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Serbian immigrant turned PE teacher named Oregon's best in elementary
After earning his teaching license in the U.S., Ratko Pavlovic told his wife he wasn't sure if he could teach, worrying about his English skills. While the two were in the car, his wife assured him his teaching skills and the representation he could offer as an immigrant are both needed in schools. "She talked to me about how, for many kids, maybe English is not their first language, and how many different cultures we have (in the U.S.), and it would be really great to have someone to represent," Pavlovic, 37, said. "That's the reason why I wanted to do elementary." Pavlovic was born in Yugoslavia, now modern-day Serbia. He earned his teaching license at the University of Niš in Serbia and began teaching physical education, a profession that has always called to him. In 2016, he immigrated to the U.S., seeking a new adventure and experience while settling in Wyoming. He met his wife, who is from Oregon, and they moved to Eugene in 2019. Pavlovic now teaches physical education in Bethel School District. For the past six years, he has been known to Bethel students and staff alike as Coach P. The walls of his gymnasium at
landgrantholyland.com
Report Card: It was a great 15 minutes and then 45 minutes of disaster
Ohio State was up 14-0 heading into the second quarter… then the bottom fell out in historic fashion. Ohio State (6-3, 4-2) fell to Oregon (6-3, 4-2) 41-28, putting the Buckeyes on a two-game losing streak and ending any College Football Playoff hopes they had this season. It was...
The Register-Guard
Seattle ON Tap
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Eugene herb shop marks 10 years with a 3-day celebration
Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile celebrated its 10th anniversary in downtown Eugene with a weekend-long event featuring artisan demos, samples, and giveaways. Founded in 1987 as an online retailer, the company opened its flagship brick-and-mortar store in 2016 to offer hands-on botanical shopping and free community wellness education. The milestone drew longtime customers and regional suppliers from as far as Washington State, even as the brand expands into other markets like Seattle and Palm Springs.
Emerald Media
The gap between No. 12 and No. 1 is big
In the first sold-out Matthew Knight Arena in Oregon volleyball history, the Ducks got swept. Even though Oregon had been beating good teams all season, Nebraska was another level of competition. The Cornhuskers have only conceded six sets all season, so just winning one set would have been a solid feat. Unfortunately, there is a big difference between the best team in the country and No. 12.
Emerald Media
A look at Oregon’s path forward
To the Oregon fans who stopped watching after the third loss of the season: it’s time to tune back in. It seems like every year, the Ducks win a massive game over a higher-ranked opponent. Last season, the Ducks stole a double-overtime road win against No. 3 Penn State. The year before, Oregon took down No. 2 Ohio State mid-season. While Oregon wasn’t in a playoff-hopeful position this season, they got their big win. This time it felt more like a lifeline. The question now is: are the Ducks back, or is it too late?
lookouteugene-springfield.com
At 70, Eugene ultimate frisbee player is still flying high
Setting up his American flag-patterned camping chair and sliding on his cleats, Joe Millon greets the ultimate frisbee players walking by. He asks how their loved ones have been, and whether they want to warm up. The conversations are short but lively. Many ultimate players across the Pacific Northwest know...
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City Club of Eugene: A Conversation with Eugene’s New(ish) City Manager
Eugene’s city manager runs the day-to-day operations of Eugene’s government. Serving in that position since late spring 2026, Jenny Haruyama oversees all six City departments, manages the City’s budget, implements City Council policies, and makes decisions about the City’s services and operations. In her first appearance at a City Club of Eugene program, Jenny Haruyama, the Eugene city manager, is interviewed by Lane County Administrator, Steve Mokrohisky.
Emerald Media
Oregon women’s basketball earns commitment from five-star guard De’Andra Minor
Oregon women’s basketball landed a commitment from 2027 five-star guard De’Andra Minor on Sunday. Minor committed to the Ducks on a Sunday afternoon live stream. The 6-foot-1 guard from Oklahoma City is the third five-star prospect to commit to Oregon over the past two recruiting cycles, joining Emilia Krstevski and Brooklynn Haywood from the class of 2026.
The Register-Guard
South Eugene girls volleyball takes fourth place at state tournament
South Eugene girls volleyball set out with the goal this year of topping last season's sixth-place state tournament finish. Mission accomplished. The Class 6A No. 9 Axe advanced through the consolation bracket and closed out their year with a 25-22, 25-23, 25-19 win over No. 10 Sheldon Nov. 7 in the fourth-place/sixth-place match of the OSAA Class 6A state championships at Forest Grove High School. After falling to No. 1 Jesuit in straight sets in the Nov. 6 quarterfinals, South Eugene bounced back early the next morning with a 25-15, 25-19, 26-28, 25-23 win over No. 4 Grant. Later that evening, they beat crosstown rival Sheldon for the third time this fall. The Axe finished 20-9 after going 12-0 to win the Midwestern League hybrid. Sheldon ends the year at 20-14. Marist Catholic finishes runner-up at Class 4A tournament Coming off a dominant state title campaign last fall , Marist Catholic fell just short of a repeat. The Class 4A No. 2 Spartans lost to No. 1 Valley Catholic, 21-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-15, in the state title match at North Bend High School. It marked the eighth championship appearance in program history for Marist Catholic, which finished the year at
lookouteugene-springfield.com
South boys win state cross-country title
Saturday’s OSAA cross-country championship meet at Lane Community College brought a warm, clear day, fast races, and a South Eugene boys’ team trophy for the first time since 2017. The meet featured a new national-best boys’ time and South Eugene girls taking the second-place trophy for the second straight year.
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Banks places third at 4A State Cross Country Championships; Schoolmeester second individually
It’s been a year since the Banks girls cross country team claimed a state championship. While they didn’t win this year, they did comport themselves very well, placing third at the 4A event held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lane Community College in Eugene. “I’m really proud of the...
The World
South Coast runners win state titles
EUGENE — South Coast runners won four individual titles and brought home three team trophies from the state cross country meet in Eugene on Saturday. Bandon’s Jael Legutki and Beckett Pahls both won individual titles in the Class 2A-1A division and Coquille’s Ella Henthorn was a repeat champion. Henry Stone of Siuslaw won the Class 3A boys title and led the Vikings to another team title. Henthorn had a fabulous race in the new Class 3A division — this is the first year it has been separated from Class 2A-1A for girls. Her winning time of 17:43 was the fastest ever by a girl from any division under Class 5A. Corbett freshman Claire Horton was second with her own impressive time (18:00), followed by three runners who led Oregon Episcopal to the team title. Henthorn ran with the lead the entire race. “I’m just really happy with that time,” she said. “The time that I got was great. I was planning on going out, running my own race, not getting in my head.” Henthorn came in with confidence from her third-place finish at the Rose City Classic in Portland, where she was edged out at the line by South Eugene’s