A New Sheriff in Town — Soon
Byron Trapp issues resignation, sets sights on retirement
Sheriff Byron Trapp has worked for the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for 31 years but Monday, April 16, will be his final day working in … Continue reading
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Is It Morning in Lane County?
Bozievich says county looks healthy, new commissioners say it needs to do more
In a room mostly filled with public officials, Lane County government’s makeup shifted with the swearing-in of commissioners Joe Berney and Heather Buch. Although Buch … Continue reading
Butterfly Lot Curfew Approved
Lane County Board of Commissioners adopt an overnight curfew for the downtown lot
At its Tuesday, Nov. 27, meeting, the Lane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency ordinance placing an 11 pm to 6 am curfew … Continue reading
County Board of Commissioners Discuss Potential Butterfly Lot Curfew, Advocates Voice Camp Concerns
A curfew at the butterfly lot will be discussed more in-depth at future meetings
At its Tuesday, Nov. 6, meeting, the Lane County Board of Commissioners began a discussion on a proposed ordinance that would enact an 11 pm … Continue reading
Let’s Pass the Buch
Heather Buch homes in on East Lane County Commission seat as November nears
Heather Buch has been canvassing for a seat on the Lane County Board of Commissioners since the primary election. She’s been so dedicated to meeting … Continue reading
Big Corporate Handouts with Little Oversight
Enterprise zones give nearly unsupervised tax breaks to Lane County businesses
In 2009, Seneca Sustainable Energy went looking for a handout from Lane County taxpayers. The company promised to build a cogeneration facility near Eugene Airport … Continue reading
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Weekly Picks: 9/6-9/13
Friday, Sept. 7 Channel Your Inner Goth Fall is almost here. Rather than consuming pumpkin spice lattes, take part in the Eugene Gothic Weekend at Old … Continue reading
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Weekly Picks: 8/23-8/30
Thursday, Aug. 23 Ice cream social at Campbell Community Center Please, let me interrupt your day with an important free ice cream alert because, as … Continue reading
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Weekly Picks: 8/16-8/23
Friday, Aug. 17 Vietnam: An Inner View The 2018 Bohemian Festival in Cottage Grove focuses on their toga party for the 40th Anniversary of Animal House, but … Continue reading
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Weekly Picks: 8/9-8/16
Friday, Aug. 10 The 58th Annual Scandinavian Festival The 58th Annual Scandinavian Festival in Junction City is a way to introduce people to the cultures of … Continue reading