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Bethel students to receive free library cards through their schools
The “student card” program now extended to the Bethel School District distributes Eugene Public Library cards through schools, eliminating the need to visit the library — in some cases, with a parent…
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2mWildfire smoke settles over Eugene-Springfield
A wind shift is expected to carry wildfire smoke into Lane County later Monday, Aug. 3, with air quality expected to reach unhealthy levels for people who are sensitive to it.
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7mRed flag warning ends in Eugene-Springfield
The dry landscape and gusting winds created prime conditions for wildfire in Lane County Monday, Aug. 3. A red flag warning was in effect for much of the southern Willamette Valley from 1 p.m. through 8 p.m. It has since ended, and no major fires started in Lane County during the warning. Throughout the afternoon, […]
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5mOregon poised to adopt double-digit health insurance premium hikes in 2027
individuals on the state’s health insurance marketplace could see a more than 15% increase in their premiums in the next year,
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2mSpringfield Police Department, sheriff's office plan National Night Out events Tuesday
The Springfield Police Department is planning a National Night Out event Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamette Sports Park.
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I've worked on Eugene's homelessness issues for decades. Monique DeSpain's views are all wrong. | Letter to the editor
Congressional candidate Monique DeSpain has a vision for ending homelessness. Unfortunately, it is based on a myth that addictions and mental illness are the primary causes of homelessness. They are not. Basing public policy on such a myth will help some individuals, but will do nothing to solve the larger issue. In their book, “Homelessness […]