Oregon government officials call for calm after Eugene protest turns riot
EUGENE, Ore. - Democratic officials in Oregon are calling for peace among protestors after Friday’s protest was declared a riot by the Eugene Police Department. On Feb. 1, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson, Congresswoman Val Hoyle, and several other local community leaders addressed the press in...
Crater boys handle Springfield
The Crater Comets took a trip down the I-5 to visit the Springfield Millers. They took the game 80-36.
Letters on Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Oregon’s name, transportation bill
Church Women United of Lane County denounces recent deaths of Good, Pretti Amid social chaos, I’m grateful for Church Women United of Lane County’s motto: “Agreed to Differ; Resolved to Love, United to Serve.” Hunting down, terrorizing, maltreating, even murdering fellow human beings because they offend the dominant...
Jim Kirk of Brownsville; Albany Indian Camp
A set of news clippings from the 1870s is helping to hone in on where the Indian encampment was in Albany, OR. Previously, it was said to be on an island near Albany. But the murder of Charlie, by Jim Kirk a native man who apparently as raising on the Kirk Homestead in Brownsville elicits details about the location,...
Eyes Off Eugene: No ALPR system is safe
Francis O'Leary: Thank you for terminating the Flock contract, but I want to reiterate that the work isn't finished and it's time to craft policy banning the use of ALPR in perpetuity. Presenter During public comment Jan. 26, speakers asked Eugene’s new city manager to take a more critical view...
After unrest, demonstrators gather again; police launch audit
This story was updated to include new details about a Eugene police audit. Kate Cassidy held a “Justice for Alex Pretti” sign in one hand and balanced on a cane with the other. “I’m here to stand up, to take a stand for democracy,” said Cassidy, 77, who...
Live Updates: Large amounts of chemical munitions deployed on protesters throughout the night
Most protesters vacate federal building after heavy gassing. Daily Emerald reporters are off the scene for the night. Around 20 protesters remained around 10:15 p.m., but the scene was largely peaceful. All federal agents had returned to the building following large bouts of pepper balls and tear gas launched across...
Model Train Show and Food Drive
Valley River Center in Eugene is hosting a multi-day model railroad show and food drive benefitting FOOD for Lane County.
Vehicle-in-water rescues spur ESF cold-water training on the Willamette River
EUGENE, Ore. — Throughout the month, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) has been training for water rescues - specifically for rescues involving vehicles in the water. Each Friday, firefighters and paramedics head out to the Willamette River to brace cold waters. "When you're in the water and moving and focusing...
ICE Out Protest and Chaos
On Jan. 30, a “ICE Out” protest at the downtown Eugene Federal Building turned chaotic for the second time this week with federal agents launching pepper balls and large amounts of tear gas at protesters. Many of the more than 200 people present, starting at about noon, peacefully...
