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.
OSU Faculty Faces Furlough Days
The number of furlough days will range from 3 to 12 days, depending on their salaries and the length of their contracts.
Groups Protest Bank Business Practices
The protestors say they're fed up with the federal bailouts that big banks have received.
UO Freshmen GPA Highest in School History
The current freshman class held the highest cumulative GPA coming into the University of Oregon (3.54) of any freshman class in school history.
Advocates Gather to Discuss Eugene Homeless Solutions
Members of Eugene City Club met Friday to discuss the state of the homeless in the area.
Deputies Continue Search for Missing Lane County Fishermen
Linn County Sheriff's Deputies and Coast Guard crews have been sweeping the area, but now the people that knew both missing men are lending a hand.