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Predictions: Michigan State football at Oregon
Madeline Kenney asks Jonathan Smith about Oregon and the Pac-12 Conference.
Madeline Kenney asks Jonathan Smith about Oregon and the Pac-12 Conference.
Angelique S. Chengelis, Madeline Kenney, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Friday’s Michigan State-Oregon game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (9 p.m., Fox/760 AM).
▶Angelique S. Chengelis: The Spartans are coming off a tough home loss to high-powered Ohio State and now play on the road against Oregon, which, after a bit of a slow start, has found a groove and ranks 34th in offense, averaging 454 yards a game despite not having the classic Oregon explosive plays. Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel has been efficient, and has thrown nine touchdowns against on interception, but he could have some trouble with MSU’s pass rush — the Spartans are second in the Big Ten with 15 sacks. Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles is a talent, but he’s young and has made some errors along the way this season. Those need to be cleaned up, and if they are, the Spartans stand a chance in any game. But this is on the road in one of the toughest, loudest venues. Pick: Oregon 34-10
▶ Madeline Kenney: Michigan State left Saturday’s loss to No. 3 Ohio State with the feeling that it left a lot of points on the board. The Spartans moved the ball early on and seemed to match the Buckeyes’ intensity out of the gates, but that momentum faded as a loaded Ohio State team wore Michigan State out. But come Sunday, the Spartans’ motto was to “flush” the loss and turn their focus to Oregon, an opponent Jonathan Smith knows all too well. It’s been engrained in Smith since his playing days at Oregon State to view the Ducks as a rival, but he said on Friday that he’ll have a neutral approach to Oregon this time around. If Michigan State can limit the turnovers, execute better in the red zone and get third down stops, then the Spartans might be able to make the Ducks sweat a bit. Oregon, on the other hand, had started the season off slow, but has improved each week. Dillon Gabriel has been ultra reliable, and the offense the past two games has seemed to have found its stride. Pick: Oregon, 34-17
▶ John Niyo: The schedule won’t let up, and neither will the injuries. That’s a huge problem for Michigan State as it hits the road for a second straight week against a top-10 team. The Spartans haven’t shown they can play mistake-free football, as only Auburn has committed more turnovers among Power 4 teams this season. And they’re not capitalizing on their opportunities, either, with only seven touchdowns to show for their 18 red-zone chances. That won’t get it done against an Oregon team that’s both talented and efficient. Even though the Ducks aren’t hitting the big plays, they’re doing just about everything else right, as Dillon Gabriel’s 82% completion rate shows. Pick: Oregon, 38-17
▶ Bob Wojnowski: The Spartans’ brutal schedule stretch continues, although No. 6 Oregon hasn’t been quite as explosive as expected. Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel is efficient more than anything, with nine touchdown passes and one interception. Just like last week against the Buckeyes, MSU can hang around if it can hang onto the football. The Spartans’ running game shows promise with Kay’ron Lynch-Adams, and receivers Jaron Glover and Nick Marsh can make big plays. All analysis about the Spartans at this point centers around QB Aidan Chiles, who can scare a defense and scare his own team, with eight interceptions. If the Spartans’ battered offensive line holds up and they run the ball, they can keep it moderately close. Pick: Oregon, 42-16
Michigan State at Oregon
▶ Kickoff: 9 Friday, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Ore.
▶ TVradio: FOX/760
▶ Line: Oregon by 23 1/2
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The Aviation American Gin Distillery and visitor center in Portland, Oregon, has closed its doors as the company behind the celebrity-backed spirits brand shifts its production strategy, according to multiple reports.
Diageo, the global spirits company that acquired Aviation American Gin in 2020, confirmed the closure to local TV stations KGW and KOIN, saying the decision was made because of changing business needs.
“This decision reflects evolving business needs, as we continue to support growth ambitions for our Aviation American Gin brand,” Diageo’s statement reads. “Aviation American Gin remains an important part of Diageo’s portfolio and we are committed to the brand, our customers and consumers.”
USA TODAY contacted Diageo on July 9 for comment and additional information regarding the closure.
The nearly 33,000-square-foot facility opened in September 2022 in northwest Portland, offering visitors a cocktail bar, tasting room, gift shop and tours highlighting the gin-making process, including distillation and bottling operations.
Portland’s House Spirits Distillery founded Aviation American Gin in the early 2000s and later became associated with Emmy Award-winning actor Ryan Reynolds, who acquired a stake in the company in 2018.
“A little over two years ago, I became an owner of Aviation Gin because I love the taste of Aviation more than any other spirit,” Reynoalds said in a statement in 2020 after Diageo acquired the company. “What I didn’t expect was the sheer creative joy learning a new industry would bring. Growing the brand with my company, Maximum Effort Marketing, has been among the most fulfilling projects I’ve ever been involved with.”
