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Eugene-Springfield Fire chief with rare blood cancer warns of chemical risks in gear
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene-Springfield Fire Chief Mike Caven is speaking out about the risks posed by chemicals in some firefighting gear after his own cancer diagnosis, using his experience to raise awareness and money for research. Caven recently announced he has a rare blood cancer. He said he initially...
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Many students still unhappy with football ticket system
This fall, UO Ducks football drags on despite a disappointing outlook. For students, the team’s on-field performance hasn’t been the only upsetting aspect of the season. In fall 2025, the University of Oregon Athletics Department instituted a new lottery-based ticket claiming system for Ducks Sports Pass holders, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system.
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Where to watch the game: Six great sports bars in Eugene, Springfield
When it comes to watching the game, any bar with an “Open” sign and several TVs will do. We dug around for sports bars in the Eugene-Springfield area guaranteed to have cold pints, big screens and a boisterous game day crowd in your neck of the woods. North...
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Fenced-off Willamette Street gas station may open in December
The long-dormant gas station on the southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Willamette Street is tentatively scheduled to open Dec. 14, according to the owners. The Pacific Roads convenience store and 76 gas station has been closed and fenced off for months, despite the business previously setting an opening date of July 2025. The site was under construction for months before that.
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Eugene Eyes Red-Light Cameras After Red-Light Running, Speeding Contributed to 81 Fatal or Serious-Injury Crashes
Eugene is weighing whether to install red-light and speed cameras at three to five of its highest-crash intersections, a response to city data showing that drivers blowing through red lights or speeding contributed to 81 fatal or serious-injury crashes between 2020 and 2024. No intersections have been chosen, no funding has been secured, and no launch date is set — but city staff want to hear from residents before any of those decisions get made.
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Following Deadly Accidents, Eugene Debuts Patterson Street Safety Redesign
EUGENE, Ore. — A new street design on Patterson Street is giving pedestrians and cyclists more room, and local transportation advocates say it shows what can happen when residents organize around traffic safety. The city reduced Patterson Street from two travel lanes to one between 19th and 24th avenues,...
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University of Oregon graduate employees declare intent to strike
The University of Oregon’s graduate employees union has declared an intent to strike if it doesn’t reach a deal on a new contract by Nov. 16. The Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation represents around 1,200 student employees. This includes research assistants, graders, and instructors teaching some classes, labs and discussion sections.
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South boys win state cross-country title
Saturday’s OSAA cross-country championship meet at Lane Community College brought a warm, clear day, fast races, and a South Eugene boys’ team trophy for the first time since 2017. The meet featured a new national-best boys’ time and South Eugene girls taking the second-place trophy for the second straight year.
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Katie Fiso sparks Oregon comeback win over Washington State
Trailing by 16 points in the second half gave Katie Fiso a familiar feeling. The Ducks had been here before, but she knew there was a way out. “I just encouraged myself and my team that the game’s not over,” Fiso said. “We still have a lot of time.” They certainly did as Oregon rallied for a 64-57 nonconference women’s basketball win against Washington State on Nov. 6 at Matthew Knight Arena. Fiso finished with a team-high 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists. She scored 11 of her points in the second half, which began with the Ducks (2-0) trailing 36-22 before falling behind 41-25 by the 8:40 mark of the third quarter. “It’s not a position that we’ve never been in before,” Fiso said. “A lot of last year’s games came down to that. We would start amping in up when were down 13. Hopefully we can change that model this year.” Fiso started Oregon’s rally with a 3-pointer and a layup, and then her teammates joined in to help dig the Ducks out of their double-digit hole. Brooklynn Haywood scored nine of her 14 points in the second half, and Avary Cain scored all 11 of her