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
COVID-19 Archive
Sweet Life Patisserie Reopens
After closing in late-March due to COVID-19, the bakery reopened May 2
Sweet Life Patisserie and Sweet Life Petite reopened with limited hours May 2 after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan. The two Sweet Life locations … Continue reading
Stay Home, Get Dirty
People in Eugene are gardening like crazy during quarantine, boosting business for local seed and plant sellers
For Frank and Karen Morton, the owners of Wild Garden Seed Company in Philomath, April and May are normally a time to rest. In a … 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
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
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
Gov. Kate Brown Talks Reopening, New OHSU Study
Rural counties could have the chance to reopen but return to normal until a vaccine or treatment is found
It’s been more than a month since Gov. Kate Brown enacted social distancing measures. Like the rest of us, time has moved slowly for the … Continue reading
The Show Will Go On — Another Day
Eugene Symphony announces postponement of 2019-20 season, four concerts to be scheduled later
The Eugene Symphony joins orchestras across the country in ending its 2019-20 season, but it says it’s not canceling the shows. Instead, the symphony says … Continue reading
Small Business Loans and Gig Workers Benefits
Congress passes funding for SBA loans and some contract employees struggle for benefits
During the COVID-19 pandemic, change in the economy is happening almost daily. During the massive economic downturn, some individuals have received government stimulus checks, but … Continue reading