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Strawberry fields won't last forever: Your guide to local U-picks, festivals
Lane County farms are beginning to open their stands and fields as strawberries in the Willamette Valley approach peak season. Plus, Lebanon’s strawberry festival returns for its 117th year.
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3mMan sues Eugene police, alleging officers injured him during wrongful arrest
The plaintiff, Ruben Alexander Lira, seeks damages to be decided by a jury but not to exceed $358,691.57.
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10mAfter living in Eugene for six months, here are my favorite bites so far
Lookout’s food correspondent, Taylor Goebel moved to Oregon in January. Half a year on, she reflects on the best dishes she’s had in Lane County since then. Turns out, they include plenty of seafood.
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7mOregon’s new package recycling rules go on trial, could impact other states
Wholesalers sued the state last year, effectively halting the rollout of Oregon’s new package disposal and recycling charges for companies.
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5mGov. Kotek says her next Oregon budget will prioritize summer learning programs
The governor hinted that lawmakers would be more ready to tap state reserves during the 2027 session as they make difficult decisions over where to spend money.
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1mCreswell man charged with 14 counts of sex abuse
A 61-year-old Creswell man was charged Friday, July 10, with sexually abusing a person incapable of consent because of mental incapacitation.