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Discarded cigarette spotted near Skinner Butte fire, officials say
Eugene Springfield Fire crews extinguished a two-acre fire on the hillside. While the fire chief spotted a discarded cigarette near the burn, the cause is unknown. The fire department has endured a…
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2mEugene Police investigating Skinner Butte fire as arson
The fire that broke out at Skinner Butte on Monday, Aug. 18, is being investigated as an arson, according to a statement from Eugene Police.
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7mAfter teen shooter’s guilty plea, parents of 14-year-old victim condemn youth violence
The boy pleaded guilty in juvenile court to first-degree assault in connection with the shooting of Major Clemens. An attempted murder charge was dropped as part of plea negotiations.
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5mThe Jackalope, your bartender’s favorite bar, celebrates 20 years
Staff say the bar has built a loyal following by staying true to its no-frills roots.
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1mPedestrian hit by car and killed on Beltline in Eugene
A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed Saturday, Aug. 15, after being struck by a vehicle on Randy Papé Beltline near Delta Highway.
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Support the push for less food waste in Oregon | Letter to the editor
A proposed Lane County recycling facility — which would increase recycling capacity in the county — recently had its permit denied, leaving recyclers in the area high and dry. However, Oregonians still have the opportunity to continue the fight for a circular economy across the state. New legislation would tackle more nefarious waste streams that […]