 | LTD to test self-guided, magnetic bus technology
It's called MAGS, which stands for "Magnetic Assisted Guidance System", and starting Monday, one of the EmX buses will use the technology.
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 | Joel in the Garden: seeing red in June
Joel finds ways to keep busy in the garden.  Video
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 | Bijou Metro theater now open, neighboring businesses excited
A downtown Eugene movie house opens for business and surrounding restaurants and shops couldn't be happier about the new addition. Video
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 | Pre Classic, Eugene Regional kicking off events season
The Prefontaine Classic is supposed to draw about 12,000 people to Eugene this weekend.
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 | Hundreds gather in Eugene to protest Monsanto, GMOs
About 500 people gathered at the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza Saturday. Protesters say genetically-modified foods are harmful for our health and that Monsanto is at the heart of the issue. Video
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 | Cleaning up after another successful Eugene Marathon
Between the perfect weather, the record numbers, and the touching tributes to Boston, organizers say this year's race was definitely the “best one yet.”
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 | The Dining Room celebrates ten successful years
Celebrating Food for Lane County's downtown meal site The Dining Room turning ten and to praise its success, an open house was held.
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 | EPD warns of busiest traffic weekend of the year
With the Ducks Spring Game this Saturday, the Eugene Marathon on Sunday, and many events scattered in between, Eugene Police say traffic will be hectic. Video
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 | City council moves forward with homeless camping trial period
In a work session Wednesday, Eugene City Councilors took a step closer to approving a homeless camping trial period.
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 | UO, Eugene Sakya Center share Dalai Lama details
With the Dalai Lama’s visit just weeks away, the University of Oregon sat down with members of the Eugene Sakya Center Tuesday to discuss details of his visit. Video
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 | Mayor Kitty Piercy goes door-to-door for city fee
Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy hit the pavement Sunday, knocking on people's doors, in hopes of gaining support for the Eugene City Service Fee. Video
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 | UO researcher still processing his experience at Boston Marathon
A researcher from the University of Oregon is back home after running the Boston Marathon. He says he's still trying to wrap his mind around what he and his wife lived through Monday. Video
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 | School nurses say no need for more defibrillators
Oregon lawmakers are mulling a bill to make defibrillators within a one minute walk at all times. Video
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 | Simply White Spa hired for MTV Awards
Simply White Spa from Eugene will be brightening smiles of stars attending the MTV Movie Awards in Beverly Hills. Video
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 | After a community-wide effort, local homeless man finds success
Three weeks ago KMTR brought you the story of Tim, a 25-year-old homeless man who had reached a dead end. Here's the happy ending. Video
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 | Door-to-door effort for proposed city service fee
Members of the group Eugene Cares believe the proposed new city fee should pass and canvassed door-to-door Saturday to gain support. Video
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 | Crash victims' family, local businesses plan memorial at W 11th and Bertelsen intersection
Four years after a deadly car crash killed four people in west Eugene, family members of the victims and local businesses are coming together with a new plan to build a permanent memorial for everyone who’s lost their lives at the intersection. Video
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 | Old Café Zenon reopens as Lebanese-influenced 'Dalia on Broadway'
One of downtown Eugene's longest standing restaurants closed about a month ago and now the owner of Café Zenon is back with a fresh look and plan to help revive the city core.
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 | Eugene-area pioneer cemetery deals with third round of vandalism
Volunteers with a Santa Clara-area pioneer cemetery are once again cleaning up the historic resting grounds following another round of vandalism. Video
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 | Lane County weighs in on possible county cigarette and tobacco tax
Public health officials and county commissioners are weighing in on a new proposal in front of the Oregon Legislature to let counties add another tax on tobacco. Video
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 | Lane County health provider creates new incentive program to help mothers quit smoking
Between 35 and 40 percent of pregnant women on the Oregon Health Plan in Lane County are smokers and now a local health organization has a new plan to get those mothers-to-be to stop using tobacco.
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 | Oregon basketball fans watch NCAA tourney game one victory from miles away
Thousands basketball fans spent a good chunk of their day tracking the Oregon Ducks’ progress from miles away, many taking time off in the middle of the work day to cheer for the team. Video
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 | Oregon county health rankings released: Lane County ranked 17, Benton, 2
An annual look at the health of Oregon's counties shows western Oregon’s rankings are among the best and worst.
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 | Downtown Eugene welcomes new cupcake shop and other eateries
A trend of new growth is continuing in downtown Eugene as the area gets ready to welcome several new businesses over the next few months while one has already opened its doors for dessert. Video
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 | Local woman seeks help for young homeless man
A local woman trying to help a man who's fallen on tough times has hit a dead end. Video
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 | Springfield and Eugene Police search for possible pizza restaurant robber
Springfield and Eugene Police are investigating two pizza shop robberies in the area that may be connected. Video
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 | Track and field stars help train Eugene's future athletes at Hayward
Training for Eugene’s future track and field professionals with today’s stars on Saturday as kids took part in a youth clinic at the University of Oregon. Video
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 | Eugene parents, kids and teachers protest against Head Start cuts
A protest was held in Eugene Friday hoping to convince Federal lawmakers to stop major budget cuts for one of the country’s largest early childhood education and daycare programs.
