested in connection to fatal hit and run in Eugene

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2 years ago

April 17, 2024

Oregon football player arrested in connection to fatal hit and run in Eugene

An Oregon football player has been arrested in connection with a Monday fatal hit and run in Eugene.

According the Eugene Police spokesperson Melinda McLaughlin, the incident happened around 9:10 p.m. on Monday at West 4th Avenue and Polk Street.

“This is a complex investigation and EPD is still gathering information to be submitted to the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for a final charging decision,” McLaughlin said in an email to The Register-Guard.

Police said the person killed was a 46-year-old man but have not yet released his name.

The Oregon player faces charges of failure to perform duties of a driver to injured persons. He is set to be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. at the Lane County Jail and remains in custody as of Wednesday morning.

It was not immediately clear when he was arrested. It is The Register-Guard’s policy not to identify individuals who are arrested until they have been arraigned in court.

“We are aware of the incident and are awaiting additional information,” an Oregon athletics spokesperson told The Register-Guard in an email.

This story will be updated.

Alec Dietz covers University of Oregon football, volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball for The Register-Guard. You may reach him at adietz@registerguard.com and you can follow him on X @AlecDietz.

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Happy birthday, Zawadi! Lion at Oregon Zoo turns 18

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November 3, 2025

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Happy birthday, Zawadi! Lion at Oregon Zoo turns 18

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – One of the oldest male lions in North America celebrated his birthday over the weekend at the Oregon Zoo.

Zawadi Mungu turned 18 on Sunday and celebrated with some of his favorite treats. According to the zoo, male lions rarely live past 12 in the wild.

“We have a team of veterinarians, nutritionists, care staff and maintenance workers who collaborate to give Zawadi the best life possible,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s Africa area. “He’s a pampered cat, as he should be at his age.”

The zoo says staff noticed some weakness earlier this year in Zawadi’s back legs. Workers added ramps inside the lion habitat to help him safely climb around.

The veterinary team also came up with a regimen of physical therapy and cold-laser treatments to help strengthen Zawadi’s muscles and reduce inflammation. The zoo says results have been promising.

“Zawadi is doing very well with his therapeutic treatments,” said Dr. Carlos Sanchez, the zoo’s head veterinarian. “His legs are stronger, his mobility is improving, and he seems to be feeling good.”

Zawadi has been at the Oregon Zoo since 2009. He has fathered two litters of cubs, and two of them – Niara and Mashayu – still live at the zoo.

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Here’s how to buy Iowa vs. Oregon college football tickets

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1 day ago

November 2, 2025

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Here’s how to buy Iowa vs. Oregon college football tickets

Iowa is looking to take down a top-ranked opponent when the Oregon Ducks roll into town. Tickets are available now, starting at $166.

Oregon is 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference, suffering their only loss to Indiana. The Ducks are currently coming off back-to-back wins over Wisconsin and Rutgers. Iowa is 6-2 overall and 4-1 in conference, also suffering a loss to Indiana. Iowa is coming off three straight wins.

Here’s everything you need to know to buy Iowa vs. Oregon tickets:

No. 24 Iowa vs. No. 6 Oregon college football tickets

No. 24 Iowa will host No. 6 Oregon at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Tickets are available now, starting at $166.

Iowa vs. Oregon game information

When: Saturday, Nov. 8
Where: Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa
What time: 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: ABC – Watch on FUBO
Tickets: Starting at $166

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‘Suspected naval flare’ washes up on Seaside beach

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2 days ago

November 2, 2025

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‘Suspected naval flare’ washes up on Seaside beach

SEASIDE Ore. (KPTV) – Officers with the Oregon State Police blew up a “suspected naval flare” that washed ashore at Seaside on Saturday, according to a city spokesperson.

The spokesperson said law enforcement secured the area when the flare was found, and then OSP explosive experts detonated the device.

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