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Lifelong Oregonian | Battling cancer | Sports reporter at the Statesman Journal | AP college football voter | Heisman Trophy voter | Biletnikoff Award voter

Salem, Oregon
Joined February 2011
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Pete Martini
3 years
I have been diagnosed with cancer. In my rectum, colon, liver and lung. I start chemo Wednesday. My doctors believe chemo will knock it into remission. If I do nothing, I have just months to live. Obviously, I’m going to fight like hell.
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Pete Martini
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“We left at halftime. My dad said, ‘Let’s get out of here.’” — North Salem’s TC Manumaleuna, a Polynesian and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who has a football scholarship offer from the Oregon Ducks @usatodaysports @USATODAY
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Pete Martini
4 years
Oregon’s @haley_crusee is not just a TikTok phenom... she’s pretty good at softball too.
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Oregon Softball
4 years
T2 | 10-run inning? 10-run inning 👊. @haley_crusee drives in two more as the Ducks send 14 to the plate to take a 12-0 lead. #GoDucks 🎥 @FloSoftball |
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Pete Martini
1 year
USC & UCLA clearly are too good for the Pac-12. Also, they are currently dragging down the Pac-12’s bowl record. 🤣
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Pete Martini
3 years
My return to work column after fighting and beating four cancers. Great to be back.
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Pete Martini
4 years
“Negativity is contagious, and so is positivity, so why not choose positivity?”
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Haley Cruse Mitchell
4 years
Idk who needs to hear this but here you go
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Pete Martini
10 months
I don’t know what the future holds for the Pac-12, but I do hope Oregon and Oregon State stay together in a conference. As a lifelong Oregonian, that rivalry means a lot to me. And it loses something if they split up. Thoughts? #GoDucks #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
2 years
The AP poll is out. This week I have Oregon at No. 14 and Oregon State at No. 23. Why? Each has lost only to a Top-6 team. 6-2 combined. Both are legit Top-25 teams. #GoDucks #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
9 months
Rough news yesterday that my cancer grew in the past 3 months. But we have a plan. Woke up this morning feeling pretty good that it’s a new day. I can’t wait to cover this fall sports season for the Statesman Journal, and begin my 22nd school year as a sports journalist. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
1 year
I met with my oncologist today, and the CT scan showed that the radiation so far has worked. Today was a good day. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
1 year
I just passed the 2-year mark since my cancer diagnosis. The battle continues, but I feel great right now. Thanks for all the support. I’m incredibly blessed. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
8 months
Neutral site, does Oregon State beat Clemson? #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
2 years
I had Oregon and Oregon State on my AP Top-25 ballot. The Ducks showed they’ll be fine, and the Beavers are taking big steps forward. I also moved Georgia to No. 1. Clearly the best team in the country. #GoDucks #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
1 year
I’m a little surprised at how low some AP voters had Oregon State. They went 10-3, and two of those losses were by just 3 points. All three losses were to top-12 teams. And they beat the No. 15 team. Here is how I voted on my AP ballot. #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
1 year
The cancer is acting up again. I’m going to have surgery in the next day or two. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. ❤️ 🙏🏻
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Pete Martini
2 years
Still in the hospital. A clot from the chemo gave me a mild heart attack. Should be released tomorrow. I’m in good spirits.
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Pete Martini
1 year
I’ll admit that the Sark and Gundy stuff this week bothers me. There is a lot of pressure, I get it. But these coaches get paid seven figures a year. It’s not too much to ask them to act like professionals. My goodness.
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Pete Martini
2 years
The CT scan confirmed what we thought. I’m done with chemo. The past 6 months have been tough, but I’m glad I was able to work through it this time. On to recovery!
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I’m seeing reports that Oregon State is talking to the Big 12. Also heard reports they aren’t. Accurate sourcing is incredibly difficult because very few know the truth, & they’re usually tight-lipped. Be skeptical of all reports. But remain hopeful. Nothing is certain. #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
1 year
Unfortunately the tumor grew a little bit. So they are switching up the medication. And we’ll go from there. It’s a setback, but hopefully just a small one. The fight continues. 💪 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
1 year
What do you think, Oregon State fans? #GoBeavs
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Max Browne
1 year
If I was a QB in the Transfer Portal, here’s one location I’d look at…
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Pete Martini
2 years
I wrapped up five weeks of radiation today. I’m feeling good and optimistic. 6-month chemo (2021) ✅ 6-month chemo (2022) ✅ 5-week radiation (2022) ✅ 💪 🙏🏻
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Pete Martini
2 years
Last round of chemo tomorrow through Friday. Let’s do this. 💪
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Pete Martini
1 year
Oregon State commit quarterback Aidan Chiles, a 4-star talent, is excited about joining the No. 17 Beavers, a rising program in the nation. #GoBeavs @usatodaysports @ai6an_ @HowardKelze
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Pete Martini
2 years
I start chemo again in 3 weeks. I’m starting from a stronger place this time, and I’ll keep fighting like hell. But I do find peace in Jim Valvano’s words.
