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Thousands of Oregon households may be eligible for $120 per child for summer groceries
During summer months, many families lose access to school food programs that are essential to their budget. However, some 30,000 children may be eligible for extra food assistance over the summer break, the state says. To be eligible for “Summer EBT,” children must:. Attend a school participating in...
Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’
In April, Bridget McDermott was a prisoner at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and expected to spend another six months there before her release, which the corrections agency projected for Oct. 4. But the prison’s calculation was wrong. She spent an extra 21 months in Oregon’s women’s prison when she should have been free, after serving […] The post Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’ appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Lane County Fair to increase police presence and security protocols
EUGENE, Ore. — As the Lane County Fair approaches, event organizers are anticipating over 100,000 fairgoers to attend the five-day event. With such a high number of fairgoers, the fairgrounds wanted to ensure they made security changes following a shooting outside of the fairgrounds last year. The balance of...
County marks 1949 bulldozing of Ferry Street Village
Seventy-five years ago, on July 16, 1949, a decree was sent out from Lane County that the inhabitants of a community must vacate the premises to allow construction of a new bridge, and this decree was then set in motion on Aug. 24. The court order was issued July 16,...
Thieves in Eugene aim for guns at high rate in July
EUGENE, Ore. — Thieves breaking into cars have stolen nine guns from vehicles this year, and according to the Eugene Police Department (EPD), all but one of those thefts happened during the month of July. EPD tells us that all over Eugene, car break-ins are a problem - with...
Ore Fire challenges crews with steep terrain and debris as firefighting efforts intensify
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Fire suppression efforts continue Wednesday on the Ore Fire, located 7 miles northeast of Blue River. The Ore Fire is approximately 860 acres in size, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Challenges include steep and rugged terrain, falling rocks and rolling debris,...
Bill Oram: An exclusive look inside Oregon’s first day as the Big Ten’s new kids in school
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Oregon State Football Position Preview 2024: Inside Linebackers
Breaking down all of Oregon State's position groups. Fall camp is just a week away and it's time to break down every position group as the Beavers prepare to kickoff the 2024 season on August 31st against Idaho State. With much of Oregon State's roster from 2023 departed and 46...
Eugene Pride organizers share frustrations over parking issues, city response
The organizers of Eugene’s Pride festival say they’re frustrated by what they see as a lack of communication and support from the city. Eugene Pride will be held in Alton Baker Park on Aug. 10. Organizers expect to draw around 12,000 attendees. "Our purpose is to express the...
After ‘Top Chef Masters’ Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies In Paddleboarding Accident, Authorities Try To Piece Together What Happened
Acclaimed chef and television personality Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearances on Top Chef Masters and her innovative Portland restaurant Beast, died last week in a drowning accident at 49, and now fans are paying tribute to her life. Pomeroy’s body was recovered from the Willamette River near Corvallis on...
OSU Breaks Ground on $16M Housing Project
Mackenzie Inc. and O’Brien-Lucas Ventures recently broke ground on a 77-unit housing project for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The $16.5 million, 34,000-square-foot housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays. The...
Eugene Police Department says AED's in patrol cars have helped save lives
EUGENE, Ore. – It has been 15 months since the Eugene Police Department placed automated external defibrillators, or AED’s, in their patrol cars. In that time, the department said they have proven to be a useful resource in the field. With help from the Eugene Police Foundation and...
Celebrate Celtic culture at the Corvallis Celtic Festival
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Corvallis Celtic Festival builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event! This year's event will be bigger and better, featuring 25 amazing bands and performers and offering 17 engaging workshops. Thanks to the support of community partners, generous donations, and the enthusiastic sale of festival buttons, the Corvallis Celtic Festival has been able to expand their offerings to ensure there’s something for everyone.
Hillsboro Verizon retailer set to give away backpacks for families in need Sunday
A "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at 2227 S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway. This event aims to ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year by providing free backpacks. With 42% of U.S. parents going into debt to pay for back-to-school items, Round Room — one of the country’s largest Verizon authorized retailer locations — is donating more than $3 million worth of backpacks across more than 1,000 stores nationwide. The goal is to alleviate some of the financial pressure on families. Since the inception of this event, over 1.3 million children have received backpacks and any leftover packs will be donated to local schools.
Hung up at Landmarks: New set of stairs
The Albany Landmarks Commission is asking for more details before approving one alteration on the outside of a 114-year-old house in the Monteith Historic District. Lee Anne Stevens, identified on Facebook as an “Airbnb superhost ambassador,” bought the bungalow at 925 Walnut St. S.W. in May for $200,000. The one-story house with a basement was built in the Craftsman style in 1910.
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