Tax hikes and ghost bikes: battles over taxation and road safety
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Eugene Federal Building will be fenced off in next few weeks, Skinner says
Fencing will be going up around the Eugene Federal Building , Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said in a Eugene Police Commission meeting the night of Feb. 12. "I think you can expect to see, in the not-so-distant future, some fencing that will go up downtown," Skinner said, referring to the courtyard where hundreds...
PeaceHealth issues statement on workforce reduction, restructuring
EUGENE, Ore. — On Thursday, Feb. 12, PeaceHealth emailed the following statement to our newsroom about its restructuring:. After extensive analysis and careful consideration, PeaceHealth has made the difficult decision to reduce roles systemwide, affecting less than 1% of our workforce. We are deeply grateful to...
PeaceHealth’s latest round of layoffs impact skilled caregivers including hospice nurses
PeaceHealth has begun another round of layoffs, impacting skilled caregivers across its hospital system. The staffing reduction is the third such move in the past nine months. The Oregon Nurses Association strongly condemned the decision. ONA spokesperson Kevin Mealy said it could affect more than 150 positions...
Washington man in court for Creswell golf club thefts
CRESWELL, Ore. - A Washington State man faces serious charges after allegedly stealing prototype golf clubs from a Creswell golf shop on two separate occasions last fall. Joseph Armijo, 40, was arraigned last week on theft and burglary charges. He is scheduled to return to court on March 12. Court...
Never Too Old for Action
Following actions by Immigration Customs Enforcement and their presence in Eugene, a number of protests and other demonstrations have been popping up all over Lane County throughout recent months. For a group of Eugene’s retired population, pushing back is nothing new. Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16, will mark the one...
PeaceHealth Boots Longtime Eugene ER Docs, Brings In Atlanta Operator
After more than three decades with the same local emergency group, PeaceHealth Oregon is cutting ties and bringing in an out-of-state operator to run three Lane County ERs. The health system recently told local emergency clinicians it will not renew its long-running contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians, instead...
Eugene florists reveal Valentine’s Day flower price secrets
EUGENE, Ore. - As Valentine's Day approaches, local florists in Eugene are preparing for the holiday rush. The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend a record $29 billion this year on Valentine's Day. Bridgette Solagbade, manager at The Flower Market, shared insights into the flower industry's...
After Disaster Took Everything From Them, This Dog Found a Way Back to His...
A hush seemed to fall over the small park in Eugene as something extraordinary unfolded. Beneath a gray sky and surrounded by tall trees, a woman stood trembling with anticipation, unaware that her life was about to change. For months, she had carried the quiet ache of separation from the dog she loved like family....
Artifacts from Oregon cave example of oldest known sewn material
Researchers in Oregon and Nevada have determined that artifacts found inside Cougar Mountain Cave in Central Oregon are the oldest known examples of sewn hide. The items were preserved inside dry caves for more than 12,000 years and provide rare examples of what researchers say is likely early clothing dating back to...
