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‘Creating beautiful, productive, manageable landscapes that are fire-wise, fire-smart’
"Too often, wildfire risk mitigation is seen as a removal of something, a taking away. It is “fuels reduction.” But it shouldn’t be just about a “lessening." It’s about a making. Not solely a…
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1mEric C. Hatcher
Eric C. Hatcher, 47, of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon. Dery Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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1mJulie Lynn Praegitzer (Tucker)
Julie Lynn Praegitzer (Tucker), 73, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. She was a graduate of the University of Oregon. DeYoung Shoreline Chapel is handling the arrangements.
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4mAmtrak's new Airo train makes debut in Eugene, offering glimpse of the future
The modern new trains will be phased in to serve the Amtrak Cascades route, which runs from Eugene to Vancouver, B.C., starting Wednesday.
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4mA place for young people to gather and get help opens in Eugene
The Youth HUB downtown will serve those 14 to 24 years old. They can play games, do crafts, access counseling and if necessary be directed to other services such as mental health care or shelters.
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3mState needs better oversight of $338 million program to boost graduation rates, audit says
Measure 98 diverted funding to more rigorous instruction, but state officials aren’t fully tracking results, the Secretary of State’s Office says.