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Big events in Lane County have option to reduce trash with reusable dishware
In an effort to reduce the massive amount of waste generated during large-scale, community events, Lane County Waste Wise has launched a re-usable dishware program. The new Sustainable Event Services program provides real plates, bowls, cups and utensils to food vendors. When the customer is done eating and drinking, the dishware goes into clearly marked bins instead of trash cans.
‘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...
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...
Woman sues to reclaim her dogs after shelter finds new owners for them
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – A Klamath Falls woman is accusing an Oakridge animal rescue of adopting out her dogs when it was supposed to care for them during a medical procedure. Luanne Dunning filed the lawsuit in the Lane County Circuit Court on May 3 against Mountain Respite and Mission Rescue Safety Animal Center, Trudy Hammond, and up to 10 more unnamed individuals. In the lawsuit, Dunning said she has had her dogs, Floyd and Trixie, since 2012 and 2016. Both are rescue chihuahua mixes.
Here are the closures scheduled across Lane County this week
Repair and maintenance work are expected to cause closures in several spots around Lane County in the coming days. Here are some of the closures most likely to affect motorists and park-goers. Pavement work on N. Game Farm Road ...
What Oregon firefighters say you should do to prepare for this wildfire season
Wildfire season is fast approaching and Lane County area fire officials are urging residents to do what they can to prepare themselves. May is National Wildfire Awareness Month and representatives with the Eugene Springfield Fire Department have been on hand at several public events to raise awareness about wildfires and fire adapted communities.
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...
After 16 months and a strike, PeaceHealth signs contract with Eugene area hospice nurses
After 16 months of negotiations, a strike and unfair labor practice reports, nurses with PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services have ratified a four-year contract with PeaceHealth. The Oregon Nurses Association represents approximately 90 nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services in Springfield. These nurses serve over 500 patients...
Crook County girls golf team takes second at state
After winning the Class 4A/3A/2A/1A state golf tournament a year ago, the Crook County Cowgirls nearly did it again, finishing second to Salem Academy in this year's state tournament, which was held Monday and Tuesday at Tokatee Golf Course in Blue River. Crook County was tied with Salem Academy for third place at the end of Monday's round, with North Bend leading by seven strokes. Both the Cowgirls and Salem Academy played better on day two, but it was Salem Academy that came out on...
North Game Farm Rd. closes for pavement project
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Lane County is advising drivers that N. Game Farm Road in Eugene will be closed for a pavement project. The project started on May 12, 2024 and is expected to last through Thursday, May 16, 2024. The closure starts at milepost 1 and ends at...
Springfield police rescue young man dangling from fence over I-5 with help of 988 call
The Springfield Police Department is emphasizing the importance of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Lane County after officers saved a young man dangling from a chain link fence over I-5 near Gateway Street and Harlow Road on Sunday. Officers responded to the scene after receiving calls through the 988 Suicide and...
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