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Former Lane Community College student sues, alleging administration violated free speech rights

A former student is suing Lane Community College, accusing it of banning him from campus for criticizing the administration and school board over budget cuts. Richard Riordan graduated high school in 2022 and started attending LCC in 2023, according to his lawsuit. He began emailing the board and speaking during the pu
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4J administrators share new state-mandated ‘growth targets,’ continued budget concerns

Less than a week before students return to school, Eugene School District 4J administrators prepped board members for the daunting adult work ahead. Administrators presented new district goals, as required by Senate Bill 141, also known as the 2025 Education Accountability Act. The law sets new accountability requireme
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Iowa man arrested after disturbance at Eugene Airport TSA checkpoint

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene police arrested an Iowa man early Thursday after officers said he tried to get through a TSA checkpoint at the Eugene Airport without a boarding pass. At about 4:15 a.m. Sept. 3, an officer working at the airport was contacted by several employees about a disturbance involving 42-year-old Daniel J
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Junction City tightens 72-hour parking rule

JUNCTION CITY — Junction City is changing how it enforces its longstanding 72-hour parking rule, requiring vehicles parked on public streets to move at least 500 feet — about two blocks — before returning to the same spot. The rule itself has been on the books since...
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Eugene man charged with arson after Sand Prairie Fire near Oakridge

A Eugene man is behind bars, accused of starting the Sand Prairie Fire near Oakridge. Thirty-six-year-old Rodney Trotter is charged with first-degree arson and reckless burning, along with domestic violence-related charges including strangulation and fourth-degree assault. Investigators say the case unfolded over about
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Lane County ignored concerns about CleanLane. Now we’re all paying the price.

Cottage Grove Garbage Service has served Cottage Grove and the surrounding rural area for 52 years. We believe our success is rooted in caring about the people we serve and providing exceptional service at a reasonable price. Our mantra has always been: “Without the customer, there is no us.” We...
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DFN wins $31.6 million Oregon BEAD contract for rural fiber

The money will fund fiber builds reaching rural grant areas including Bandon, Reedsport, Roseburg, and Junction City. Oregon-owned and operated Douglas Fast Net (DFN) has secured a $31.58 million contract from the Oregon Broadband Office under the federal BEAD program to bring fiber broadband to 4,490 unserved and unde
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Speeding, red light lead to DUII arrest on Eugene’s Highway 99

EUGENE, Ore. - Police arrested a woman for driving under the influence after she ran a red light and was caught speeding nearly 20 miles over the limit, according to the Eugene Police Department. EPD officials said that officers pulled over Ginger Lynn Richcreek, 28, of Veneta, at 9:30 p.m....
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Pilot Project Saves Energy in Eugene

The City of Eugene and BRING Recycling have developed a pilot project to reduce energy costs for three local convenience stores.
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Eugene Marathon sees highest single day of registrations ahead of 20th annual event

Registration has opened for the 2027 Eugene Marathon, and organizers say sign-ups are already setting records ahead of the event’s 20th running. The Eugene Marathon logged its biggest single day of registrations ever on Sept. 1, with more than 2,200 total registrations according to event organizers. They also said the

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