Lisa Newman

Local hospital officials are urging the public to protect themselves and others from COVID-19

Dr. James McGovern, Vice President of Medical Affairs for the PeaceHealth Oregon network says right now their staffing is adequate, but they are concerned about the flu season with COVID-19 on top...

COVID vaccine could be available this month, but who gets the first dose?

The FDA will be deciding Thursday whether to grant an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine, and Moderna is up next week. If those authorizations are granted, the first doses of the...

The University of Oregon will provide free COVID-19 tests for any interested resident

Next week, 2,000 testing slots will be open for appointment beginning Monday, December 7th through Thursday, December 10th. The self-admistered nasal swab tests will be conducted at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene....

The State of Oregon is still determining exactly who will receive the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine

When it comes to populations that will be focused on when vaccines are approved, it appears healthcare workers will be among the first in line. A vaccination plan from Oregon Health Authroity released...

University of Oregon Opens Facility to Accelerate Scientific Discovery

The road between scientific labs and practical applications of the innovations developed there just became shorter with the opening of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact at the University...

Eugene Municipal Court is approving operational changes to meet the state controls meant to slow the spread of COVID-19

Lane County is one of 25 Oregon counties labeled "extreme risk," where restrictions will remain tightest. In other counties, restrictions will be looser. To meet those restrictions, Eugene’s Municipal Court has instituted changes, effective Wednesday, including: ...

The City of Eugene has been moving in to clean up the homeless camps near Whiteaker

This is a result after many complaints of garbage, human waste, drug use and criminal activity that has been going on for months. Residents have voiced their concerns to city leaders that they're...

The Lane County is getting two new K9 teams

We have good news for you, two K9 teams are ready to hit the road in Lane county. Both teams have been going through the rigorous selection, training and testing process. The officials...

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