 | 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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 | 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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 | Eugene homeless advocacy group pushes to overturn city camping ban
A Eugene homeless advocacy group protesting for the right to sleep in public places says it has won a big Constitutional victory against Lane County and the Federal Government and it plans to continue visible protests in Eugene. Video
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 | Eugene City Council approves homeless camp project on North Garfield
Nearly one year after the end of Occupy Eugene's encampment, the Eugene city council has now approved a site for a small experimental homeless housing project. Video
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 | Eugene builders hope locally created huts help house homeless in near future
A Eugene company's building experiment may translate to some major help for the local homeless population in Lane County and beyond. Video
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 | Eugene City Council okays $225,000 to help local homeless population immediately
With plans for a city-sanctioned homeless camp still far from finished, Eugene City Council has now given the City Manager's office a the go-ahead to spend more than $200,000 to address homelessness this cold season. Video
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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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 | 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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 | Eugene homeless advocates raise idea of homeless camp near school
Advocates' idea to designate a campsite for Eugene's homeless near an elementary school has sparked conversation. Video
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 | Washington / Jefferson Park reopening aimed for July
Months after Occupy Eugene moved out, Eugene's Washington / Jefferson Park is springing back to life and city crews say it won't be long before the park opens back up to the public again. 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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 | City responds to Occupy Eugene's "show us the money" statement, wet-bed facility in progress
Two months after the city of Eugene closed Occupy Eugene's camp in Washington-Jefferson Park, protestors are now going after the city, asking leaders in a recent public release to “show them the money" in relation to the creation of a wet-bed facility that so far hasn't opened up. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene opens new weekly free medical clinic
Occupy Eugene has moved back in to downtown Eugene once again, but now with a different purpose as medical staff with the movement have created a new weekly, free medical clinic. Video
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 | Councilor George Poling asks, 'why wasn't more done?'
Following two incidents that happened over the holidays, City Councilor George Poling said saying Mayor Kitty Piercy should hold some responsibility.
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 | Occupy Eugene campers almost all vacated, private security takes over patrol
A change of guard at the former site of Occupy Eugene encampment as the site is now almost clear on Christmas day. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene continues park clean up while planning its next steps
Occupy Eugene continues to clear out the camp site at Washington Jefferson Park as the group is now discussing its future steps as a protest. Video
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 | Un-Occupy Eugene members organize to restore Washington Jefferson park
A grassroots effort is moving forward in Eugene to “restore” Washington Jefferson Park through volunteer efforts. Video
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 | Eugene continues offering new "transitional services" for Occupy Eugene
Social services are continuing to expand at Occupy Eugene’s gears down at its Washington Jefferson Park with new help from Food for Lane County, St. Vincent de Paul and the Egan Warming Centers. Video
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 | New fence circles Occupy Eugene camp as protestors continue move out
Big changes continue at the site of Occupy Eugene as the city has now completely fenced off the camp and is limiting access inside. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene assault victim dies from injuries, investigation continues
The man critically injured in an assault at Occupy Eugene’s Washington Jefferson Park camp on Monday night has died.
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| Un-Occupy Eugene's "Restore the Park" Facebook Event
For more information about the volunteer collective that's aiming to restore Washington Jefferson Park in Eugene, click the link above to visit the group's Facebook event page.
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 | No deadline for emptying Occupy Eugene
The exodus from the Occupy Eugene encampment has gotten underway, emptying out Washington-Jefferson Park is turning out to be a slow process. Video
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 | Email from Occupy Eugene says they expect the Eugene City Council to remove them from Washington/Jefferson Street Park
Read the email Occupy Eugene sent to KMTR NewsSource 16 regarding the emergency Eugene City Council meeting scheduled for noon today.
