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Last week, we learned J.H. Baxter has been designated as a Superfund site. What does that mean? Environmental reporter Ashli Blow has a handy explainer.
Lane County’s wildfire evacuation notices can go out 20 minutes earlier to residents in affected areas, giving people more time to leave safely. The head start comes through the state’s contract with Genasys Inc. for new software that helps counties eliminate the time needed to map out evacuation zones before sending the information out to the public. Ben Botkin reports.
Eugene city councilors unanimously chose Bob Murray & Associates to conduct the recruitment process for a new city manager. It is the same company that helped Eugene hire a public works director 18 months ago.
It’s the time of year when figs are ripening on trees and blueberries are at their peak. If you see fruit within arm’s reach of a sidewalk, can you help yourself? Food writer Vanessa Salvia covers the etiquette of urban foraging.
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The polluted J.H. Baxter site has a Superfund designation. What does that mean?
The toxic legacy of J.H. Baxter’s shuttered wood products plant in west Eugene has earned it a place on the Superfund list. Here’s a […]
Rules for fruit foraging: Ask first, pick second
If you’re a picker, ask for permission. If you’re an owner with fruit to share, put up a sign to make it clear that […]
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