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 | Death row inmate's 'right to die' case goes to Oregon Supreme Court
Opening arguments in a landmark death penalty case heard in front of Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday, as convicted killer Gary Haugen fights to be put to death while Governor John Kitzhaber is trying to prevent his execution. Video
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 | Local priest reflects on new pope
After the white smoke emerged, millions of people tuned into the live coverage, waiting for the decision to be revealed. Local Catholic priest Father Ron Nelson, was on the edge of his seat.
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 | Former Eugene city councilors form PAC to fight proposed city service fee
Two former Eugene City Councilors are stepping up in opposition to a proposed city service fee that Eugene voters will decide on in May. Video
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 | Ticket scalpers look to profit off not-for-profit Eugene Dalai Lama event
A Lane County couple is sharing its frustration over what some people are doing with tickets to an upcoming Dalai Lama lecture in Eugene, reselling the tickets through online scalping websites in order to make big bucks off of the not-for-profit event. Video
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 | Hundreds dedicate new coastal safety marker honoring lives of two Eugene teenagers
More than two years after two South Eugene High School students drowned in the Pacific Ocean, friends and family members helped dedicate a project on Saturday aimed at making the coastline safer. Video
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 | New Oregon coast safety marker honors lives of two Eugene high school students
Remembering the lives of two Eugene high school students while hoping to prevent another tragedy, a new one-of-a-kind safety marker will be dedicated on the Oregon Coast this weekend. Video
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 | Eugene businesswoman and philanthropist Suzanne Arlie remembered
After fighting cancer for years, a prominent Eugene woman Suzanne Arlie has passed away. Now she's being remembered for her role in local development and charity. Video
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 | Annual forum focuses on ending violence against women
March 8 is International Women's Day and the Zonta Club of Eugene-Springfield will be holding their annual forum on the topic of 'Eliminating Violence Against Women'.
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 | 13th & Olive student apartments receive hundreds of applications
Construction has just begun on the new Capstone Collegiate Communities student housing project in downtown Eugene and while the building isn't even close to being finished, the part that will be ready by fall is already almost full. Video
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 | Lane Community College to hold Downtown Center open house
Lane Community College's new Downtown Center is open for class and it's getting ready to show off some of its pioneering “green” features to the entire region in an upcoming open house. Video
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 | Eugene City Council suspends downtown building tax break program
The city of Eugene is suspending a big property tax program designed to help downtown building projects off the ground. Video
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 | Springfield a finalist in $5 million Mayors Challenge contest
The City of Springfield is competing on a national stage with an idea to revolutionize health care through a mobile nurse system that could save the community millions in wasted medical costs and could get off the ground with a prize of millions. Video
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 | Downtown Eugene planners say five projects are finally linking entire city core
On the heels of a major development proposal in downtown Eugene, city planners are highlighting more redevelopment successes currently underway. Video
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 | Eugene businessman proposes apartments, movie theater, grocery store and more at 6th & Oak
A bold new proposal from Eugene's former mayor for a $67 million public-private partnership could add more apartments, hotel rooms, shopping and entertainment in a two block stretch of mostly Lane County-owned property in downtown Eugene. Video
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 | SPECIAL REPORT - Arena revenue reality: Matthew Knight Arena's financial future
One of the most recognizable buildings in Oregon and the most expensive in U.S. college athletics, the Matthew Knight Arena has been open for a little more than two years now. As the arena grows older, one question lingers on the minds of many: is the arena hitting its financial goals? Video
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 | Local toy store offers new activities for kids
The Dancing Weasel will soon be offering free weekly Story Time and Music Time for little ones.
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 | Eugene sportswear company speaks on heated jacket lawsuit against Columbia Sportswear
Eugene-based sportswear company Innovative Sports is speaking out for the first time since filing a lawsuit against the Columbia Sportswear Company, claiming Columbia stole its heated clothing technology. Video
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 | The Rok nightclub to forfeit liquor license, sell business |
 | EPD Chief and Kilcullen family testify for new laws surrounding criminally accused mentally ill patients
A plea from the Eugene Police Department was heard on the floor of the Oregon Senate Tuesday. Video
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 | Ralliers march, urge for changes in the fossil fuel industry
Hundreds gather in Eugene today in solidarity with the 'Forward On Climate' rally at the nation’s capitol, demanding changes be made to the fossil fuel industry.
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 | Eugene Police arrest and cite 31 at disorderly campus-area party
More than thirty people are facing charges including prohibited noise, interfering with police, resisting arrest and minor in possession after officers responded to a disorderly party in the university area late Friday night.
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 | 28th Oregon Asian Celebration kicks off in Eugene
Thousands are celebrating the Year of the Snake in Eugene this weekend with the 28th Annual Oregon Asian Celebration.
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