 | Eugene 4J bike safety education program rebuilds bike fleet
After a theft shut down a Eugene bike safety education group's work with middle school kids, they are now preparing a re-launch with new opportunities for kids.  Video
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 | Eugene sculptor reunited with stolen artwork 24 years later
A valuable bronze sculpture that went missing for more than twenty years has made its way back in to the hands of its creator, thanks to one honest citizen and a Google search. Video
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 | Lane Commissioners continue work toward long-term public safety funding plan
As Lane County staff works toward drafting a new levy to fund the jail and the juvenile detention facility for five years, commissioners are also looking toward the future and how to fund public safety in the long-term. Video
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 | Lane Commissioners move forward with drafting 55 cent jail and juvenile detention levy
Lane County is moving forward with crafting a 55 cent levy for the May ballot after a unanimous vote from the county’s Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff encouraged by public safety levy survey results
As the Lane County Board of Commissioners is on the cusp of making a decision whether or not to pursue a levy to help fund the Sheriff's Office, we're getting a sharper picture of what the levy may look like with results of a second public opinion survey. Video
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 | Eugene lessens proposed city service fee and stormwater fee hikes
Eugene City Council is moving towards a revised plan to cut two proposed city fee hikes in half.
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 | Lane Commissioners eliminate pay changes for county administrator and counsel
Lane County Commissioners, the county administrator and county counsel are collectively saying no to a proposed pay scale change and raise for the two top ranking employees. Video
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 | Springfield man charged with giving alcohol to minors
A Springfield man is facing multiple charges after being accused of giving alcohol to a group of teenagers.
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 | Eugene man charged with video recording women in downtown bathroom
A Eugene man is facing multiple charges after being accused of recording video of women in a downtown Eugene building's bathroom and now they're looking for help in locating any possible victims. Video
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 | Lane Commissioners consider new pay scale, raises for administrator and county counsel
With budget cuts on the minds of many in Lane County, several residents are asking questions now about possible new pay scales and, in turn, raises to two of the county’s top administrators. Video
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 | Eugene City Council passes final city hall plan
A next step finally taken by Eugene City Council Wednesday with councilors passing a plan to extensively rebuild Eugene City Hall. Video
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 | Blachly-Lane Electric Co-op out $600,000+ due to state hospital and business delays
As the new Oregon State Hospital remains under construction near Junction City, the area's electricity provider is out several hundred thousand dollars due to delays on the project. Video
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 | Oregon Ducks Helfrich hire gains fan support
With announcement Sunday that Mark Helfrich will succeed Chip Kelly as the next head coach of the Oregon Ducks football team, Duck fans are now weighing in on the promotion.
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 | Halsey man accused of hiding in car backseat, kidnapping driver and passenger
A Linn County man is facing kidnapping charges after allegedly sneaking into a car and taking two people hostage in Eugene.
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 | Springfield looks toward annexing Glenwood's Franklin Boulevard
The City of Springfield is looking to expand its city limits to incorporate more of Glenwood in the next few months. Video
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 | Eugene radio hosts and former Eagles coach share thoughts on Chip's departure
With the ink signed on Chip Kelly’s pro football contract making his departure from the University of Oregon “officially official,” talk continues in Eugene and elsewhere about the coach’s future. Video
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 | UO concussion research shows athletes may need months to recover
New concussion research from a graduate student at the University of Oregon shows that some athletes might need more time to fully recover from head injuries than doctors typically diagnose. Video
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 | Eugene doctor helps explain performance-enhancing drugs
With new attention on Lance Armstrong's admission he used performance enhancing drugs during his cycling career, a Eugene doctor is helping explain just what performance-enhancing drugs do and who uses them. Video
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 | Eugene City Council forwards city service fee proposal to public hearing
The Eugene City Council is asking the public to weigh in on the new city service fee proposal before deciding if they'll put it on the May ballot. Video
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 | EWEB begins Riverfront Master Plan prep work
EWEB took the first step to begin transforming its riverfront property into new development. Video
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 | Hundreds help form first Lane County Gang Prevention Forum
A first step for Lane County on Saturday as hundreds of local residents came together for the very first Lane County Gang Prevention Forum.
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 | Eugene food cart raises hundreds for Wattier family
Fundraiser held Saturday by ex-Lane County Jail inmates a success for injured Lane County deputy and his wife.
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 | Eugene to welcome Danny Glover and other stars for annual MLK Jr. march
The Lane County Chapter of the NAACP is turning to a group of celebrities this year to help create what they hope is an unforgettable tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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 | Communtiy leaders prep first Lane County gang prevention forum
Hundreds of community members will come together on Saturday with efforts to begin forging a new plan to clear rumors and fight back against the growth of gangs in Lane County.
