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City study says ‘dangerous’ low-head dam should be removed from Willamette River
An engineering firm has recommended a full removal of an underwater dam in the Willamette River, according to the results of a study commissioned by the city of Eugene. The dam, a structure that helped power waterwheels in a bygone era of energy infrastructure, sits low in the river just east of the Interstate 5 bridge between Eugene and Springfield.
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Eugene plans improvements at Cuthbert Amphitheater
The City of Eugene is starting construction on new parking and accessibility improvements around the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Alton Baker Park. The $2.1 million project is funded by the University of Oregon, which acquired city land to build its “2.Mo” project – a massive indoor training facility near Autzen Stadium. Leo Harris Parkway was realigned to accommodate the project.
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City project asks for stories of Black experience in Eugene
What was life like for Black families in Eugene 100 years ago? Fifty? A project is seeking stories, photos and documents that illustrate the city’s Black history. Eugene, and the state of Oregon, historically were not friendly or welcoming to Black people. But, communities existed and thrived in Eugene. One was dubbed the “across the bridge community” on the north side of the Willamette River where Alton Baker Park now sits.
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City of Eugene, Eugene recycling center among recent DEQ fines
This story was updated to add new information. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality levied nine penalties in September, totaling $152,496. Recipients included the City of Eugene for polluting Amazon Creek and violating its water quality certification, a Eugene recycling company that operated an unpermitted waste disposal site and an east Oregon car dealership that failed to properly test its underground storage for spill prevention, line tightness and release detection. Recipients can appeal their fines by requesting a hearing within 20 days of receiving their penalty letter. DEQ sometimes reduces or eliminates fines after appeals. Recipients may also be able to resolve part of their penalty by completing or sponsoring an environmental improvement project instead of paying a fine. Oregon DEQ issues 9 penalties in September Here are the citations: City of Eugene , Eugene, $23,400: For polluting Amazon Creek and violating the city's Water Quality Certification issued for the Amazon Creek Restoration Project . Specifically, the city failed to install erosion and sediment controls, stored equipment in the active channel of the creek and failed to isolate in-water work area. A city spokesperson said that while the city was working on the project in the summer of 2024, two
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Cuthbert Amphitheater upgrades coming to Alton Baker Park
EUGENE, Ore. - Construction will soon begin on improvements at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Alton Baker Park. According to the city, the project includes building a 50-car parking lot with an ADA accessible paved route into and around the venue. The box office will be relocated, and the venue will get improved lighting, fencing and utility upgrades including potable water and electrical. Backstage vehicular access will also be improved.
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Blue River Gains Long-Awaited Street Upgrade
BLUE RIVER: For decades, Blue River residents have been encountered jarring rides along washboard streets in the town's core. They are now enjoying newly paved streets, funded by more than a half million dollars in grant money left over from the community's water system improvement project. The paving covers sections...