Residents blast police use of license-plate recognition cameras
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State hospital workers in Junction City demand fair contract with ‘practice strike’
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - Oregon State Hospital workers took to the streets, engaging in what they termed a "practice strike" to demand a fair contract. A small but determined group of hospital staff gathered during their lunch break to protest what they describe as unfair treatment. Waving signs and donning...
Former Tualatin City Manager Dies
Steve Wheeler was born in Pomona, California in 1952, the son of Stanton and Mary Lou Wheeler. He graduated from Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, where he was a standout on the school’s track and cross-country teams, setting numerous school records. Steve’s passion for competitive running flourished at...
Lookout PM: Eugene Police and ICE, eating at the Country Fair
Eugene’s police chief has made clear to officers they should not interfere in a demonstration if the “sole purpose” of moving protestors is to allow federal officers to transport immigration detainees. When you head out to the Oregon Country Fair, be sure to bring your appetite —...
Elmira man charged for filming at Oregon Country Fair showers
VENETA, Ore. - A 31-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly filming individuals in the shower area of the Oregon Country Fair using a hidden camera. Elijah Russo of Elmira has been charged with first-degree invasion of personal privacy. Court documents reveal that Russo posed as a volunteer at the...
Jerry Garcia Back From the Dead, Oregon Country Fairgoers Blame the Edibles After Surprise...
VENETA, Ore. — In a move that can only be described as “Grateful, Undead and Totally Unexpected,” the spirit of Jerry Garcia reportedly materialized onstage Friday evening at the Oregon Country Fair, triggering mass confusion that was blamed entirely on rampant edible consumption. Festivalgoers say the spectral...
Bring your appetite to the Oregon Country Fair
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Beware phantom rentals: Eugene residents urged to verify property listings before paying
EUGENE, Ore. — In September 2022, the Eugene Police Department sent out information after several reports by individuals who rented apartments or homes, paying a deposit and often first month’s rent, only to find the property they rented was not actually available. The person who placed the advertisement was not the...
Oregon Country Fair marks 67 years with magic, music, and expects 15,000 daily visitors
EUGENE, Ore. — Deep within the forest in Veneta, a whimsical-mystical campground holds Oregon’s most magical fair. The Oregon Country Fair is entering its 67th year and it’s expecting around 15,000 visitors each day it is open. With countless vendors, there is something for everyone at the...
Goose hits transformer near UO, cuts power to 350+
EUGENE, Ore. — The University of Oregon issued an alert Tuesday morning just after 10 a.m., warning people to avoid the area of 11th Avenue and Patterson near the Barnhart Hall dormitory. But what spurred that alert may be surprising. UO police say they initially received reports of a...
