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Trail Blazers games will include theme nights with Star Wars, Hello Kitty and Harry Potter this season.

The team will mark the 50-year anniversary of its 1977 title on Mar. 13 (vs. Clippers) and hold Fan Appreciation Night on Apr. 7.

The latest From the Sidelines Podcast featured sports trainer Stephen Dempsey, who talked about training athletes and working with youth sports.

Host Wade Evanson also discussed Oregon and OSU football plus recapped last week's local prep football action.

The Hillsboro School District has asked voters to approve a $430M bond in November to fund repairs and upgrades for 42 school facilities (from roofing and heating to kitchen and track improvements) while also boosting technology and extracurricular resources to ease a strained budget.

Washington County fire agencies lifted the high-fire danger burn ban on Thursday, Oct.

15 after improved weather allowed controlled outdoor burning + officials remind residents to follow local safety guidelines.

The Portland Trail Blazers begin their season on Oct.21 at home (facing the Suns) after months of off-court strife.

Returning star Damian Lillard leads a mix of veterans and newcomers, giving fans renewed hope for a competitive season.

On the latest From the Sidelines Podcast, host Wade Evanson talked with Pacific University head basketball coach Justin Lunt about his team and coaching, then spoke with Bend Bulletin sports reporter Brian Rathbone about Ducks and Beavers football and a local Prep Pep Rally.

Oregon State University scientists tracked nearly 160,000 people over 20 years and found that residents in high-radon areas had almost 50% higher odds of brain and nervous system cancers (beyond its link to lung cancer).

With high radon levels in the Willamette Valley, local residents should test homes.

Travis Demers, the longtime radio play-by-play announcer, is emerging as the frontrunner for the Trail Blazers’ TV role after the team revised its broadcast plans following recent changes.

The organization has yet to officially confirm its decision.