Making Masks in Lane County
Local groups are making masks for a variety of those in need
Do you know how to sew but you’re not sure how to help amid COVID-19? Here is a list of local groups working to get … Continue reading
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Eugene Weekly Awarded Journalism Grant
Newspaper receives $25K in COVID-19 Local News Relief Funding from Facebook Journalism Project
Eugene Weekly was among more than 2,000 newspaper and media outlets across the country to apply for COVID-19 Local News Relief Funding from the Facebook … Continue reading
COVID-19 Halts Oregon Country Fair 2020
In light of Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's canceling large events until September due to COVID-19, OCF will not take place
Oregon Country Fair just celebrated its 50th anniversary. But like so many popular events, COVD-19 has taken OCF off the calendar. Wally Bomgaars, OCF executive … Continue reading
A Gem Shines Brighter
The 17th edition of the Archaeology Film Festival kicks off, online, May 13
It has been a precious commodity for Eugene the past 16 years. Now the Archaeology Channel International Film Festival, Lane County’s longest running film festival, … Continue reading
Oregon Health Authority Publishes COVID-19 Positives by Zip Code
The breakdown offers more information on where the virus is
When Lane County Public Health reports that a person has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency has either said the person lives in Eugene-Springfield or … Continue reading
Ballot Measure for New Courthouse for Lane County is Postponed
County recommended to not pursue the bond measure because of current economic crisis
It’ll be a while until Lane County Board of Commissioners ask voters for a new courthouse. The Lane County Board of County Commissioners unanimously decided … Continue reading
Lane County Board of Commissioners Examine COVID-19 Next Steps
Updates from the Lane County Department of Health and discussions about moving forward
On Tuesday, April 28, the Lane County Board of Commissioners discussed via Zoom the next steps of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Gaffney, director … Continue reading
James Cleavenger’s Response to “New” 2005 Allegation of Sexual Assault
Editor’s note: When Eugene Weekly reporter Donny Morrison reached out to district attorney candidate James Cleavenger about sexual assault allegations against him, he requested the … Continue reading
Eugene Will Start Decontaminating N95 Masks
Ohio-based private nonprofit brings its decontamination system to the UO to fight PPE shortage
Eugene will be one of 60 N95 mask decontamination sites with the arrival of a Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System, according to the state’s My … Continue reading
Gov. Kate Brown Extends State of Emergency — What That Means
A state of emergency is the 'legal underpinning' of Brown's executive orders, Governor's Office says
The day before maskless protesters took to the Oregon state Capitol to rally against stay-at-home orders, Gov. Kate Brown extended her state of emergency declaration … Continue reading