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Source Weekly · Corvallis, OR
Nearby: Corvallis, ORIn this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Dave Metzger, Film Composer, Arranger and Orchestrator. Originally from Corvallis, Oregon, Dave shares his journey from a self taught young musician to a celebrated career in film and Broadway. His credits include Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, Wish and Mufasa: The Lion King, along with collaborations with artists including Elton John, Phil Collins, Lin Manuel Miranda and Hans Zimmer. The conversation explores creativity, persistence, mentorship, and the path from Oregon to some of the world’s most recognizable entertainment projects. Dave reflects on the relationships, opportunities and hard work that shaped his career, while offering insight into the process of creating music for film and theater and the impact those stories and scores can have on audiences in Central Oregon and beyond. LISTEN NOW WATCH NOW
The Bulletin · Corvallis, OR
Nearby: Corvallis, ORThe nation’s leading passer is staying in Corvallis. Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson has re-signed with the Beavers for the 2027 season, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive. ESPN first reported the news. Atkinson’s return, which has been negotiated for several weeks, comes 18 days after receiver Jesse Legree announced he was re-signing with OSU and gives the Beavers two critical pieces to build around in JaMarcus Shephard’s second season. Atkinson and Legree each signed with Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program last week, the first two OSU athletes to do so. Atkinson is completing 65.8% of his passes for 3,169 yards with 25 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for two scores and caught a touchdown. Oregon State (5-4, 3-2 Pac-12) vs. No. 17 Boise State (8-1, 5-0) When: Saturday, 3 p.m. Where: Albertsons Stadium; Boise, Idaho Betting line: Boise State by 10.5 TV: USA Network
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORThe Jefferson County School District’s dual language program is now in its third school year working in both the Madras and Buff elementary schools. Now, administrators are thinking about how to expand the program for middle school students. How the program changed Originally, Mariposa Dual Language School, housed at the Jefferson County Middle, was used to give students who speak both English and Spanish as a first language access to instruction in both languages. Half the school day was taught in Spanish and the other half in English. After two years, the program expanded into the two elementary schools. Sandra Ruiz teaches a second grade class in the dual-language program at Buff Elementary School and she sees the current dual-language program having an academic benefit to students regardless of their first language. Ruiz said that students can struggle initially, but they do on average eventually surpass their peers who are not in dual-language programs in test scores.
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORSHERIFF LOG Log items are charges, not convictions. November 2 Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) contacted and arrested Andrew Adams, 39, of Madras, for an active warrant. November 3 A deputy with the JCSO took a report of a theft at a property east of Madras in Jefferson County. November 4 A JCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on Southwest Jericho Lane. After investigation, the driver, Christopher Lafontaine, 43, of Culver, was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving. A deputy with the JCSO conducted a traffic stop in the city of Madras. After investigation, Tyler Comish, 20, of Madras, was arrested for driving while suspended misdemeanor. November 5 A JCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on Highway 361 near Southwest Loafers Lane. During the investigation, the driver, Anthony Cortazar, 52, of Warm Springs, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Madras Pioneer · Jefferson, OR
Nearby: Jefferson, ORA man with a pellet gun caused Jefferson County schools to go into a secure status on Nov. 6. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that a man was reported to be walking in Madras around 7:30 a.m. that morning and possibly carrying a firearm near local schools. Out of caution, local Madras and Bridges high schools and Madras and Buff elementary schools were placed in a secure status while the sheriff’s office and Oregon State Police responded to investigate. That status was lifted later that morning. There was no shooting at any school in Jefferson County, and no shots fired. Law enforcement contacted an individual matching the reported description and investigated the circumstances of the report, including searching the area for a possible firearm. “We understand that situations involving our schools create significant concern for parents and our community,” Sheriff Jason Pollock said as the investigation was ongoing.
Sun-Times · Florence, OR
Nearby: Florence, ORThursday, Nov. 2, 1970, was a beautiful day in Florence, Oregon. One reporter wrote, “The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze.” A crowd of onlookers gathered about a mile south of the Siuslaw River to watch the…
