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The Springfield school district says it’s heard the complaints from the public over a series of controversial Facebook posts by a Maple Elementary School teacher — one advocating violence against “illegals and muslims,” for example. The district said it is taking the matter seriously. Lilly St. Angelo has the story.
The National Labor Relations Board has struck a blow against striking Bigfoot Beverages workers, saying the employees don’t actually have union status. Seven of the union’s complaints against Bigfoot were dismissed, but eight others are still pending. Elon Glucklich reports.
The Eugene City Council is discussing how best to ask voters to renew the city’s library levy, which provides 17% of Eugene Public Library’s funding. The council was leaning toward a slight increase in the existing tax, but wanted more information from staff. Voters may see the levy renewal on their ballot in May. Ben Botkin has the update.
A Port Orford man died after the pickup he was driving went off the road and rolled into a ditch along Highway 58 outside Oakridge. Jaime Adame reports.
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Springfield school district looks into concerns about teacher’s Facebook posts
By Lilly St. Angelo
Neil Baird, a teacher at Maple Elementary School in Springfield, has posted messages suggesting violence against immigrants, Muslims and liberals.
Labor board rules for Bigfoot Beverages in major strike ruling
By Elon Glucklich
A federal labor official determined this month that workers who went on strike in 2024 lack union status because a majority of represented employees supported dissolving the union.
Eugene councilors close in on option for renewing library levy
By Ben Botkin
The council seemed to favor a slight increase of the levy amount, but have not yet decided how much. They asked for more information about the cost of adding a west Eugene book kiosk. Voters would have the final say, possibly on the May ballot.
Port Orford man dies in Highway 58 rollover near Oakridge
By Mike McInally
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
