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Fern Ridge Reservoir Draws Boaters, Anglers and Birdwatchers as USACE Seeks Input

Fern Ridge Reservoir Draws Boaters, Anglers and Birdwatchers as USACE Seeks Input

Fern Ridge Reservoir draws boaters, anglers and birdwatchers while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updates its master plan and seeks public input, affecting seasonal access and local recreation businesses.

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Approximately 382,000 residents

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Eugene, Oregon

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4,722 square miles in western Oregon

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Eugene rider arrested after motorcycle rear-ends sedan at 13th Avenue

Eugene rider arrested after motorcycle rear-ends sedan at 13th Avenue

A 34-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after rear-ending a sedan at Kincaid and E. 13th Avenue; teen occupants were uni...

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Explore Florence and the Siuslaw Coast: Lighthouses, Dunes, Beaches, Tips

Explore Florence and the Siuslaw Coast: Lighthouses, Dunes, Beaches, Tips

Explore Florence and the Siuslaw Coast with tips on lighthouses, dunes, beaches, and safe visits that matter to local re...

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Army Corps Seeks Public Input on Fern Ridge Master Plan Update

Army Corps Seeks Public Input on Fern Ridge Master Plan Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public input Jan. 19 to update the nearly 40-year-old Fern Ridge master plan; me...

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Lane County will stop Point-in-Time homeless counts, shift to HMIS data

Lane County will stop Point-in-Time homeless counts, shift to HMIS data

County officials announced they will end the Point-in-Time count this year and rely on the Homeless Management Informati...

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Eugene firefighters rescue man pinned in crevice near Willamette River

Eugene firefighters rescue man pinned in crevice near Willamette River

Eugene firefighters freed a man pinned in a crevice beside the Willamette River; quick action and bystander calls were c...

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Charlie Conrad runs as Independent for Oregon House District 12

Charlie Conrad runs as Independent for Oregon House District 12

Former state representative Charlie Conrad announced an Independent bid for Oregon House District 12, citing housing, ed...

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Eugene seeks input to improve Polk Street bike connection

Eugene seeks input to improve Polk Street bike connection

City of Eugene sought public feedback on plans to upgrade Polk Street into a north-south bike route; changes could affec...

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New coalition outlines plan to tackle Lane County homelessness

New coalition outlines plan to tackle Lane County homelessness

A.C.T. Now Lane steering committee presented coordinated strategies today to reduce homelessness. The cross-sector effor...

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Eugene council appoints Jenny Haruyama as new city manager after national search

Eugene council appoints Jenny Haruyama as new city manager after national search

Eugene City Council voted to appoint Jenny Haruyama as city manager following a national search and public finalist inte...

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Eugene mayor honors community leaders at State of the City

Eugene mayor honors community leaders at State of the City

Mayor Kaarin Knudson honored three local leaders at the State of the City; their work touches health care, local busines...

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Egan warming centers activate across Lane County during cold snap

Egan warming centers activate across Lane County during cold snap

St. Vincent de Paul opened five warming centers on Jan. 14 to shelter people from freezing temperatures; volunteers and ...

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Eugene driver arrested after vehicle found partly on Harlow Road curb

Eugene driver arrested after vehicle found partly on Harlow Road curb

Police arrested a 31-year-old after finding a running vehicle partly up a curb on Harlow Road; the arrest underscores lo...

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Hundreds Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement at Eugene Building

Hundreds Protest Federal Immigration Enforcement at Eugene Building

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Federal Building in downtown Eugene on Jan. 10, 2026, calling for Immigration and...

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Siuslaw committee backs new high school, bond set for May

Siuslaw committee backs new high school, bond set for May

A committee recommended a new 174,500 sq. ft. Siuslaw High School and the district plans a bond for the May 19 ballot. T...

