Advocacy in Action: Chamber Offers Perspective on City of Springfield Fiscal Strategy
On Monday, December 8th, the Springfield City Council will convene a special session and public hearing to discuss next steps on a potential new local payroll tax. Ahead of this meeting, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has submitted a formal letter to Mayor Sean VanGordon and members of the Springfield City...
Eugene Police Department making changes to its policies regarding use of Flock cameras
EUGENE, Ore. — While the operation of Flock cameras in Eugene is currently paused, the Eugene Police Department is making changes to its policies regarding their use, including limiting the sharing of data to other Lane County law enforcement agencies. The new policies were adopted November 25th. READ PREVIOUS...
Eugene 4J students race robots in dynamic showcase of skills and teamwork
EUGENE, Ore. — Students in the Eugene 4J school district are putting their minds to the test by flexing their technological skills. The Lord of the Robots Showcase brought together a diverse collection of athletes and partners to design, build, and program robots to drive themselves through a racecourse.
Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition launches new website to unify efforts
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition (LCVPC) has launched its new website, a central hub for resources, programs, and opportunities aimed at preventing domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and identity-based violence in Lane County. Founded in 2022, LCVPC brings together local...
Providers report denials in PacificSource-Trillium Medicaid transition
The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday, Dec. 3, hosted its first public listening session with providers on a coverage transition affecting nearly three of every four Medicaid members in Lane County. PacificSource and Trillium are insurers that serve as coordinated care organizations, or CCOs, which manage care for...
Eugene Police: Man Arrested For Eluding Officers, Had Pipe Bomb
EUGENE, OR – A Eugene man wanted by police was arrested late Tuesday night after he was allegedly found him sitting in a vehicle with what turned out to be a pipe bomb. According to the Eugene Police Department, two officers went to an apartment in the 2700 block of Willakenzie Road at 10:39 p.m. on December 3rd to...
LCC board votes to delay decision on proposed $16.5M budget cut
EUGENE, Ore. — The Lane Community College Board of Education voted to push the final decision on a proposed $16.5 million budget cut to January. That 5-2 vote was held at Wednesday's board meeting. During this time the budget and finance staff is allowed to continue working on the proposed budget.
Man arrested for DUII after crashing into another vehicle on Barger Drive in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — A man arrested for DUII in Eugene after crashing into another vehicle on Barger Drive, the Eugene police Department reports. Around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, Eugene Police officers responded to a two-vehicle injury crash at Barger Drive and North Terry Street. Eugene Springfield Fire Department...
Eugene still severely rent-burdened and ‘getting worse’
Having less money due to housing costs can lead to sacrificing health care, nutritious food, child care, internet access, and transportation in order to pay rent. Speaker Eugene continues as a severely rent-burdened city. At the Planning Commission Dec. 2, Senior Planner Leah Rausch:. Leah Rausch We are going to...
Springfield residents plead for more action from city council in fight against ICE
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — This week, residents of Springfield and surrounding communities of different ages and backgrounds urged the city to call a state of emergency over ICE activity in the city -- showing up at city council to speak out over their fears. Relatives of people of color, some...
