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Raevyn Rogers, Klaudia Kazimierska go 1-2 in women’s 800 at Oregon Relays
Raevyn Rogers was struggling with her allergies Friday afternoon. Klaudia Kazimierska was still feeling the effects of a weeklong cold.
Those ailments didn’t prevent either runner from having a good race during the opening day of the Oregon Relays track and field meet at Hayward Field.
Rogers and Kazimierska — the former Oregon star and the current Duck standout — finished 1-2, respectively, in the women’s 800 meters.
It was a comfortable win for Rogers, the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist, who crossed in 2 minutes, 2 seconds. Kazimierska used a late kick to move into second place and finish in a personal-record 2:03.28.
“I wanted to do my best,” Rogers said. “As soon as I got in Eugene my allergies were insane and I was nervous how today was going to go. Thankfully I was able to feel better during warmups and was able to still compete.”
Rogers wasted little time asserting herself in the race as she led for nearly all of the final 600 meters.
“I intentionally wanted to really give my best and really be aggressive because I know every time I step on the track I have to be that way,” she said.
Kazimierska was near the middle of the pack with 300 to go when she found some space inside to move closer to the front.
By the time she hit the final turn, Kazimierska had moved outside and kicked past the last two runners who were trying to stay close to Rogers.
“(Coach Shalane Flanagan) told me to try and run even splits but that pace was really fast,” said the Oregon sophomore, who got sick last week running in the cold and rainy conditions at the Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, California. “I feel like in the last 100 I moved outside and it was kind of too late to make that move, but a PR’s a PR.”
While she didn’t challenge Rogers for the win, the former Duck was still impressed with Kazimierska’s effort.
“If you’re on the team and you’re a Duck, you have to be strong, you have to be a competitor,” Rogers said. “For Klaudia to finish second is no surprise. She’s a hard worker.”
World record set in the DMR
The Brooks Beasts team of Brannon Kidder, Brandon Miller, Isaiah Harris and Henry Wynne thrilled the remaining crowd with a world record at the end of the meet.
The team reset the record in the distance medley relay, running 9:14.58 to take down the previous record of 9:15.50 set at the IAAF World Relays in 2015.
Oregon Relays Pro Challenge races continue on Day 2
Great Britain’s Josh Kerr is entered in the men’s 800 at 8:53 p.m., as the 2023 world outdoor champion in the 1,500 and 2024 world indoor champion in the 3,000 takes on a field that includes Oregon’s Elliott Cook, Matthew Erickson, Rheinhardt Harrison and James Harding.
Former Duck Sam Prakel is also entered, as are 2018 NCAA 800 champ Harris and 2022 NCAA indoor champ Miller.
Also on tap is a women’s 1,500 that will include Karissa Schweizer, Christina Aragon and Kaylee Mitchell of the Eugene-based Bowerman Track Club, as well as Oregon’s Maddy Elmore, Silan Ayyildiz and Mia Barnett.
That race is scheduled for 8:45 p.m.
At 9:15 p.m. there will be a men’s mile featuring Olympian Moh Ahmed, Thomas Ratcliffe, Duncan Hamilton and Kieran Tuntivate of the Bowerman Track Club, former Duck Jackson Mestler and current Duck Tomas Palfrey among the 18 entries.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multiple illicit massage businesses in Washington County were shut down on Friday following action by multiple law enforcement agencies.
The Office of Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said it worked alongside Sherwood police, Tigard police, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County District Attorney’s Office to execute multiple warrants at illicit massage businesses.
Following months of surveillance into two of the illegal massage parlors in Sherwood, investigators conducted searches at four locations in total on Friday: a home in Southwest Portland, Goji Foot Spa and Aroma Spa in Sherwood, and Tigard’s Sunny Massage.
More than $45,000 of cash and evidence of prostitution was seized during the operation. Three people were also arrested for alleged prostitution-related charges and two were cited for operating a massage business without a license.
The investigation was carried out as part of the Oregon Department of Justice’s partnership with Washington County law enforcement agencies through the program Special Projects: Investigate, Respond, Enforce.
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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.
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