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Lumber Company Embezzlement Plea
A former lumber company bookkeeper in Douglas County has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1 million over a decade-long period.
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Fenced-off Willamette Street gas station may open in December
The long-dormant gas station on the southwest corner of 29th Avenue and Willamette Street is tentatively scheduled to open Dec. 14, according to the owners. The Pacific Roads convenience store and 76 gas station has been closed and fenced off for months, despite the business previously setting an opening date of July 2025. The site was under construction for months before that.
The Register-Guard
Our Third Space brings a bookstore, public house to Veneta
Veneta’s new bookstore is the talk of the town, according to the folks hanging out at the bar on a Thursday afternoon. Music from the 1920s plays in the background as visitors share thoughts on their newest reads, sip drinks and eat burritos from one of the food trucks stationed just outside. Owner Jordan Mackay plays the part of the business’ host well, clad in a flat cap and vest complete with a pocket watch chain, as he welcomes customers, pours drinks and sells books. A step into the space feels almost like a jump back in time. Our Third Space opened Oct. 3 to much joy from the community. Called “perfect” by a patron who occupied an armchair in the bookstore’s living room area, the business provides just what the name implies: a third space where community members across all walks of life can spend time without obligation to spend money. The bar within the used bookstore sells beer, wine, mead and cider, as well as tea and coffee. Down the hall is Cup of Joe Cafe and right outside is the food truck pod where burgers, burritos and traditional Irish fare are available at different vendors. Our Third
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Eugene voters handily approve Eugene Clean Energy Fund initiative
The proposal to create a Eugene Clean Energy Fund appeared to be ahead as initial returns rolled in on election night. Around 58% of tallied votes were in favor of the ballot initiative, as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday. Supporters declared victory at a watch party shortly after the first results were released.
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Emerald Media
City of Eugene approves home energy score disclosure requirement
The Eugene City Council voted 6-1 at an Oct. 28 work session to adopt an ordinance requiring residents to disclose their home’s energy performance when listing it for sale. The mandatory requirement in Eugene will take effect on April 28, 2027. A home energy score is a tool developed...
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Eugene voters decide Tuesday on measure that would create clean energy fund fee
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene voters will decide tomorrow whether to create a clean energy fund by charging certain large businesses a 2% fee, a proposal supporters say would help pay for climate and energy projects but opponents warn could raise costs for customers. Measure 20-388 would create a clean...