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Emerald Broadband: More than a utility— a community connector
In Eugene, Oregon, Emerald Broadband is doing more than just bringing high-speed fiber internet to homes and businesses—they’re about fostering relationships, uplifting creative voices, and creating shared spaces where neighbors can…
Eugene Clean Energy Fund has 17-point lead in unofficial results
Measure 20-388 was leading in early returns Tuesday night, with 57.8% of voters in favor and 42.2% opposed, according to the Lane County Elections Office.
In the fog, Clean Energy fund supporters ask for ‘brighter’ future
Days before the election, young people and local officials rallied in Eugene for Measure 20-388, the Eugene Clean Energy Fund, which would place a 2% fee on large retailers. Supporters have…
Northwest U.S. glaciers continue shrinking, disappearing as planet warms
The first comprehensive inventory of glacial cover in Western states from Portland State University found 300 glaciers have disappeared since the mid-20th century.
BLM drops appeal of ruling that found logging project risked ‘ecological disruption’
The Bureau of Land Management and timber groups have decided not to challenge a court ruling that halted the Blue and Gold Harvest Plan.
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City study says ‘dangerous’ low-head dam should be removed from Willamette River
The century-old dam has caused several near drownings in the Willamette River. A draft study commissioned by Eugene Public Works recommends removing it, although the findings are informational and don’t commit…
Lane County administrator posts video criticizing Lookout’s CleanLane story
Steve Mokrohisky released a video responding to a Lookout story about former county counsel Rob Bovett’s concerns about the project.
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City of Eugene pays $23K fine over sediment pollution during Amazon Creek project
The state DEQ said the city failed to adequately control erosion during part of the recent restoration work.
For years they just toughed out the smoke. Now, an effort emerges to protect firefighters’ health.
The 2026 wildfire season was recently declared over. For wildland firefighters, though, the long-term health toll is finally being taken more seriously, with a Eugene-based advocacy group and Oregon lawmakers pushing…
Odors return to Baxter site during cleanup, but air stays safe, EPA says
EPA has removed 2,485 cubic yards of soil and 8,100 gallons of water over the last month from J.H. Baxter.
ICE abandons plans for detention center on Oregon Coast, state attorney general says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not pursuing a detention facility in Newport, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday, Oct. 23, in U.S. District Court in Oregon. Oregon Attorney General…
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Clean Energy Fund backers allege opposition broke campaign finance rules
Supporters of the ballot measure filed a complaint saying Stop the Hidden Tax on Eugene reported contributions late. The group denies the allegations. The Secretary of State’s Office has 10 business…
Top staff lawyer warned CleanLane project posed ‘existential threat’ to Lane County
Former county counsel Rob Bovett raised concerns about withheld information and the county’s liability related to the $150 million recycling project, records show.
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