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Burrito Brigade buys building as its work to fight hunger grows
The organization has purchased the former CAT building, which it plans to renovate. “It’s good that we’re growing, but it’s sad that we’re growing,” says the group’s board president.
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2mSheriff’s office says fire northwest of Junction City 'suspicious in nature’
A fire that damaged a home early Thursday, Aug. 20, about 8 miles west of Junction City, is being investigated as possible arson, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
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4mPeaceHealth unveils new rehab hospital, featuring Oregon’s first brain injury unit
Ahead of its official opening in September, residents can tour the new hospital. It houses a 3,000-square-foot gym, a mock car, a drift boat and a supported harness walking track.
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9mJudge’s order deals blow to Loveall’s lawsuit against Lane County
Loveall’s claim of reputational harm failed to meet the standard for due process violations under the U.S. Constitution, a federal judge wrote in dismissing those claims. The judge also tossed out Loveall's contention that other commissioners violated the Open Meetings Law.
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One way to support the homeless? Showing compassion. | Letter to the editor
Homelessness started a long time ago, when we stopped providing housing and services and forced people “on the street.” You can look back to Ronald Reagan and his brutal cutting of social services, or the ending of “welfare as we know it” under Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich. But the bottom line is we have […]
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3mMan arrested in Washington after woman found dead at home they shared in Eugene
The woman, Yuvonne Allison, was found stabbed to death by deputies and detectives responding to a request for a "welfare check" at a home in the River Road neighborhood.