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office projects more jail bed cuts, possible loss of all patrol service
A major announcement came Thursday from the Lane County Sheriff's Office and a team of local law enforcement agencies as new budget projections show even more cuts could be on the way for the county's jail and police services. Video
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 | Reformed inmates reconnect to help injured Deputy Wattier and wife
A local business with a unique connection is stepping up to help Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his wife injured in a hit-and-run incident in Mexico. Video
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 | Eugene Police arrest fourteen in single apartment
Eugene Police says its method of data lead policing helped them make an arrest of more than a dozen people in one apartment this morning with drugs inside. Video
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 | OSU continues Science Center clean-up following pipe break, flooding
Oregon State University is continuing to repair major damage to one of it’s newest buildings following a power outage that lead to a pipe burst. Video
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 | Catholic Community Services increases Christmas Day help
Catholic Community Services provides a helping hand this Christmas for dozens in Eugene-Springfield, stepping up in a new way this holiday. Video
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 | Lane County hosts 34th senior Christmas holiday dinner
More than 600 seniors packed the downtown Eugene Hilton hotel on Tuesday for the county’s annual Senior Holiday Dinner. Video
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 | Springfield and Eugene markets see chunk of holiday sales rush
On one of the busiest shopping days of the year, local markets say they've fared well in the holiday spending rush.
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 | 4J and Bethel add one-day extra police patrols, attendance drops
After a week of heightened awareness from a wave of rumors and threats of violence at Eugene and Bethel Schools, the districts are on winter break following a calm day in the classroom. Video
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 | LCC nearly ready to open new Downtown Center
The infamous downtown Eugene pit is now ready to reopen with new life as Lane Community College is just weeks away from welcoming students to its new Downtown Center. Video
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 | LCSO navigates extradition of attempted murder fugitive complicated by budget woes
A Lane County fugitive in an attempted murder case has been captured in California, but as he makes his way back to Oregon, many are wondering if Lane County will be able to keep him locked up. Video
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 | FBI arrests Springfield attempted murder suspect in California
A man wanted for attempted murder in a 2011 Lane County shooting has been taken into custody in California by the FBI.
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 | Springfield Police Chief shares thoughts on future of school safety
While school safety is on the minds of many parents and teachers after last week's shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, the issue of whether or not teachers should be armed has also risen and now Springfield Police Chief Jerry Smith is sharing his thoughts on the idea. Video
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 | Eugene 4J addresses flood of violence-related school rumors
A continued word of warning from Eugene 4J, Bethel Schools and Eugene Police as local schools deal with a flood of rumors about threats of violence fueled by current events and social media. Video
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 | SLEEPS and Occupy Eugene protests file suit against Federal Government
Local attorneys for the recent SLEEPS homelessness protest and Occupy Eugene has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government.
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 | Springfield Police rolls out new Caprice patrol cars
The next generation of Springfield Police cars is now on patrol. Video
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 | UO and Lane Public Health ask retailers to stop promoting binge drinking
New numbers are showing Lane County has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related deaths in the country.. Video
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 | Should teachers have guns? Parents debate, Springfield Schools share current policy
As dialogue heats up about the idea of teachers carrying guns to protect their school classrooms, Springfield Public Schools is now sounding off about how it currently operates. Video
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 | Eugene hosts first gingerbread house competition for all ages
Some sweet competition took place at Eugene's 5th Street Market on Saturday combining candy and architecture. Video
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 | Toys for Tots distributes holiday cheer for 2012 season
Thousands of toy donations are helping give hundreds of Lane County families a hand up this weekend through the Toys for Tots toy giveaway. Video
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 | Apartment fire damages one unit in Eugene affordable housing complex
A Eugene man is without a place to call home tonight after his apartment caught fire early Saturday morning. Video
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 | SLEEPS protest group returns to downtown plaza, one arrested
A day after announcing constitutional victories over Lane County, a Eugene homeless advocacy group called SLEEPS is fighting the county once again over free speech claims which has now led to one arrest. Video
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 | Future Eugene City Hall to remain at current site, EWEB site eliminated
Facing a big decision, the Eugene City Council narrowed down the future of City Hall by taking one option off of the table on Wednesday. Video
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 | LTD responds to criticism of bus video/audio recording systems
Lane Transit District is responding to a recent wave of online questions and criticism from a technology article about video and audio recording systems on bus systems.
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 | Eugene homeless advocacy group pushes to overturn city camping ban
A Eugene homeless advocacy group protesting for the right to sleep in public places says it has won a big Constitutional victory against Lane County and the Federal Government and it plans to continue visible protests in Eugene. Video
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 | Eugene City Council approves homeless camp project on North Garfield
Nearly one year after the end of Occupy Eugene's encampment, the Eugene city council has now approved a site for a small experimental homeless housing project. Video
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| Eugene investigates idea of city service fee to prevent big cuts
Facing a $6 million budget gap and the possibility of major service cuts, the City of Eugene is now considering the idea of a city service fee to help its funding picture. Video
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