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1 month ago | 
dailyemerald.com | Mathias Lehman-Winters |Lucas Hellberg
The City of Eugene’s Youth Empowerment Program has gained traction over the past year with growing teen participation and programs that now include a waitlist. But despite its successes, the program’s long-term financial outlook remains uncertain. City officials say YEP is safe from $11.5 million in annual general fund budget cuts in City Manager Sarah...
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2 months ago | 
highway58herald.org | Su Stella |Alejandro Figueroa |Mathias Lehman-Winters |Amy Kelley
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) was ranked as one of the most effective first-term lawmakers in the 118th Congress (2023-25) by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). Rep. Hoyle was the second highest ranked Democratic freshman and eighth highest ranked freshman overall.
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2 months ago | 
dailyemerald.com | Joseph Chiu |Mathias Lehman-Winters
A March 31 meeting of the Eugene City Council erupted into a food fight yesterday after a public comment speaker hurled a bologna sandwich. The hoopla began after the council opened the floor to public comment regarding the city’s sidewalk infrastructure. Evan Crossham, a Eugene resident, approached the podium and began to retell his experience tripping on poorly paved sidewalks.
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2 months ago | 
highway58herald.org | Alejandro Figueroa |Mathias Lehman-Winters |Amy Kelley |Sean Nealon
by | Apr 1, 2025 | Foodie news, HeadlineFeed April Fools’ Day is another of life’s mysteries surrounded by rumors and myths. The origins of April Fools’ DayThe exact roots of April Fools’ Day are unclear, but historians have several theories. In late March, ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Hilaria. It is Latin for joyful or hilarious.
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2 months ago | 
highway58herald.org | Alejandro Figueroa |Mathias Lehman-Winters |Amy Kelley |Sean Nealon
March 26, 2025 6:26 p.m.Oregon food banks receive truckloads of foods like frozen chicken and pork, milk, canned and fresh vegetables and fruit from the federal government every week. But starting in April, Oregon will receive fewer of those shipments, after the Trump administration has canceled a number of deliveries.
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2 months ago | 
highway58herald.org | Mathias Lehman-Winters |Amy Kelley |Sean Nealon |Kaylee Tornay
Sam Oseroff moved his life across the country to work in Oakridge, only to be fired after getting his dream job with the Forest Service By MATHIAS LEHMAN-WINTERS/for The Herlad — Sam Oseroff, 34, didn’t grow up in Oakridge, but he did fall in love with it. In 2023, Oseroff and his fiancé left their home on the East Coast and embarked on a four-month road trip throughout the West, quickly developing a deep appreciation for the abundance of public lands. “I was always into the outdoors.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
highway58herald.org | George Custer |Mathias Lehman-Winters
The Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, PacificSource, and Family Resource Centers Across the County Offering Funds to Purchase Tires, Gas, Bike Helmets, Car Seats, and MoreEUGENE, Ore – Beginning February 18, families across Lane County can access free flexible transportation funds at their local Family Resource Center. This new initiative is coordinated by the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County, supported by the United Way of Lane County, and funded by PacificSource.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
highway58herald.org | George Custer |Mathias Lehman-Winters |Alex Baumhardt
Discover the breathtaking hiking adventures that await in the Oakridge and Westfir area, nestled within the stunning Willamette National Forest, where every step leads to magical rivers, serene lakes, lush forests, vibrant meadows, cascading waterfalls, and magnificent mountain views.
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Feb 16, 2025 | 
highway58herald.org | George Custer |Mathias Lehman-Winters |Alex Baumhardt
by | Feb 16, 2025 | Front Page, Oregon News This time, it’s for real. After a series of delays, the federal REAL ID deadline of May 7, 2025, is just three months away.
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Feb 16, 2025 | 
highway58herald.org | Mathias Lehman-Winters |Alex Baumhardt |George Custer
OR 58 is an important highway between the Cascade Mountains and the Willamette Valley. The west entrance to the Salt Creek Tunnel could be blocked during a large earthquake. The rocky slope above the highway could become unstable and block the tunnel entrance. We’re investigating the land and coming up with ideas to keep the tunnel safe and open for people to use.
