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Suicide rates in Oregon for farming, fishing, forestry workers are 5 times state average
Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.
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9m4J, union leaders rehash past bargaining, propose improvements to the process
A committee of 4J district and union leaders has been meeting for months to identify ways to make contract bargaining a more positive experience. Participants also got the chance to air gripes, and all sides said they felt disrespected at times during negotiations.
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1mPolice investigate crash into Planned Parenthood building in west Eugene
Eugene police are investigating a hit-and-run at the Planned Parenthood West Eugene Health Center on North Danebo Avenue.
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3mOregon must build on the Meta settlement to protect our youth | Letter to the editor
My wife and I work in youth ministry here in Eugene, with high schoolers in our community and on the University of Oregon campus. We see firsthand how important genuine connection, belonging and positive relationships are to their wellbeing. We also see how social media can undermine those things. Young people face bullying, relentless social […]
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6mLCC grapples with $3.5 million PERS hit in 2027-28 budget
LCC also is facing a drop in tuition revenue because students are taking fewer credits, complicating an already-tight budget picture.
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8mAt 70, Eugene ultimate frisbee player is still flying high
Despite battling cancer, Joe Millon still plays the cardio-heavy sport at a high level. His teammates and opponents view him as a key contributor.