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Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars
Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released. ...
Oregon Coast Visitors Association funds sustainable storytelling
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)'s annual Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) is an annual program supporting Oregon coastal tourism partners. “The effort is to help the long-term resiliency of tourism on the coast by responding to destination development or management projects in critical moments of need,” Oregon Coast Visitors Association Industry Communications Coordinator Lynnee Jacks said. The 2023 funds are focused on Sustainable Storytelling on the Oregon Coast. According to...
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women's Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
NATCHITOCHES—Leading the Northwestern State women's track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women's Coach of the Year, which was announced Saturday. Heimerman, who fell one vote shy of taking home...
A rooster, two kittens, and a Shepherd mix dog available for adoption in Lane County
Lenny is a young adult rooster who is looking to protect a flock of hens. He is shy around new people but quickly warms up to be a confident guy who likes to strut his stuff. He is also very social and like being talked to while enjoying breakfast. Lenny's...
Former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez buys parents a new house
One of the goals of every athlete who ultimately reaches the professional level is to be able to provide for their family and give back to those who have helped get them to where they are. Former Oregon Ducks cornerback Christian Gonzalez was finally able to see that dream come to fruition. On his Instagram this past weekend, Gonzalez shared that he bought his parents a new house. Here’s what he wrote in the post: “Mom and Dad, I told you guys when I started this football journey at 5 years old I was going to put you in a place you couldn’t...
With energy demands rising, EWEB nears completion of $16M station overhaul
The Eugene Water and Electric Board has been rebuilding its largest wholly owned substation for more than a year to increase the amount of power it can serve, upgrade the facility’s seismic resiliency and improve reliability. The updates to the “Grand Central Station” of EWEB’s electric distribution system cost $16.1 million. The project...
What's that? New homes showing up in Eugene's south hills
Project: A new subdivision called East Mountain near Moon Mountain City Park. Location: Deerfern Road and Rockrose Lane, Eugene. In Eugene’s tight housing market, it can be a challenge for individuals and households to find the right fit for their needs and lifestyles. A new subdivision in the Laurel...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing the 11 teams in play for 4-star C Eric Reibe
Dana Altman deserves more credit for his consistency in leading the Oregon Ducks, both on the court and on the NCAA basketball recruiting trail despite their (seemingly) never-ending list of injuries. As the Ducks enter their first season in the Big Ten, their frontcourt is an intriguing collection of players.
On the Agenda: Eugene strategic plan, city manager evaluation
To attend: The new Eugene City Council Chambers are the northern building on the former Eugene Water & Electric Board property at 500 E 4th Avenue, Eugene. Both Monday meetings will be hybrid, while the Wednesday meeting will be online only. To watch: Meetings stream online at bit.ly/Eugene-meetings, the city's...
Firefighters tackle rail car blaze in West Eugene
Eugene, Ore — On the morning of July 20, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) responded to a rail car fire at the Union Pacific rail yard in West Eugene. Central Lane Communications received calls of a smoking box car with visible flames at times, as the train made its way from Oakridge.
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon’s suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
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