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3 hrs ago | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mapleton Elevation

Nestled in a narrow valley of Oregon's Coastal Range, Mapleton has been subject to repeated flooding from the Siuslaw River.

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7 hrs ago | KEZI-TV Eugene

Long-Term Unemployment Benefits Shortened

The extension listed four tiers of unemployment. If you are part of the fourth tier, it means you've been unemployed the longest.

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11 hrs ago | Local TV Station KTVZ

OSP: Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Deaths Down

Preliminary statistics for the 2012 Memorial Day holiday weekend period indicate fewer statewide traffic fatalities in comparison to last year's holiday weekend, Oregon State Police reported Monday.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, La Pine, OR, Deschutes County, OR, Baker County, OR

14 hrs ago | PDXGuide.com

Lane County commissioner sues for document release

A Lane County commissioner defeated in the May election has filed suit against the county, saying it won't release documents regarding an allegation he violated scampaign finance law.

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Sun May 27, 2012

KEZI-TV Eugene

Bicyclist Killed In Hit and Run Incident

Lane County investigators said a bicyclist was killed in a hit and run late SaturdayA night after being struck by multiple vehicles.

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KGW-TV Portland

Bicyclist in Eugene struck by 2 cars, killed

EUGENE, Ore. -- A bicyclist in Eugene was killed after he was injured by a hit-and-run driver and then struck by a passing vehicle while he was lying in the roadway, police said.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

KEZI-TV Eugene

Bicycle vs. Vehicle, Hit and Run Fatal Accident

The 54-year-old man died in a local hospital, from injuries he sustained after being hit by multiple vehicles.

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Fri May 25, 2012

KEZI-TV Eugene

Eugene Receives Grant to Clean Up Industrial Buildings

The city of Eugene received more than $680,000 to clean up old industrial buildings around the city and county.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR, Springfield, OR

KVAL-TV Eugene

Fire destroys Cottage Grove home

A man escaped from his burning home early Thursday morning, but the flames destroyed the house, firefighters said.

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Related Topix: Cottage Grove, OR, Eugene, OR

KEZI-TV Eugene

Neighbors React To Suspicious Death

A Lane County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the 1600 block of South Brooklyn Ave in Eugene early Thursday morning.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

Thu May 24, 2012

Eugene Weekly

Slant 5-24-2012

EWEB , our public utility, and the people who work for it historically have made us proud.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

OregonLive.com

Washington County judge vacates order sending Aloha man to state hospital indefinitely

A Washington County Circuit Court order sending a man to the state hospital indefinitely has been vacated after the hospital filed a motion this month asking for its dismissal.

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Related Topix: Aloha, OR, Washington County, OR

KMTR-TV

Lane County leaders react to near final budget with some relief

As Lane County's Budget Committee passed a revised version of the originally proposed budget, county leaders sounded off about the impact the cuts will have on public safety.A Several Lane County officials addressed the press Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 2012, to answer questions about the budget and several changes made by the Budget Committee to ... (more)

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Earthquake

Eugene Weekly

County Stymies Public Records Request?

While Lane County's administrator and conservative board majority moved quickly to release the public records that may have contributed to progressive Commissioner Rob Handy's defeat in last week's primary election, the county is dragging its feet on releasing public records relating to the "emergency meeting" it held as well other information ... (more)

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

Eugene Weekly

Lane Area Spray Schedule 5-24-2012

ODOT District 5 plans to spray Hwy. 99 between Eugene and Junction City, I-5, Beltline and I-105 shoulders and ramps and connecting highways such as Hwy.

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Related Topix: Eugene, OR

KEZI-TV Eugene

Budget Adds Back to Public Safety

Once again, Lane County managed to avoid some of the deep and disputed proposed budget cuts it announced last month.

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Wed May 23, 2012

Eugene Weekly

Lane County Strife Abounds

Lane County's Board of Commissioners' already conservative majority will be strengthened by one more when Pat Farr takes Commissioner Rob Handy's seat in January, but Farr and the commission might not be feeling so lucky to be in control as they deal with not only massive budget problems, but also internal strife.

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Daily Journal of Commerce

Repairs begin on aging Salt Creek Falls Tunnel

LIDAR images are helping Oregon Department of Transportation engineers plan work to renovate the Salt Creek Falls viaducts.

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Related Topix: Oakridge, OR, Aumsville, OR

KCBY-TV Coos Bay

Your photos of Oregon wildlife

Medical marijuana advocates have a message for Democratic leaders and federal prosecutors with an eye on political office: Don't mess with pot.

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Related Topix: Marijuana, Medication, Douglas County, OR, Coos County, OR

Tue May 22, 2012

KLCC-FM Eugene

Lane County Veterans Treatment Court Currently Serving 8 Adults

One of only two courts in Oregon focused on helping veterans is in Lane County. KLCC's Angela Kellner attended a ceremony Tuesday highlighting the program's success.

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