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Ahead of special session, citizens testify on proposed tax, fee hikes
Dozens of Oregonians spoke at a public hearing on the governor's transportation funding proposal, some decrying increased gas taxes and registration fees, and others saying they were necessary.
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8mA smoky taste of Texas, deep in the heart of Eugene
The new Mockingbird BBQ, right next door to the Farmers Market Pavilion downtown, offers smoked brisket by the half or full pound, pulled pork sandwiches and smoked tamales — not to mention milkshakes. Oh, and somehow it’s vegetarian friendly, too.
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5mNew Eugene facility will expand Oregon’s residential behavioral health system for youth
A 12-bed secure inpatient treatment facility in Eugene will serve youth ages 10-17 wo have acute behavioral health needs. Plans are to have the facility, run by Nexus Family Healing, open no later than next week.
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4mSierra Pacific's Highway 99 mill fined for wastewater violations
State regulators say the mill violated water standards between 2021 and 2024. A mill spokesperson said the operation has improved its monitoring and reporting practices.
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7mState lawmakers consider what to do with ideas from Kotek’s Prosperity Council
The council earlier this year recommended slashing taxes and reducing regulations in an effort to spur economic development in Oregon, but its ideas require the Legislature and governor to enact changes.
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4mPunt-return mistakes mar Evan Stewart’s long-fought return from injury — but his coach believes
After a pair of punt-return mistakes against Boise State, the receiver still had the full backing of his coach — and plenty of reasons to believe the best is ahead.