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Eugene Man, 18, Arrested on Multiple Counts in Juvenile Sex Abuse Investigation

Eugene Man, 18, Arrested on Multiple Counts in Juvenile Sex Abuse Investigation

An 18-year-old Eugene man was arrested Jan. 15 in a juvenile sex abuse investigation; the arrests and search warrants un...

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Yellow wood stove advisory issued for Eugene-Springfield residents

Yellow wood stove advisory issued for Eugene-Springfield residents

LRAPA issued a voluntary yellow wood stove advisory through Sunday urging residents with other heating options to avoid ...

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Lane Community College approves three-year plan to cut $8 million

Lane Community College approves three-year plan to cut $8 million

Lane Community College approved a three-year plan cutting $8 million to restore a 10% ending fund balance. The move aims...

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Eugene Emeralds name Jacob Heyward manager, unveil 2026 staff

Eugene Emeralds name Jacob Heyward manager, unveil 2026 staff

The Emeralds announced a new 2026 coaching staff with Jacob Heyward as manager; Opening Day is April 3 at PK Park. Local...

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Lane County Clerk's Office to Hold 32 Valentine's Day Ceremonies

Lane County Clerk's Office to Hold 32 Valentine's Day Ceremonies

The Lane County Clerk’s Office announced 32 half-hour Valentine’s Day marriage ceremonies on Feb. 14, 2026; couples must...

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Eugene Science Center Plans Outdoor Park to Double Capacity, Open Summer 2026

Eugene Science Center Plans Outdoor Park to Double Capacity, Open Summer 2026

The Eugene Science Center announced an outdoor science park to double capacity and ease crowded field trips, summer camp...

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Eugene Mayor, Police Chief and Auditor Urge Local Oversight, Peaceful Action

Eugene Mayor, Police Chief and Auditor Urge Local Oversight, Peaceful Action

Eugene leaders issued a joint statement urging local oversight and peaceful civic action after a federal enforcement sho...

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Eugene mayor outlines plan to remake Highway 99 and neighborhoods

Eugene mayor outlines plan to remake Highway 99 and neighborhoods

Mayor Kaarin Knudson laid out 2026 priorities to reshape Highway 99, improve Polk Street, expand downtown safety efforts...

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Oregon Ducks add Dylan Raiola in quarterback depth reshuffle

Oregon Ducks add Dylan Raiola in quarterback depth reshuffle

Dylan Raiola committed to Oregon on Jan. 12, joining the Ducks' quarterback room and altering the pecking order dependin...

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Springfield Public Schools approves 27 mid-year staff cuts amid shortfall

Springfield Public Schools approves 27 mid-year staff cuts amid shortfall

Springfield school board voted to eliminate 27 positions and additional vacant roles to close a budget gap; changes will...

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Child bitten at Eugene Albertsons prompts police plea for tips

Child bitten at Eugene Albertsons prompts police plea for tips

A 3-year-old was bitten inside the Albertsons on West 18th Avenue; Eugene Police ask for help identifying the dog owner ...

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Eugene opens 2026 affordable housing RFP with limited funds and site

Eugene opens 2026 affordable housing RFP with limited funds and site

The city announced the 2026 Affordable Housing Trust Fund RFP offering funds and a city-owned Hilyard site; deadlines ar...

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Eugene man arrested after Beltline road-rage incident near Danebo

Eugene man arrested after Beltline road-rage incident near Danebo

Eugene Police arrested 60-year-old Dean Allen Lewis after a road-rage incident on the westbound Beltline; policing detai...

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Florence launches redesigned website with new Agenda Center and easier navigation

Florence launches redesigned website with new Agenda Center and easier navigation

Florence launched a redesigned website on Jan. 15, 2026 that reorganizes agendas, minutes, videos and the Focus on Flore...

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Eugene volunteers plant native trees along Willamette on MLK Day

Eugene volunteers plant native trees along Willamette on MLK Day

Volunteers gathered to plant native trees along the Willamette River, supporting habitat and riverbank resilience and de...

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