Oregon’s long-term care ombudsman program seeks volunteers
A program that provides advocates for people in long-term care in Oregon is looking for volunteers. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald spoke with Debbie Boures, deputy state long-term care ombudsman, and a long-time volunteer ombudsman in Eugene, Bonnie Rutledge. Rachael started by asking Debbie to describe the program. Debbie Bo
First Amtrak Airo Train Arrives in Pacific Northwest
The first Amtrak Cascades Airo trainset arrived in the Pacific Northwest on May 16. The trainset will now undergo a final round of testing before entering service between Eugene, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C. The Siemens-built train was first tested in Pueblo, Colo., before being sent north for additional testing on the No
‘Game changer’: A new mobile medical clinic serves unhoused
White Bird Clinic launched a new mobile medical clinic in partnership with a local homeless services provider on Tuesday, May 19, expanding a street-level model designed to bring health care directly to unhoused patients. The mobile clinic will operate at Community Supported Shelters’ street outreach office on West 11t
Library funding measures appear to be succeeding in Lane County
Lane County voters voiced their support for libraries in Tuesday’s primary. In unofficial results, a 5-year levy for the Eugene Public Library is passing handily with nearly 64% of the vote. It’s projected to raise $4.3 million a year over five years. Eugene Public Library director Angela Ocaña...
Utility-pole Creosoting Giant Eyes Eugene
A wood-treating conglomerate enmeshed in pollution disputes around the county has leased 35 acres in west Eugene, but says it will use the land only for storing wood poles, not for soaking them in toxic chemicals. The acreage is a former landfill where the state has banned construction of enclosed...
The MUST-VISIT Breakfast Haven Everyone Loves in Eugene, OR
Open Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–2:00 PM | Sat–Sun, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM. Studio One Cafe in Eugene is the kind of breakfast spot locals talk about withreal affection. For years, it has drawn students, families, and neighborhood regulars with big, comforting plates and friendly service. People come in...
Crash closes I-105 westbound off-ramp at I-5
LANE COUNTY, Ore. — Drivers on westbound Interstate 105 at the Pacific Highway interchange with I-5 should expect delays after a crash prompted an off-ramp closure. A crash occurred on I-105 westbound at the intersection with Pacific Highway I-5, affecting ramps in the area. Motorists are advised to prepare...
Bethel School District hosts farewell event for Shasta Middle School
EUGENE, Ore. - Bethel School District is hosting a celebration to honor Shasta Middle School before it closes at the end of the school year. The event will take place May 21 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the school on Barger Drive. Students, families, alumni, former staff and neighbors are invited to attend.
Oregon Rainmakers: Talking about the bike industry with the owners of Bicycle Way of...
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UPDATE: Stolen vehicle involved in hit-and-run crash in High Street bikeway
This story has been updated with additional information from Eugene police. Eugene police blocked all traffic Wednesday, May 20, at High Street and 15th Avenue while investigating a hit-and-run collision that injured a bicyclist. The collision took place at 1:28 p.m. and involved a stolen truck later found in a...
