Veneta
Veneta, OR · Municipal
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Revisiting Oregon’s land-use legacy 50 years on
No one wants a subdivision in a city park, next to the airport or right against the banks of the Willamette River. Fortunately, common-sense zoning laws prevent that. But what if housing is proposed on land already zoned for residential use?. We know Eugene hasn’t built enough housing to keep...
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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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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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Millrace lowhead dam safety fixes pegged at $4M-$5M, but no funding source yet
EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene says it will take an estimated $4 million to $5 million to reduce the dangers posed by the Millrace lowhead dam on the Willamette River, but no funding source has been identified, leaving the project’s future uncertain. City officials presented two...
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Statesman Journal
Veterans Day F-15 flyovers planned across 8 Oregon cities. See list
The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Veterans Day flyovers for ceremonies Nov. 11 at locations throughout Oregon, including Salem and Albany . The Oregon Military Department did not specify designated times in its late-afternoon Nov. 10 press release, but the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. in front of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, and the 75th Annual Linn County Veterans Day Parade begins at 11:11 a.m. in downtown Albany. “The 142nd Wing proudly honors Veterans Day with F-15 flybys across Oregon, recognizing the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families," said Chief Master Sgt. Charles Trinchitella, 142nd Wing Command Chief. "These flights reflect our gratitude for those who served before us and our ongoing commitment to defending the Pacific Northwest and upholding the freedoms they fought to secure.” Flyovers will be conducted over the following locations between 10:50 a.m and 12:50 p.m., according to the press release: Hillsboro Salem Albany Roseburg Bend Pendleton The Dalles Hollywood Neighborhood, Portland All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 350 mph airspeed, according to the press release. Flights could be canceled or times changed due to
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Eugene City Council exploring program to give renters chance to buy their apartments
The Eugene City Council is exploring whether to create a program to give tenants the opportunity to purchase their apartments if their landlord puts the property up for sale. The proposal is before the council on Monday. The program is called “Tenant Opportunity to Purchase,” or TOPA for short. Versions...
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The Register-Guard
Eugene fire chief's blood cancer spurs push to expand Oregon disability law
Eugene City Council formally requested Oregon lawmakers advance legislation addressing cancer in firefighters after Eugene Springfield Fire Chief Mike Caven opened up about his blood cancer diagnosis. On Nov. 2, Caven announced he will participate in the annual Blood Cancer United Firefighter Stair Climb , where firefighters fundraise for blood cancer research. Caven simultaneously shared he was diagnosed with blood cancer himself. "Being diagnosed with blood cancer has given me a personal understanding of just how important medical research, advancements in treatment, and access to care truly are," he wrote. "My goal is to raise as much money as I can to support continued research, better treatments, and access to care for those fighting blood cancer." Firefighters face an elevated cancer risk because of a combination of smoke, firefighter protective equipment that historically contained PFAS (forever chemicals) and diesel fumes from fire engines, according to the American Cancer Society. A 2025 ACS study suggests prior studies on the issue have underestimated the cancer risk for firefighters. Most states have so-called "presumptive disability provisions," which are laws saying firefighters qualify for disability benefits if they're diagnosed with cancer. Oregon has a presumptive disability law , but it only applies to specified
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Eugene needs safer streets. Red-light cameras would help. | Letter to the editor
This shouldn’t be the way traffic safety works on our streets. If you spend enough time in Eugene, you’ll know that intersection on your route where it’s typical to see semitrucks and multiple vehicles of all sizes running red lights (West Seventh Avenue at Chambers Street for me). But what about out-of-towners? What about new drivers? What about those kids who think it’s safe to go on green?