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Lane County faces billions in damage from a Cascadia earthquake

Being earthquake-ready goes beyond having a few bottles of water and a battery-powered flashlight on hand. Local seismologists say there is a one-in-three chance a magnitude 8.0 or higher Cascadia earthquake will occur in the next 50 years. There is a one-in-10 chance of a magnitude 9.0 or higher earthquake. The Eugene Water & Electric Board , in collaboration with the Eugene Family YMCA and University of Oregon , are promoting emergency readiness, giving presentations and answering questions about what Eugene residents need to know and what they can do now to prepare for an earthquake that could heavily impact the Pacific Northwest's infrastructure. Valerie Sahakian , UO associate professor of earth sciences and lead investigator for Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT) , said planning now is essential . "When things are really big and scary, reinforcing what you can do helps," Sahakian said. What is the Cascadia subduction zone and how do we know it's active? The Cascadia subduction zone , spanning about 600 miles between Northern California and British Columbia, lies about 100 miles west of the Oregon coast. Here, two offshore tectonic plates meet, one sliding underneath the other and building up pressure over time. Scientists

Lane County, OR · 1d

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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 · 2d
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Lane County's oldest print family unites 3 brands under one name

EUGENE, Ore. - A fourth-generation family is bringing together three Lane County printing companies under one name, Koke Printing. QSL Print Communications, TechnaPrint and Instaprint are now united under the Koke name. The move marks the latest chapter in a printing legacy that started when Joseph Koke established the family's first printing company in Eugene in 1907.

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Threat of School Violence

Parents of middle schoolers in Cottage Grove are angry and say the school district irresponsibly handled a threat of school violence by a student in the wake of the Bend school shooting.

Cottage Grove, OR · 1d
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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 · 2d

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High school football: Six Lane County teams still in it as quarterfinals arrive

The Oregon high school football playoffs have reached the quarterfinal round, and six Lane County teams remain. Thurston is the only local team to host a game this Friday, against Sandy. Every other program travels to face a higher seed. Two of those teams — 6A Willamette and 4A Junction...

Lane County, OR · 11h

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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‘Drowning machine’ dam can come out, city says — if there’s money

If crews get the money to dismantle a dangerous dam in the Willamette River between Eugene and Springfield, they’ll first have to build another dam. This one at least would be temporary, unlike the Millrace Low Head Dam itself. That nearly century-old dam from a bygone era of energy infrastructure lurks below the surface, and for years it has trapped kayakers and floaters passing through. Dams like this are often called “drowning machines” because of their powerful recirculating currents that swirl like a washing machine.

Eugene, OR · 2d

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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...

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Take A Scenic Drive To These 8 Dreamy Oregon Covered Bridges

Ready to explore the most dreamy covered bridges in Oregon on a scenic drive?. These 8 covered bridges offer breathtaking views and a perfect escape from everyday life!. 1. Historic Goodpasture Covered Bridge (Vida) There are scenic drives, and then there are scenic drives that end at something truly worth...

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The housing and jobs connection

More than a year has passed since progress on Eugene’s downtown riverfront district went off the rails. Amid a dispute between the developers and the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries over wage requirements for construction workers on the project, the developers’ Portland attorney wrote to BOLI that “rental rates in Eugene are simply not high enough when compared to prevailing wage rates to render the projects economically viable.”

Lane County, OR · 23h

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Springfield school board continues to question elementary curriculum

School board members and administrators grappled with a familiar subject at the Monday, Nov. 9, Springfield Board of Education meeting: how the school district is ensuring students are learning all subjects, including social studies and science. At the meeting, Assistant Superintendent Brian Megert presented the district’s annual self-assessment on the...

Springfield, OR · 1d

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12 Eugene, Springfield spots offering Thanksgiving meals

Spending an entire holiday devoted to making a meal isn't everyone's idea of a good time. If you'd rather leave the cooking to the experts this Thanksgiving , several Eugene and Springfield restaurants are offering carryout meals. Even if you just want to offload a portion of the cooking, local spots can help you ensure there's enough space in your oven and your meal gets to the table before your guests start getting grumpy. Here are 12 spots offering an entire Thanksgiving meal with sides and desserts to lighten the load. Carry out the whole meal The Paddock One of Eugene's newer favorites is offering to do the cooking while you get the credit. Pick up a meal for two at The Paddock , 3355 E. Amazon Drive, that features appetizers including spiced nuts and olives and onion dip with smoked trout roe. You'll get roasted turkey breast and confit leg, mashed potatoes and turkey gravy, stuffing, green beans and other sides. The meal includes pumpkin pie for dessert. Orders are due by Nov. 19 and the meal costs $225. Pickup is Nov. 25. Call 541-606-0626 or email cheers@welcometothepaddock.com to place an order. Hole in the Wall BBQ The Springfield

Springfield, OR · 3d

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Regardless of the math, electric vehicles can do significant harm on public paths | Letter to the editor

I have read and reread Kevin Craig’s letter about two-wheeled electric vehicles not hitting like a truck. He makes many valid points about being realistic about all the threats to traffic safety. But he inappropriately minimizes the effect of a 50-pound, two-wheeled electric vehicle with a 150-pound rider striking a pedestrian like an elderly person, a child or even a healthy grownup. It may not hit as hard as a truck, but it can still do serious and even fatal harm depending on the circumstances.

Springfield, OR · 1d

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Lane County Elections officials ask voters to ‘cure’ their ballots as hundreds have signature discrepancies

Nearly a week after midterm voting in Lane County closed, more than 3,000 ballots have yet to be counted. The Lane County Elections Office said most of those ballots have signature discrepancies. Of those, 235 are missing signatures, while 1,571 have signatures that don’t match the voters’ records.

Lane County, OR · 3d

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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...

Eugene, OR · 2d

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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.

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Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates announce plan to consolidate

Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates will consolidate into a statewide operation. In a press release, the groups said the decision followed years of discussion and votes by their respective boards. The smaller of the two affiliates, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, will dissolve as part of the change. The...

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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

Eugene, OR · 2d