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 | City Council votes to end camping waiver - Occupy must leave Washington/Jefferson Street Park
In today's emergency Eugene City Council meeting to address issues at the Occupy Eugene camp, Councilors voted to end the camping waiver they had previously extended until January 11th. Video
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 | Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Occupy Eugene camp assault
A 54 year-old man is in the hopital with life threatening injuries after an alleged assault at Occupy Eugene late Monday night. Video
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 | Councilor asks what if $300,000 went to food bank instead of Occupy Eugene
As Occupy Eugene resettles in Eugene’s Washington-Jefferson Park through mid-January, some are wondering about its increasing cost and what the money would do if it were spent to help another cause.
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| City Council votes to allow Occupy Eugene to remain at park until January 11th
City Council decided Wednesday in a five-to-three vote to extend Occupy Eugene's camping extension until January 11th.
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| Councilor Farr to Occupiers: “It’s time to break camp”
During Wednesday’s lunch-hour meeting, the Eugene City Council is expected to decide whether to allow Occupy Eugene campers to stay at Washington-Jefferson Park or to boot them out.
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| Eugene council delays Occupy Eugene decision
City leaders want to review all their options on what to do about Occupy Eugene. Video
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| Occupy Eugene pushes for extension at Washington Jefferson Park
Occupy Eugene is speaking out about the progress it says its made in the community, as it hopes to get an extension to the no camping exemption in Washington Jefferson Park. Video
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 | EPD releases Occupy Eugene report, concerned for camp's public safety
Eugene Police is speaking out about its interactions with Occupy Eugene as a new report has been released detailing officers responses and observations at the Washington-Jefferson Park Camp. Video |  Read Police Reports (216.5KB)
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 | EPD investigates weapon allegations at Occupy Eugene, releases 911 call
Eugene Police are continuing to investigate allegations of weapons being made and collected at Occupy Eugene’s camp after an anonymous call to police. Video
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 | Police, shoppers & Occupiers react to Black Friday protest
Tension, mixed reactions and one arrest after Occupy Eugene protestors took their message straight to Eugene’s Black Friday shoppers, rallying against mass-consumerism and corporate greed.
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 | Occupy Eugene members have Black Friday plan
Occupy Eugene members are planning to take over Black Friday at the mall, but not to shop. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene responds to alleged drug overdose incident
Occupy Eugene protestors are speaking out regarding an alleged drug overdose inside of the camp on Saturday evening. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene recovers from protests, plans another rally
Those involved with Occupy Eugene recovered Friday after a hectic day of protests in the downtown area as a part of “National Day of Action.”
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 | Occupy Eugene rallies in front of banks, EPD makes arrests
Hundreds of protestors involved with “Occupy Eugene” made their voices heard Thursday by participating in a “National Day of Action.” Video
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 | Occupy Eugene protestors march for Egypt
Occupy Eugene protestors made their voices heard Saturday, standing in solidarity with one of the earliest global occupations this year. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene reacts as eviction notice served to Occupy Portland protestors
With an eviction notice served to Occupy Portland protestors on Thursday, Occupy Eugene members are speaking out, with many determined to avoid the problems that have arisen in Portland.
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 | Occupy Eugene granted camping permission
Occupy Eugene protestors may stay in their current site at Washington-Jefferson Park for another month. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene sets up for long haul in Washington Jefferson Park
Occupy Eugene protestors have settled in what they hope is a more permanent spot to occupy in Eugene. Video
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 | Bank Transfer Day brings major protests & big deposit moving in Eugene
Making their voices heard across Lane County, several Eugene-area residents protest and pull money from big banks as part of nationwide protests on “Bank Transfer Day.” Video
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 | Occupy Eugene set to move locations again
Less then a week into their stay Occupy Eugene protesters say they're packing up and moving again, to their fifth location in less than two weeks. Video
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 | Occupy Eugene to stay in Millrace area until Monday morning
At its fourth location in just one week, Occupy Eugene protestors have landed another temporary spot, following hours of negotiating with the University of Oregon. Video
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 | City accommodates Occupy Eugene campers
The Eugene City Council has made some temporary exceptions to city park rules to accommodate Occupy Eugene" protesters. Video
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 | “Occupy Eugene” encampment established
On Sunday, dozens of protesters pitched tents and settled in for what they say will be a long-term encampment in Eugene’s Park Blocks Video
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