Setting strong foundations - A look at Eugene's first Safe Sleep site

Eugene's first supervised Safe Sleep Site opens and can accommodate up to 55 RVs, trailers and vehicles occupied by people without housing in our community. This is the first step in humanely getting the unhoused in Eugene off the streets and reclaim our parks, public spaces and right-of-ways.

Finding safe passage

Register Guard article on preserving salmon runs and protecting endangered species with regard to dams

Officials approve 3 more Safe Sleep sites

Officials approve 3 more Safe Sleep sites

COSTLY CLEANUPS - ‘Finish line’ still far away

Part III on Eugene's Unhoused Problem

Too little, too much

Community opinions on Eugene's unhoused problem

Eugene's costly cleanups

Everyone Village, a sanctioned camp site for the unhoused

MPC tour of regional transportation system projects

Local government officials tour Oregon Department of Transportation work being done in our area

Officials pass parking regulation changes

A note of clarification from Councilor Randy Groves: My council motion that precipitated this ordinance change was based on blocked access for trucking into and out of businesses, lawlessness (serious criminal behavior), chronic dumping of garbage and raw sewage into city streets and wetlands, and the uncontrolled camping that was placing workers, other unhoused campers, customers and businesses in jeopardy in West Eugene. A council majority then moved to expand the motion to include all of Eugene. The ordinance change is intended to support the establishment of the "Safe Site" camps which will come on line shortly and provide organized and managed safe spaces giving our unhoused community a place to go. This ordinance is not about picking on the unhoused, it's about restoring order to an unmanaged, chaotic and dangerous situation. The ordinance change will only be effective if we dedicate enough resources to support enforcement.

COVID 19 drive through shot clinic recognition

Rotarians from the Eugene Rotary Club have contributed countless hours of volunteer time over the past months making the drive through shot clinic at the Lane County Fair Grounds administer over 55,000 doses into Lane County arms!

Public provides feedback on CSI Funding

City Council to determine distribution of Community Safety Initiative (CSI) public safety funding

Tax dollars at work: How Eugene is using 2018 parks bond, levy funds

More than a dozen projects funded by Eugene's parks bond approved by voters in 2018 should be complete by the end of the year, and safety and maintenance have greatly increased because of the levy.

The 15th Night Program has come to Churchill High School and is recruiting COMMUNITY RESPONDER volunteers

The 15th Night serves as a safeguard for 482 of our Eugene-Springfield students who are navigating school, life and homelessness alone.

Eugene Springfield firefighters vaccinate local high school students

Eugene Springfield firefighters have collectively logged 1000's of hours vaccinating the community at various sites since the vaccines arrived in late December.

Ashley Espanoza - Appointed to Bethel School Board

Ashley Espanoza will be a great asset to our Bethel School Board. I met Ashley during my campaign for the Eugene City Council and was impressed with her character, accomplishments and vision for developing our next generation. I am very pleased that the Bethel School Board selected Ashley to fill their vacancy seat!

Mike McFarlane appointed to the Eugene Sustainability Commission

City Club of Eugene: Get to know your new City Councilors

An interview with Eugene's two newest City Councilors: Matt Keating (Ward 2) and Randy Groves (Ward 8)

Thanking our Home Town Health Care Heroes

Join us in thanking our Hometown Health Care Heroes for their service and sacrifice!

Eugene Weekly Endorses

"Experience Now, More than Ever"

Thank you to Mike Caven, President of IAFF local 851 for your support, and for your work throughout community.