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Demonstrators gather in front of the Wayne Morse Courthouse in Eugene to protest President Trump on Feb.17, 2025
Approximately 400 people gather in Eugene for a President’s Day Protest
Firefighters attend a public hearing on Nov. 18 on the proposed fire safety fee. (Saj Sundaram/ Emerald)
Eugene City Council has passed the fire safety fee
Lane County Commissioner, Laurie Trieger, delivers her speech. (Miles Cull/Emerald)
Lane County heading toward $6.3 million budget gap later this year, officials warn
Protesters demonstrate in Downtown Eugene. (Chiu/Emerald)
Approximately 100 protesters gather at Kesey Square for immigration reform protest
Mayor Kaarin Kundson introduces the Bold Steps Reflection Video at the Hult Center in Eugene. Jan. 13 2025 (Eddie Bruning/Emerald)
Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson delivers State of the City address
HEALTH
A police officer stands back and watches as police take people into custody after a protest on the I-5 on April 15, 2024. Protesters gathered on the Harlow Rd. bridge and I-5 below, blocking traffic, "as part of a global economic blockage to free Palestine," according to an Instagram post by the Springfield-Eugene Anti-Imperialist Coalition (@anti.imperialist.coalition). The demonstration was organized in conjunction with other actions across the world as part of the "A15 Economic Blockades for a Free Palestine." (Alex Hernandez/Emerald)
Eugene Police Commission seeks to create mental health policy
Noa Schwartz
Therapy groups in Eugene aim to be open for the community
January 10, 2025
RiverBend Hospital is located on Riverbend Dr. in Springfield, Ore. PeaceHealth announced, on Aug. 22, 2023, that the University District hospital has begun the process of shutting down. The emergency department, inpatient rehabilitation, and other medical services plan to be transferred to the RiverBend Hospital in Springfield, Ore. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
PeaceHealth Riverbend grapples with dissatisfaction and long wait times
January 8, 2025
Cascades Raptor Center trainer Carrie Lorenz brings Taka, a Swainson’s Hawk, out of their enclosure. Taka was taken into human care as an adult at UC Davis’s Veterinary School’s Raptor Center back in 2001. Taka came to the Cascades Raptor Center in April of 2003, joining their ambassador team.
Flu season is here and it does not only affect humans
January 7, 2025
HOUSING
Tents that haven't been cleared by the Eugene Police Department rest covered in snow. (Miles Cull/Emerald)
Homeless advocates allege EPD sweeps during freezing weather despite city policy
A real estate listing sign sits in the yard of a home in the Cal Young neighborhood of Eugene. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
Eugene home prices expected to rise by 3% in 2025
January 21, 2025
The New Residence Hall is located in the middle of campus. The building is fitted with double and triple rooms with attached bathrooms. (Molly McPherson/Emerald)
RAs reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from their position
August 7, 2024
On Aug. 6, unhoused activists protested outside of the Eugene Municipal Courthouse, demonstrating against the city’s policy of sweeping homeless camps. (Mathias Lehman-Winters/Emerald)
Unhoused activists protest outside Eugene courthouse during arraignment
August 6, 2024
CITY
Tents that haven't been cleared by the Eugene Police Department rest covered in snow. (Miles Cull/Emerald)
Homeless advocates allege EPD sweeps during freezing weather despite city policy
Jess Coronado • February 17, 2025

A local advocacy and outreach organization claims the city’s alleged ongoing response to people experiencing homelessness is against their...

Demonstrators gather in front of the Wayne Morse Courthouse in Eugene to protest President Trump on Feb.17, 2025
Approximately 400 people gather in Eugene for a President’s Day Protest
Stephanie Hensley • February 17, 2025

On Monday, Feb. 17, at 12 p.m. approximately 400 people gathered on the steps of Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse in the rain for a National President’s...

Noa Schwartz
UO and campus clubs offer resources as immigration laws shift
Sasha Love and Stephanie Hensley • February 17, 2025

On Jan. 20, Trump signed an executive order repealing birthright citizenship and an order permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement and...

Atlas Mediterranean manager preparing a customers custom bowl order (Eduardo Garcia/Emerald)
A new Mediterranean restaurant opens on East 13th Avenue
Hanna Kalan • February 12, 2025

Atlas Mediterranean, a new Mediterranean restaurant on East 13th Avenue, held its grand opening on Jan. 24.  Atlas owner, Gabe Garboden,...

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Eugene to pay $288K to settle lawsuit over man who died of seat belt strangulation in police car
Lucas Hellberg • February 12, 2025

The City of Eugene has reached a $288,000 settlement in a $7.5 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Amador Sanchez,...