Is Ryan Reynolds still a co-owner of Aviation Gin?
As of July 9, Reynolds remains an owner of Aviation Gin, according to his social media accounts. His Instagram says he owns Aviation Gin, Mint Mobile, Maxixum Effort and the Wrexham A.F.C. soccer club.
When Diageo acquired Aviation Gin, the acquisition agreement valued the deal at up to $610 million, including an initial payment of $335 million and a potential additional payment of up to $275 million based on the company’s performance over a 10-year period, according to a 2020 news release.
Diageo, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, also owns other alcohol brands including Captain Morgan, Crown Royal and Smirnoff.
What’s next for Aviation, Diageo?
Diageo said it had already begun moving Aviation’s production from Portland to other facilities in 2025 as part of an effort to improve efficiency and strengthen its North American operations, KGW reported.
Diageo also said Aviation American Gin will remain part of its portfolio despite the closure of the Oregon visitor center and distillery.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com, or on X @athompsonUSAT
The man wanted in connection with two Pierce County homicides was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon, Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank announced on X Wednesday night.
Hayes McCloud, 24, was identified earlier in the day by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) as a person of interest in two killings — the first in Puyallup around 2:40 a.m. and the second in Tacoma shortly after 3 a.m.
On Wednesday night, authorities referred to him as a suspect.
“The suspect has been contacted by police in Seaside, Oregon,” PCSO said in a Facebook post. “We are no longer looking for the suspect and details of the contact and major incident that transpired in Oregon will be available once the investigation is concluded.”
After that announcement, Swank posted an update on X.
“After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a Flock camera in Lewis County around 4 a.m. So we knew he was headed southbound at that point,” Swank’s post said. “The suspect was shot and killed by police in Seaside, Oregon. No cops were hurt. I’m glad he was stopped before he killed anyone else. Great police work!”
The murder suspect from the homicide on Woodland Avenue also shot and killed a person in Tacoma.
After he killed the person in Tacoma, he drove away. We didn’t know where he went, but he was picked up by a flock camera in Lewis County around 4:00 AM. So we knew he was headed…
— Sheriff Keith Swank (@SaveOurSheriff) July 9, 2026
35-year-old killed in Puyallup home early Wednesday
At 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to the 12500 block of Woodland Avenue E. in Puyallup after receiving reports that a man was found dead in a home. Two homeowners were at the scene when deputies arrived.
“The preliminary investigation indicates there was homicidal violence in a bedroom that eventually led outside the home,” the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office reported. “The 35-year-old male was located inside the home with multiple deadly injuries. We have no suspect in custody at this time.”
Second homicide in Tacoma less than 30 minutes later
Just after 3 a.m., police responded to the 6900 block of E. D Street in Tacoma’s Hillsdale neighborhood after multiple people reported hearing gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Officers began lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Contributing: Frank Sumrall, MyNorthwest
Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
The Oregon Country Fair is right around the corner and got an up-close preview of the annual event with generations of revelers expected to return yet again.
Vendors and construction teams were busy setting the venue up on Wednesday. It opens to the public on Friday, and organizers are expecting a big turnout.
For over fifty years, people have come together to enjoy live music, art, food and community at the event in Veneta.
“It has definitely changed and evolved and it’s definitely still holding true to the magic that has started the fair,” said fair attendee Jill Carter.
Carter has been going to the fair for about forty years, but throughout her time there, there’s always one thing on her mind.
“I’ve had a lifelong dream to do the poster, and I’ve been working on applying for a long time, and I got to do it and I’m so excited!”
Carter says over the years, she’s fine-tuned her design proposal to accurately capture the whimsey of the fair.
“In our day-to-day world, we really don’t get to connect on this kind of level of art and whimsey.”
This curated space of art and whimsey is what keeps generations returning to the fair.
“I was at a meeting the other day and somebody was a third generation Oregon Country fairgoer. Their parents were babies here. They were babies here. Now, they’re on crews that help manage the safety of this community,” says Kate Gillespie, the White Bird Rock Medicine crew coordinator.
Gillespie has been working within medical response at the fair for sixteen years.
Before fair goers even arrive, White Bird Rock Medicine works on setting up for the two hospitals provided on site as well as staffing medical crew – which consists of almost 300 medical professionals and mental health crisis workers.
“We are prepared to deal with first aid things like scrapes, bumps, bruises; injured feet are a big thing that we see – all the way up to things like cardiac events and strokes,” Gillespie explains.
And for the attendees they serve, the event is a yearly tradition that is more than just a fair – it’s a chance to catch up with old friends and make new memories.
“I think it’s really like a reunion for a lot of the people that are out here on this property,” says Gillespie.
The Oregon Country Fair runs Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the intersection of Suttle Road and Bus Road in Veneta.
For more information, visit the fair website.
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