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by Joshua Kielas, KEPW Weekly News I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Arwen Maas-Despain, the founder of local nonprofit...
Month: June 2021
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To address families and individuals who may need a place to escape the heat, Lane County is activating a Cooling & Heat Respite...
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Anne Marie Levis said goodbye this month after 12 years on Eugene's School Board. Not only did the other board...
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Sen. Ron Wyden: I think what we're dealing with is a threat that's very different from what we've seen in...
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Thomas Price was honored for tireless work during the weeks and months after the Holiday Farm Fire. He coordinated recovery...
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Our public comment of the month comes from the June meeting of the Neighborhood Leaders Council. Randy Prince recommended a policy...
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Governor Lifts Social Distancing on Buses EUGENE, Ore. ---(June 25, 2021)--- Today, Governor Kate Brown lifted physical distancing requirements for...
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Extreme Heat / Calor Extremo - Safety information & resources / Información y recursos de seguridad www.lanecounty.org/HHS To address families and...
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With dangerously hot conditions expected Sunday and Monday, local governments, non-profit organizations, faith-based and civic organizations will be mobilizing to...
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Due to the severe drought conditions and the upcoming 4th of July holiday, an emergency is declared to exist and...
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Stay hydrated, stay informed, health officials say PORTLAND, Ore., June 24, 2021 — Oregonians should take steps to prevent heat-related...
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New round of rent assistance pre-applications opens as eviction moratorium ends Oregon’s eviction moratorium comes to an end on June...
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The National Weather Service in Portland issued an urgent weather message on June 23, warning that an Excessive Heat Watch...
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With a new census, all political boundaries are up for change, including City ward boundaries. At the June Neighborhood Leaders Council...
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Lane County Public Health will be doing walk-in vaccine clinics at Echo Hollow Pool (1655 Echo Hollow Road) from 9...
