 | UO sees success with tobacco ban and free cessation programs
The University of Oregon is nearly two months into a complete tobacco ban on campus and with the transition, students are getting free access to resources to kick the habit.  Video
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 | Eugene, Autzen Stadium and Ducks get spotlight in online AT&T web video series
More national exposure is coming the way of the Oregon Ducks as one of the nation’s big cell phone networks is now featuring the team and Eugene in an online web series. Video
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 | Race for the Cure prepares for third big year in Eugene
It was a day of heavy lifting at Autzen Stadium and packet plucking in Springfield as volunteers and participants gear up for the Race for the Cure on Sunday. Video
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 | UO music professor Anne McLucas honored in celebration of life
A memorial service Saturday for a longtime icon in the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, Anne Dhu McLucas. Video
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 | Travel Lane County launches geocaching tourism game along McKenzie River
A local tourism agency has launched a new effort to get people exploring the McKenzie River area through a popular activity called geocaching. Video
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 | High school bands take to Autzen Stadium for annual competition
A rare competition at Autzen Stadium took place on Saturday without the Oregon Ducks but with more than a dozen Pacific Northwest high school bands. Video
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 | Eugene celebrates 150th birthday with history, tie-dye and cake
A big celebration for the City of Eugene’s 150th birthday was held Saturday with a dedication, procession, concert and cake! Video
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 | Friends & colleagues honor UO Professor Anne McLucas
Honoring slain University of Oregon Professor Anne Dhu McLucas, friends and colleagues came together Friday, presenting their work in her memory. Video
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 | Eugene car dealership raises funds for local breast cancer foundation
A local car dealership is turning pink in October to help a Eugene non-profit supporting breast cancer patients.
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 | Eugene food cart bounces back after vandals cause hundreds of dollars in damage
With some major help from friends and neighbors, a downtown Eugene food cart is bouncing back after losing hundreds of dollars in product. Video
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 | Oregon House candidates Lively and Pishioneri discuss differences
A face-off was held in Springfield on Thursday between the two candidates vying to represent Springfield in Oregon’s House of Representatives. Video
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 | Eugene City Council moves forward with planning homeless camp idea
One year after the Occupy Eugene protest, Eugene City Council is moving on a possible city sanctioned transitional homeless camp. Video
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 | 4J brings back teachers due to higher than expected enrollment
Eugene's 4J School District has more students than it expected this school year and has brought back several teachers to help deal with the surprise student load and to help lower class size. Video
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 | Lane County Commissioners table support vote on Coos Bay coal port project
Lane County Commissioners have put their vote regarding a proposed bulk shipping port in Coos Bay that could bring coal exports through Lane County on hold. Video
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 | EWEB proposes new rate hikes that could cost $15 more per month
As the colder weather creeps in, EWEB is going back to its Board of Commissioners with a proposal to raise electric rates by 8% and water rates by 30% for all of its customers. Video
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 | River Road murder / arson suspect and victim both father children with same woman
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has released new information in a murder and fire investigation on River Road showing the suspect and the victim both had a relationship and children with the same woman. Video
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 | Eugene to hold public hearing for rowdy party crackdown ordinance
A new Eugene city ordinance aimed at cracking down on rowdy parties could go up for a city council vote soon as councilors are moving forward with the 'social host' ordinance. Video
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 | Springfield police search for attempted abduction suspect
Springfield police are looking for a man accused of trying to kidnap a seven year old girl. Video
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 | Downtown Eugene exclusion zone extended with major ordinance changes
Eugene's downtown exclusion zone will continue for another year thanks to a tiebreaking vote from Mayor Kitty Piercy, but there are some big changes to the ordinance affecting who police can attempt to exclude. Video
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 | Walkers step up to fight hunger in Lane County, internationally
Dozens of walkers stepped up on Sunday to fight hunger locally and internationally. Video
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 | Oregon wineries seeing "best ever" grape harvests with 2012 dry spell
Lasting fall sunshine and a record dry spell is making for a possible banner year for Oregon wineries as many local winemakers get ready to harvest grapes this week. Video
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 | Springfield firefighters teach life-saving skills
In the midst of National Fire Prevention Week, fire crews across the state are reaching out to children, families and adults to learn valuable skills that could save lives. Video
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 | Detering Orchards says thank you to community, plans to keep growing
A well-known family-owned western Oregon farm, Detering Orchards, is continuing its tradition of saying thank you to its customers while letting them know they plan to stay in business for many years to come. Video
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 | Volunteers remove trash along 187 miles of Willamette River
Hundreds of volunteers up and down the Willamette Valley spent Saturday getting their hands wet and dirty, pulling hundreds of pounds of garbage from both the water and the banks of the Willamette River. Video
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 | New pastry shop Noisette opens in downtown Eugene
A new addition to the downtown Eugene food scene is bringing fresh homemade breads and pastries back to the area. Video
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 | US Marshals searching for accused child molester in Eugene area
