Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Eugene.
🏘️ Community
Mt. Pisgah trailhead parking lot now features new security cameras aimed at deterring theft and improving visitor safety, funded by a voter-approved levy.
Eugene's sole queer bar, Spectrum, closed following a record-breaking Eugene Pride event, with community efforts underway to create a Queer Resource Center.
Eugene Public Library is reorganizing its open hours beginning Sept.
1 to optimize staff availability during peak times without reducing overall service hours, amidst budget cuts and operational challenges.
🚧 Accidents
A fire in a Eugene, Oregon, apartment, believed to be started by an e-bike's lithium battery, was quickly extinguished with no injuries.
Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire to under a quarter of an acre south of Eugene, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
🌲 Environment
The air quality advisory in eastern Lane County, initially prompted by wildfire smoke on July 26, 2024, has been lifted after 17 days, though residents are cautioned that conditions may still change.
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Sensory Storytime for Children
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