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Five Eugene-area family-run wineries that deliciously demonstrate the value of local

Discover some of Oregon’s best small wineries right here in Eugene’s backyard From the largest mass-producing winery in Oregon to some of the smallest boutique, single-batch vineyards, the southern Willamette Valley around Eugene features a pouring of amazing, award-winning wines seeped in variety. Yet even with dozens of unique wineries to sample, it’s easy to [...]

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Gritty details arise in the “Officer Dan Baker” police impersonation case [UPDATE: 2/9/12]

Police seek more input from public, Provide advice on what to do if you have a suspicious encounter during a traffic stop UPDATE (as of 7 a.m. on 2/9/12): Fake Eugene cop pleads guilty to impersonation Eugene police say they’ve received 20-30 leads since they arrested Daniel Scott Alloway on Thursday, January 26, on charges [...]

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City seeks volunteers to serve on boards, committees and commissions

Annual citizen recruitment now under way; All applications due March 30, 2012 The city of Eugene is seeking motivated citizens who embody the diverse backgrounds and interests of the community to voluntarily serve on city advisory boards, commissions, and committees. All applications are due on March 30; interviews will take place in May; the City [...]

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FREE: First Friday concert at Eugene Public Library on February 3

On First Friday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m., the downtown Eugene Public Library will host a free concert by the Alder Street Woodwind Quintet. “The quintet is the oldest established permanent floating woodwind quintet in Eugene, having been formed in the late 60s when I lived on Alder Street,” says Charles Wright, bassoon player for [...]

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Composting workshop educates teachers and parents of students involved in local school cafeteria food recycling program

The city of Eugene and the School Garden Project teamed up at Adams Elementary last week to give local teachers and parents of local students a crash course on composting. The workshop was held in support of the city’s recent announcement to build and implement five new school gardens and cafeteria composting programs in the [...]

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Mayor Piercy to meet one-on-one with Jefferson Westside neighbors today

Mayor Kitty Piercy will be meeting informally with Jefferson Westside area residents on Tuesday, January 31, from 5-6 p.m., at Albertsons, 1675 West 18th Avenue, Eugene. The mayor’s One-on-One sessions, which are held each month in a different neighborhood, are an opportunity for Eugene residents to speak individually with the mayor on any topic of [...]

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City to help local schools turn food waste into garden resource

The city of Eugene has partnered with the School Garden Project of Lane County to build and implement five new school gardens and cafeteria composting programs in the 2011-2012 school year. The city grant will provide funding for a full-time Americorps staff person to create the school gardens and implement the compost programs.  Cafeteria composting [...]

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Lane Co. Leaders’ Assembly urges driver’s licenses for all Ore. residents, restoration of local immigrant group funding

Local elected officials vocalize their support and concerns, contribute to conversation about Leaders’ Assembly issues Over 450 people gathered Tuesday night at the First United Methodist Church in Eugene for the Second Annual Lane County Leaders’ Assembly. Organized primarily by Causa, Oregon’s statewide immigrant rights coalition, the Leaders’ Assembly brings together local faith, labor and [...]

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Eugene man arrested on charges of impersonating a police officer

Investigation showed that a police impersonator was embedded in community for at least a year; “Officer Dan Baker” met regularly to talk with children too At 2:06 p.m. on January 26, Eugene police took Daniel Scott Alloway, age 39, into custody on charges of Criminal Impersonation, which is a felony. Police say there are other [...]

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Candidate application deadline for May primary election is Feb. 29

Open positions for Eugene Mayor, Eugene City Council and EWEB’s board; application info packet available online The candidate filing deadline for the May 2012 primary election is February 29 at 5 p.m. All required paperwork, including petition signatures certified by Lane County Elections, must be turned in to the Eugene City Recorder’s Office by this [...]

