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When it comes to European travel, good things come in small towns By William Sullivan
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When it comes to European travel, good things come in small towns
What's the appeal of the large cities that can all start to seem the same? Here are a few off-the-beaten-path villages that offer more fun, less stress and a better sense of local culture.
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Oregon House passes bill strengthing 2022 gun-control law By Shaanth Nanguneri / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Oregon House passes bill strengthing 2022 gun-control law
The legislation comes as the Oregon Supreme Court weighs whether to uphold Measure 114, approved by voters in 2022, but which has never taken effect because of court challenges.
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about 1 hour ago
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Amid housing crisis, Oregon issues building permits for multifamily units at the slowest pace in 12 years By Khushboo Rathore / Oregon Journalism Project
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Amid housing crisis, Oregon issues building permits for multifamily units at the slowest pace in 12 years
Oregon is in a housing crisis. The state needs to build 95,000 housing units to compensate for years of underdevelopment and to house its growing homeless population, according to a recent state report....
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about 3 hours ago
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Bill to regulate ICE activity in hospitals passes state Senate, heads to House By Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Bill to regulate ICE activity in hospitals passes state Senate, heads to House
The bill attempts to address concerns of immigration enforcement agents overstepping authority in hospitals. A public hearing is planned for Thursday.
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about 15 hours ago
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Lawmakers press PeaceHealth, ApolloMD for business details of ER switch By Ben Botkin
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Lawmakers press PeaceHealth, ApolloMD for business details of ER switch
Oregon lawmakers want more information from PeaceHealth as the organization shifts to a different emergency medical care provider.
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about 17 hours ago
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Travel Oregon seeks new boss — at a greatly reduced salary By James Neff / Oregon Journalism Project
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Travel Oregon seeks new boss — at a greatly reduced salary
After scrutiny, the state tourism agency's board has set a new salary range for the executive director job, which is more than $100,000 per year less than what the previous boss had been earning.
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about 19 hours ago
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The hunt for Oregon’s funkiest edible jewels involves four-legged friends By Taylor Goebel
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The hunt for Oregon’s funkiest edible jewels involves four-legged friends
February marks Oregon Truffle Month and the end of harvest season for the state’s native white truffle. Here’s how dogs help unearth these fragrant fruits — and why their prized noses are raising...
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about 24 hours ago
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Oregon’s attorney general describes Supreme Court tariff win By Jaime Adame
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Oregon's attorney general describes Supreme Court tariff win
Dan Rayfield and the state’s Department of Justice successfully led efforts to block President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan. Speaking four days after a U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs...
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Missing the Olympics already? Here’s what to look forward to in 2028 By Tyson Alger
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Missing the Olympics already? Here’s what to look forward to in 2028
The Games are over — but it’s just two quick years until Sabrina Ionescu, Cole Hocker, Dillon Brooks and other athletes with Oregon ties will descend upon Los Angeles for the Summer Games.
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State Senate passes bill to criminalize threats against public officials By Mia Maldonado / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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State Senate passes bill to criminalize threats against public officials
The legislation now goes to the House. It would make it a felony to threaten a public official, such as school board members, city councilors and others.
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1 day ago
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after fatal police shooting By Jaime Adame
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after fatal police shooting
The lawsuit seeks up to $12.5 million in damages and alleges officers at the scene were negligent in their tactics. The Oregon State Police are also defendants in the lawsuit.
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City Club of Eugene to explore challenges of board governance By Lookout Eugene-Springfield Staff
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City Club of Eugene to explore challenges of board governance
The City Club of Eugene will focus on the roles, responsibilities and ethical obligations of public governing boards at its next meeting.
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1 day ago
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Hundreds of medical staff vote ‘no confidence’ in RiverBend leadership By Ashli Blow
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Hundreds of medical staff vote 'no confidence' in RiverBend leadership
Doctors and nurses at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend took a vote that challenges the decision of the executives who approved a switch in emergency providers.
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2 days ago
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On immigration and protests, order without cruelty is the right path forward By Joshua Purvis
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On immigration and protests, order without cruelty is the right path forward
Oregon can’t veto federal immigration law. But Oregon can decide how Oregon institutions respond at the handoffs of custody, access and records.
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2 days ago
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As gas tax, gun control votes near, state House Republicans walk out By Bob Passaro
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As gas tax, gun control votes near, state House Republicans walk out
GOP lawmakers said they were pausing work over lack of negotiation on a bill moving a gas tax and vehicle fee referendum from the November ballot to May, as well as developments on a 2022 gun law.
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2 days ago
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Springfield school board approves new acting superintendent By Lilly St. Angelo
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Springfield school board approves new acting superintendent
Board members unanimously voted for Jodi O’Mara, former superintendent of Mapleton School District for 10 years, to lead Springfield Public Schools for the next four months. Next, the school board will...
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2 days ago
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Eugene Municipal Court to become court of record By Grace Chinowsky
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Eugene Municipal Court to become court of record
Without the change, approved via city council ordinance, city staff warned of overwhelming caseloads for the county circuit court and thinner dockets for Eugene’s Community Court.
