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C.A.S.A. launches academic program assistance with Eugene 4J School District
EUGENE, Ore. -- The Eugene 4J School District started the Academic Empowerment Program in January of 2024. The pilot program enables trained Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) staff the ability to expand their guidance of their assigned child into the classroom. CASA and Eugene 4J School District have been working...
Meiji Makes a Comeback
On Oct. 4 Izakaya Meiji shocked foodies of Eugene by announcing that the Western-themed izakaya was undergoing a makeover and would now be called Junglefowl. The restaurant traded its cowboy boots and onigiris for chicken dishes inspired by various cultures across the globe. Head chef Alex Dakers called the change an opportunity to start something fresh that matches the reality of post-pandemic dining.
Oregon Community Credit Union to host annual ‘Shred Fest’ event
EUGENE, Ore. – A ‘Shred Fest’ event that’s aimed at helping the public prevent becoming victims of identity fraud will be hosted by Oregon Community Credit Union next Saturday, according to credit union officials. OCCU officials said that their annual event will be held on May...
A Q&A Eugene mayoral candidates Shanaé Joyce-Stringer, Kaarin Knudson and Stefan Strek
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election, with question-and-answer articles scheduled to be published each day through the rest of April. Ballots must be mailed to voters by May 1. The election for Eugene mayor is approaching with ballots...
Eugene-Springfield takes fourth worst spot in national air pollution ranking
In a new report from the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield made the list of top five most polluted cities in the U.S. when it comes to air pollution. The “State of the Air” report finds that spikes in deadly particle pollution are the worst they’ve been in America in 25 years. Fine particulate matter air pollution, or soot, comes from wildfires, wood-burning stoves, diesel engines.
Election 2024: Q&A with state representative candidate John Lively, who faces Ryan Rhoads
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election, with question-and-answer articles scheduled to be published each day through the rest of April. Ballots must be mailed to voters by May 1. Newcomer Ryan Rhoads faces off against incumbent state Rep....
Traffic impacts, what to know for sold-out Eugene Marathon on Sunday
On Sunday, more than 8,000 runners will race in the Eugene marathon and half marathon, both of which are sold out for the first time. According to Becky Radliff, the event's director of marketing, about 3,600 runners will take part in the marathon, while around 4,500 will race in the half marathon.
Event schedule, Mat Kearney concert and how to watch 2024 Oregon football spring game
Oregon's spring game schedule on Saturday includes fan festivals, an F-15 flyover and a free concert by Eugene native Mat Kearney, who will presumably give those in attendance a live performance of the Autzen Stadium staple "Coming Home (Oregon)." But there will also be some football, and though it will...
Local girl scout sells 2,500 boxes of cookies during this year's sales season
EUGENE, Ore. – A local Buena Vista Elementary School student went above and beyond the call to action during this year’s Girl Scout cookie sales season, having sold 2,500 boxes of cookies. Ten-year-old Anneliese Palani wanted to sell as many cookies as she could with the goal of...
2024 election: EWEB candidates talk priorities, resiliency and ward-specific needs
This is part of a series of stories on the candidates running in the May 21 primary election, with question-and-answer articles scheduled to be published each day through the rest of April. Ballots must be mailed to voters by May 1. The Eugene Water and Electric Board's (EWEB) line-up of...
Republican Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad faces primary over abortion vote
A primary in rural Lane County will determine whether the Oregon House Republican caucus will include candidates who differ from the party line on abortion. First-term Rep. Charlie Conrad, R-Dexter, faces a challenge from Republican business owner Darin Harbick in the 12th House District, which stretches south and east from Eugene to scoop up small […] The post Republican Oregon Rep. Charlie Conrad faces primary over abortion vote appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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