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The Register-Guard
New nonprofit pushes to remove dangerous Eugene dam on Willamette
The millrace diversion dam upstream from the I-5 bridge is a problem that's plagued recreationists and first-responders in Eugene and Springfield for decades. The defunct structure, which stretches across the Willamette River, was privately built in the 1850s to divert water into a millrace that powered sawmills and flour mills. Over years of economic growth and changing needs, industry in the area faded and the millrace was used recreationally up until the 1980s. Now, the area serves no real purpose. Several people have drowned or nearly drowned in the Willamette River over the decades because of the dam, also known as a low head dam, which is designed to have water flow continuously over the top of it from bank to bank. The falling water creates a strong, circulated current that can trap objects and people underwater. In 2025, the City of Eugene set aside $50,000 for a feasibility study in partnership with Dowl Engineering to determine what should be done with the dam. On Oct. 28, city officials announced the study investigated three alternatives for removal or modification to the concrete dam and the associated rock weir — one alternative was abandoned because it did not meet the city's
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North Eugene Community Newsletter for Friday, Oct. 30
Good morning! It’s Oct. 30 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be times of clouds and sun with a couple of showers. There is a 86% chance of rain. The high will be 58 with a low of 35. Showers now, changing to cloudy at 7 a.m.
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Eugene home sellers must provide energy scores starting in April under new city rule
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene homeowners who plan to sell their houses will soon be required to provide a home energy score, a new city policy leaders say is aimed at cutting pollution and energy waste while improving affordability. The assessment could cost sellers up to $250. A Eugene real...
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EWEB's third Truck-or-Treat in Eugene offers free family fun
EUGENE, Ore. - The Eugene Water & Electric Board is holding its third annual Truck-or-Treat event at the Lane Events Center on Friday, Oct. 30. Families and children can trick or treat from truck to truck at the free event. EWEB has decorated 10 large utility trucks in various Halloween themes, including a bucket truck, vacuum truck, digger truck, crane truck and backhoe.
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November in Albany: Honoring Traditions and Welcoming the Holidays
November highlights include the 75th Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, holiday shopping events throughout the month, and the Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Several events take place in Historic Downtown Albany, while the Linn County Expo Center hosts seasonal markets and exhibitions. Read on for November highlights, and visit our online events calendar for complete event details, including times, locations, and admission information.
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Eugene's Prairie Road construction nearly done, opening soon
EUGENE, Ore. - Work on a busy stretch of road in Eugene is wrapping up after months of construction. Crews worked on the area of Prairie Road and Maxwell Road, near Highway 99. For months, they added and improved sidewalks and bike lanes, upgraded railroad crossings and storm drains. Crews...
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You’ll Want To Spend A Whole Weekend In This Charming Oregon Antiquing Town
There is a very specific kind of joy that comes from finding a chipped teacup that is somehow exactly what your kitchen was missing, and if you already know that feeling, you need to get yourself to Albany, Oregon immediately. This town is not flashy, it does not have a...
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Best of Eugene!
For the past 30 years, Eugene Weekly has asked Lane County for their favorite things about this area, and every year we publish the list and celebrate! Some folks win year after year (did you know we gave Sweet Life Patisserie a “lifetime achievement award” in 2006?) and some categories the votes go wild.
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Eugene approves home energy score
Councilor Mike Clark: I believe that this is a great deal more about creating a database of everybody's home in Eugene than it is about serving buyers and their best interests. Presenter: The City Council approves a home energy score, even though one councilor said the realtors don’t like it....
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Three-way Albany mayor race spotlights SDC fees, push for housing at every income level
ALBANY, Ore. — Albany’s next mayor faces a balancing act: making room for growth while keeping housing affordable and funding city services. We spoke with the three candidates up for the role about their plans for the city. Albany Mayor Alex Johnson II, seeks a fourth term, saying...