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University of Oregon grad Alex was among those participating in Sen. Ron Wyden's 1,000th Town Hall on Feb. 24, 2022.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Questions for Sen. Ron Wyden at his 1,000th Town Hall

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Sen. Ron Wyden held his 1,000th Town Hall in Lane County on Thursday, February 24th. Sen. Ron Wyden: ...And I...

Andrew Martin, Matt Keating, Mike Clark, and Rob Inerfeld participated in a joint meeting of the City of Eugene and Lane Transit District on Feb. 28, 2022.

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Upper Willamette watershed

MovingAhead update – South Eugene edition

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

LTD and the City of Eugene continue to exclude South Eugene from transportation and related land-use projects. In a joint...

Unhoused persons who leave their campsite for employment often return from work to find some or all of their possessions gone.

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Upper Willamette watershed

‘Invisible Class’ panel discusses support for formal employment

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

After screening the movie The Invisible Class, a panel discussion hosted by Heather Sielicki: Heather Sielicki: Tonight, we have several...

Eugene School District 4J has launched a multi-year anti-bias program, after North Eugene High students were targeted in social media.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Juvenile arrested in North Eugene High School bias case

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

by the Eugene Police Department Feb. 25, 2022 --- In December of 2021, North Eugene High School reported several offensive,...

The River Road board tested its election software in advance of a big voter turnout expected during the March board election.

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Upper Willamette watershed

RRCO candidates, voters prepare for March elections

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

A clash of political views has brought out the voters in the River Road community. With neighborhood elections coming up...

Bethel's neighborhood association played a key role in identifying dangerous toxins in residents' yards and Trainsong Park.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Bethel hears DEQ plan to clean dioxins from residents’ yards by June 30

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Oregon Health Authority to meet with Active Bethel Citizens March 1 Local and state officials told Active Bethel Citizens they...

You can help select a new name to replace a derogatory name for a Lane County creek.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Lane County creek among 660 places set to replace derogatory names

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Feb. 22, 2022 --- A creek that flows into the Long Tom River north of Fern Ridge Lake is among...

Feb. 23 is the birth date of one of America's greatest public intellectuals, W. E. B. Du Bois.

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Upper Willamette watershed

On this day in 1868: Celebrating the life of W. E. B. Du Bois

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

On Feb. 23, we celebrate the birthday of one of America's great public intellectuals, W. E. B. Du Bois. Eric...

EPD is now accepting applications for the Citizen's Police Academy.

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Upper Willamette watershed

EPD now accepting applications for Citizen’s Police Academy April 4 to June 6

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

by Eugene Police Department We are currently accepting applications from City of Eugene residents for the Eugene Police Department’s Citizen’s...

Mo Young was honored by Eugene's Human Rights Commission with its 2021 International Human Rights Day Award.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Human Rights Commission honors Mo Young

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

The Human Rights Commission honored Mo Young with its International Human Rights Day Award. HRC Chair Ibrahim Coulibaly. Ibrahim Coulibaly:...

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Upper Willamette watershed

Rep. Wilde: Oregon Democrats let biggest fundraisers decide party agenda in secret

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

by Rep. Marty WildeState Representative, House District 11 "The deliberations of each house, of committees of each house or joint...

Allen Hancock brings 30 years of co-housing learning from Alder Street to Duma West.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Duma housing co-op founders build on 30 years of learning

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

by Todd Boyle On Saturday, February 12th, the Duma Housing Co-op announced the launch of its second site. The Duma...

A state emergency director endorsed Lane County's 'Whole Community' approach on Feb. 16, 2022.

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Upper Willamette watershed

‘Whole Community’ approach in Lane County is a great model for others

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

Local emergency managers and community leaders gather once a quarter as the Lane Preparedness Coalition. Speaking on February 16th, Ed...

ODOT will reportedly seek to avoid any further environmental studies for Highway 126 expansion.

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Upper Willamette watershed

Rob Zako: ODOT will use ‘categorical exclusion’ for Highway 126 expansion

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

The Oregon Department of Transportation wants to expand the road heading west out of town without spending any more time...

A local arterial bridge connecting Green Acres Road to the Beaver - Hunsaker area could reduce Beltline traffic by 25 percent.

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Upper Willamette watershed

RRCO panelists share their thoughts on adding lanes to the Beltline

3 years ago John Quetzalcoatl Murray

The River Road Community organized a panel discussion about adding more traffic lanes to the Beltline. From the Oregon Department...

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