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Pete Martini
1 year
I’m out of surgery and back home. I’m being referred to OHSU for some future stuff. But this step is done.
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Pete Martini
3 years
A very special thank you to Joey Harrington for doing a video offering his support to me in my fight against cancer. He’s always been a very nice guy.
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Pete Martini
2 years
@AaronJFentress @andjustice4some I own Thriller, and not the Eagles’ Greatest Hits. 🙋🏻‍♂️
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Pete Martini
6 years
Former McNary and Oregon State basketball player Deven Hunter made the difficult decision to end her playing career to pursue a career in teaching. She's happy with her choice. @devenhunter32 @salemkeizer @beaverwbb
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Pete Martini
3 years
I had a couple appointments at the hospital today. I went without the walker for the first time since May, and I had no problems. I’m getting the car back up and running next week. Hoping for in-person assignments for work after that. Progress is being made.
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Pete Martini
4 years
@TonyDungy In fact, Manning won his final three playoff matchups against Brady. It’s funny how wrong some narratives can be. I bet most fans would say Manning got owned by Brady in the postseason. Simply isn’t true.
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Pete Martini
9 months
As a lifelong 49ers fan, I was excited to see how they could use @Jackcolletto on offense, defense and/or special teams. So awesome to see him score a touchdown. Oregon State fans have known for a long time how special of a player he is. #GoBeavs
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San Francisco 49ers
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That's a touchdown for the rookie fullback 🙌 @Jackcolletto 📺 #DENvsSF on KPIX 📱 NFL+ //
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Pete Martini
2 years
I’m hospitalized because of some of the chemo side effects. Your continued good thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
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Pete Martini
2 years
I did not have the Ducks on my AP Top 25 ballot. I just didn’t see enough to justify it. But there are still plenty of games to be played. I did have the Beavers at No. 25.
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Pete Martini
11 months
Some West Salem athletes signed a basketball for me, and it was delivered today. I’m incredibly humbled by this. I love covering sports in my hometown. I love the Salem community with all my heart. ❤️ @salemkeizer @WS_TITAN_FB @WSHSTitanTrack
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Pete Martini
5 years
Teammates in high school, South Salem's Gabe Matthews and Aaron Zavala are playing together again and making an impact with the Oregon Ducks. @Gabe_Matthews3 @Zavala11Aaron @MrMaxPrice @OregonBaseball @jezk1010
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Pete Martini
1 year
I had a good appointment this week. I’ll have a CT scan in nine days to check on the cancer. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
10 months
I met with my oncologist Wednesday. I’ll be getting back on track with the chemo pills here shortly. I’ll also have a CT scan soon to check on things. But the important thing is that I’ve been feeling pretty good since the surgery last month. ❤️ 🙏🏻 💪
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Pete Martini
7 years
Western Oregon's Andy Avgi gets his NFL shot with the Oakland Raiders. @andy_avgi @JasonSlowey @WOU_Football
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Pete Martini
9 months
It’s been quite an offseason, but now it’s time for Oregon State’s football team to take the field. Here is a full preview of the Beavers’ opener against San Jose State. #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
2 years
This week will be my 11th round of chemo this year and 23rd round overall. I’ll be done two weeks from Friday (June 17). 💪
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Pete Martini
1 year
Oregon State could use an upgrade a quarterback, and 4-star Aidan Chiles could be the answer. What will Chiles bring to Corvallis? #GoBeavs @ai6an_
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Pete Martini
6 years
West Salem grad Keira McCarrell is already making an impact for Oregon Ducks track and field as a freshman. She's excited about the possibilities this outdoor season. @KeiraMcCarrell @WSHSTitanTrack @WSHSTitanFamily @OregonTF @salemkeizer @Nataliempate
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Pete Martini
5 years
I have a question for all the Oregon State Beavers fans out there. Do you like the third-down chainsaw at Reser Stadium? #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
2 years
Drew is incredibly versatile. Some college program is going to get a great football player. @GoOlympians @SHS_SportsMed
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Drew Rodriguez
2 years
Thank you for the visit I had a great time. I can’t wait to be back down. @CoachDanLanning @DuckFootballOps @CoachJoeLorig @oregonfootball @TeamAlpha_7on7
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Pete Martini
2 years
For those who think Marcus Mariota is a “gadget” guy. He threw for 6,200+ yards, 45 TDs, 19 INTs in his first two years. If he’s healthy and given support, he can be a starter. Glad the Falcons are giving him a shot.