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Portland man, possibly headed for Eugene, missing for 2 weeks [PHOTO]

Portland resident Tola Brennan, 21, also known as Thom Silverman, has been missing for two weeks, according to family members. And he doesn’t have  money, ID, weather-appropriate gear or a mobile phone. Brennan, who was last seen on January 10 in Oregon City , was possibly heading south toward Eugene. “Tola had an encounter with [...]

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UPDATE: Lane County road closures

The post-flood cleanup still continues in Eugene and around Lane County after the harsh rains last week. As a precaution and in anticipation of more rain this week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is also releasing water from 13 dams in the Southern Willamette Valley. The following Lane County road closures are currently in [...]

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US Army Corps to release water from 13 Oregon dams in preparation for more rain

Local residents advised to “monitor their property;” sandbags available in Springfield The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be releasing more water from its 13 dams in the Willamette River Basin this weekend, according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The proactive water release is being conducted in anticipation of the storms that are predicted [...]

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Lane County flood waters begin to recede leaving behind debris, detours, closures, and concerns about safety

Latest updates on road closures, detours, and safety recommendations Waters of the Mohawk, Siuslaw and Long Tom Rivers continue to recede after heavy rains decreased overnight, reports KLCC in a broadcast with Lane County Sheriff Tom Turner: “This is the absolute prime time when we start having mudslides and trees falling because the ground’s loosened [...]

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Lane County floods force evacuations, road closures

Residents offered free sand and bags to help safeguard their property; ODOT announces new road closures Today, January 19, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) advised residents in the following areas (below) threatened by flooding or currently flooding to voluntarily evacuate. The National Weather Service has issued a Eugene and Lane County flood warning through [...]

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“Hazardous Weather Outlook” issued for South Willamette Valley

Sign up online to receive Lane County emergency alerts to your mobile phone The National Weather Service has issued a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” for multiple regions throughout Oregon including the South Willamette Valley. Lane County Emergency Management is urging residents to take precautions for a strong storm system headed for the local area tonight and [...]

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City of Eugene sponsors survey to determine how to improve annual “WEgene” awards event

Online survey closes on January 17, 2012 WEgene! is an annual event that recognizes the work and achievements of Eugene neighborhood associations and the people and projects that make Eugene a great place to live, work and play. To determine the WEgene! event award winners, neighborhood associations identify a person, place, business, or organization that [...]

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Community members volunteer service in Eugene’s parks to honor MLK Jr

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. “Day of Service,” over 50 community volunteers will be cleaning and enhancing Martin Luther King Jr. Park and Alton Baker Park on Monday, January 16. The work will be led by volunteers with the City of Eugene Park Stewards in partnership with two local nonprofits. The day will [...]

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Free workshop, “How to Pay for College in One Day,” scheduled Jan 21 in Eugene

Event is for anyone interested in attending any college in Oregon; workshop taught in spanish as well A free one-day workshop that teaches parents and students how to pay for college, with scholarships and financial aid, will be held on January 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Lane Community College (LCC) Center [...]

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Whiteaker resident wins national competition for best “bicycle commuting trends” interactive infographics

UO student Kory Northrop wins top prize in an interactive “data visualization” challenge Whiteaker resident and University of Oregon (UO) student, Kory Northrop, recently won the grand prize in a national competition challenging students to create the best graphic presentation of a specific transportation policy issue. The US Department of Transportation-sponsored competition, “Data Visualization Student [...]

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Pets welcome in Eugene’s rental housing community; rules and policies vary widely

Pet owners can lease pet-friendly rental housing in Eugene. Finding the right fit, however, could require some detective work. Here are some tips and guidelines to help make your search easier. Some rental property owners allow dogs but not cats, and some allow cats but not dogs, and to further complicate matters, some dog breeds [...]

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Eugene police still seeking Home Federal Bank robbery suspect [PHOTO]

Eugene police are still searching for a suspect in the Home Federal Bank robbery on Friday, January 6 at around 10:51 a.m. According to police, a single black male suspect entered the bank located at 2649 Cal Young Road and demanded cash. He then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. Police said [...]

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