Content Tagged 'Oregon'

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.

NewsSource 16's Joel Porter heads to Depoe Bay on a whale watching excursion hoping to see a few gray whales up close. Video

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

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

A plea from the Eugene Police Department was heard on the floor of the Oregon Senate Tuesday. Video

An economic boost for Eugene-Springfield this weekend as the region welcomes thousands of kids, teens and parents for a volleyball first in the region.

The University of Oregon’s strong relationship with Nike has been well documented, leading to unique uniforms and national exposure. Video

Eugene City Council is moving towards a revised plan to cut two proposed city fee hikes in half.

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

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.

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

The way Oregonians pay road taxes could be changing as the state has launched a new pilot program to see if charging drivers “per-mile” is a better route to go. Video

As a second inmate released from the Lane County Jail on Thursday is re-arrested, Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns is sounds off on the effect of the Lane County’s jail’s funding.

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

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

Funds from the 'Keep Kids Safe' license plates will go toward ending child abuse in the state. Video

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

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

With the hottest weekend of the year in the air, local reservoirs, rivers and pools stayed packed across Lane County, sending many of them to capacity. Video

Five years after state legislators approved funding to build two new state mental health hospitals, the construction equipment for the Junction City facility has finally arrived.

Rising out of decades in the pits, one of the very first new retail spaces to spring up in Downtown Eugene is about to welcome its first new tenant, as a new bar and coffee shop,"The Barn Light," is set to open right in the heart of the city. Video

A reawakening with a drum rumble in the jungle near Veneta Friday with 45,000 people expected to make a pilgrimage to the small Lane County town to celebrate the 43rd Oregon Country Fair. Video

A local doctor’s office is stepping up to help parents and kids get ready for the Pop Warner football season on a budget.

Demolition comes back to downtown Eugene next, as the former home of Lane County Public Health will meet a wrecking crew on Monday and an uncertain, but promising development future. Video

With hundreds of hours of student volunteer time and thousands of dollars in donations, a new local tribute to fallen Eugene Police Officer Chris Kilcullen is now open. Video

Continued success for Food for Lane County in a recent effort to get more protein rich meals out to the community, as a simple soup mix has been flying off its pantry shelves while drawing applause from other food shelters and big donations from west coast farmers. Video

An Oregon State University oceanographer shares his thoughts on the first major piece of tsunami debris to wash up on the Pacific Coast. Video

A unique honor for Lane Community College for its role in training the next generation of green building professionals, as the college recently certified the 1,000th sustainable building advisor in the nation. Video

Pushing back against new tuition hikes at the University of Oregon, a protest from dozens of students on Wednesday, ending with the group forcing its way into the office of the university's interim president and possibly making some inroads in the tuition discussion. Video

For more information on the "We Grew Wings" documentary about the University of Oregon Women's Track & Field teams of 1985 and 2011, click the link above.

A day of community service went global Saturday, when Oregon State Beavers cleaned up and helped out - in the heart of Duck country. Video

Big cuts are ahead for the Corvallis School District as another multi-million dollar budget shortfall will impact staff levels again next school year. Video

Some of the first major road construction projects of the summer are now underway on Jefferson Street in Eugene. Video

While thousands spent the day getting reacquainted to the warm weather, a chance for Linn and Benton County's first responders on the water to get re-acclimated with working together on water rescue. Video

First responders are urging caution on the water as Western Oregon heads into one of the first warm weekends of the 2012 spring and summer season. Video

As Lane County struggles to keep dozens of services a float with budget cuts coming in July 2012, one of the most critical services in the county, the Assessor's Office is making huge strides to improve public access by putting property line records online. Video

Revitalizing downtown Springfield, a Lane County business owner and others are investing their money in a new brew pub right in the heart of the city. Video

For more than two years, state law has required Oregonians to put down their cell phones when they’re behind the wheel and use a hands-free device. Video

One of two hopefuls for Oregon's top prosecutor seat stopped in the Eugene-Springfield area Saturday. Video

Despite major volunteer support, the Lane County District Attorney's Office says crucial help for some services provided to crime victims will take a blow with the county's proposed budget cuts. Video

Big things are on the radar for Ninkasi Brewing, one of Eugene's most beloved craft brewers now in the planning stage of a major expansion that entails a new building and new jobs. Video

Springfield Police and Oregon State Police's Springfield-based troopers received major recognition for their work getting impaired drivers off the road. Video

Over 100 people volunteered Saturday, all in an effort to add a little greenery in West Eugene. Video

The Lane County sheriff's Office gets a temporary reprieve from cutting its patrol services in half, one day away from major staffing cuts. Video

The Lane County District Attorney's Office has cleared a sheriff's deputy four days after shooting a woman who was allegedly armed with a gun. Video

Siuslaw Bank is bouncing back from disaster this week, after being forced to temporarily close two of its branches in two different small Lane County towns.

Evolving out of budget cuts, a place dedicated to helping financially challenged families in the Eugene-Springfield area, St. Vincent de Paul’s First Place Family Development Center is offering new help for parents and their kids, all thanks to volunteers. Video

Electric vehicle drivers hitting the long lonely road have several new options to “fuel up” or grab a charge right off of Interstate Five in much of Southern Oregon. Video

While a massive clean-up effort of thousands of gallons of fuel continues on Highway 58 near Oakridge, crews say only minimal amounts of the oil product have leaked into the Willamette River. Video

State and federal authorities are continuing to clean up hundreds of gallons of spilt gas and diesel fuel alongside Highway 58 near Oakridge, a process that will delay drivers likely for the rest of the week, while challenging workers trying to mitigate environmental damage. Video