Dirk Weishaar

Sports Reporter

Dirk Weishaar — Dirk Weishaar

Sports Reporter

Dirk was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho where he also attended college at Idaho State University, majoring in mass communications.

While at college he completed a sports internship with KIFI-TV out of their Pocatello bureau. He continued working for KIFI part-time until graduating from ISU.

Upon Graduation, he landed a full-time job with KPVI-TV in Pocatello as a news photographer/editor/live truck operator. While working there he was able to do some sports work on his own time.

He then moved on to Helena, Montana where he was the weekend sports anchor for KTVH.

He worked in Helena for a little over a year before heading to Reno, Nevada to become the weekend sports anchor and news photographer for KRNV.

He completed a year's work in Reno before coming here to be a sports reporter.

He enjoys watching and participating in sports. He plays almost everything, including racquetball, softball, basketball and tennis (rather poorly). He really loves mountain biking. He also is active at church and enjoys spending time with fellow believers.

Recent stories by Dirk Weishaar

South Eugene quartet signs letters of intent (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: May 2, 2013 at 2:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 3:50 PM PDT

Jessica Leafmeeker, Marika Hoskins, Joe Schindler and Erin Clark all signed letters of intent on Thursday at South Eugene, announcing where they will attend college next fall.

Skotte and Williams compete for LB spot (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 6:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

Joel Skotte and Josh Williams are competing for the starting middle linebacker job at Oregon State.

Storm warning: Woods may not play in OSU Spring Game (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

Oregon State running back Storm Woods was held out of practice on Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Monday's practice.

Ducks react to latest NCAA documents on recruiting violations (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 16, 2013 at 6:29 PM PDT

Outside Autzen Stadium, the media gathered on Tuesday morning to get a response from new head coach Mark Helfrich, concerning the latest report detailing the football program's possible "major" recruiting violations.

Woods and company ready to gain ground in 2013 (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 6:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM PDT

The Beavers lost running back Malcom Agnew when he transferred out of the program and to Southern Illinois after last season, but the cupboard isn't bare at tailback for Oregon State.

Hunter takes another shot with Oregon baseball (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:22 PM PDT

Seizure free for over a year, Darrell Hunter is back on the Oregon baseball team in 2013 as a relief pitcher.

Marshall could spell Thomas at running back (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Apr 3, 2013 at 5:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 3, 2013 at 6:28 PM PDT

The Ducks could look to sophomore Byron Marshall to be the back-up to De'Anthony Thomas at running back in 2013.

Raw Video: George Horton dishes on Arizona and "the bagpipe incident" (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 7:50 PM PDT

Oregon baseball coach George Horton discusses this weekend's series with Arizona and last year's "bagpipe incident" in Tucson.

OTC Elite's Franek named athlete of the week

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT

Bridget Franek (Eugene, Ore.) has been named USA Track & Field’s Athlete of the Week after setting a 2,000m steeplechase American record of 6:19.09 at the Oregon Preview meet in Eugene on Saturday.

Artis to play in limited role in Civil War (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Feb 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2013 at 1:13 PM PDT

Barring any set backs, head coach Dana Altman says the Ducks will see the return of freshman point guard Dominic Artis in the Civil War on Thursday.

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Wrestler blind since age 2: 'I really like winning' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Feb 7, 2013 at 3:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 8, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT

Avery Ingram looks like any other prep grappler, but he is completely blind. On Friday, he'll wrestle at the district meet in the 145 pound weight class for Sheldon High School.

Watson & Quarterley sign with LCC (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Jan 31, 2013 at 8:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM PDT

Thurston baseball players Shane Quarterley and Kyle Watson signed letters of intent with Lane Community College on Thursday.

Irish win first cross-town match with Axe (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Jan 18, 2013 at 12:40 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:31 PM PDT

Yadie Dunmore and Fank Bornstein each scored 16 points for the Irish as Sheldon defeated South Eugene 58-49 Thursday night.

Duck volleyball beats BYU, advances to regional final

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Dec 7, 2012 at 6:46 PM PDT

The #5-seeded University of Oregon volleyball team staked a 3-1 win in NCAA Third-Round action over #12 seed BYU Friday afternoon to advance to Saturday's Regional Final.

Ducks and cover: Oregon defense faces explosive Beaver receivers (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 20, 2012 at 7:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM PDT

The Oregon defense will have its hands full trying to cover Beaver receiver Markus Wheaton and Brandin Cooks.

Strength vs. Strength: Oregon rush offense vs. Stanford rush defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 13, 2012 at 11:41 PM PDT

The unstoppable force meets the immovable object this Saturday at Autzen Stadium when top-ranked Oregon hosts 14th ranked Stanford.

Oregon's 2010 victory is lone win in Berkeley since 2001 (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Nov 6, 2012 at 7:03 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 7, 2012 at 6:25 AM PDT

Pior to defeating California in 2010, Oregon had lost three straight games in Berkeley and had not beaten the Bears at Memorial Stadium since 2001.

Don't flinch Ducks best in red zone defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 23, 2012 at 6:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 24, 2012 at 7:32 AM PDT

The Ducks have several reason why they "don't flinch" when something bad happens during a game.

Fast starts equal rattled opponents for Oregon (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 16, 2012 at 4:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM PDT

Oregon has started fast in games this season, out-scoring opponents 112-19 in the first quarter.

Long time soccer buddies will combine forces as Ducks (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 10, 2012 at 6:31 PM PDT

Former teammates ShayLee Miner and Ashlee Schulz will reunite in 2013 to play soccer for the University of Oregon.

Ducks face improved Husky defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Oct 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM PDT

Under new defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox, the Washington Huskies' defense is giving up an average of 19.8 points per game and ranks second in the Pac-12.

Ducks preparing for pass happy Cougs (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 25, 2012 at 8:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012 at 9:21 PM PDT

The Duck defense will be tested again this Saturday against Washington State, a team which loves to throw the football.

Raw Video: Chip Kelly's weekly press conference

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM PDT

Oregon head coach Chip Kelly discusses Saturday's contest with Washington State.

Ducks rank third nationally in third down defense (Video)

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 19, 2012 at 9:04 AM PDT

Oregon ranks third in the nation in third down conversion percentage defense, holding opponents to seven conversions on 45 attempts (15 percent).

Lancer spikers beat South Eugene to remain unbeaten

By Dirk Weishaar Published: Sep 13, 2012 at 10:16 PM PDT

Churchill defeated South Eugene in a Midwestern League volleyball match in three straight games to up its record to 4-0.

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Civil War Reenactment

By photomike68 Published: May 18, 2013 at 2:29 PM PDT

I always enjoy attending these reenactments. Especially since at one time I was a member of this group. A really nice bunch of people.

By erna_r Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM PDT

Spring is finally here!!!

Corvallis teacher wins award

By crabbsoup Published: May 17, 2013 at 5:40 PM PDT

Katie McNutt, an elementary school teacher at Hoover Elementary School in Corvallis, has been named the third term recipient of the 2012/2013 Education Celebration Award, presented by the Oregon College Savings Plan.

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