ODFW Weekly Recreation Report
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Oregon Dispatch NewsWire
Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande
Tweet Mule Deer Plan public meetings in Salem, Bend, La Grande January 24, 2024 SALEM, Ore.—ODFW will host three in-person public meetings in February to present and get public input on the draft Mule Deer Management Plan. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and are Feb. 1 in Salem,
City of Eugene Opens Applications for Exemptions to Support Building Local Affordable Housing
Qualified local affordable housing projects can now apply for exemptions from City of Eugene local system development charges (SDCs) during the building permit process.
Public invited to July 24 virtual meeting about Coos Bay's Charleston Marina
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, Port of Coos Bay, invites the public to a virtual meeting focused on restoring safe, reliable navigation at the Charleston Marina North Boat Basin.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/16/2003755489/115/75/0/250716-A-A1408-0001.JPG' alt='Aerial photo of Coos Bay with inset photo of Charleston Boat Harbor.' /> <br />
Two art projects proposed at historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery
By Hannah EricksonBylined articles are written by Metro staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more As work on a memorial at the historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery moves forward, funding has been approved for two different art projects at the site.
Heat Advisory issued for Eugene area
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Willamette Valley, including Eugene, for July 16. Temperatures are expected to range from 92-100 degrees.
Heat Advisory issued for Eugene area
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Willamette Valley, including Eugene, for July 13. Temperatures are expected to range from 93-97 degrees.
K-9 Tony Retired July 10, 2025
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Our beloved K9 Tony's last day of service was Thursday, July 10, 2025.</strong></p><p> </p></div></div></div>
City seeking Frightful Feature ideas for Halloween Downtown
Halloween Downtown is returning to Eugene this October, and the City’s Cultural Services division is reaching out to creative community members to make it grander and ghastlier than ever.
Metro awards more than $500,000 to support projects that connect people to more travel options
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Ten organizations receive Regional Travel Options grants or technical assistance to increase access to transportation options in greater Portland.</p> </div>
Enter Our Big Backyard fall 2025 photo contest
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>Enter your photo of our region's natural wonders to potentially be published in the fall 2025 issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly magazine.</p> </div>
Read Our Big Backyard summer 2025
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden c"> <p>A young person shares her journey toward becoming a nature ambassador, hundreds of acres protected in the region, an unlikely couple turns heads at Blue Lake, what to do when you see a bear, and more!</p> </div>
New Changes to Eugene Recycling
As of July 1, 2025, Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) officially goes into effect after five years of planning and preparation.
Fatal Crash Report indicates significant rise in traffic-related fatalities in Eugene
The City of Eugene has published the Eugene Fatal Crash Report 2022-2024, which shows that 22 people were killed in traffic crashes on Eugene streets in 2024, the highest number on record.
Honoring hospital patients at Lone Fir
By Hannah EricksonBylined articles are written by Metro staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more Almost 200 patients from the Oregon Hospital for the Insane were buried at Lone Fir Cemetery in the 1800s, many in graves that are now unmarked. Thanks to new research, some of them now have headstones.
What Makes Brookings Special To You?
We're starting to explore ideas for new City branding
Oregon makes recycling history
By Gia BallashBylined articles are written by Metro staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Metro or the Metro Council. Learn more Extended producer responsibility laws like the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act support Metro’s goals for reducing waste while protecting people and the environment.
House Speaker, Senate President Adjourn 2025 Legislative Session Sine Die
Senator Rob Wagner
Legislators Advance Urgent Transportation Safety and Maintenance Plan
Senator Rob Wagner
Making Life Better in Oregon Drove Lawmaking by Senate Democrats in 2025 Legislative Session
Oregon Senate Democrats