 | Eugene city council forwards city service fee to May ballot
Eugene voters will face another financial decision in May as Eugene City Council finalized plans Wednesday to put a proposed “city service” fee on the ballot.  Video
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 | Lane Commissioners vote 4-1 to put jail & juvenile detention levy on May ballot
After months of studies, debate, public hearings and discussion, Lane County Commissioners finally made their move Tuesday approving a plan to put a 55 cent public safety property tax levy on the May ballot. Video
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 | Local elementary school cancels Valentine's Day
The administration at a local elementary school has decided to forgo all Valentine's Day celebrations at the school and some parents and students are upset. Video
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 | Runners satisfy their sweet tooth for a good cause
About a thousand gather for a long-time tradition in Eugene today: the 32nd Annual Truffle Shuffle, shuffling for something sweet and raising money for a good cause.
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 | Eugene Police gear up for 3-Flags Campaign
Starting Monday, Eugene Police will take part in a statewide traffic blitz.
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 | Eugene-Springfield Army veteran remembered in memorial service
Hundreds of people gathered in Springfield on Saturday to pay their respects to a local army veteran who came back from the Middle East as a war hero, but ultimately suffered from PTSD that changed his life and contributed to his death. Video
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 | Volunteers dismantle Eugene's Federal courthouse garden
Several volunteers spent Saturday bidding farewell to their beloved community garden near the Federal courthouse in downtown Eugene while making sure that new construction starting soon won't completely destroy the project's legacy. Video
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 | Café Zenon to close, revamp and reopen as new Lebanese restaurant
An iconic restaurant in downtown Eugene, Café Zenon will soon be gone. However, its owner already has plans to refresh and reopen the eatery with a brand new taste and vibe. Video
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 | 71 days later: Drew Wattier returns to Eugene
71 days after a Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy and his wife were hit and nearly killed while on vacation in Mexico, Drew Wattier has finally returned home to Eugene. Video
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 | OLCC proposes cancellation of downtown Eugene bar's liquor license |
 | Do the UO's exclusive fashion perks help rope in recruits?
The University of Oregon’s strong relationship with Nike has been well documented, leading to unique uniforms and national exposure.
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 | 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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 | Eugene City Council discusses Willamette Street improvements
The City Council met in a work session Wednesday to discuss ideas for the South Willamette Street Improvement Plan. 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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 | 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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 | Oregon Truffle Festival to bring big crowds to Eugene
Oregon truffles are known worldwide and people from all over are expected to come to Eugene to learn about the mushroom delicacy. 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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 | Hundreds march through Eugene in honor of MLK Day
On the same day the nation watched President Barack Obama being sworn in for his second term, civil rights leader Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. was honored. 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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 | 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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 | Improvement plan in the works for Willamette Street
The stretch of Willamette between 32nd and 24th Avenues is in bad shape and Eugene city planners are exploring ways to improve it. 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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