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Water District Announces Merger; Gas Prices Lowering; PeaceHealth CEO to Retire

Water District Announces Merger Facing the imminent failure of its sewer infrastructure, the Mapleton Commercial Area Owners Association and the Mapleton Water District have announced plans to merge into a new special district. Thanks to the passage of House Bill 3910 this spring, the merger allows the community to access […]

Siuslaw River Bridge

ODOT Layoffs; Wildfire Webinar; OSHA Grants

ODOT Layoffs On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the first wave of layoffs—483 positions—out of an anticipated total of 600–700, marking the largest workforce reduction in Oregon state government history no transportation funding passed in the 2025 legislative session, a second wave looms […]

Emeralds; Flag Football

Emeralds The Eugene Emeralds will spend the week in Spokane for a 6 game series against the Indians. Spokane sits in a tie for second place as the red  hot emeralds hope to continue on an 8 game win streak that propelled them to the top of the League.  The […]