Kitzhaber announcing plans today Oregonians should find out today whether or not Democrat John Kitzhaber will run for a record-setting third term as governor. All signs point to Kitzhaber preparing to mount a political comeback. Earlier this week Kitzhaber told former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury he was going to form a campaign committee. Kitzhaber spokesman Steve Marks says the former governor now plans to make a midmorning announcement about his political plans today. Kitzhaber served as Oregon's governor from 1995-2003. If he runs and wins, he would become the first Oregon governor to serve three terms in the state's top office.
A free ten-week program that begins later this month will give local residents an in-depth look at just exactly how Lane County operates. It’s called ‘County College’ and beginning September 17th each weekly session will look at a different aspect of county government ranging from property taxes and budget matters to public safety, emergency management and the ever exciting ‘deeds and records’ functions. The sessions are three hours each Thursday evening… from six to nine… in Eugene. County College is free, but space is limited so pre-registration is required… and the cutoff date is this Friday. Application information is available online at Lane-County-dot-org.
11-11 of 2011 is the target date for the opening of the Oregon Coast Military Heritage Museum. Strategic planning goals for the organization behind the proposed museum were laid out last month. Included among those goals: dedication of a new facility on Veteran’s Day, just over two years from now. “Honoring our Veterans by educating our public” says museum president Sam Spayd. That motto spells out the top two aims of the group. Fund raising and awareness programs for the museum have been under way for just over a year now. It’s targeted for a parcel of land near the airport.
A quick review of changes in Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife rules and regulations will be one aspect of a two-part program at tonight’s meeting of the Florence Salmon-Trout Enhancement Program. Oregon State Trooper Scott Salisbury will be accompanied by Eugene fishing guide Todd Linklater who will provide tips and strategies on catching fall Chinook on the Siuslaw River. Tonight’s STEP meeting is at the Florence Elks Lodge at Seven PM… it’s open to the public.
The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded increased by two cents in the past week… both locally and across the state. Triple-A of Oregon reports Oregon’s statewide average price is up from $2.78 to two-eighty this week. Florence’s average price is up from two-75 to $2.77 a gallon.
Taking a look at Coast Radio Sports…
Northwest League Baseball:
The Eugene Emeralds opened their final three-game home stand at Civic Stadium with a 6-3 loss to the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes last night. The Vols have already clinched the West Division Title. They used their strength… pitching… to hold the Ems to just two hits on the night… that’s after Eugene put up 40 hits in the three previous games against Vancouver. The penultimate game at Civic is set for tonight… and the final game is set for tomorrow afternoon. Following this season the Emeralds will move to the University of Oregon’s P-K Park.
College Football:
Number 16 ranked Oregon opens up the fall football season tomorrow night against the number 14 ranked Boise State Broncos. The Ducks have some key players that lack experience, but writer Rob Moseley, who has covered Oregon Football extensively since 1997, says despite some early injury concerns the team is poised for a victory.
215 – “It really seems like fall camp went pretty well for this team. I think they’re energized by Chip Kelley. I think if you’re a Duck fan you’re going to feel cautiously optimistic that you’re going to be one-and-oh on Friday.”
Moseley just released the book “What it Means to be an Oregon Duck”, a decade by decade look at successes and key players in the program over the past sixty years.
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