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No surprise, the e-commerce facility out by the airport is indeed Amazon. The project could generate millions in property taxes for Eugene.
Lane County Commission Chair David Loveall gave the State of the County address yesterday, highlighting the problems facing the region. He said government alone can’t fix the problems. Ben Botkin reports.
Michael Zhang has a profile of Bill Clum, Lane Transit District customer service supervisor, who oversees LTD’s lost and found. Clum says odder items lost on LTD’s buses include a prosthetic leg and a $3,500 collectible card set.
As the reality of January sets in, Lookout has a list of places to warm up, including hot springs, dining spots with fireplaces along with saunas and spas. Have others to add to the list? Let us know.
In case you missed these stories published Monday…
• Cyclist seriously injured after Highway 99 hit-and-run
• High school sports realignment means less travel for Eugene, Springfield teams
• Our View: A 2026 wish list for Lane County
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Loveall says government isn’t the answer to Lane County’s challenges
By Ben Botkin
In the annual State of the County address, the ougoing chair of the county Board of Commissioners urged residents to set aside fear and make sacrifices to confront the problems facing the region.

Deed shows e-commerce project is Amazon, which could end up among Lane County’s top taxpayers
By Michael Zhang
An Amazon distribution center in Salem, though bigger than the proposed Eugene project, paid Marion County $1.8 million in property taxes last year.
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Have a great Tuesday.
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