Families in Eugene received free backpacks from Verizon retailer Round Room LLC on Sunday through the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway to help lower school-supply costs. Unclaimed backpacks will be donated to local nonprofits, food pantries and schools.
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Gov. Tina Kotek visited Sisters on Friday (July 24) as the Akawa Butte Fire threatened homes and kept evacuation orders in place. She noted that the state will work to ensure flexibility in paying vendors during a fire season that has burned over 570,000 acres.
Bowtech will move operations, including Diamond Archery, from Eugene to a new Houston facility (in phases throughout 2026) to support innovation, teamwork and future growth. Company leaders promise minimal downtime and more behind the scenes access for customers as updates roll out.
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