Eugene

Motorist arrested for manslaughter in Aug. 2011 fatal crash with bicyclist Mingo Pelkey

Gleich will be arraigned on charges today at 1:30 pm Yesterday afternoon (Feb. 26) at 12:23 p.m., Eugene Police arrested James Robert Gleich (pictured left) in connection with a crash last year that resulted in the death of bicyclist Mingo Pelkey on River Road. Gleich, 53, Springfield resident, was arrested on the charges of Manslaughter [...]

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Dance Oregon hosts local benefit concert featuring works to be performed at regional conference

Feb 25 event is fundraiser for group’s appearance at regional conference next month Dance Oregon, whose mission is to provide “accessible and enriching dance opportunities,” will present a student-run performance during a benefit concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, in the Dougherty Dance Theater at 1484 University Street. The event is a fundraiser [...]

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Lane Co. Low-Income Home-Energy Assistance Program receives additional funding

LIHEAP recipient waiting list to reopen on March 7, 2012; Do you qualify for assistance? Lane County has received additional funding for its Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) program. As a result, the LIHEAP recipient waiting list will reopen in Lane County on Wednesday, March, 7. LIHEAP is a home-energy assistance program that [...]

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Q & A with singer/songwriter Earl Patrick, performing in Eugene this week

Patrick plays with The Ferns and Kingdom County on 2/25 at Luckey’s in Eugene Portland singer/songwriter Earl Patrick is returning to music after an extended hiatus to recover from a neck injury and to focus on his family. A musician since childhood, Patrick attended music school at Berklee College of Music in Boston and spent [...]

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Local youth invited to participate in Earth Day contest featuring $1500 in cash prizes

Three $500 Prizes Will Be Awarded For Most Compelling and Inspiring Earth Day Message – Audio, Video, or Print Earth Day is April 22, 2012. Lane County Waste Management—a longtime supporter of the Eugene area Earth Day event—is co-sponsoring the Listen to Our Children – Earth Day Message Contest for local K-12 youth, student groups, [...]

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4J school board unanimously votes to raise enrollment cap at Buena Vista

Proposal, deemed “pilot program,” approved after amendments Last night, February 15, Eugene School District 4J board members voted unanimously to raise the cap on enrollment at Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School and to provide transportation to eligible students living in the Glenwood and Sheldon areas. The goals of the proposal, explained 4J Director of Elementary [...]

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Juvenile Chinook salmon found at Delta Ponds and Heron Slough in Eugene

Since last month 50+ juvenile salmon have been captured and released For the first time in over 60 years, juvenile spring Chinook salmon can swim freely through newly created side channels of the Willamette River at Delta Ponds and Heron Slough. Slow-moving, side channels such as those recently restored at Delta Ponds and Heron Slough [...]

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Lane County DA office announces initial findings in officer-involved shooting case

Investigators say that suspect Jones’ fatal gunshot wound to the head was self-inflicted Eli Chambers, Oregon State Police detective, and Alex Gardner, Lane County district attorney, hosted a press conference today (February 10) to discuss the initial findings in the February 6 officer-involved shooting between EPD officer Ryan Molony and suspect Mark Richard Jones (pictured [...]

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Victory Gardens, in transition, hosts family-friendly “Tea Time and Seed Swap” event

All welcome – from novice to veteran gardeners – to attend free family-friendly event on February 12 Victory Gardens for All, a local not-for-profit, is in transition after its founder, Charlotte Anthony, moved to California. Victory Gardens was directly responsible for planting approximately 650 gardens in the Eugene / Springfield area since 2007. According to [...]

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A sweet love story about Eugene’s family-owned and -operated “Sipping Dreams”

“Drinking chocolate” company conceived near Valentine’s Day Yes, fairytales still come true. Here’s an intoxicating local love story about two Eugenians who turned their sweet dreams into reality. Sipping Dreams is a family-owned and operated gourmet drinking chocolate company in Eugene with a mission to “enrich lives and make the world a better place—one sip [...]

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Thieves caught stealing items from unlocked cars in Goodpasture Island area

Early this morning, February 8, Eugene police officers arrested two males who were taking items from unlocked vehicles in the area of Goodpasture Island Road – from Goodpasture Island Loop to Happy Lane. Eugene police say the officers were unable to locate all of the victim vehicles. If you had items taken from your vehicle, [...]

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[VIDEO] Eugene police chief talks about yesterday’s officer-involved shooting

Male suspect named in Briarwood Mobile Home Park shooting Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns speaks about the officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 6, 2012 On February 6, 2012, at 3:17 p.m., Eugene police officers responded to a call regarding an armed, menacing male suspect. According to police, the man – who has been identified [...]

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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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[REVIEW] “Awake and Sing!” exposes a loving family, full of secrets and lies

University Theatre’s “Awake and Sing!” reflects the past – and comments on the present “Awake and Sing!” runs through Feb. 4 at the Hope Theatre; tickets are $12-14 and free for UO students who get there early enough During hard times, families lean on each other – sometimes to the point of suffocation, as the [...]

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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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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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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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