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Pete Martini
2 years
@ShannonBream @Nationals Washington Senators
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Pete Martini
11 months
I’ve got an appointment with my oncologist Wednesday, and a surgical procedure Thursday. The fight against cancer continues. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
6 years
Former Central High School player Tanner Omlid says he wants to have "no regrets" when he's done playing at Western Oregon. The Wolves' men's basketball team is ranked No. 6 in the nation. @PantherStomp @WOUWolves @keithomlid
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Pete Martini
10 months
Surgical procedure went well. I’ll be discharged in an hour. The battle continues, and I’ll take wins where I can. ❤️ 🙏🏻
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Pete Martini
7 years
Tanner and Treve Earhart nearing the end of their time as Dallas H.S. teammates. @tanner3_0
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Pete Martini
6 years
Tristan James had a long journey from West Salem to the Oregon Ducks, but now he is making an impact for the Oregon track and field team. @sandboxxkid @WSHSTitanFamily @WSHSTitanTrack @OregonTF @salemkeizer @Nataliempate
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Pete Martini
2 years
Not the best of news today. The cancer is starting to push back in my lung. Starting in January, I’ll have to sorta go back to chemo, but not as intense as before. I’ll do that for six months, then chemo pills. I’m starting from a stronger spot this time, so there is optimism.
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Pete Martini
3 years
@MattPrehm I don’t understand it. I had Ducks No. 6 and Ohio State No. 7. The Ducks have struggled since that game, but you can’t pretend that game didn’t happen.
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Pete Martini
3 years
I’ll have a story about it later this weekend, but all six Salem-Keizer football teams made the playoffs. This is so awesome. Congrats to everybody. You’ve earned it. @salemkeizer
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Pete Martini
2 years
Good analysis by @MattPrehm on Talkin’ Ducks tonight on what the USC-Lincoln Riley hire means for Oregon recruiting.
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Pete Martini
1 year
Oregon and Oregon State both finish 10-3 with a bowl victories. The state should be proud. #GoDucks #GoBeavs
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Pete Martini
1 year
Taking 13 pills a day isn’t ideal, but it’s better than the intense chemo and radiation treatments I went through. So I can definitely handle the pills.
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Pete Martini
1 year
@JordanReffett @CFBONFOX @RJ_Young That is brutal. On my AP ballot, I had UO behind UW and OSU. Results on the field have to matter.
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Pete Martini
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So I’ve heard today that Justin Herbert finally got the monkey off his back by making the playoffs. 🤦🏻‍♂️ It’s Year 3, folks. And he’s already dealt with a coaching change. Some are acting like he’s been in the NFL 10 years without a playoff game. Ridiculous commentary. #GoDucks
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Pete Martini
2 years
@johncanzanobft He absolutely played this wrong. Good take.
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Pete Martini
2 years
@joelklatt In the long run, how is this going to benefit the Oregon States and Washington States of college football?
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Pete Martini
7 years
Western Oregon's Andy Avgi preparing for the NFL draft. @JasonSlowey @WOU_Football @WOUWolves
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Pete Martini
9 months
A big thank you to @tysonalger for the nice article on me. I truly love my job and the Salem community. Doing the job I love really does help me in my battle with cancer. 🙏🏻 ❤️
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Pete Martini
8 years
Meet the players up front who help make Sprague's offense the best in the GVC. #OlyNation
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Pete Martini
2 years
North Salem wins 26-0. The Vikings have allowed just 3 points TOTAL this season in wins against Roosevelt, David Douglas and Roseburg. Welcome back to 6A. @OSAASports @TCqbII @Josiah_Davis05 @yojumpshotwack @DeMari_Thompson @ibc_pierce07
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Pete Martini
1 year
Oregon State’s Anthony Gould, from West Salem, is on the list. @antgould_ @WS_TITAN_FB @WSHSTitanTrack @Damien__Ramirez @salemkeizer
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FOX College Football
1 year
These guys balled out all season long 💪 Did someone from your school lead FBS in a major statistical category?
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Pete Martini
8 years
Sprague's Sarah Teubner passionate about soccer and her future. @olysathletics @sarahteubner22
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Pete Martini
1 year
I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving week. I have so much to be thankful for this year, including another holiday season with my family. I hope everybody gets to spend time with loved ones.
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Pete Martini
5 years
Western Oregon football is going after some team history this season. @WOUWolves @ArneFerguson @JasonSlowey
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Pete Martini
2 years
@johncanzanobft Not sure why anyone would want the Auburn job at this point, except for the $$.
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Pete Martini
1 year
Lots of Huskies fans saying they deserve the other spot in the Pac-12 title game, as if the loss to 3-9 ASU didn’t happen. I know, I know, injuries. 🙄
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Pete Martini
2 years
Sprague and Oregon State grad Teagan Quitoriano scores. @teaganquito14 @Tquito30 @Quitobaby @GoOlympians @SHS_SportsMed
@HoustonTexans
Houston Texans
2 years
THAT'S THE TEA-GAN ☕ @teaganquito14 📺 » @abc13houston
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Pete Martini
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McKay's Drioji Joel has overcome a lot to get to where he is, including the death of a friend. @mckaybasketball @McKay_Football @beksbryant @Nataliempate @salemkeizer
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