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Eugene residents will vote this November on a measure that could generate $15 million annually for renewable energy projects by taxing major corporations. The initiative secured its ballot spot after organizers submitted 14,000 signatures, 5,000 more than needed.
After an employee embezzled funds and forced layoffs in 2023, Eugene's alternative newspaper came roaring back thanks to overwhelming community support. The embezzler pleaded guilty this week as the paper thrives.
Eugene residents turned in thousands of signatures to put a corporate tax for clean energy on the November ballot. If passed, the fund would generate $15 million yearly for renewable energy programs and green jobs.
A Eugene nonprofit gathered volunteers to repair 200 donated bicycles destined for local children who need them. Shift Community Cycles opened its new workspace to community members ready to turn generous donations into wheels for kids.
An Oregon elementary teacher's dedication to making learning fun just earned her a year of free housing. Ashley Reich's creative classroom approach won her a prize that will ease financial stress for 12 months.
Some of the world's fastest Paralympic sprinters will compete at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene this July. The field includes 88 Paralympic and World Championship medals between them.
Cameron Myers just ran the fastest mile ever recorded by an Oceania athlete, clocking 3:46.06 at the prestigious Eugene Diamond League. The 20-year-old Australian beat an Olympic bronze medalist and announced himself as one of the world's best middle distance runners.
A late Eugene woman's meticulous collection of over 7,000 jigsaw puzzles could earn her two Guinness World Records, thanks to a devoted friend's efforts. Her quiet passion for puzzles has become a touching legacy of dedication and friendship.
Alert bystanders and quick-thinking firefighters saved a man's life after he became trapped in a deep crevice near Oregon's Willamette River with dangerously low body temperature. The rescue shows how ordinary people paying attention can make the difference between life and death.
A driver's smartwatch automatically called 911 after a crash down a steep hill that damaged a propane tank near wildfire-prone land. The technology helped firefighters reach the scene quickly, rescue the trapped driver, and prevent a potential disaster.
Eugene Osei Mensah conquered 170 competitors to win Ghana's National Spelling Bee with the word "breviloquent." Now he's representing his country at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May.
Osomobegbe Eugene has launched an innovative startup tackling one of Africa's biggest food challenges: the massive losses that happen after crops are harvested. His solution could help farmers keep more food fresh and increase their income across Nigeria.
Elite Paralympic sprinters and wheelchair racers are competing alongside Olympic champions at the world's top track meets, thrilling global audiences. From Rome to Oslo to Eugene, Para athletics has become a celebrated fixture of the prestigious Diamond League series.
A sharp-eyed group of walkers spotted a man wedged 15 feet down a concrete crevice along the Willamette River and called for help, launching a dramatic hour-long rescue that likely saved his life. The man, found unresponsive with dangerously low body temperature, was rushed to the hospital thanks to strangers who refused to look away.
After leaving the electric vehicle company he founded nearly 20 years ago, Mark Frohnmayer is quietly building his next three-wheeled dream. The Eugene entrepreneur has registered a new company called Archetrike and trademarked the name "BAT" for electric vehicles.
Eugene Mirman, voice of Gene Belcher on Bob's Burgers, survived a terrifying crash when state troopers pulled him from his burning electric vehicle at a New Hampshire toll plaza. Quick-thinking heroes, including the governor's security detail, acted without hesitation to save his life.
Paralympic champions Brittni Mason and Noah Malone delivered thrilling victories at one of track and field's most prestigious meets, racing to their fastest times in years. The Diamond League event in Eugene showcased Para athletics alongside Olympic stars on America's 250th Independence Day.
College sprinter Samuel Ogazi just ran the fourth-fastest 400 meters in human history, clocking 43.38 seconds at the NCAA Championships in Eugene. The 20-year-old from Nigeria shattered a six-year-old college record and now sits behind only three legendary names in track history.
Eugene Braunwald revolutionized heart attack treatment and turned a fatal diagnosis into a survivable one for millions. His discoveries about how heart attacks progress gave doctors precious hours to save lives.
When Eugene Mirman's electric car crashed into a toll plaza and burst into flames, a state trooper and bystanders risked their lives to pull him from the wreckage. The comedian is now recovering thanks to their quick, heroic actions.
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