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MyEugene founder relocates; niche news website open for new ownership
Today MyEugene’s editor and publisher, Jaculynn Peterson, resigned due to an out-of-state relocation. “Personal circumstances have required me to relocate to Washington,” said Jaculynn Peterson, founder of the hyperlocal news website. “There was no realistic scenario that could include my ‘virtual’ participation in the day-to-day operation of MyEugene – even with the prospect of two [...]
Local residents sow the seeds for sustainable development of Eugene’s first cohousing community
Informational meeting to be held May 20 for interested individuals and families At least a dozen local intergenerational households have come together in an effort to develop Eugene’s first sustainable “cohousing” community in the River Road neighborhood of Eugene. Called Oakleigh Meadow, the cohousing development is expected to include 16-24 units and a large common [...]
Eugene photographer to teach free ‘Travel Photography Tips’ workshop
Eugene photographer Gordon H. Nagai will share professional tips for camera-toting travelers at a free workshop on Saturday, May 5, from 3-4:30 p.m at the Springfield Library, 225 5th Street. The workshop, which will be held in the Library Meeting Room, will provide an opportunity for attendees to enhance their travel photography skills and be [...]
Road work begins on downtown Eugene intersections
Work starts today, Wednesday, April 25, on a construction project to repair seven deteriorated intersections and other sections of Washington and Jefferson streets in the downtown area. The $1.8 million project includes rebuilding the intersections on Jefferson and Washington streets at Eighth Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue. Additionally, Jefferson Street will be repaved [...]
Body found near Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene
Officials say human remains are those of a local missing person The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were found yesterday (April 23, 2012) afternoon near Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene. “As you drive off the overpass, the road splits. The body was found just up the hill from the split, behind the wire [...]
LCC hosts ‘Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’ on April 28
Event supports quick and safe disposal of unwanted and unused prescription drugs Lane Community College (LCC) Public Safety, in conjunction with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is hosting “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LCC’s main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene, Building 19. [Download or [...]
New running club to launch in Eugene, April 21
On Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m., a new running club will be launched at an event at Nike Running Eugene. Called the Nike+ Run Club, the group welcomes people of all ages, says Brittany Thoms, spokesperson for Nike. Thoms also said that “the launch will be the first…out of the Nike Running Eugene store.” [...]
Free transportation shuttles available for Eugene Earth Day Celebration, April 21
Attendees of the 14th annual Eugene Earth Day Celebration at the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) River Edge Plaza will be able to ride free Lane Transit District (LTD) shuttles to the event on Saturday, April 21. The shuttles will depart from Eugene Station, Bay A, every 20 minutes between 11 a.m. and 5:30 [...]
Local chaplain and counselor to deliver ‘message of hope’ during free presentation about depression and anxiety, April 22
The clinical and spiritual sides of depression and anxiety are the subjects of a free presentation this Sunday at Central Lutheran Church. Dr. David Waggoner, a chaplain at Sacred Heart Medical Center, will give a talk on “Depression, Anxiety and Spirituality” on Sunday, April 22, at Central Lutheran Church, 1857 Potter Street (at the corner [...]
Springtime is “park” time in Eugene
Three things you may not know about Eugene Parks – Part 1: Public Grills
The Eugene public parks system is vast – and so is the information that’s available about our local green gems. Here’s “Part 1” of a three-part series of tips we pulled together – based on community inquiries – to help you on future visits to the parks. PUBLIC GRILLING is available in only two parks [...]
Three things you may not know about Eugene Parks – Part 2: Lost and Found
What should you do if you “find” or “lose” something in one of Eugene’s parks? Fortunately, the Parks and Open Space (POS) Division has a Lost-and-Found system. According to Jan Bohman, community relations director for the City of Eugene, Lost-and-Found items are handled according to the following guidelines: If items of value are found in [...]
Three things you may not know about Eugene Parks – Part 3: Park Maps
Did you know that Eugene has about 3,000 acres of natural areas, including wetlands? Of that, 560 acres are dedicated to parks…and there’s more to be added in the near future! So with 133 public parks, 50 miles of trails, 49 playgrounds and 44 sports fields, how do you keep track of it all? It’s [...]
Oregon Public Broadcasting
- Ride Honors Fallen CyclistsOn Wednesday about 70 cyclists rode through Northeast Portland for an annual event called the Ride of Silence. The event honors bikers who have been killed or injured on public roadways. The ride was the first time that Kristi Finney has been on a bike since her 17-year-old son Daniel was hit by a car. […]
- GOP Write-Ins Receive 19,000 Votes In AG, Treasurer RaceThe hand count continues for the wave of write-in ballots Republicans cast in Oregon's Attorney General and Treasurer's races. The party was not able to find a candidate willing to run in the primary, but suggested voters write in Tom Buchal for AG and Tom Cox for Treasurer. […]
- Voters Defeat Josephine County LevyVoters in Southern Oregon's Josephine County have defeated a proposed law enforcement levy. The County Sheriff's department expects to make deep cuts in patrol services. […]
- Council Moves Forward On Urban Renewal Area At PSUThe Portland City Council pushed ahead Wednesday with a plan to invest millions of dollars in an urban renewal area around Portland State University. […]
- Wash. Candidates For Governor Cite Different Jobs FiguresJob creation is emerging as a top issue in Washington’s open race for governor. But the two leading candidates often cite different jobs figures. The state’s official unemployment rate is currently 8.1 percent. But Republican candidate Rob McKenna uses a much higher number. […]
