 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | The Rok nightclub to forfeit liquor license, sell business |
 | OLCC proposes cancellation of downtown Eugene bar's liquor license |
 | Owner of The Rok nightclub responds to OLCC report & safety allegations
The owner of The Rok nightclub is sharing his side of the story why he’s decided to forfeit the club’s liquor license following a fifteen month Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) investigation into alcohol-related issues at the club. 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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 | 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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 | Northwest Community Credit Union eyes new downtown Eugene headquarters
Springfield based Northwest Community Credit Union says business is good and now it’s looking for new headquarters and a proposal to build a new building at the edge of downtown Eugene.
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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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 | 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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 | 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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 | Zombies invade downtown Eugene to dance Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'
A global tribute to Michael Jackson took place Saturday afternoon right in the heart of downtown Eugene with zombies, dance moves and an all-time classic song. Video
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 | Council extends Eugene Public Safety Zone
Mayor Kitty Piercy cast the deciding vote and the exclusion zone will continue for another year. 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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 | 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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 | SPECIAL REPORT: Downtown rebound - Eugene's downtown core sees business resurgence
Over the last few decades downtown Eugene has earned a negative stigma with a lack of business and numerous problems, however, a new group of business owners is now hoping to change that as a resurgence of activity has finally sprung back downtown with new buildings and businesses once again filling the core. Video
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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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 | 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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 | Eugene narrows site list for proposed homeless camp
The City of Eugene has narrowed its list of sites for a possible city-sanctioned homeless camp from more than 400 potential sites to fewer than ten.
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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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 | LCC nearly ready to open new Downtown Center
The infamous downtown Eugene pit is now ready to reopen with new life as Lane Community College is just weeks away from welcoming students to its new Downtown Center. Video
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 | Eugene City Hall's future holds three options for $15 million each
Eugene City Council is getting closer to making a decision on the future of Eugene City Hall and, for the first time, there’s a clearer picture about the cost of a replacement facility. Video
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 | Egan Warming Centers prepare for new services, seek volunteers
A lifeline for the homeless in Lane County is preparing to reopen for the winter with new goals and a need for more help. Video
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 | Downtown Eugene businesses raise light levels with grant-funded project
It's another bright spot in downtown Eugene’s continuing comeback, as more than a dozen businesses are getting a slice of tens of thousands of dollars in grant money to help shine new, energy efficient light in the area’s core. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene hosts statewide assembly, downtown parade
A rally and march through the heart of Eugene on Saturday from hundreds of Occupy movement protestors from Eugene and throughout Oregon as Eugene played host to a statewide Occupy assembly. Video
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 | Groups protest Eugene's downtown public safety zone as possible renewal approaches
A push back on Friday against the city of Eugene's “Downtown Public Safety Zone,” as Eugene City Council considers its future and a possible extension soon. Video
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 | Eugene Storefront Art Project sells local art
After helping beautify the empty stores in downtown Eugene and Springfield, a local art-focused non-profit is giving anyone a chance to take home pieces of the group’s public art projects. Video
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 | Inn at the 5th hotel nears completion with signature sign hanging
A major milestone is now hanging high for Downtown Eugene's latest 5-star hotel that's expected to play a big part in the greater economic recovery of Lane County. Video
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 | Eugene City Council weighs options on future of Downtown Public Safety Zone
Eugene City Council is once again weight the future of the city's “Downtown Public Safety Zone,” the rule that allows police officers to ban people convicted of crimes from entering the downtown core for up to one year. Video
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 | New tenants for rejuvenated Centre Court building
After years of planning, false starts and delays, new tenants are moving in to the newly-remodeled Centre Court building on West Broadway in downtown Eugene. Video
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 | Eugene City Council delays vote on student housing project's 10-year $8+ million property tax exemption request
No decision from Eugene City Council Wednesday as councilors deliberate whether or not to give developers of a proposed 374-unit complex a major property tax break.
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 | Old Lane County Public Health building property has possible bright future
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
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 | Eugene City Council passes 10-year property tax exemption for downtown student housing complex
Approval from Eugene City Council on Wednesday for a major tax break to help usher in a new student housing project and the largest private development in downtown Eugene's history. Video
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 | Eugene City Hall to be vacated in July 2012; future permanent location unknown
Big changes are coming to Eugene City Hall this summer, but a permanent future for the building remains up in the air. Video
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 | Eugene shows off city and sustainability to U.S. mayors in Innovation Project conference
Some of the most influential eyes in the nation will zoom in on Eugene this weekend as mayors from across the United States are in town to talk about innovation.
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 | New coffee shop - bar to open in downtown Eugene's Broadway Commerce Center
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
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