EUGENE — Giving to local nonprofits is now as easy as pressing a button. Through Dec. 15, three Giving Machines will be at the Valley River Center Mall, allowing customers to donate to their community or globally during their holiday shopping. The Giving Machines are bright red vending machines located[Read More…]
Author: Tatum Stuart and Ember Holman
Tiny Ducks in a bigger pond: Willamalane preschool ups capacity with UO support
SPRINGFIELD – Despite the gallons of annual rain in Lane County, it is considered a desert — a childcare desert. According to research conducted in 2022 by Oregon’s Early Learning Division, almost every county is regarded as a childcare desert for children ages 0-2. Lane County does a bit better[Read More…]
Area wildfires at a glance: Week of Aug. 19
As of Aug. 20, there remain the same nine fires over 100 acres in Lane County, and the cool weather has seemed to help the fire teams make significant improvements in containment. The Lane 1 Fire is at 25,255 acres and 68% containment as of Aug. 20. There is still[Read More…]
National Guard drops into Oregon for wildfire assistance
Gov. Kotek this month declared a State of Emergency for Oregon, and Lane County’s eight major fires continue to burn on this week. On July 29, Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced that the State is being supplied by the Oregon National Guard for resources to combat the fires. According[Read More…]
Fire season in full swing
As Oregon finishes its first month of the year in fire season, the east side of Lane County battles flames. On July 3, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) announced that all districts are in fire season. As of July 23, Lane has seven fires over 100 acres in the[Read More…]
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