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Council Passes Camping Ordinance; Colleagues Mourn Teacher’s Passing; Funding For Crisis Response Team; Hot Temps On The Way
The City Council of Florence last night looked at the effect of the recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court and how it affects the proposed city ordinance No. 5-2024 of title 1 Chapter 9 on homeless camping and emergency sheltering within the city. City Attorney Ross Williamson explained the ruling and if that ruling could impact the state statute 195.530.
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...
Waste Wise Lane County announces Creswell's first Fix-It Fair
Waste Wise Lane County—part of the Lane County Waste Management Division—is coordinating with the South Valley Farmers Market to organize Creswell’s first Fix-It Fair on July 10. The free public event will run from 3 to 6 p.m. during the market at Harry Holt Memorial Park (127...
Celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Rethink the Drink, drive sober
As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river outings – the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Excessive Alcohol Use Prevention Program and the Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Impaired Driving Program are partnering to remind everyone about the importance of driving sober and drinking less. Excessive drinking impairs a person’s judgment, slows reaction times and increases the likelihood of making fatal decisions. This Fourth of July, OHA and ODOT are encouraging people...
ODFW to host online public meetings for feedback on proposed changes to big game regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings next week with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes to next year's big game regulations and getting feedback. One in-person meeting is also scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting...
Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal incidents over the past year, according to a report released Monday by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. Oregonians in 2023 reported nearly 3,000 incidents of bias to a confidential state hotline, and about 20% of those incidents […] The post Anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim acts spur surge of reported hate incidents in Oregon appeared first on Washington State Standard.
Cooling shelters opening up in Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON -- With the extreme heat starting on July 4, cooling shelters are opening across Southern Oregon. NewsWatch 12 has the details. Open from July 4 to July 7 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 324 West 6th St. Operated by ACCESS. Will provide water, restrooms, snacks and a...
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