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Year: 2020

Who Can Breathe in Lane County?

As nearby fires create remarkably bad air quality, unhoused people in Lane County have been struggling to find a safe place to go 

News 5 years ago

By Taylor Griggs and Henry Houston Air pollution levels in Lane County have reached extraordinary highs this past week as a result of the nearby … Continue reading →

DeFazio and FEMA Administrator visit Blue River, Recount Fire Devastation

They discussed the long road to recovery from the disaster and getting federal aid

BlogNews 5 years ago

In getting a firsthand look at the Holiday Farm Fire damage, Congressman Peter DeFazio visited the town of Blue River on Sept. 17, while the … Continue reading →

Displaced Wildfire Evacuees, Told to Leave Hotel, Get Reprieve

After getting a notice they had to move shelters, the Red Cross extended the contract with the hotel

News 5 years ago

On the night of Wednesday, Sept. 15, evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire staying at the Holiday Inn Express received a note that said due … Continue reading →

Leaving Blue River

A resident remembers a last minute escape from the Holiday Farm Fire and wonders: Can the small town rebuild?

News 5 years ago

It was almost midnight when her 8-year-old son woke her up. “Mom your phone keeps ringing and it says something bad,” Atlas told her. And … Continue reading →

Ready to Serve

When Holiday Farm Fire hit, Busy Bee Cafe in Springfield offered free meals

Chow 5 years ago

Clara Kolessar’s Apple Watch buzzes. She looks at it and is hit with surprise.  “Oh, holy moly,” she says. “I just got another $500 donation.”  … Continue reading →

Dennis Hoerner

News 5 years ago

“Along the way, I coined the phrase ‘The Little School with the Big Heart,’” says Dennis Hoerner, who retired in June after 20 years as … Continue reading →

Everyone For Mayor

Letters 5 years ago

The open town meeting form of municipal government has been in use in parts of New England since pretty much before the United States was … Continue reading →

Wildfire? Your Vote Matters

How to receive your ballot and vote by Nov. 3 if you’ve had to evacuate your home during the wildfires

News 5 years ago

During these devastating wildfires, it’s even more crucial to vote — and especially to vote for candidates who take climate change seriously.  No matter your … Continue reading →

Feel the Burn

Get out of the smoke and see photos from decades of Burning Man

Visual Arts 5 years ago

When Stewart Harvey attended his first Burning Man in 1989, the event was still in its infancy. It was a private party on Baker Beach … Continue reading →

More Quesabirria, Please

Look out, Eugene, the quesabirria has arrived

Chow 5 years ago

Originating from the Mexican state of Jalisco, birria is a stew-like dish served at weddings, baptisms and other special occasions (like hangovers). The meal is … Continue reading →

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