By Holly Menino
June 16, 2009
Eugene, Ore. -- Construction plans call for the demolition of a mixed use building on Orchard Street behind the Market Of Choice grocery store. In it's place crews will build a 60,000 square feet, five story apartment building, with 140 bedrooms throughout 40 units. The owner of Vik Construction, Greg Vik, says there's a need for more student housing near the University of Oregon campus.
Sanipac and Teamsters Reach Agreement
Sanipac and a teamsters local union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for Eugene-area garbage workers.
EPD Searches For Driver in Hit and Run Motorcycle Crash; 6-year-old Boy in Critical Condition
Police are on a man-hunt for the driver responsible for a motorcycle crash that happened on Highway 99 Saturday afternoon.
Law Enforcement To Crack Down On Spring Break Travelers
The interagency presence includes more officers tracking hundreds of miles of the interstate.
Fire Station Wedding in Albany a First
The first day of Spring was a beautiful sunny day here in Eugene, and it turns out it was also the perfect day for a wedding.
Protesters Oppose Beltline Name Change
A Facebook group that started right here in Eugene is now nearly 6,000 members strong. Saturday, they took their online rants outside.