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Eugene exhibit highlights unhoused artists
A new exhibit in Eugene is spotlighting the work of local homeless artists. The Oregon Supported Living Program hosts a weekly art class for people living in transitional shelter. The participants are all clients of Community Supported Shelters, another Eugene-based nonprofit. Organizers of this class say they have aimed to...
Oregon Country Fair volunteers build among the trees for 2024 weekend of forest whimsy
Don’t be distracted by the visual folderol unfolding at the Oregon Country Fair, July 12-14 outside Eugene. The art, food and music fair hatched in 1969 during the halcyon days of hippiedom is more than three days of flower-child expression. The nonstop parade of belly-bearing tuba players, wolf-headed stilt...
Exhibit featuring artwork created by unhoused opens in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. – For the first time, the Oregon Supported Living Program Arts and Culture Center is opening an art exhibition on Friday evening with art made by unhoused clients. The showcase, which is on display at 110 E. 11th Avenue in Eugene, opens with a reception on July...
Oregon Asks Court to Reject Title IX Suit’s NIL ‘Theory’
Ahead of settlement discussions, Oregon has filed three motions attempting to dismiss or substantially pare down a federal sex discrimination lawsuit filed last year by current and former female athletes on the school’s beach volleyball and club rowing teams.Learfield, Opendorse Diverge on Tech, NIL and Their Partnership Schroeder et al v. University of Oregon is notable in that it is the first known Title IX suit that seeks relief based on alleged disparities in NIL opportunities for college athletes. The plaintiffs, who are pursuing class certification, have targeted the university’s relationship with its dedicated collective, Division Street, and Opendorse, which hosts...
Cooling centers open for July weekend heat wave
WESTERN OREGON – With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees in parts of Oregon starting July 6, several counties are opening spots where folks can go to beat the heat. Cooling centers in Benton County include the Corvallis Public Library at 645 northwest Monroe Avenue, the Corvallis Community Center at 2601 northwest Tyler Avenue, the Philomath Community Library at 1050 Applegate Street, and the Monroe Community Library at 380 north Fifth Street.
Eugene Springfield Fire swiftly contains house blaze on Antigua Dr
Eugene, Ore — Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a house fire in North Eugene on Antigua Dr in the early morning of July 6. Fire crews were already on the road following a gas leak call when the house fire was reported. Crews arrived to find a large...
City of Springfield Adjusts CAHOOTS Service Hours to Meet Peak Community Needs
Starting July 2024, the City of Springfield is adjusting the hours for CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets) services to better align with peak community needs. CAHOOTS will now be available in the field from 11:00am to 11:00pm, seven days a week. Reason for Change. Lane County is...
The City of Eugene Sustainability Program released the 2023 annual report for the Climate Action Plan 2.0, indicating that the plan is 61% implemented just 4 years after its inception
Eugene, OR – According to the city officials, the report highlights progress in five key areas: transportation, buildings, waste, consumption, and resilience. Eugene was among the first cities in the nation to set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a decade ago, with the passage of the Climate Recovery Ordinance.
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