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Voters Pass Fire Bond Measure
The Junction City Fire Chief says that money is desperately needed to keep basic operations going and keep from laying someone off.
Is Facebook Advertising Effective?
With GM pulling away from the social media giant, it might make you wonder: How effective is advertising on a site like Facebook?
Trooper Justified in Shooting Kidnapping Suspect
A judge ruled the trooper who shot a man holding a kidnapped woman hostage was justified.
Olympic Track and Field Trial Tickets Released
The Olympic Track and Field Trials are just around the corner, and tickets for the events are now on the way to their owners.
Pat Farr Leads Commissioner Race
The race for Lane County Commissioner - North Eugene spot wasn't as close as many expected it to be.
Students Have Mixed Feelings About Primary Election
The majority of UO students only live in Eugene for four to five years, which is why many of them say they don't feel a need to participate in local elections.
Court Plays Swartout's Taped Confession
Jurors watched a dramatic taped murder confession given by Angelica Swartout on the sixth day of her re-trial.
Business Commute Challenge: Systems West Engineering
One of the businesses that is participating this year also won the challenge last year.
UO Study: Water Promotes Better Eating
A study done at UO with Michigan State says that water could be the key to getting kids to eat more vegetables.
Oregon Obesity Rates Increase
A recent study says obesity rates jumped 121 percent among adults since 1990.
Taylor, Valle Will Face Off in November
Eugene City Councilor Betty Taylor snagged 48 percent of the vote, and Juan Carlos Valle got 42 percent.
Businesses Support Public Transportation
Two lucky winners in the Business Commute Challenge got to test their "big rig" driving skills Wednesday.
Farr's Look at the Lane County Budget
Eugene City Councilor Pat Farr defeated incumbent county commissioner Rob Handy to become the newest county commissioner.
May 2012 Primary Election Results
Click here for the latest Oregon Primary Election results.
Piercy Wins Third Term
Kitty Piercy secured her third term as Eugene's mayor Tuesday night.
Facebook Goes Public
By the end of this week, you could own part of Facebook.
Voter Turnout Low in Benton County
Benton County voter turnout is at its lowest point in the past 20 years.
Storm Damage Closes a Corvallis Park's Play Area
City crews have fenced off the play area after all of the recent storms this past winter created large holes and exposed sharp metal edges.
Voters Concerned with Mayor, Commissioner Races
Voter turnout suggests there isn't a lot of interest in the primary races.
St. Vincent de Paul Moving to North Eugene
St. Vincent De Paul is moving from Seneca to north Eugene right down the street from Costco.
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Top Stories
- Judge Deals a Blow to John Edwards
John Edwards abruptly rested his case today, but his defense was dealt a blow when the federal judge said she will set a lower bar than Edwards' legal team had sought for convicting the former presidential candidate of violating the federal campaign finance law.
- RFK Jr.'s Wife, Mary Kennedy, Kills Self
- Medal of Honor Given to Vietnam Hero
42 years after a selfless act of heroism during the Vietnam war saved the lives of his fellow soldiers, Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr. will posthumously receive the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Wednesday. President Obama will present the nation's highest decoration for valor to Sabo's widow, Rose Mary Brown, and brother, George Sabo.
- Photos: 2012 Cannes Film Festival
Celebrities enjoy the glitz and glamour of the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival
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- House OKs Violence Against Women Act
The House voted this evening to approve the Republican version of the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA, 222-205. The bill would have failed had it not won the support of six Democrats. Twenty-three Republicans voted against the bill with most of the...