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Eugene protesters decry attacks on Iran The protest was organized as a last-minute response to the United States and Israeli attacks on the country Saturday morning.

Protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Eugene Saturday afternoon to denounce United States and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Yachats hopes to further its environmental goals with new Bird City designation Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

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Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

Iran responded to the attacks by launching strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf.

It declared that following the airstrikes in Iran early Saturday, it considered all U.S. and Israeli interests and assets in the region legitimate targets.

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Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

The U.S. and Israel have launched strikes against Iran, amid weeks of escalating tensions and heightened U.S. military presence in the region.

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Oregon will partially disconnect state tax code from new federal code to curb revenue loss Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1507 to help the state preserve $291 million in tax revenue during the next 18 months

Most Democratic Oregon lawmakers voted in favor of a bill to disconnect some of the state’s tax code from the federal tax code to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue the state otherwise would lose by replicating federal tax cuts.

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Lane Community College and its faculty union finally reach a tentative agreement after many tense months of negotiations The college and faculty union have reached a tentative agreement on a 4-year contract after long months of tense negotiations.

After nearly 11 months of negotiations, the Lane Community College faculty union and administration reached a tentative agreement Wednesday.

The four-year agreement includes cost of living adjustments and pay increases for full and part-time faculty.

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Ballet Fantastique sets a classic tale to 80s pop with 'The Little Mermaid' Eugene’s Ballet Fantastique is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a world premiere of a familiar tale. This rendition of "The Little Mermaid” has a unique twist—it’s an 80s pop ballet.

Eugene’s Ballet Fantastique is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a world premiere of a familiar tale. This rendition of "The Little Mermaid” has a unique twist: It’s an 80s pop ballet.

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No peace at PeaceHealth: A conversation with its beleaguered leader On this edition, we talk with PeaceHealth's Executive Dr. Jim McGovern about a controversial new contract for physicians with an out-of-state entity and a recent no-confidence vote by the organization...

Michael Dunne, host of Oregon On The Record, talked with PeaceHealth leader Dr. Jim McGovern about a controversial new contract and a no-confidence vote by medical staff.
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Eugene’s Everyone Village gets federal funds for affordable housing pilot A pilot program in Eugene will provide permanent affordable housing for people coming out of homelessness.

A nearly $2.5 million federal grant will help launch a pilot program in Eugene to provide low-cost permanent housing for people who’ve been homeless. The micro-village will include 100 units for people who earn less than 30% of the Eugene-area’s adjusted median income.
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As Oregon lawmakers blow gas tax deadline, Tobias Read warns of consequences The Secretary of State says legislators risk subduing public input if they wait longer to pass a controversial bill.

As they debate whether to hurry up a vote on a gas tax and fee hikes, Oregon lawmakers are blowing past a loose deadline set by election officials. According to Secretary of State Tobias Read, that risks suppressing public debate.

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Death on the slopes: Avalanche danger and ways to predict and prepare On this edition, we talk to avalanche experts Professor David Hill and Central Oregon Avalanche Center forecaster Gabriel Coler about avalanche control, prediction, and survivability.

Oregon On The Record talked to avalanche experts in Oregon about ways to stay safe in the backcountry.
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Opinions differ on proposed motorized boat ban on upper Siletz River Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue...

Last year, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians petitioned the Oregon State Marine Board to impose a motorized boat ban on the upper Siletz river in Lincoln County. The board is expected to issue a temporary rule at its meeting in early April.

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Oregon Attorney General reflects on recent court battles with Trump administration Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield reflected on one year of battling the Trump administration in court while speaking in Eugene Tuesday.

"I believe Oregon has an obligation and a commitment to lead this fight because of who we are.”

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield reflected on one year of court battles with the Trump administration while speaking at a League of Women Voters of Lane County event.

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'No confidence in leadership': PeaceHealth Medical Staff vote is official In an unprecedented move, the Medical Staff of PeaceHealth Oregon have officially voted no confidence in their hospital leadership.

The Medical Staff of PeaceHealth Oregon have officially voted no confidence in their hospital leadership.

Of the 367 ballots cast in a confidential electronic vote, 93% voted ‘no confidence’ in Chief Hospital Executive Jim McGovern and Chief Medical Officer Kim Ruscher.
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Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns The company's Claude chatbot is one of the few AI systems cleared for use in classified settings. But a standoff between Anthropic and the Trump administration is putting its government work at risk.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to blacklist Anthropic from working with the U.S. military over the artificial intelligence company's refusal to loosen its safety standards.

