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Lane Community College fined $3,450 last month for hazardous waste and water quality violations

Pollution Update 6-18-15

Pollution Update

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) fined Lane Community College $3,450 last month for hazardous waste and water quality violations related to mismanagement of waste generated during ceramic making at LCC’s 30th Avenue main campus. The waste was placed in a storm drain where it was likely to end up in state waters, and exceeded regulatory requirements for chromium. According to DEQ, chromium is a bioaccumulative heavy metal that can cause mental retardation and impaired organ function. Continue reading →

War Dead 6-18-2015

War Dead

In Afghanistan • 2,355 U.S. troops killed (2,355 last month) • 20,071 U.S. troops wounded in action (20,068) • 1,592 U.S. contractors killed (1,592) • 16,179 civilians killed (updates NA) • $704.7 billion cost of war ($704.7 billion) • $281.9 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($281.9 million)   Against ISIS • $4.7 billion cost of military action ($2.5 billion) • $1.9 million cost to Eugene taxpayers ($1.9 million) Continue reading →

Activist Alert 6-11-2015

Activist Alert

 • The Eugene Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meets at 5:30 pm Thursday, June 11, at the Atrium Sloat Room, 99 W. 10th Ave. On the agenda is the new YMCA design and the Civic Stadium property. • The Eugene Police Commission meets at 5:30 pm Thursday, June 11, at the EPD Headquarters Kilcullen Room, 300 Country Club Road. On the agenda is the civil disturbances policy. Continue reading →

Biz Beat 6-11-2015

Biz Beat

The Eugene Mini Maker Faire is happening from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday, June 13, at the Science Factory at 2300 Leo Harris Parkway on the edge of Alton Baker Park. Featured will be dozens of booths and exhibits focusing on the art, technique and technology of making things, from 3D printing to rocketry to weaving. The event is geared to kids and adults and costs $3 for Science Factory members, $6 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at eugenemakerfaire.com.  Continue reading →

Dennis Hebert

I was born on the bayou

Happening People
Dennis Hebert. Photo by Paul Neevel.

“I was born on the bayou,” says Dennis Hebert of Houma, Louisiana. “When a hurricane came, we’d board everything up and feel the house shake.” Hebert left the University of Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette to get married, but instead got drafted. He received a Dear John letter and a Purple Heart in Vietnam. He finished a marketing degree on the GI Bill, moved to Phoenix and started doing carpentry. He traveled the West for three years in his 1961 International van, the Turtle, picking up jobs along the way. Returning to Phoenix in 1981, he met a lady, Larena. Continue reading →

State Considers Amendment To Expunge Marijuana Offenses

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Oregonians convicted or arrested for marijuana offenses could have their records expunged this year if a recent amendment in the Oregon Legislature passes. Dense and lengthy House Bill 3400 is the Legislature’s catch-all bill for regulating Oregon’s burgeoning recreational pot industry and aligning it with the state’s already legal medical marijuana commerce and production.  Continue reading →