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Pet of the Week: Bindi
EUGENE, Ore. – Our Pet of the Week, Bindi, is a sweet senior kitty who, despite her grumpy appearance, is a very chatty girl who loves napping when she’s not getting lots of attention!. Greenhill Humane Society staff said that this 15-year-old friendly feline weighs about six pounds...
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University of Oregon issues 'all clear' for Hilyard Street buildings after gas leak
EUGENE, Ore. — Chi Psi and Alpha Phi chapter houses located at 11th and Hilyard have been cleared after a gas leak, the UO said in an update just before 4:20 p.m. EUGENE, Ore. - People in parts of Eugene have been told to leave immediately after a reported gas leak near the University of Oregon.
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Eugene councilors push to continue work on proposal to help renters buy their home
A majority of Eugene city councilors on Monday, Nov. 9, voiced interest in advancing an initiative that would give renters an opportunity to purchase their home before it goes on the market — pushing back on City Manager Jenny Haruyama’s recommendation to drop it. After discussing the proposal...
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BLM to demolish, replace restrooms at Shotgun Creek near Eugene
The Bureau of Land Management will soon begin construction at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area as part of BLM's plans to replace restrooms at the site. The park will stay open during construction. Starting in mid-November, BLM will demolish and remove the site's wastewater treatment infrastructure. Crews will demolish the above-ground facilities including a holding basin and a control shed and fill below-ground infrastructure with rocks and cement. The BLM will remove the southern restroom and temporarily close the northern restroom. In 2027, after decommissioning the existing facilities, BLM will install a temporary restroom and begin work on the new vault toilet which will replace the current restroom. The BLM said it needs to decommission the wastewater treatment system because of "continued deterioration." The recreation area will remain open during the construction, and BLM will try to limit construction to the off season. The Shotgun Creek Recreation Area is in Marcola 20 miles northeast of Eugene. The popular day-use area includes 6.4 miles of hiking trails, a swimming area, creeks and 23 picnicking units. The BLM described it as a great space for family gatherings because of the combination of a "lush, forest setting, coupled with comforts normally associated with
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West Eugene Community Newsletter for Wednesday, Nov. 11
Good morning! It’s Nov. 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be warm with the temperature approaching the record high of 70 set in 1974 with periods of clouds and sun. The high will be 69 with a low of 45. Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of mold in the air. Fog now, changing to intermittent clouds at 7 a.m.
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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...
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Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson named John Mackey Award semifinalist
EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon's Jamari Johnson was announced on Wednesday as one of nine semifinalists for the John Mackey Award, presented annually to the nation's most outstanding tight end. Johnson is the fourth Duck to be named a Mackey Award semifinalist, and second in a row after Kenyon Sadiq...
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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...
Ashland Daily Tidings
Eugene Renters Could Get First Chance to Buy Their Homes Under Plan Council Discusses Tonight
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene City Council will discuss a proposal on Monday, November 9, that could give tenants an opportunity to purchase their rental housing before properties are sold on the open market. However, the city manager has recommended holding off on a local policy while awaiting developments at...
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Eugene-Springfield home sales slide, but prices remain out of reach for many
Home sales in the Eugene-Springfield area decreased in the past two months at a rate beyond normal seasonal slowing, according to the latest data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service. September’s year-over-year pending and completed home sales were down 21.2% and 9.7%, respectively, while pending and completed sales in October...
Burn City Sports
Hot Shooting Powers GCU Women’s Basketball Past Oregon in Historic Win
History was made Monday night for GCU Women’s Basketball as the Lopes secured a marquee 81-74 victory over the Oregon Ducks. The victory marks the program’s first-ever win over a Big Ten opponent, and GCU delivered it in convincing fashion. In front of a home crowd of over 2,000 fans, the Lopes came out hot, stretching their lead to as many as 18 points before the fourth quarter. Although Oregon mounted a late run in the final frame to cut the deficit to single digits, GCU’s sharp two-way performance proved too much for the Ducks to overcome. The Lopes were powered by a balanced offensive atta...
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LCC instructor looks out for student veterans. He was one himself.
It’s not unusual for student veterans at Lane Community College to stop by Michael Sámano’s office to talk. Maybe they’re feeling overwhelmed. Maybe scared. Maybe they feel out of place among the younger students on campus. Sámano understands. In September 1989, that student might have been...