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News Guard · Newport, OR

Sharon Chopp

Sharon lived in Newport for 35 years and was a secretary at Gold motors for years and also co-owner of the Newport Sears store. She leaves behind her husband Warren of 54 years.

News Guard · Newport, OR

Paul Gurwell

Paul was born in Newport and raised in Portland. He worked for Thompson's Sanitary for many years. He loved to hunt in Alaska, Africa, and Eastern Oregon.

News Guard · Waldport, OR

Nearby: Waldport, OR

Terri Jo Herrington

Terri LOVED all animals ad was kind and so considerate of others. She passed away peacefully with friends in Waldport on April 12 and will be missed by many. She's survived by her brothers David Herrington ad Ron Herrington. There…

News Guard · Lincoln City, OR

Nearby: Lincoln City, OR

Katherine Michelle Marshall

Katherine (Katie) passed away on October 5, 2026. She was 55 years old. She lived out most of the last 20 years in Lincoln City; residing for the last two years with her parents in Otis. She is survived by…

Source Weekly · Corvallis, OR

Nearby: Corvallis, OR

LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dave Metzger🎧

In 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

Sports Illustrated · Corvallis, OR

Nearby: Corvallis, OR

Wisconsin Should Target Star G6 Corner, Madison Native who Once Held Offer From Badgers

It's never too early to start thinking about the transfer portal. Retention talks, in which programs try to re-sign their best players before they can even think about hitting the portal seeking greener pastures, are already in full swing. Several star players across the nation, most notably Oregon State's dynamic quarterback-wide receiver duo of Braden Atkinson and Jesse Legree, have both already announced that they're running it back in Corvallis next season. In the Big Ten, Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea has already re-signed with Nebraska for 2027. Wisconsin hasn't made any such talks public. There was some smoke that the Badgers were engaged in retention talks with Colton Joseph, but that was before they benched him for true freshman Ryan Hopkins. Now, Joseph's most likely future looks like the transfer portal once again. And speaking of the portal, an early target that makes a whole lot of sense for Wisconsin has emerged: North Dakota State cornerback Marion Moore.

The Bulletin · Corvallis, OR

Nearby: Corvallis, OR

Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson re-signs for 2027 season

The 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

Wilsonvile Spokesman · Independence, OR

Nearby: Independence, OR

Wilsonville volleyball celebrates 8th straight year at state

To be honest, the Wilsonville volleyball team didn’t get everything it wanted from the Class 5A state tournament. That said, the Wildcats couldn’t have asked for anything more from their 2026 season. No. 5 Wilsonville, the Greater Metro Conference champion, won its way back to the 5A tournament for the eighth straight year, and while the Wildcats lost both their matches at state, they left 2026 with nothing but appreciation for their accomplishments. The 5A state tournament was held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at Central High School in Independence. The quotes and the stats “There were some doubts going into it, but we pushed each point to our full potential,” said Wilsonville junior libero Jesse Bambach, who led her team with 40 digs at state. “I’m super proud of how we played and end of this season.” “We came out strong in both of our [matches] this tournament,” said Wildcat senior outside hitter Teagan Hamilton, the GMC Player of the Year.