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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flyovers taking to Oregon, Washington skies for Memorial Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Take a look up at the skies this Memorial Day when F-15 Eagle fighter jets will fly across parts of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. The Oregon Military Department says they are planning 17 different flyovers on Monday, beginning at 9:14 a.m. over the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Gresham. What's open and closed on Memorial Day? 'It's an incredible honor to fly for the Air National Guard on Memorial Day, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,' said Maj. Graham Johnson, one of the two flyover pilots. These jets will be flying at close to 1000 feet up in the air at speeds of 400 miles per hour. Full schedule below: 9:14 a.m. Forest Lawn Cemetery, Gresham, Ore. 9:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial, Springfield, Ore. 10:13 a.m. Mt. View Cemetery, Oregon City, Ore. 10:15 a.m. Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Ore. 10:18 a.m. Adams Memorial Cemetery, Molalla, Ore. 10:25 a.m. Timber Linn Memorial Park, Albany, Ore. 10:33 a.m. Depoe Bay, Ore. 10:55 a.m. Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Ore. 10:58 a.m. Restlawn Memory Gardens, Salem, Ore. 11:00 a.m. WWII Memorial, Salem, Ore. 11:05 a.m. Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Angel, Ore. 11:06 a.m. Belle Passi Cemetery, Woodburn, Ore. 11:11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Beaverton, Ore. 11:15 a.m. Fir Lawn Memorial Park, Hillsboro, Ore. 11:16 a.m. Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Ore. 11:19 a.m. Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, Vernonia, Ore. 11:28 a.m. Fort Vancouver, Vancouver, Wash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Dunstan underdogs rally for upset against Otago Boys'
Dunstan scored a late try to pull off a stunning 22-19 upset against Otago Boys' at Littlebourne on Saturday. Coach Graham Johnson believes it is the first time Dunstan has beaten Otago Boys' in Dunedin. They last beat Otago Boys' in 2010. That was in Alexandra and they prevailed 9-8. Saturday's division 1 Southern School Rugby Championship fixture was just as tense. Otago Boys' scored two converted tries to lead 14-0. They dominated the first quarter of the game. But Dunstan rallied and went into the break on level terms. Otago Boys' wrestled back control of the game with a third try. The visitors replied with a penalty but found themselves pinned down in their half and unable to get in a position to press for the win. "We were under the pump, I suppose," Johnson said. "We were in our own 22 and our own half of 22 for probably about the last 10 minutes or so." They held them out and then made their way down the other end. Dunstan bashed the ball forwards and then flung it wide in the dying moments of the game. Winger Finn Donnelly crossed in the corner to seal the win in the last play of the game. "It was a huge forward effort, really. "[Blindside] Jack Cinnamon was pretty dominant all day. "Our front row was, well, I think we won three scrum penalties in the second half. "Props Cody Robinson and Jake McGinnis played the full 70 minutes and were sort of dominant. "But it's hard to single people out because it was really just a good team effort based around heaps of courage and good defence." In the other division 1 games, King's clobbered John McGlashan 63-7 on their home turf and they lead the competition standings following two comfortable wins to kick-start their season. Southland Boys' 1st recorded a 48-17 win against the 2nd XV, also unbeaten in division 1. In the Maroon Pool, King's 2nd cruised to a 54-12 away win against Cromwell, Wakatipu thumped Taieri 84-10 in Queenstown and Otago Boys' 2nds edged Mt Aspiring 15-5 in Wānaka. There were a couple of one-sided fixtures in the Blue Pool as well. Central Southland powered to a 74-5 win against John McGlashan 2nds at home, St Kevin's was too strong for Maruawai/Menzies, winning 81-15 in Oamaru. And Waitaki Boys' defeat South Otago 33-17 in Oamaru.
