 | 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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 | Body found near Willamette River in Eugene
Police are investigating the discovery of the body of a man near the bank of the Willamette River Sunday night.
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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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 | 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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 | Eugene celebrating 150th birthday in October
Helping Eugene celebrate its 150th birthday in October, a hands-on futuristic experience was held for kids at the Eugene Library Sunday, one of several this month. 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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 | 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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 | Stop the Greed Agenda takes bus tour through Eugene
The bus made its way to Eugene Tuesday on a tour to educate voters about special interest spending before they hit the polls in November.
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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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 | 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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 | "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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 | 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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 | LCC opens Titan Court, first downtown Eugene student housing apartments
Downtown student housing is finally a reality and now open in Eugene as Lane Community College cut the ribbon today on its brand new "Titan Court" building. Video
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 | Paper, plastic or neither?
The issue of whether to ban plastic shopping bags in Eugene is nearing a vote in the Eugene City Council. The members of the council want to hear more on the issue from citizens before making a decision. Video
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 | Eugene’s downtown Exclusion Zone under debate
Should Eugene’s Exclusion Zone stay in place or should it be allowed to expire? Does it impinge on people's basic rights or does it make the downtown core a safer place?
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 | Oregon Ducks offer ticket discount for Charter & DirecTV customers
Without a deal to carry the Pac-12 Networks on two major providers, the Oregon Ducks are stepping up, offering ticket discounts for fans who might not be able to catch the games on TV. Video
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 | Matthew Knight Arena event calendar leaves fans wondering, "where are the events?"
While Autzen Stadium is active for the football season, just across the river the University of Oregon's other marquee venue - the Matthew Knight Arena - has been pretty quiet, leaving many people wondering where are the events? Video
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| Downtown Eugene exclusion zone proposal could bring attorneys for excluded
Eugene Police is proposing a new element to the downtown public safety zone, or exclusion zone, in hope of having it renewed. Video
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 | Lane County opens conversation on possible county property tobacco ban
Following in the footsteps of the University of Oregon and its move banning all tobacco use on all university owned and operated property, Lane County is taking a serious look at doing the same thing on all of its property. Video
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 | Bethel School advocates push extension of school bond measure
A big push Saturday from Bethel School District members and neighbors to continue a major bond measure this November. Video
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 | St. Vinnie's expands Veterans Housing Project with new homes
After building two homes for homebound veterans and their families in Eugene, Saint Vincent de Paul is expanding its program to add new homes. Video
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 | UPDATE: Arrest made in death investigation at South Eugene property
A death investigation continues on a huge piece of property just south of Eugene where one person has been confirmed dead, another injured. Video
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 | Eugene man recovers from near-death pedestrian / car crash on Minda Drive
Nearly three months after a being hit by a speeding car, a Eugene man is thriving on his road to recovery. Video
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 | Pedestrian crosswalk improvements under construction on MLK Jr. Boulevard
Two seniors remain in stable condition at a Eugene hospital Tuesday night after being hit by a car last weekon Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, a road that remains under construction with pedestrian improvements. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene's 'Paint the Picket' aims to raise awareness of home foreclosures
Today Occupy Eugene members came together to 'Paint the Picket'. Video
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 | Lane County Fair moves to July in 2013
The Lane County Fair has packed up for the summer, but come next year, it’ll be a little bit earlier and maybe a bit bigger. Video
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 | Eugene Spay and Neuter Clinic remains open, unaffected despite LCAS changes
With more than three decades of helping people's pets, the Eugene Spay and Neuter Clinic is now fighting one of its biggest battles as dozens of people believe the clinic has closed . . . but it hasn’t. Video
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 | Eugene woman voices frustration as PERS attempts to recover overpaid retirement benefits
A Eugene woman is voicing her frustration with Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) as she is one of thousands of people the state is trying to collect money for an accounting mistake made more than a decade ago. Video
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 | Bike thefts rising, EPD offers tips on how to protect your wheels
Coming off one of the biggest years for bike theft in Eugene, EPD is highlighting how cyclists can avoid becoming the next victim. Video
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 | New season, new look: Oregon Ducks unveil new jerseys for fans
With another Oregon Duck football season just about to start up, one of the team's seasonal traditions has returned: unveiling of another series of new uniforms. Video
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 | Eugene's North and West Bank bike paths to undergo closures and construction
While roadwork headaches continue for many drivers across Eugene, some new construction pains are getting ready to start up for bicyclists and pedestrians, too, on alternative transit pathways.
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 | Eugene Police's downtown public safety team reaches full staffing
Eugene Police has reached one of its major goals in an effort to increase downtown public safety as the department is now at full staff with its bike patrols. Video
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 | Santa Clara residents seek to build stronger neighborhood bond
Santa Clara neighbors seeking to build a stronger community bond spent their Saturday with a first ever celebration. Video
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 | Eugene City Hall nearly vacant, future unclear
With the Eugene Police Department in a new building on Country Club Road, City Hall is now almost entirely vacant but the decision as to what will happen to the building remains up in the air. Video
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 | Sustainability and green living leaders show off projects in Green Neighbors Tour
Inspiring Eugene and Springfield residents to go green on any kind of budget, a special summer bike tour series has returned, giving anyone an inside look at what some local residents are doing to lead the way in sustainability. Video
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