SALEM, Ore. — It would have increased funding by $800 million and allowed most districts to avoid cutting teachers or school days. Senator Edwards says schools in Eugene would have faced $11.6 million in cuts. That’s not a proposal he was willing to approve. All 14 Senate Republicans also turned down the measure. While Edwards … Continue reading »
City of Springfield Sells Land Lots
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The City of Springfield has been working to give itself a facelift and they’re looking to add a new building that could help. Roaring Rapids Pizza Company is sandwiched between the cities of Eugene and Springfield. Located right on the river, many locals stop by for lunch daily. “We’ve been here in … Continue reading »
Eugene Grandmother Honored as “CNN Hero”
EUGENE, Ore. — A 70 year-old Eugene grandmother is showing us all it’s never too late to make a difference. Nancy Hughes was featured as a “CNN Hero” in its broadcast last Friday for the organization she founded to help those affected by traditional cooking methods in Latin American countries. StoveTeam International helps replace dangerous … Continue reading »
City Council Votes On Housing Project
EUGENE, Ore. — A new campus housing project is in the works, but its success is relying on a financial break from the City of Eugene. Core Campus is a Chicago-based company that’s looking to build new student housing in an open lot near the University of Oregon. The company has applied for a Multiple-Unit … Continue reading »
Eugene Teacher Contract Talks Underway
EUGENE, Ore.– Eugene Education Association and the 4J School District are negotiating a new contract for next school year. Talks began at 10:30am. Teachers and administrators showed up in huge numbers, and waited as members from both sides met behind closed doors. The Eugene Education Association is asking for 0.8% cost of living adjustment that is … Continue reading »
Web Extra: Ducks After Day 2 of NCAA’s
Oregon head coach Robert Johnson: Oregon sprinter English Gardner: Oregon runner Jordan Hasay: Oregon runner Elijah Greer: Oregon runner Laura Roesler:
Committee Recommends Saving Services
EUGENE, Ore. — After several heated and passionate meetings, the Eugene Budget Committee decided not to recommend cutting city services from the FY14 budget. The committee instead turned to one-time funds to offset the projected cuts. The city’s projecting a $6 million shortfall for next fiscal year. The City Manager had proposed $5.3 million in … Continue reading »
Sunny and Warm this Week
METEOROLOGIST MARISA WOLOSZYN’S FORECAST DISCUSSION: Clear skies overnight caused a chilly start Monday morning with lows in the 40s inland and near 50 along the coast. A few areas of fog in the morning will quickly burn off, leading to have plenty of sunshine by the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 70s in … Continue reading »
Crews Break Ground on Apartments
EUGENE, Ore. — A huge new development is coming to the city of Eugene. It’s an apartment complex with amenity levels the Eugene market hasn’t seen in a long time. The developer, BPM Real Estate Group, says the construction of Riverwalk Apartments is just what the community needs right now. Workers broke ground on the … Continue reading »
Man Charged With Online Corruption
EUGENE, Ore. — Police have arrested a Eugene man accused of preying on a teenage girl online. Flavio Soriano, 25, was charged with Online Sexual Corruption of a Minor after investigators found he had an inappropriate online relationship with a 14-year-old girl through Facebook and text messages. Anyone with information regarding any additional victims is … Continue reading »