US Marshals are putting out a public plea in an effort to track down a man accused of molesting dozens of children in California who is believed to be in the Eugene area. Video
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 | Eugene-Springfield restaurants & hotels see effect from Ducks night games
The Oregon Ducks are set for another night-side home game this weekend against the Washington Huskies, the third of five home games this season to start at night. The constant late starts are not only affecting fans, but also local business. Video
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 | Harry Ritchie's Jewelers to close 10 underperforming stores
Eugene based Harry’s Ritchie’s Jewelers will close 10 underperforming northwest stores in a move to restructure the company. Video
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 | Eugene 4J teaching more students than projected in new school year
Eugene’s 4J School District has taken its first head count students enrolled in their schools this year and the numbers are better than expected. Video
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 | Eugene pregnancy support non-profit burglarized
A Eugene non-profit helping expectant moms and families is out hundreds of dollars after a weekend burglary. Video
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 | University of Oregon Police Department makes official launch
The University of Oregon's Department of Public Safety has officially changed its name to the University of Oregon Police Department, but the transition to a campus police force is far from over. Video
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 | Corvallis cider house opens new building & major business possibilities
A Corvallis cider house is putting the finishing touches on a huge new expansion, bringing more space, new capacity and a chance to make their product a household name. Video
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 | Corvallis brothers open new "mead" honeywine brewing business
Hoping to make a big addition to Oregon’s brewing dominance, a new Corvallis brewing company is opening its doors and taking on a growing piece of the fermentation industry, not brewing beer… but brewing honey. Video
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 | Lane County Commissioners investigate idea of west EmX public advisory vote
While LTD’s proposed west Eugene EmX route has earned a second vote of approval from Eugene City Council, now the Lane County Board of Commissioners is looking into the possibility of a public vote for the project. Video
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 | Lane County Sheriff's Office reserve deputy program doubles in size
With just over dozen deputies on patrol at the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the office has turned to volunteers to help and so far, there's been a big response with reserve levels climbing to new heights.
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 | Poll: Lane County voters would support 50 cent property tax for jail
While Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner offers up his last planned public question-and-answer session about budget cuts on Tuesday night, he is also sharing his thoughts on the future funding picture and a recent study saying voters would support a levy. Video
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 | OSU, UO & LCC begin classes Monday
No matter if you're a Duck, a Beaver or a Titan, it’s a big first day across community college and university campuses on Monday with the first day of fall classes starting up.
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 | Bridal tour showcases local Lane County businesses
A first of its kind tour through Lane County on Sunday, showcasing local businesses to brides and grooms to be.
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 | Habitat for Humanity Springfield-Eugene seeks new future homeowners
The local Springfield-Eugene chapter of Habitat for Humanity is looking for its next new homeowners.
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 | Eugene Police arrest 43 during returning students weekend
As students return for classes, Eugene Police were very busy with 43 arrests over the weekend for various behavior-related offenses. Video
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 | Springfield Police opens house to hundreds
Making an effort to connect with Springfield residents, Springfield Police Department hosted a big block party on Saturday. Video
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 | Fern Ridge Reservoir tests positive for blue-green algae bloom
If you're thinking of heading to Fern Ridge Reservoir while the hot weather lasts, Oregon health officials say you should be cautious on the water due to a blue-green algae bloom. Video
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 | Man turns himself in after Springfield credit union robbery
A Creswell man is facing a robbery charge after robbing a Springfield bank, then turning himself in to police. Video
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 | Eagle Scouts help revamp Zumwalt Park
A volunteer effort organized by two local Boy Scouts is helping fix up a Lane County park near Veneta. Video
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 | "It's truly a tragic accident" - Friends remember cyclist Aaron Daywitt
As Eugene Police released the name of the man who was hit and killed by a train Thursday evening near the Federal Courthouse, friends of the victim are now sharing their thoughts on what they're calling a tragic accident. Video
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 | Eugene weighs Social Host party penalty ordinance aimed at rowdy student houses
As thousands of students return to Eugene-Springfield for classes, Eugene City Councilors are weighing a new ordinance to pin bigger fines and penalties on residents with unruly parties. Video
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 | UPDATE: Police identify bicyclist killed by train
Aaron Daywitt died after being hit by a train on Thursday evening near the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Eugene.
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 | Duck Store and UO Athletic Department hand out $300 academic cash cards to students
While students gear up for the first day of class, a yearly tradition at the UO bookstore has returned with campus reps handing out thousands of dollars in cash to help cut student textbook bills.
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 | Thousands move in to UO campus for 2012 - 13 school year
One the busiest days of the year on the University of Oregon campus was Thursday as thousands of new college students made the move into campus residence halls. Video
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 | New restaurants, neighbors keep downtown Eugene business owners excited for future
As Lane Community College has opened up its new six floor student housing apartment complex in downtown Eugene, a promising wave has washed over the area with several new businesses also joining the new residents.
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