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1mKeep Lane County's rural trash transfer stations open | Letter to the editor
Growing up in a rural community, I can say that closing transfer stations where residents take their trash, as Lane County is considering, isn’t a good option. If the Walton and Low Pass transfer stations were to close, it would just cause more problems, because many residents are too old, disabled and poor. People would […]
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5mNew outdoor playground opens as part of Eugene Science Center expansion
The outdoor science park, which opened last week, doubles the museum’s footprint and offers a fenced-in area for children to climb, slide and run. Three more play structures will be added in the fall.
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2mFight for universal healthcare is about to heat up | Letter to the editor
I believe everyone deserves access to reliable, affordable healthcare. A recent Oregon Health & Science University study found that when people with diabetes or other chronic conditions lose access to healthcare, their health gets worse. Managing chronic illnesses takes regular checkups, medication adjustments and consistent treatment. When that care is interrupted — whether because someone […]
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1mLowell woman killed in car crash, state police say
A two vehicle crash on Highway 58, July 2, killed one person and injured another, Oregon State Police said.
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5mMaldonado elected chair of LCC Board of Education
Maldonado, just wrapping up his first year, said he believes he can play a role to “lower temperatures” on the often-divided board.