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2 days ago
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Sheriff’s records officer loves to help, even if she has to say ‘sorry’ sometimes By Ben Botkin
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Sheriff's records officer loves to help, even if she has to say ‘sorry’ sometimes
Angie Deaver, a public records officer in the Lane County Sheriff's Office, loves tracking where records go and serving county residents.
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2 days ago
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Six Lane County boys basketball teams prepare for tourney outings By Mike McInally
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Six Lane County boys basketball teams prepare for tourney outings
A half-dozen county boys basketball games begin state tournament action this week, with games Tuesday and Friday.
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2 days ago
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Prep girls basketball teams start playoff action By Mike McInally
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Prep girls basketball teams start playoff action
Four Lane County girls basketball squads have qualified for state tournaments thus far, with games beginning Wednesday.
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2 days ago
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Ahead of council debate, let’s unpack Eugene’s public health land-use proposal By Ashli Blow
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Ahead of council debate, let's unpack Eugene’s public health land-use proposal
The Eugene City Council will weigh changes to the land-use code that would incorporate public health into how industrial development is reviewed. The proposal has evolved through four versions, with a...
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3 days ago
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Should companies like Amazon pay for local clean energy projects? Eugene voters may get a say By Ashli Blow
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Should companies like Amazon pay for local clean energy projects? Eugene voters may get a say
Activists have registered an initiative that would create a clean energy fund financed by a 2% fee on local profits of the nation’s largest retailers. Organizers now need to gather enough signatures...
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3 days ago
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Eugene crime data shows rise in assaults, sharp drop in burglaries By Jaime Adame
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Eugene crime data shows rise in assaults, sharp drop in burglaries
The 2025 statistics from the Eugene Police Department also showed a sharp increase in enforcing trespassing laws, Chief Chris Skinner said.
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3 days ago
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PeaceHealth Rides bike-share sets ridership record in 2025 By Michael Zhang
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PeaceHealth Rides bike-share sets ridership record in 2025
The city’s bike-share program, PeaceHealth Rides, saw its highest ridership ever in 2025, city of Eugene officials say.
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3 days ago
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Springfield Utility Board will get $9.6 million from state for McKenzie River water supply project By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
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Springfield Utility Board will get $9.6 million from state for McKenzie River water supply project
The funding is going toward a new facility to draw drinking water from the McKenzie River. The utility says the award will help reduce costs for ratepayers.
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3 days ago
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Eugene City Council prioritizes new speakers during public comment By Grace Chinowsky
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Eugene City Council prioritizes new speakers during public comment
In a 6-1 vote, councilors agreed to give first-time speakers priority over returning commenters during their twice-monthly, 90-minute public comment periods.
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3 days ago
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Pisgah or Spencer? No, no, it’s not a choice. We love them both. By Bob Welch
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Pisgah or Spencer? No, no, it’s not a choice. We love them both.
Pisgah can be brash, bold and moody. Spencer is more subtle, understated, quietly content with who it is.
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3 days ago
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Oregon’s senators plan online town hall before Trump’s State of the Union By Mike McInally
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Oregon’s senators plan online town hall before Trump's State of the Union
Oregon's U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say they’ll skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech Tuesday, Feb. 24, and instead will co-host a live online town hall meeting that day.
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3 days ago
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BLM proposes returning some Oregon federal forests to 1960s logging levels By Alex Baumhardt / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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BLM proposes returning some Oregon federal forests to 1960s logging levels
The Bureau of Land Management posted a notice that officials intend to revise management plans for 2.5 million acres in 17 western Oregon counties.
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3 days ago
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Five iconic soul food dishes that shaped American cuisine By Taylor Goebel
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Five iconic soul food dishes that shaped American cuisine
This Black History Month, we’re tracing the roots and flavors of soul food with the help of Styr Kurbside Kitchen, a Springfield eatery cooking up fried catfish, gumbo, collard greens and other African...
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4 days ago
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Trainsong Park cleanup advances without ‘definitive’ J.H. Baxter link By Ashli Blow
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Trainsong Park cleanup advances without 'definitive' J.H. Baxter link
Parts of the Eugene city park are fenced off because of dioxin contamination. The chemical is also found at the nearby J.H. Baxter Superfund site, but state regulators say the source of the park’s pollution...
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4 days ago
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Springfield school board postpones decision on acting superintendent By Lucas Hellberg
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Springfield school board postpones decision on acting superintendent
The Springfield school board postponed a decision about selecting an acting superintendent to serve for the rest of the school year.
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5 days ago
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The Academy takes the stage By Isaac Wasserman
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The Academy takes the stage
Tonight, Juniper Zay is a carriage horse. An important one too. The 14-year-old’s role is to pull the carriage to center stage in Eugene Ballet’s “Cinderella”. Without her, “Cinderella’s not...
