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‘Big City Problems’
Ethan Clevenger, owner of local Porterhouse Clothing Supply and candidate for Ward 1’s seat on Eugene City Council, says he knows that the economic impact felt downtown will also be felt city-wide. Eugene, like many cities across America, is growing. It’s no small town anymore. “We’re going on...
Eugene-Springfield takes fourth worst in national rankings for air pollution
In a recent report from the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield made the list of top five most polluted cities in the U.S. regarding air pollution. Eugene-Springfield is listed as the fourth most polluted city for both short-term and year-round particle pollution. The report finds that 131 million people (39% of the national population) live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution.
Chaotic Mother's Day in Eugene: One dead in house fire, two injured in crashes, hazmat on I-5
Fuel spill on I-5 At 9:30 a.m. Sunday, firefighters responded to a fuel spill at the Glenwood exit on Interstate 5 southbound after receiving calls of a semi-truck leaking fuel traveling down the freeway. Fire crews discovered the semi at the Glenwood exit and noted there was a large hole...
Softball Recap: Pleasant Hill wins going away against La Pine
Pleasant Hill put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. They blew past the La Pine Hawks 15-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pleasant Hill. For La Pine's part, Cortanie Hendry made the most of her time at bat despite the final...
Audits and Accountability
In Oregon, the secretary of state serves as chief elections officer, audits public accounts and aids public records access. They are also the next in line to assume the position of governor. Oregon state Sen. James Manning, who has served for eight years in the Oregon Legislature’s District 7, which...
I-5 southbound down to one lane at milepost 183 at Creswell
CRESWELL, Ore. — Interstate 5 southbound at milepost 183 near Creswell is restricted to one lane due to a crash, Oregon Dept. of Transportation reports. "This could be a lengthy delay," ODOT stated around 1:15 p.m. Friday. Prepare to slow down and move over for emergency responders. Road updates...
Springfield Police duo recovers an additional $12,000 in stolen bikes
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) tells us that since February, two officers have combined their knowledge to recover and return more than $31,000 worth of stolen bikes. On May 5, 2024, one SPD officer noticed a Santa Cruz bicycle, matching the description of a bike stolen...
Gary Sinise Foundation welcomes Springfield Navy Veteran & family into new home
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) hosted a grand reveal for Retired U.S. Navy Veteran Joshua Geddis and his family, as they saw their brand new, specially adapted, mortgage-free smart home for the first time on Thursday, the Foundation said. "Petty Officer Geddis always had a strong...
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...
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