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High Fire Danger in Western Lane County The Oregon Department of Forestry on Friday increased the public fire danger in Western Lane County to High. Public restrictions already included a ban on debris burning and in addition ODF does not allow mowing of dry cured grass between the hours of […]
Ems Get Win in Extra Innings It took extra innings last night at Avista Stadium in Spokane but a late rally in the 11th inning broke the 4-4 tie for the Eugene Emeralds as they locked in their 10th win of the season. A bunt base hit by Fernando Kelli […]
Chip Seal Roadwork Scheduled for Monday The city of Florence will begin chip sealing on Monday at Rhododendron drive from Lighthouse way to Fawn View Lane. The process will continue as long as the weather does not cause delays until Wednesday the 18th. The practice of chip sealing helps extend […]
Emeralds on the Road to Spokane The Eugene Emeralds took the night off last night and resume play this evening in Spokane to take on the Spokane Indians for a 5 game series. The Emeralds are currently 9-16 on the season and face the struggling Indians who are at 6 […]
OPB Signs Eugene Lease Oregon Pacific bank has announced that it has signed a lease for a new branch in Eugene. The new offices will need a remodel and that according to OPB’s press release is in the planning stages. The bank has signed Rowell Brokaw Architects to redesign the […]
Recycling Confusion at Transfer Station Some confusion has arisen regarding recycling products in Florence. A recent city mandate to the two refuse companies that provide service to Florence residents says that the companies must now collect plastic beverage containers including translucent milk jugs. This, however, does not include the Lane […]
Emeralds Drop Series to Hops The Eugene Emeralds struck early last night in Salem as they took a two nothing lead in the bottom of the first inning. The Hillsboro Hops battled back in the top of the 5th to take a 3-2 lead and added a fourth run in […]
Fires Continue to Plague Oregon Fire Danger continues to grow across Oregon as dry conditions permeate the state. Increased winds along with hot dry conditions have contributed to increased fire activity. The Oregon Department of Forestry reports that the Lobster Creek fire northeast of Gold Beach is 75% contained and […]
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