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Council Approves Ordinance Extension Last night’s City Council Meeting saw the adoption of Ordinance number 7 series 2025, the extension of the system development charges reduced fees. The ordinance, according to Public Works director, Mike Miller has been effective towards the increase in housing development over the past several years […]
Ems Take Series The Eugene Emeralds exploded for a season-high 19 runs Sunday in a dominant 19-8 win over the Everett AquaSox, capping a 5-1 series victory. Eugene set multiple single-game records, including most runs, hits, and home runs in an inning—scoring 8 in the 8th. Bo Davidson hit two […]
Bill Dies…for Now A bill that would have given Oregon cities more flexibility with local lodging tax revenue has died in the Legislature. House Bill 3962 passed the House earlier this month but stalled in the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee before the session adjourned on June 27th. The measure […]
Ems Continue Win Streak The Eugene Emeralds rolled past the Everett AquaSox 8-2, securing at least a series split with their third straight win. The Ems exploded offensively, tallying 29 runs and 42 hits in the first three games, including seven home runs and two grand slams. Luke Shliger launched […]
Florence Police Enact Two Warrants On June 25th, two separate search warrants were executed in Florence—one in the Skookum Drive area and another at the Wayside Mobile Home Park. Florence Police and the Oregon Department of Justice collaborated, each taking the lead on one of the operations. According to authorities, […]
Ems Up 2 games in Series The Eugene Emeralds powered past the Everett AquaSox 9-7, tying a season high with 16 hits as all nine batters recorded base hits. Back-to-back home runs by Jack Payton and Charlie Szykowny in the 3rd set the tone, with Payton’s blast traveling 378 feet. […]
Operation Dry Water The Oregon State Marine Board, State Police, and Sheriff’s Offices statewide will participate in Operation Dry Water, July 4th through 6th. The national campaign targets boating under the influence of intoxicants—whether alcohol, marijuana, prescription meds, or other substances that impair safe operation. Environmental stressors like sun, wind, […]
Canham Gets Coaching Honor Oregon State’s Mitch Canham has been named the American Baseball Coaches Association West Region Coach of the Year. In his sixth season as head coach, Canham led the Beavers to their eighth College World Series appearance, finishing 2025 with a 48-16-1 record. The Beavers reached their […]
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