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Eugene police close East Broadway Avenue between Mill and Alder streets due to fire

EUGENE, OR — Drivers in Eugene are being asked to steer clear of a stretch of East Broadway Avenue because of a fire incident that has shut down the roadway. The Eugene Police Department advised motorists to avoid the area of E. Broadway Avenue from Mill Street to Alder Street. The roadway will be closed for an unknown
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Man sues Eugene police, claims officer excessively tased, punched him

A Eugene man filed a $1 million civil lawsuit against the Eugene Police Department accusing officers of using excessive force during an incident Jan. 11, 2025. This is the third excessive force complaint lodged against Eugene police since May. The 14-page complaint, filed in Lane County Circuit Court July 30, alleged o
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Glenwood North opens Aug. 1, bringing Eugene favorite to Junction City

A familiar Eugene breakfast spot is now serving homemade hollandaise in Junction City. Right off Highway 99, Glenwood is opening a new location in the old Viking Inn. With nods to both Glenwood and Junction City's Scandinavian roots , the new location Glenwood North opened Saturday, Aug. 1. Jacqui Willey has owned the
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Oregon construction hiring slows even as companies stay busy

EUGENE, Ore. — Construction projects continue across Oregon, but many companies are taking a more cautious approach to hiring than they did just a few years ago. Henry Fields, a regional economist with the Oregon Employment Department, said construction employment has leveled off since the post-pandemic boom, even thou
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Fire near Goshen burns close to homes

A nearly 4-acre fire spread through a wooded residential area Friday, July 31, between Goshen and Mount Pisgah. Crews rushed to Highway 58 near Seavey Loop Road around 3:20 p.m. to protect homes from the fire. They knocked it down about an hour later but planned to patrol for hot spots through the evening.
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In the Garden: Fragrant Lavender

In this week’s edition of In the Garden, Caleb Johnson with Johnson Brothers Garden Market gives the inside scoop on varieties of lavender, known for their distinctive fragrance and useful essential oils.
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Kindness in Our Community: Shelby Litty’s honor-system bakery serves with a big heart

EUGENE, Ore. - A small gesture of kindness has turned into a beloved and crucial part of the community. Shelbie Litty runs a micro-bakery from the front porch of her Eugene home. It's called Sunday Supper Company and offers a weekly rotating menu with freshly baked sweet and savory items.
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Why passengers on this scenic Oregon train ride are putting down their phones and...

Passengers aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, the famous long-distance train between Seattle and Los Angeles, head to the upper-level sightseer car for expansive views of the scenery. Through wide windows and skylights, they can watch the ocean, mountains and forests go by. People riding from Klamath Falls in south-centr
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Eugene’s National Night Out offers free fun at PK Park

EUGENE, Ore. - Eugene Police is bringing National Night Out back to PK Park on Sunday, teaming up with the Eugene Emeralds for a free community event starting at 3:30 p.m. The event takes place outside the ballpark gates and doesn't require game tickets. More than 27 booths will be set up, featuring equipment and staff
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Stabbing Suspect On The Run

Eugene police are searching for a suspect following a stabbing in the 900 block of Highway 99 on the evening of July 30.

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