Vending machine at Valley River makes holiday giving simple
Inside Valley River Center is a special red vending machine. Swiping a credit card won't get you a soda or bag of chips. Instead patrons of this vending machine will be given a menu of items that charities in Lane, Benton, Linn and Douglas counties need to serve their clients. "It's this really clever vending...
Save Energy, Cut Costs, and Reduce Pollution with Green Business Grants
BRING’s Rethink Business Program is excited to announce the next round of Green Business Grants, with applications open as of November 17. This new cycle will award up to $1,500 to eligible small businesses looking to implement energy-efficient or sustainability-focused projects that reduce waste, conserve resources,...
Seeking Solace: A Day Off in Eugene
In a recent social media post, a Eugene resident expressed her frustration at having a day off but not knowing what to do in the city on a Monday. The user, who is interested in art, music, and learning, was looking for suggestions that didn't involve alcohol, as many museums were closed. Her call for help was met...
Concerns over DEI underlie faculty contract negotiations at Lane Community College
Lane Community College (LCC) faculty have been working without a contract since June. Contract negotiations have been underway, but parties remain far from agreement. The union claims the administration is cutting back diversity, equity, and inclusion policies on campus. The administration says the contract needs to...
“99 Vine” Bus Pilot to Launch with Multiple Connections Between Eugene to McMinnville
A new six-month pilot bus line, 99 Vine, will launch November 24, providing fareless weekday service between McMinnville and Eugene with stops in eight communities along the 99W corridor. Eugene, OR. — A new regional transit option connecting communities along the 99W corridor will officially launch Monday, November...
DUI arrests highlight Lane County’s need for traffic enforcement
EUGENE, Ore. - According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested several drivers for DUII over the past week, with each case carrying the potential for tragic outcomes. On Nov. 10, deputies responded to a disorderly subject at a gas station in Creswell. Andrew Randall Lukkasson-Huss, 31, of Vancouver,...
Eugene residents continue to press city council on Flock cameras, e-commerce warehouse and ICE...
The Eugene city council held a meeting Monday, where residents took to public comment to urge councillors to cancel the city’s contract with Flock Safety and prevent the construction of a rumored Amazon warehouse. All councilors were present for the meeting, with Councilor Keating calling in from Zoom. Forty-six...
Housing-affordability advocates urge city official to enact opportunity to purchase act
Housing-affordability organizations in Eugene are urging city officials to including the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act in phase three of the city’s renters protection’s process. Advocacy groups, including the Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association, SquareOne Villages and the Democratic Party of Lane County,...
Armed employees allegedly hold Eugene 7-Eleven shopper at gunpoint, arrest follows
EUGENE, Ore. - A customer at a 7-Eleven store faced a terrifying ordeal when two employees held him at gunpoint on Sunday morning. Akashdeep, whose last name is listed only as 'XX' in Lane County Jail records, was arrested and charged with menacing and unlawful use of a weapon. He allegedly racked a shotgun while...
Junction City school district faces lawsuit over alleged teacher misconduct
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. - A former student of the Junction City School District has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by a teacher. The lawsuit, filed on Nov. 17, accuses a teacher, identified as Mike Shultz, of child sexual battery, premises liability, and negligence. It seeks $750,000 in damages and requests a...
