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Charitable giving under the new tax law: Why planning matters more than ever
For many business owners and families, charitable giving is an important part of supporting the causes and organizations that matter most to them. Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful…
Eugene bike nonprofit Shift working to raise $75,000 after losing grant
Shift Community Cycles’s youth-facing educational programming is in jeopardy after the nonprofit lost a major source of revenue. The Eugene nonprofit has laid off staff and paused programs such as family…
Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season
The state received the highest number of employee complaints this year related to smoke and wildfire since it established rules in 2022 protecting employees working in smoky and hot conditions.
State lawmakers consider what to do with ideas from Kotek’s Prosperity Council
The council earlier this year recommended slashing taxes and reducing regulations in an effort to spur economic development in Oregon, but its ideas require the Legislature and governor to enact changes.
Data center not permitted under zoning of former Hynix factory, city says
The city of Eugene cited several reasons in rejecting an argument that modern data centers qualify under so-called E-1 zoning.
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Sarah Lorge Butler, Contributing Editor / Correspondent
Sarah has worked for Runner’s World since 2012 and covered two Olympics. Having lived in Eugene since 2016, Sarah looks forward to helping shape coverage of the Eugene-Springfield area, especially in business and sports. Learn more about Sarah here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A day in the life: Jerry’s greeter Bill Sullivan
For somewhere between 15 and 22 hours per week, the indefatigable Sullivan, 80, points shoppers to the aisle they need.
E-bikes coming to Eugene bike share
The operator of the city’s bike share program hopes to replace its current fleet with between 400 and 500 new bicycles, including e-bikes, in 2028.
Atlanta-based storage facility developer buys land off I-5 in Glenwood
A new self-storage facility may be coming to Glenwood. A company that develops and owns self-storage facilities has purchased land next to Laurel Grove Cemetery. SAFStor, which is headquartered in Atlanta,…
This Labor Day, 5 things to know about Oregon’s efforts to support workers
Oregon once had the nation’s highest minimum wage.
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