Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Oakridge declares emergency after wastewater overflows into Willamette River
Officials say city water is safe to use. However, environmental risks downstream remain unknown. EWEB and SUB customers were not affected by the spill.
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3mSupport 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 […]
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8mCuthbert renovation will add parking, food truck space, potential to expand venue
Construction at the outdoor concert venue is expected to begin in October. The $2 million project also includes a new entrance, a bike valet area and more. It will also force a diversion of Pre’s Trail.
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8mMeet a wastewater operator keeping the Willamette River clean from sewage
Kevin Kline spends his days running the enormous, complex system that treats millions of gallons of sewage from Eugene, Springfield and beyond.
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13mReport: Handcuffed man yelled ‘drive stun me’ before being punched
A memo from the Lane County District Attorney’s Office called the video showing punches and repeated use of a Taser “troubling,” but no criminal charges were filed against the former Eugene police officer, Stephen Lahm, who resigned “in lieu of termination.”
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7mDownward trend in employment for women nationwide, in Oregon, raising questions
Factors such as high childcare costs and high inflation, as well as return-to-office mandates and new federal policies could play a role, research finds.