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House hunting in Eugene, Oregon is about to get far more transparent and sustainable. A newly approved policy guarantees that prospective buyers will see a home's energy efficiency rating and utility estimates before buying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
