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After evidence not shared with defense, judge declares mistrial in Eugene murder case
A midtrial disclosure of evidence by prosecutors prompted Judge Curtis Conover to declare a mistrial. But he denied a request for dismissal of criminal charges against Kenneth John Alvord, who is…
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5mOregon Country Fair may be for kids of all ages, but actual young kids play a big role
Young attendees of the fair are often the children of workers and vendors. Growing up attending the fair gives them opportunities to learn essential skills and gain lifelong connections.
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9mWith a push from UO students, city plans fast-tracked safety redesign on Patterson Street
A protected bike lane and other low-cost safety improvements are coming to the corridor this summer after an accelerated collaboration between city staff, college students and community partners.
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4mMore than 150 fireworks calls, no citations over Fourth of July in Eugene, Springfield
Police leaders said officers over the holiday balanced a need for responding to emergency calls with dispatching officers to fireworks complaints.
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1mPhotos: Oregon Country Fair
Photos from the Oregon Country Fair near Veneta.
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3mLitigation is not the best way to protect animals or watersheds | Letter to the editor
The People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act — also known as Initiative Petition 28 — has gathered enough signatures to make it onto the November general election ballot. If passed, the initiative would effectively criminalize farming, ranching, hunting, fishing and animal research in the state. Although the PEACE Act is probably […]