Lisa Newman

Sen. Wyden says he wants to get workers the rights and money they need

From the 2020 election results to the coronavirus pandemic - we sat down with Oregon Senator Ron Wyden this week to discuss a slew of hot topics on Capitol Hill. On COVID-19: "I think...

Former Clackamas Community College students discuss their transfer to University of Oregon during the pandemic

When I had planned to attend the University of Oregon for fall 2020, I had no idea that I’d be moving amidst a pandemic, or having entirely online classes. I had paid my last...

The fatal police shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr.: What’s known so far from court records

Many basic questions remain unanswered in the two weeks since Kevin E. Peterson Jr. was killed by Clark County deputies who shot at him as he ran from an undercover drug sting,...

Making A Mountain Out Of A Mole Trap? Facts Laid Bear By City Parks Official

Earlier this week, a Eugene resident posted on a local chat site about finding a “coil spring trap” hidden with fern branches near an open grassy area. Adding to the concern was...

RV goes up in flames in Eugene

An RV went up in flames Thursday morning near 1st Avenue and Cap Court in Eugene. Firefighters arrived to find the RV fully involved in fire, with flames shooting more than 25 feet...

Drug Distribution in The Wake of Eugene Drug Bust

Two hundred and sixty pounds of methamphetamine, 16 pounds of heroin and six pounds of fentanyl were among the many items seized in a drug bust that took place in Eugene, federal...

Kaiser gives $700K in grants to support homeless services during COVID-19 pandemic

Kaiser Permanente says it has given $700,000 in grants to support northwest homeless services with coronavirus prevention and response. Kaiser says with limited capacity and shelter options, some organizations worry about how they...

Guest Viewpoint: Community Organizations, 4 ASUO senators call to disarm UOPD

Dear University of Oregon President Michael Schill; UO Board of Trustees; and UO Police Department Chief Matthew Carmichael, We represent undergraduate students, graduate students and law students of diverse backgrounds and experiences standing...

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