Otago Daily Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Dunstan stun Otago Boys' in thrilling upset
Dunstan pulled off a stunning 22-19 upset to beat Otago Boys' at Littlebourne this afternoon. Coach Graham Johnson believes it is the first time Dunstan has beaten Otago Boys' in Dunedin. The sides were locked 14-14 at halftime during the Southern Schools Rugby Championship fixture. In the other division 1 games, King's clobbered John McGlashan 63-7 on their home turf and they lead the competition standings following two comfortable wins to kick start their season. Southland Boys' 1st recorded a 48-17 win against the 2nd XV and are also unbeaten in division 1. In the Maroon Pool, King's 2nd cruised to a 54-12 away win against Cromwell, Wakatipu thumped Taieri 84-10 in Queenstown and Otago Boys' 2nds edged Mt Aspiring 15-5 in Wānaka. There were a couple of one-sided fixtures in the Blue Pool as well. Central Southland powered to a 74-5 win against John McGlashan 2nds at home, St Kevin's was too strong for Maruawai/Menzies, winning 81-15 in Oamaru. And Waitaki Boys' defeated South Otago 33-17 in Oamaru.
Otago Daily Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Dunstan stun Otago Boys' in thrilling victory
Dunstan pulled off a stunning 22-19 upset to beat Otago Boys' at Littlebourne this afternoon. Coach Graham Johnson believes it is the first time Dunstan has beaten Otago Boys' in Dunedin. The sides were locked 14-14 at halftime during the Southern Schools Rugby Championship fixture. In the other division 1 games, King's clobbered John McGlashan 63-7 on their home turf and they lead the competition standings following two comfortable wins to kick start their season. Southland Boys' 1st recorded a 48-17 win against the 2nd XV and are also unbeaten in division 1. In the Maroon Pool, King's 2nd cruised to a 54-12 away win against Cromwell, Wakatipu thumped Taieri 84-10 in Queenstown and Otago Boys' 2nds edged Mt Aspiring 15-5 in Wānaka. There were a couple of one-sided fixtures in the Blue Pool as well. Central Southland powered to a 74-5 win against John McGlashan 2nds at home, St Kevin's was too strong for Maruawai/Menzies, winning 81-15 in Oamaru. And Waitaki Boys' defeated South Otago 33-17 in Oamaru.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Human-powered trikes roll into town for racing event
More than 350 racers are gearing up to compete at the Wanneroo International Kartway this weekend, as the 2025 WA Pedal Prix Series rolls into town. This Sunday, May 18, nearly 50 human-powered vehicles and 20 teams will race head-to-head, each vehicle a trike powered entirely by the rider's legs and steered with two joysticks, all vying for glory. Organised by the WA Human Powered Vehicle Association, the event will showcase a record number of teams from across the State, coming together for an exciting display of endurance, teamwork, and engineering. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Event organiser and racer Graham Johnson has been involved with the sport since 2018. He says the sport is a unique way of encouraging STEM learning, fostering teamwork, and improving physical fitness. 'It's a lot harder than you think it is . . . although you're lying down, you're doing a lot more work in your upper torso,' Mr Johnson said. 'With the 40-odd trikes on the track, you're rarely ever by yourself . . . that sort of increases the adrenaline rush that you get from it.' The vehicles are powered entirely off of human-strength. Credit: Graham Johnson Given the sport's blend of design, engineering, physical fitness, and teamwork, many of the competing teams are made up of school students from across WA. Averaging 30 km/h, teams will alternate riders throughout the three-hour event, completing hundreds of laps in a test of their stamina. Mr Johnson spoke highly of the camaraderie and collaborative spirit in the sport and is encouraging the local community to come down and give it a try, with karts available for a test run and team members ready to answer any questions. 'While the competition is fierce, there's a real sense of community here. Everyone's helping one another, sharing a laugh, and simply enjoying the ride,' he said. 'It's a terrific atmosphere. You've got drivers of all ages, students, parents, teachers — collaborating together and having a great time.' The first race of the 2025 WA Pedal Prix Series is being held in Wanneroo this Sunday. Credit: Graham Johnson WAHPVA president Justin Wong is inviting locals to head down, grab a bite from the canteen, and cheer on the racers during the event. 'The WA Pedal Prix Series is more than just a race; it's a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the incredible potential of human-powered vehicles,' Mr Wong said. 'We're thrilled to see the community come together to support this unique event.' The Wanneroo race marks the first of four events in this year's series, with the next race debuting at the purpose-built racetrack at Splendid Park in Yanchep on June 21. Following that, there will be races at Bunbury City Kart Club on July 26, and the grand finale at Busselton Foreshore on August 24, all part of the UniSA Australian HPV Super Series. For more information on the series, which is now in its fifth year, and to get involved, head to
