EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County Public Health is desperate for families to immunize their children and prevent outbreaks of disease, but the county has one of the lowest rates of properly immunized kindergartners in the state. Wednesday is exclusion day in Lane County, meaning children who are not up to date on their shots won’t … Continue reading »
State Lawmakers Review Vaccinations
EUGENE, Ore. — There’s one week left before all students in Oregon must be vaccinated for school, Lane County officials say the county has one of the lowest immunization rates in the country. Lane County Public Health says there are still more than 2,000 children who haven’t received their proper immunizations. According to them, a … Continue reading »
Womenspace Closes Walk-In Advocacy
EUGENE, Ore. — Womenspace, a local nonprofit that helps domestic violence victims, cut a core service this month. Financial woes forced it to close its walk-in advocacy program this year. Staff members say domestic violence is a serious issue, but budget woes are making it more difficult to fight here in Lane County. It’s estimated … Continue reading »
Gang Prevention Symposium Held at LCC
EUGENE, Ore. — Local organizations said despite popular belief, gangs are an issue in Lane County. A symposium was held Saturday on that very issue. Organizers said this is just the beginning of their efforts to combat, what they say, is a growing problem in Lane County. Their hope is to establish a shared understanding … Continue reading »
State of the County Addresses Triumphs
EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County reflected on the past and forecasted the future during the annual State of the County Address Monday morning. As each newly elected official took the oath, there was a sense of a fresh start and renewed promises. “I’m going to work hard to protect our veterans, seniors, the un-housed, the … Continue reading »
Sergeant to Honor Those Lost in 9/11
EUGENE, Ore. — In honor of those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Loren Corner will play Taps in front of the Lane County Jail, Tuesday. Sergeant Corner will play four times at the jail’s flagpole at 5:46 a.m., 6:03 a.m., 6:37 a.m. and 7:03 a.m., in recognition of when … Continue reading »
Preventing Suicide In Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Sunday was day one of National Suicide Prevention Week, which is when organizations across the country work to increase awareness and skills in responding to those at risk of suicide. Suicide has been recognized nationally, statewide and locally as a public health problem. In Lane County alone over the last few years, … Continue reading »
Animal Shelter Raises Concerns
EUGENE, Ore. — Management of 1st Avenue Shelter recently shifted from Lane County Animal Services to the Greenhill Humane Society, and that transition has raised concerns for at least one local animal welfare group. The organization No Kill Lane County gathered on Wednesday to question practices at the shelter, arguing that Greenhill should be more … Continue reading »
Average Wages Show Downward Trend
EUGENE, Ore. — The Bureau of Labor Statistics says wages across the country were on a downward trend last year. The bureau compared wages from the fourth quarter of 2010 to the fourth quarter of 2011 and found that the average weekly wage across the nation dropped 1.7 percent. Oregon fared better, showing just a … Continue reading »
State Evaluates County Finances
By Lauren Mickler EUGENE, Ore. — Lane, Coos and Douglas counties are three of the eight most financially-stressed counties in the state, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office. This 70-page report is the product of the state’s first ever county-by-county financial condition review. The evaluation looked at all 36 counties based on 10 … Continue reading »
