By Holly Menino
June 24, 2009
Springfield, Ore. -- Federal stimulus money is trickling down into Lane County. Lane Workforce Partnership received about a million and a half dollars in stimulus money to be used for job and career programs for youth. The organization award about $35,000 to Food For Lane County's Youth Farm. The Youth Farm is just one of several programs receiving federal help.
"Stuff the Bus" Event Underway in Eugene
The two-day event is meant to help out several local agencies, including Food for Lane County and Toys for Tots.
Exotic Animals Perish in Eugene Pet Store Fire
The early-morning fire led to hundreds of animals dead and tens of thousands of dollars in damages.
Roseburg-area Tribe Receives Grant for Business Growth
The tribe says the grant will ultimately generate lots of local jobs and stimulate the local economy, as well as make use of the space along the Umpqua River.
Detectives Uncover Illegal Pot Grown at Lebanon Home
Acting on a citizen tip, investigators seized 33 marijuana plants, growing lights, ballasts and venting.
Eugene Police Safety Station Vandalized
This is the second time that this police substation has been vandalized since the beginning of the year.