By Brandi Smith
October 30, 2008
EUGENE, Ore. -- In the past couple of months, Lane County DHS reports a surge in children entering foster care. In September 2008, the county saw 25 petitions for children to go into foster care. Last month, that number skyrocketed 150 percent, up to 68 kids.
UO Students Try Drowning Out St. Patty's Distractions
By Gia Vang
EUGENE, Ore. -- They are often considered experts when it comes to juggling a thousand things at once. And Wednesday night is no different.
Hikers Spot Three Cougars at Spencer Butte Park
Two women trekking up the butte heard a noise and shined their flashlight into the brush and saw three different sets of eyes glaring back.
Eugene Airport Receives Runway Rehabilitation Grant
The FAA recently awarded $9.5 million to the Eugene Airport with an additional half million expected to come from Connect Oregon Grants.
OSU to Build Sustainable Residence Hall
In an effort to house a rapidly growing number of international students, OSU has crews laying the groundwork on a new green-friendly hall.
UPDATE: Downtown Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Eugene Police and FBI agents received a tip on the location of someone who matched the description of a bank robbery suspect.