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Aufderheide Drive - A new Scenic Bikeway?
People are invited to a public meeting on July 19th at 5:30 p.m. to learn about the possibility of designating Aufderheide Drive (US Forest Road 19) as an Oregon Scenic Bikeway. The meeting will be at the Upper McKenzie Community Center, 54745 McKenzie River Drive in Rainbow. The Oregon Scenic...
County to test alert system
Lane County Emergency Management will test the subscriber-based local emergency alert system – Lane Alerts – at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11. The test will include emails, recorded voice calls and text messages depending upon each subscriber’s provided contact information.
100 degrees in Eugene? Extreme heat wave to hit Lane County on Fourth of July weekend
Triple-digit temperatures in Eugene? An extreme heat wave is expected to hit Oregon late this week, resulting in potential long-lasting high temperatures for Lane County residents. The National Weather Service...
Early morning crash on River Road leaves telephone pole uprooted
EUGENE, Ore. — Just before 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday a car crashed into a telephone pole on River Road and Hayes Lane. For unknown reasons the car made contact with a Century Link pole, knocking it completely off the ground. In addition to the driver, the car had one...
Eugene's fireworks ban and the Fourth of July: What you need to know
Officials in Eugene and Lane County are encouraging residents to exercise caution for the Fourth of July holiday, with the city still enforcing its fireworks ban and worries about hot weather and fire danger everywhere. Here is everything you need to know about fireworks bans, safety, weather and more in...
Teatro Grattacielo to Present World Premiere of ‘Beyond the Horizon’
Teatro Grattacielo is set to present the world premiere of “Beyond the Horizon,” based on Nobel laureate Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The premiere will take place on Sept. 15, 2024 at at LA MAMA Shares. The world premiere will be a first for Teatro Grattacielo...
Brush fire reported near I-5 off North Game Farm Road
Eugene Springfield Fire is battling a brush fire first seen near a homeless encampment on North Game Farm Road. Crews were dispatched to the site at 5:35 p.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames in the area, according to a release from the fire department. Upon arrival, they encountered a half-acre, wind-driven blaze.
LTD launches initiatives aimed at helping homeless riders
Eugene Station will now offer housing services to riders along with a community relations liaison. LTD starts several new initiatives focused on well-being of riders. LTD's Eugene Station will now offer additional services to riders while having a full time Community Resource Liaison.
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Eugene police seize 20 pounds of methamphetamine in search warrant
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police said their Street Crimes Unit was able to keep 20 pounds of methamphetamine off the streets after a search warrant broke up a drug deal on Monday. According to the Eugene Police Department, on July 1, officers from the EPD Street Crimes Unit, Special...
Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operation
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), with the help of local law enforcement agencies, conducted a six-week national operation, leading to the recovery of 200 missing children. According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), this was the second Operation We Will Find You 2. The operation took place from May 20 to June 24. It focused on geographical areas with high clusters of critically missing children. One of the areas was Portland, Oregon.
Fire atop Skinner Butte raises fireworks concern in Eugene
A half-acre brush fire erupted at the top of Skinner Butte in Eugene early Tuesday morning and fire officials think it may have been caused by fireworks. According to the Eugene Springfield Fire Department, firefighters were called to the butte at 12:15 a.m. where they worked quickly to contain a fire estimated at half an acre. It took first responders about two hours to fully extinguish hot spots.
HOPE Project combines workforce with home building for local high school students
EUGENE, Ore. — Killing two birds with one stone, a local non-profit is combining workforce training for local high school students with a factory dedicated to building affordable homes. A former American Steel plant on Garfield Street in Eugene is home to an innovative program. The HOPE Project is...
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