We Fought the Lawn
And the bees won
In the early days of spring, lawn mowers buzz throughout Lane County, an American ritual that affects the buzz of bees and other pollinators. Manicured … Continue reading
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Lane County Re-Examines Construction Equity Program
The now-conservative Lane County Board revisits a policy that requires contractors meet equity criteria to build county projects that cost more than $500,000
A 2020 Lane County construction bidding process that encourages equity and created more diversity at construction sites is under review by the now conservative-leaning Board … Continue reading
Buzz Kill
The non-alcohol movement is hitting Eugene-Springfield’s nightlife
If spilling a drink is a party foul, consider this idea that might save you from a party felony: You might not need alcohol for … Continue reading
Help Is on the Way
Trauma Intervention Program trains first cohort of volunteers, who’ll accompany first responders when needed
Days after graduating from a 55-hour training academy, the inaugural class of graduates of Lane County’s Trauma Intervention Program meet one more time at the … Continue reading
The Fast and the Forest
A partnership between a running-oriented nonprofit and Willamalane is addressing Dorris Ranch’s historic trees affected with blight
Walking through Dorris Ranch in Springfield on a cold winter morning, Ben Blankenship, founder of the nonprofit Endless Mileage Project and a 2016 Olympian in … Continue reading
Lane County to Join Governor’s Efforts for Reducing Homelessness
Gov. Tina Kotek could provide Lane County government with tens of millions of dollars in one-time funding to address homelessness
The day after Gov. Tina Kotek was sworn into office, she issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to homelessness. Kotek’s order … Continue reading
Fresh Eyes
Ward 7 interim City Councilor Lyndsie Leech is a new figure in Eugene politics, and she wants to keep her seat in May
The Eugene City Council’s newest member, Lyndsie Leech, has the least amount of local political experience, but she says that may bring a much-needed fresh … Continue reading
A Tall Tale at Skinner Butte
Eugene City Council votes 4-2 to allow Brian Obie to build 100-foot apartment buildings similar to his luxury Gordon Lofts
Buildings near Skinner Butte can now be a little bit taller. At a Feb. 13 Eugene City Council meeting, councilors voted 4-2 to increase the … Continue reading
Eugene First City in Oregon to Ban Natural Gas
Council votes 5-3 to ban natural gas in new residential buildings starting July 1
A split Eugene City Council passed a ban on natural gas in new low-rise construction at a Feb. 6 special meeting, and rejected the possibility … Continue reading
Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting
A Feb. 1 Eugene School District 4J board meeting becomes tense after Laural O’Rourke says the board is engaging in possibly illegal communication methods
What should have been an ordinary meeting of the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors quickly turned into tense debate with concerns about public … Continue reading