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Florence's North Jetty Reopens Nov. 19 With New ADA Parking, Restrooms, Lighting

Lane County officials will cut the ribbon on a rebuilt North Jetty Recreation Area on Nov. 19, capping months of construction that brought accessible parking, a new vault restroom and overhauled lighting to the popular Florence coastal destination. The ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the North Jetty main lot on North Jetty Road, with the public invited to tour nearby Harbor Vista Campground improvements afterward.

Florence, OR · 3d

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EPA notifies homeowners near J.H. Baxter it will test properties for contamination

The Environmental Protection Agency has notified more people living near the J.H. Baxter Superfund site in west Eugene that it plans to sample their properties for contamination. The agency scheduled testing toward the end of November and contacted 11 residential and four business property owners, spokesperson Alice Corcoran confirmed with...

Eugene, OR · 3d

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Linn County honors veterans during 75th annual Veterans Day parade

Thousands gathered in Albany for the 75th annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade, where veterans and community members honored military service, remembered those who died, and described the event as a meaningful tradition that also helps veterans reconnect with one another.

Linn County, OR · 2d

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Oregon nuclear company sued by investors over executives’ stock sales

An Oregon company that has been a global leader in small nuclear reactors is facing a lawsuit from shareholders who say top executives artificially inflated stock prices before cashing out. Investors who purchased securities in NuScale Power Corp. earlier this year are suing the company, saying its top executives misled...

Oregon · 1d

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Saalsaa named grand marshal for Philomath Parade of Lights

Philomath City Councilor Rich Saalsaa will lead this year’s Philomath Parade of Lights as grand marshal. The council chose Saalsaa, a retired Philomath Fire and Rescue deputy chief, at its Nov. 9 meeting. The vote was 6-0 with Saalsaa abstaining. The parade is in its fourth year and is...

Philomath, OR · 1d

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Philomath pulls plug on reissued 14th and Main RFP

The city of Philomath has stopped looking for a developer for its vacant property at 14th and Main streets — at least for now. After an executive session that ran nearly two hours Monday night, the Philomath City Council voted 7-0 to direct city staff “not to issue an RFP on the property located at 14th and Main unless otherwise directed in the future.”

Philomath, OR · 3d

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Philomath gears up to spread the word on proposed zoning changes

Philomath residents will start hearing more in the new year about proposed changes to the city’s zoning map and development code. The Planning Commission is preparing an outreach campaign ahead of formal public hearings planned for this spring. City Manager Chris Workman presented the outreach plan to the Philomath...

Philomath, OR · 1d

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Philomath gets a RecycleOn Center for hard-to-recycle items

Philomath residents now have a free place to recycle plastic bags, bottle caps, aluminum foil and other materials that don’t belong in curbside bins. A RecycleOn Center opened last month at The Arc, 111 N. 20th St. It is one of dozens of drop-off sites opening across the state under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act.

Philomath, OR · 2d

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Springfield Clears Land for Mental Health Campus, Betting on 275 New Jobs

PeaceHealth RiverBend Medical Center — Hospital Cited For ED Wait Times. Springfield's City Council voted 5-0 to annex nearly 18 acres of land off International Way, clearing a major land-use hurdle for a planned behavioral-health campus that would pair a round-the-clock crisis stabilization center with a new psychiatric hospital. The site sits between Richardson Sportswear and the FedEx Ship Center, and if the projects stay on schedule, both could open by 2029.

Springfield, OR · 4d

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Springfield approves urban renewal funds for Memorial Building

Springfield’s urban renewal board discussed requests from two developers for financial assistance for projects downtown during a meeting Monday, Nov. 9. The Springfield Economic Development Agency also heard from the director of Adventure! Children’s Museum in Eugene, which is eyeing the Springfield Motors building as a possible new location.

Springfield, OR · 3d

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SMART-TD asks regulators to look at alleged safety issues on Oregon short line operating on leased UP trackage

WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest rail union has asked the Surface Transportation Board to look into safety concerns regarding operations by the Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad (CORP) on Union Pacific lines in the Eugene, Ore., area. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation [...] Read More...

Eugene, OR · 2d

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Oregon targets dangerous railroad crossings with new federal funding for road improvements and long-term redesign

Salem, Oregon – Three railroad crossings in Harrisburg are slated to close, while a crossing in Douglas County will move closer to a possible long-term redesign under federal awards totaling more than $5.3 million. The projects address concerns that reach beyond delays at the tracks: emergency access, public safety...

Douglas County, OR · 4d

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Nearly 1,700 Lane County ballots at risk unless voters return cure forms by Nov. 24

EUGENE, Ore. — With thousands of ballots still in limbo in Lane County, elections officials are urging voters to respond quickly if they receive a signature “cure” letter so their votes can be counted. Just under 3,000 ballots were still being processed in Lane County, and nearly...

Lane County, OR · 1d

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Oregon’s BallotTrax: Tracking Ballots, Derailing Voter Confidence

Different counties, different messages, and a Secretary of State’s office that knew about the inconsistency. When confusion fuels voter apathy, who benefits?. I’ve been unusually quiet since Election Day. That’s intentional. I’ve always believed it’s more important to be RIGHT than FIRST, especially when discussing election integrity....

Oregon · 4d

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McMorran to join League of Oregon Cities board of directors

Philomath Mayor Christopher McMorran will serve a three-year term on the League of Oregon Cities’ Board of Directors beginning next year. “Starting in January, I’ll be joining the LOC board, which I’m looking forward to, and I’m very honored to have that opportunity,” McMorran said. “So you’ll be hearing a lot more about the revenue reform project from me.”

Philomath, OR · 2d

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There’s Good News: OSU-Cascades honors former Army intelligence analyst Chloe Van Witzenburg

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --- OSU-Cascades student Chloe Van Witzenburg is being recognized by the university community for her service this Veterans Day. Van Witzenburg served eight years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence analyst before transitioning out of the military in 2023. During her military career, Van Witzenburg deployed to Iraq in support of The post There’s Good News: OSU-Cascades honors former Army intelligence analyst Chloe Van Witzenburg appeared first on KTVZ .

Corvallis, OR · 2d

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Springfield explores future use of former Buick dealership site

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The City of Springfield’s urban renewal agency is beginning to envision what comes next for a prominent downtown block, nearly three years after a planned high-rise housing development fell through. The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) now controls three adjacent parcels near Seventh and A...

Springfield, OR · 4d

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ODOT crews to remove trees, highway closures and detours ahead: What to know

During a month already littered with storms, power outages, and earthquakes, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced plans to remove hazardous trees and branches in two locations on U.S. Route 20 and Oregon Route 99E in the coming week.

Corvallis, OR · 4d

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Lane County to celebrate upgrades to coast's North Jetty recreation area

FLORENCE, Ore. (KATU) — Lane County officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week to celebrate the reopening of the North Jetty recreation area after improvements to safety and accessibility were made. Following the ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 19 , the public can tour the Harbor Vistas Campground to...

Lane County, OR · 3d

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Eugene survey asks residents about intersection safety cameras

EUGENE, Ore. - A community survey seeking public input into the the proposed installation of intersection safety cameras is available online, according to City of Eugene officials. Eugene has started looking into using intersection safety cameras at a small number of high-crash intersections as part of efforts to improve safety...

Eugene, OR · 3d

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