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Eugene house fire collapses roof, scorches cars
EUGENE, Ore. – Firefighters were able to contain a house fire that partially collapsed the roof and scorched several cars in the driveway on Friday evening. According to Eugene Springfield Fire, firefighters were alerted to a house fire on Formac Avenue at about 4:43 p.m. on August 23. Firefighters responded to find a large fire in the garage that had extended into the home and to vehicles in the front driveway. ESF said the fire was located in a county neighborhood without fire hydrants, and a water tender had to be used until fire crews could get to a proper fire hydrant farther away.
Cottage Grove homeless encampments cleared out by city
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. -- Police and public works crews cleared two homeless encampments Thursday morning, in a move that is getting mixed reaction from neighbors and puts dozens of former residents back on the streets. Those who lived at the North 12th Street and North Douglas Avenue camps were escorted...
A Springfield mother is looking for a clinic to take a look at her son before his sports physical expires
A Springfield mother was unable to book an appointment for her son with the Oregon Medical Group before October. Now her son may not be able to participate in his beloved sport. Tags. Localnow. Springfield mother needs a clinic to examine her son before his sports physical expires. A Springfield...
Lane County relaxes rules for overnight camping within Eugene’s urban growth boundary
EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County is easing its rules when it comes to allowing overnight sleeping sites within Eugene’s urban growth boundary. About a year ago, county leaders directed staff to look at what it would take to create more consistent practices with the City of Eugene when it comes to overnight sites. Right now, camping on private property within Eugene’s city limits is allowed but was banned in areas like Santa Clara and parts of River Road. This is good news for individuals or organizations trying to help homeless people but the county said it’s not an invitation to set up camp wherever someone likes.
'Tree School Umpqua' day of classes to center on forestry, natural resource topics
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Oregon State University Extension Service of Douglas County will offer a day of classes centered on forestry and natural resource topics on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 8:40 a.m. to 5 p.m. at at Umpqua Community College in the Health, Nursing, and Science Center (HNSC), located at 1140 Umpqua College Rd. in Roseburg.
Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
‘Now is a turning point for them’: C.O. horse rescue working with trainers to domesticate rare feral horses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mustangs to the Rescue, a local equine rehabilitation and rescue organization, is working alongside professional horse trainers Reach Out To Horses to domesticate over a dozen Oregon tarpans since February. We witnessed one stallion wear a bridle for the first time. "He's never learned to...
OSAA cracks down on bad behavior
Last season saw 198 ejections in boys’ soccer, up from 137 the previous season. Of the 198, 182 of the ejections were for “bench misconduct, entering the field during a fight, language, serious foul play, taunting, violent conduct or second caution.” The same season saw a postseason football game called in the second quarter after a fight broke out on the field between Jefferson and South Medford. Citing the increasing...
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism nonprofit
The co-owner of Portland alternative newspaper Willamette Week announced a new statewide initiative this week aimed at filling the gaps created by layoffs and closures at papers in Oregon’s smaller communities. The nonprofit Oregon Journalism Project aims to bring investigative reporting to the state’s small towns and rural counties,...
Exclusive: Paid Leave prohibits processing of claims while on calls with claimants
Portland, Ore — An email obtained exclusively by KATU sheds light on an internal Paid Leave Oregon policy prohibiting staff from processing claims when the claimant is on the phone. The email was obtained through a records request. "Starting immediately, when you take a phone call from the claimant...
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