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Take a look inside University of Oregon's $90M overhaul of University and Villard halls
A massive construction project at the University of Oregon's two oldest halls is well underway and on track to be completed by the summer of 2025. The remodels are meant to retain their historic late-1800s exteriors but with new classroom technology, air systems and communal spaces. The totality of the Heritage Renovation Project, including interior redesign and exterior rehabilitation, will cost $93 million, a project that started off costing an estimated $60 million in 2021.
KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers: Katie Urhausen, Co-Founder and Board President of Circle of Friends School
Katie Urhausen is the Co-Founder and Board President of Circle of Friends School in Eugene. Katie is a tireless advocate for youth with complex disabilities and their families. Katie and her husband have also started the DLX Family Foundation. Circle of Friends School, an organization that has served the educational,...
Police describe spotting kidnapped baby in car on I-5 in Oregon, whisking him to safety
Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilson opened the door to the 2009 Toyota Corolla, his eyes focused on the driver. Wilson was among dozens of law enforcement officers from across the Willamette Valley who descended Tuesday afternoon on a grassy median along Interstate 5 not far from Springfield.
Damp, cloudy days for Spring Game and Marathon Sunday
Damp, cloudy days for Spring Game and Marathon Sunday. Active weather will continue as multiple storm systems approach Oregon. Not a washout though, generally light showers with a few downpours from time to time. Winds generally light between 10-15 mph. Second half of next week is trending drier, but showers will remain in the forecast through next weekend with wettest days towards Monday and Tuesday.
Three transported to hospital following early morning crash involving LCSO vehicle
EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police say a Lane County Sheriff's patrol vehicle rear-ended a silver Toyota Prius driving with a flat tire at a low rate of speed on Beltline Highway Tuesday morning. Three people, including a Lane County Sheriff's deputy, were transported to Riverbend Hospital with non-life threatening injuries...
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.
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...
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...
Watch 2024 Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon's 2024 State of the City Address
Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon delivered his 2024 State of the City Address April 17, after it was delayed first for the January ice storm and then for VanGordon's surgery. VanGordon, who's running for re-election uncontested this year, highlighted what he saw as Springfield's achievements in 2023 and plans for 2024. Watch the full video below:
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