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Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Level Two evacuation ordered for area north of Oakridge due to fire
OAKRIDGE, Ore. – Officials have increased the urgency of an earlier evacuation notice as firefighters work to contain the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said the area of east High Prairie Road near milepost 5, including Dead Mountain, Mountain View, Huckleberry and High Prairie Loop, are under a Level Two (Be Set) evacuation notice. Individuals in the area are urged to prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and are advised that authorities may not be able to notify them if conditions worsen.
Oakridge residents speak out against proposed gravel mine
Oakridge residents and city officials are speaking out against a potential gravel mine on TV Butte. The chattering of birds rang out over the drone of the nearby highway. On 1st Street in Oakridge, signs opposing a quarry stood in front of homes, businesses, and even City Hall. “Help us...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Lane County sets up livestock evacuation center; Eugene government moving into new City Hall
As a wildfire burns north of Oakridge, Lane County officials have set up a site where folks can bring their livestock. Also, the Eugene city government is moving into a new city hall building. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Greenhill Humane Society thanks staff, volunteers for smooth evacuation during West Eugene fire
A brush fire that ignited south of the Eugene Airport on Monday prompted the rapid evacuation of Lane County’s major animal shelter. Around five p.m., 130 animals were evacuated from Greenhill Humane Society as the fire burned just 2 miles away. They returned to the shelter later in the evening after the fire was contained.
Woman accused of intentionally starting a fire near Linslaw Park arrested, jailed
WALTON, Ore. – A 60-year-old woman accused of intentionally setting a fire on a forest road in Walton was arrested and booked into the Lane County Jail on Thursday morning on a first-degree arson charge, according to jail records. Court documents show that Valerie Camillia Pray-Temple is accused of...
Eugene Police Department hosts summer barbecue for St. Vincent de Paul clients and staff
EUGENE, Ore. – Eugene police officers and staff served up a summer barbecue at St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County’s Lindholm Center on Highway 99 on Friday afternoon to about 250 people in need and the St. Vinnie’s staff who support them, said the Eugene Police Department.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools starting down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people
After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well have more in the next few weeks. The outbreak comes amid others also involving a preventable disease – pertussis or whooping cough – which has infected more than 350 people in just over a dozen counties this year. […] The post Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
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