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Oregon Ballot Proposal Extends Cruelty Protections to All Animals Could Oregon ban the killing of animals for food, research and hunting? We talk with the leader of Initiative Petition 28, then hear the story of the McKenzie River drift boat, the Oregon-born craft t...

Oregon On The Record talked with backers of Initiative 28 which would extend animal cruelty protections to all animals - effectively banning ranching, hunting and fishing. We also talked to a documentarian about a new film - Oregon's Boat.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission: Private dam near Roseburg must update fish ladder by 2030 Commissioners adopted an administrative law judge’s order requiring updates to Winchester Dam.

The privately-owned Winchester Dam must update its fish ladder by 2030.

Members of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to adopt an administrative law judge’s order ruling that the dam near Roseburg has been in violation of fish passage laws since 2023.

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Springfield School Board chooses former Mapleton School District leader as acting superintendent The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday.

The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday.

Jodi O’Mara has had a more than 30-year-career in education, 10 of which were in the role of superintendent.

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Echoes of today and yesterday: OPB Documentary about racial violence On this edition we talk with Dan Evans and Nora Colie of OPB on their new documentary about a racial killing in Portland in the 1980's: Remember Mulugeta: Confronting hate in Portland.

Oregon On The Record talked with OPB documentarians about their new film: “Remember Mulugeta: Confronting Hate in Portland.” The film chronicles a racially motivated murder in PDX and its echoes today.
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Newly discovered dinosaur species was a fish-eater with a huge horn The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger.

A newly discovered species of large dinosaur lived in marshy areas, hunted for fish and had an impressive horn protruding from its skull. The new species, called Spinosaurus mirabilis, was the length of a school bus.

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Eugene writer’s new memoir tells of huge loss and an epic walk Lauren Kessler has written more than a dozen books of literary nonfiction. Her latest is a memoir about the deaths of her husband and daughter.

Eugene author Lauren Kessler has written a new book called “Everything Changes Everything: Love, Loss, and a Really Long Walk," chronicling her experience of losing both her husband and daughter in the same year, and her walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
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Lane Transit District launches pilot to provide public transit to rural, outlying communities Lane Transit District's new project restores some service to rural South Lane County, and adds the Highway 36 corridor and the Mohawk Valley.

Lane Transit District is launching a new pilot to provide bus service to three rural communities: Mapleton, Deadwood, and the Mohawk Valley

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Judge says feds still can't enforce noise restrictions outside Eugene Federal Building The Trump administration still can’t enforce its new noise rules near the Eugene Federal Building, a judge in Oregon ruled Friday.

The Trump administration still can’t enforce its new noise rules near the Eugene Federal Building, a judge in Oregon ruled Friday.

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Springfield gets funds to support additional drinking water source Springfield Utility Board is working to establish an additional source of drinking water. It recently received nearly $10 million in state funding to help.

Springfield Utility Board is working to establish an additional source of drinking water. It recently received nearly $10 million in state funding to help.

SUB’s projections show a 48% increase in peak demand for water over the next 50 years.

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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission denies petition to alter Dungeness crabbing rules After four hours of emotional public comment, the commission voted 6-1 to deny the petition.

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to deny a petition to implement a sweeping new set of rules around the deployment of gear used in Dungeness crab fishing.

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UO implores lawmakers to keep wildfire cameras funded through 2027 fiscal year Almost half of a network of cameras run by the University of Oregon to monitor wildfires is at risk of being discontinued, according to an administrator.

Almost half of a network of cameras run by the University of Oregon to monitor wildfires is at risk of being discontinued, according to an administrator. The Oregon Hazards Lab’s cameras operate in some of the most remote and inaccessible areas of the state.

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Health officials urge vaccination as measles detected in wastewater of 6 Oregon counties Oregon’s public health officials are urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties.

Oregon’s public health officials are urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties.

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7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand ...

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered tariffs on imports from nearly every country in the world, using a 1970s "emergency" statute.

Here are 7 things to know about what's at stake.

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Eugene’s College Hill water tanks hit a significant milestone The Eugene Water & Electric Board has reached a major milestone in its College Hill water tank project, with two new seismically resilient reservoirs ahead of schedule.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board is overseeing the construction of two new, seismically-sound water tanks on College Hill. Work began in 2024, with demolition of the original, 1940s-era reservoir.

The major infrastructure project just hit a milestone.

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