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Couples tie the knot to celebrate marriage equality in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. — Friday at Harris Hall in Eugene, couples of all kinds tied the knot for free in celebration of marriage equality. On May 19, 2014, U.S. District Court Judge Michael J. McShane ruled that the state of Oregon's 2004 ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. To mark the ruling's 10-year anniversary, the Lane County Circuit Court and the Lane County Clerk's Office offered free weddings to ten couples and vow renewals for three couples.
Disabled retired Navy veteran gets wheelchair-friendly home
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – A retired U.S. Navy veteran in Springfield has a new place to call home after the Gary Sinise Foundation built him a brand-new wheelchair-accessible house. Retired U.S. Navy veteran Joshua Geddis has been going through a challenging recovery for several years after an accident while serving...
Row River Road closures start May 20 for repair work
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — If your daily commute is on Row River Road, you might want to plan an alternative route for the next few weeks. Lane County officials say that the roadway is set for a full road closure so crews can work on replacing a failing culvert under the road.
Pets of the week: Guinea pig pair and 2 cats headline Lane County adoptions
Quico and Chavo are two guinea pigs up for adoption at Greenhill Humane Society. Quico is white and orange while Chavo is black with a white stripe down his face. Together, they are bonded and looking to go home with one another. Quico is very social and outgoing while Chavo...
CORE Eugene hosts Behavioral Health Resource Network Bash
EUGENE, Ore — About a dozen behavioral health providers gathered at the Farmer's Market Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., providing tools and services to community members in need. Organized by Core Eugene, the BHRN, or Behavioral Health Resource Network, this event served over 200 people, equipping them...
Springfield Police team up with Thurston resource officer, investigate online rumor
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — According to the Springfield Public School District, rumors of a threat against Thurston High School have been circulating online. Brian Richardson, the Director of Communications and Community Engagement says the school immediately started working with the Springfield Police Department to investigate the claims. Thurston's School Resource...
'Mt. Brushmore' cleanup to keep boat ramp closed at Hendricks Bridge County Park
Lane County officials announced plans this week to keep the boat ramp at Hendricks Bridge County Park closed, saying they need the time to remove a pile of leftover debris from January's ice storm that grew large enough to earn the nickname "Mt. Brushmore." Cleanup of the debris could take another week to complete, according to Devon Ashbridge, the county's public information officer. ...
District 3 candidates down to last leg of race for commissioner
The Lane County Board of Commissioners' (LCBOC) two Eugene seats, District 3 and District 4, are up for grabs this May. In District 3, incumbent Laurie Trieger faces newcomer Grace Widdicombe, a local business owner. Trieger began working in the community in non-profits almost 40 years ago focusing on healthy...
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