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Large drug bust at Eugene bar leads to man's arrest
EUGENE, Ore. - Investigators arrested a man with a large amount of drugs after helping parole officers during a check at a local bar, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that officers were called to help Parole and Probation with a contact they made at the O...
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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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Driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into storage units along Eugene’s Beltline Highway
Eugene, OR – A driver was taken to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into a storage facility along Beltline Highway in Eugene Thursday afternoon. Eugene police responded to the crash at approximately 1:33 p.m. on November 5, after receiving a report of a vehicle collision.
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One person seriously injured in West Eugene house fire as crews battle flames spreading to attic
Eugene, OR – One person was seriously injured in a house fire in West Eugene Friday evening after flames spread across two floors and into the attic, prompting a large response from Eugene Springfield Fire crews. Firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 800 block of...
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Eugene, Lane County officials outline plans to close millions in budget deficits
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene city leaders are beginning to map out how they will close an approximately $10 million budget deficit, as Lane County officials say they are also working to shrink their own shortfall while avoiding cuts to the most essential services. At a forum hosted Friday by...
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Eugene considers removal of dangerous low head dam on the Willamette River
A piece of outdated infrastructure in the Willamette River in Eugene has been a hazard to river users for years. Now, the city is considering removing the Millrace low head dam. Sarah Dyrdahl, Northwest region director at American Rivers, said when floaters or paddlers go over the dam, they can...
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Judge says UO assistant football coach ineligible for DUII diversion program
A Eugene Municipal Court judge found that University of Oregon assistant football coach Ra’Shaad Samples is ineligible for DUII diversion. Municipal Judge Robert Schrank issued the order Oct. 30 after a hearing in which he heard testimony about Samples, 31, backing into the front of a parked vehicle in downtown Eugene early April 12.
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West Eugene Alleyway Homicide: Convicted Felon on Probation Charged in Fatal Shooting
A late October shooting in a West Eugene alleyway resulted in the death of 63-year-old Daniel Stephen Kalamas. Eugene Police subsequently apprehended 35-year-old Zachary Dale Hardie-Brazille, a repeat violent offender currently on probation, charging him with second-degree murder and unlawful firearm possession. As the suspect remains held without bail, local residents continue to push municipal officials for increased structural security measures to mitigate illicit activity in public alleys.
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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.
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Eugene rider's horse missing days after scary trail fall
An experienced rider, Shelley Seabloom, was thrown from her horse Tommy during a trail ride near the summit of Mount Pisgah in Eugene on Monday, and while Seabloom escaped serious injury thanks to an air vest, Tommy ran into the woods and remains missing as a community-led search continues.
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Eugene-Springfield Fire chief with rare blood cancer warns of chemical risks in gear
EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene-Springfield Fire Chief Mike Caven is speaking out about the risks posed by chemicals in some firefighting gear after his own cancer diagnosis, using his experience to raise awareness and money for research. Caven recently announced he has a rare blood cancer. He said he initially...
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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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Medford faces an $80 million question in bid to bring Emeralds south
The Eugene Emeralds want a new ballpark. Medford has a site, a design and an estimate that puts the city’s potential share at more than $80 million. On Thursday, the City Council will review what it would take to build a 3,004-capacity stadium at Hawthorne Park and bring affiliated minor league baseball to the Rogue Valley.
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Where to watch the game: Six great sports bars in Eugene, Springfield
When it comes to watching the game, any bar with an “Open” sign and several TVs will do. We dug around for sports bars in the Eugene-Springfield area guaranteed to have cold pints, big screens and a boisterous game day crowd in your neck of the woods. North...