MyEugene

MyEugene founder relocates; niche news website open for new ownership

a Eugene Community Member — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:53:31 +0000

Today MyEugene’s editor and publisher, Jaculynn Peterson, resigned due to an out-of-state relocation. “Personal circumstances have required me to relocate to Washington,” said Jaculynn Peterson, founder of the hyperlocal news website. “There was no realistic scenario that could include my ‘virtual’ participation in the day-to-day operation of MyEugene – even with the prospect of two [...]

Local residents sow the seeds for sustainable development of Eugene’s first cohousing community

Jaculynn Peterson — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:52:59 +0000

Informational meeting to be held May 20 for interested individuals and families At least a dozen local intergenerational households have come together in an effort to develop Eugene’s first sustainable “cohousing” community in the River Road neighborhood of Eugene. Called Oakleigh Meadow, the cohousing development is expected to include 16-24 units and a large common [...]

Eugene photographer to teach free ‘Travel Photography Tips’ workshop

Jaculynn Peterson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:20:40 +0000

Eugene photographer Gordon H. Nagai will share professional tips for camera-toting travelers at a free workshop on Saturday, May 5, from 3-4:30 p.m at the Springfield Library, 225 5th Street. The workshop, which will be held in the Library Meeting Room, will provide an opportunity for attendees to enhance their travel photography skills and [...]

Road work begins on downtown Eugene intersections

Jaculynn Peterson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:20:34 +0000

Work starts today, Wednesday, April 25, on a construction project to repair seven deteriorated intersections and other sections of Washington and Jefferson streets in the downtown area. The $1.8 million project includes rebuilding the intersections on Jefferson and Washington streets at Eighth Avenue, Broadway, 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue. Additionally, Jefferson Street will be repaved [...]

Body found near Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene

Jaculynn Peterson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:10:27 +0000

Officials say human remains are those of a local missing person The Lane County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were found yesterday (April 23, 2012) afternoon near Short Mountain Landfill in Eugene. “As you drive off the overpass, the road splits. The body was found just up the hill from the split, behind the [...]

LCC hosts ‘Prescription Drug Take-Back Day’ on April 28

Jaculynn Peterson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:15:10 +0000

Event supports quick and safe disposal of unwanted and unused prescription drugs Lane Community College (LCC) Public Safety, in conjunction with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is hosting “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LCC’s main campus, 4000 E. 30th Avenue, Eugene, Building 19. [Download or [...]

New running club to launch in Eugene, April 21

Jaculynn Peterson — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:20:35 +0000

On Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m., a new running club will be launched at an event at Nike Running Eugene. Called the Nike+ Run Club, the group welcomes people of all ages, says Brittany Thoms, spokesperson for Nike. Thoms also said that “the launch will be the first…out of the Nike Running Eugene store.” [...]

Free transportation shuttles available for Eugene Earth Day Celebration, April 21

Jaculynn Peterson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:43:56 +0000

Attendees of the 14th annual Eugene Earth Day Celebration at the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) River Edge Plaza will be able to ride free Lane Transit District (LTD) shuttles to the event on Saturday, April 21. The shuttles will depart from Eugene Station, Bay A, every 20 minutes between 11 a.m. and 5:30 [...]

Local chaplain and counselor to deliver ‘message of hope’ during free presentation about depression and anxiety, April 22

David Ozab — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:56:47 +0000

The clinical and spiritual sides of depression and anxiety are the subjects of a free presentation this Sunday at Central Lutheran Church. Dr. David Waggoner, a chaplain at Sacred Heart Medical Center, will give a talk on “Depression, Anxiety and Spirituality” on Sunday, April 22, at Central Lutheran Church, 1857 Potter Street (at the corner [...]

Elderly Santa Clara couple found dead of gunshot wounds

Jaculynn Peterson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:44:15 +0000

Deaths in the case were classified as a homicide-suicide; written note found at the scene According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call at approximately 10:16 AM on April 15, 2012 from the 4000 block of Corona Street in the north River Road area, Santa Clara. A 55-year-old woman had become [...]