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5 days ago
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Here’s to the unexpected: Freshman gives Ducks women big spark off the bench By Tyson Alger
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Here’s to the unexpected: Freshman gives Ducks women big spark off the bench
The Ducks were down and needed to toughen up. Kelly Graves called upon Janiyah Williams, whose 12 points in 16 minutes provided Oregon a spark in its come-from-behind win over Nebraska.
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Springfield school board postpones decision on acting superintendent By Lucas Hellberg
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Springfield school board postpones decision on acting superintendent
The Springfield school board postponed a decision about selecting an acting superintendent to serve for the rest of the school year.
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5 days ago
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Community members take peek at plans for Glenwood riverfront development By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
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Community members take peek at plans for Glenwood riverfront development
Springfield residents said they were curious about what’s in the works for the industrial area along the Willamette River and said they wanted inviting public spaces and affordable housing.
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5 days ago
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‘Loud or unusual noise’ rule remains blocked at Eugene Federal Building By Jaime Adame
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‘Loud or unusual noise’ rule remains blocked at Eugene Federal Building
Protesters say the rule infringes on free speech, but government attorneys argue it allows for “continued functioning” of services.
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5 days ago
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Timeline of PeaceHeath’s tumultuous decision to switch emergency providers By Ashli Blow
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Timeline of PeaceHeath's tumultuous decision to switch emergency providers
PeaceHealth’s plan to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD has triggered weeks of rapid fallout, including the local group’s pledge not to join the new contractor and a medical staff...
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6 days ago
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Auditor: Eugene police ‘reasonable’ to declare riot during protest By Jaime Adame
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Auditor: Eugene police ‘reasonable’ to declare riot during protest
The auditor said he reviewed radio communications, dispatch reports, police reports and video from bodycams, dashcam and drones in making his determination. But he added that the Eugene Police Department’s...
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6 days ago
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Juvenile arrested in connection with shooting of Eugene teen By Jaime Adame
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Juvenile arrested in connection with shooting of Eugene teen
Eugene police have released few details about their investigation into the shooting of a 14-year-old boy found with life-threatening injuries in the parking lot of 330 S. Garden Way, the Chase Gardens...
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6 days ago
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How Lane County cities are responding to federal immigration actions By Lillian Schrock-Clevenger
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How Lane County cities are responding to federal immigration actions
Some western Oregon cities have declared emergencies and called for a range of provisions, while others have expressed powerlessness in responding to the federal government.
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6 days ago
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Everyone Village plans 100 tiny houses to serve people with limited incomes By Ben Botkin
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Everyone Village plans 100 tiny houses to serve people with limited incomes
Everyone Village obtained nearly $2.5 million in federal funding for a 100-unit microvillage affordable housing project.
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6 days ago
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Eugene Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ is powered by two real-life love stories By Annie Aguiar
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Eugene Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ is powered by two real-life love stories
Both pairs of dancers performing as Cinderella and Prince Charming this weekend in the Eugene Ballet’s “Cinderella” are in real-life relationships. “We are happily ever after right now,” said...
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6 days ago
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Oregon House passes bill to set standards for urgent care clinics By Ben Botkin
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Oregon House passes bill to set standards for urgent care clinics
As wait times in emergency rooms increase, lawmakers want urgent care clinics to meet minimum standards for reliable care.
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6 days ago
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With 5 confirmed cases, Oregon officials declare measles outbreak By Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle
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With 5 confirmed cases, Oregon officials declare measles outbreak
The confirmed cases have been in Clackamas and Linn counties, but the state’s new dashboard monitoring the virus in wastewater shows a wider spread.
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6 days ago
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LTD shuttle program will help rural Lane County residents get around By Michael Zhang
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LTD shuttle program will help rural Lane County residents get around
Residents of rural south Lane County, Mohawk Valley, Mapleton and Deadwood can access the shuttle service beginning next month.
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6 days ago
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Springfield police investigate reported kidnapping but say evidence lacking By Jaime Adame
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Springfield police investigate reported kidnapping but say evidence lacking
Springfield police interviewed an 8-year-old child after receiving a report of an attempted child kidnapping Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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6 days ago
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Cottage Grove woman dies after I-5 minivan crash By Jaime Adame
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Cottage Grove woman dies after I-5 minivan crash
A 24-year-old Cottage Grove woman died from injuries she sustained when the minivan she was driving Saturday, Feb. 14, struck a roadside embankment on Interstate 5.
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6 days ago
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Medical staff vote on confidence in RiverBend leadership By Ashli Blow
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Medical staff vote on confidence in RiverBend leadership
Physicians at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend are taking a formal vote of two leaders who decided to replace a longstanding contract with emergency doctors.
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6 days ago
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Florence man convicted of rape arrested in California after 18 months on the run By Jaime Adame
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Florence man convicted of rape arrested in California after 18 months on the run
California police Tuesday, Feb. 17, arrested a 48-year-old convicted rapist from Florence wanted by authorities since he failed to show up in court for his June 2024 sentencing hearing.
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6 days ago
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