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To understand and address homelessness, we must resist black-and-white labels | Letter to the editor
In agreeing with congressional candidate Monique DeSpain’s guest column about homelessness in Eugene, Kel Williams’ letter to the editor separates people experiencing homelessness into those…
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A bipartisan idea for Congress: Ease permitting for power grid expansion | Letter to the editor
A franchise in desperate need of an active owner has too good of an opportunity to pass up with Phil Knight’s reported $2 billion offerPhil Knight (middle) at Autzen Stadium in 2014. (Jose Magana/GoDucks.com)PORTLAND — USC has an old press box. I won’t say bad, because there’s history to the Coliseum and the view of […]
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7mCommittee finds ‘misconduct’ by Cottage Grove police officer, but recommends he keep certification
The committee was looking into several questionable actions by Matthew Walker, who remains a Cottage Grove police officer. But it partially blamed past leadership at the department for the culture it fostered.
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4mDespite court cases, vote-by-mail is ‘business as usual’ in Lane County, officials say
Oregon’s ballots will go out to voters as usual this election cycle, state and local election officials say, amid federal litigation over the Trump administration’s efforts to attack vote-by-mail.
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6mDolly Parton's heartfelt connection to 'Eugene Oregon'
A memorable 1972 concert at the Lane County Fairgrounds gave Dolly Parton the first standing ovation of her career — and inspired her song "Eugene Oregon."
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4mState sheriffs’ association votes to expel Curry County lawman amid various allegations
Embattled Sheriff John Ward, on Oregon's south coast, faces a criminal investigation and a complaint seeking to revoke his law enforcement certification.