Lithium-ion batteries combust on contact with water or oxygen– and their presence in Lane County landfills are only increasing. By Fern Dimick How many rechargeable devices do you own? A laptop, a phone? Maybe even an electric toothbrush? What will you do when they break? Your knee jerk reaction may be to just throw it…
Heceta Head Lighthouse in Lane County is once again among 15 designated viewing spots for Winter Whale Watch Week, providing visitors with the opportunity to witness gray whales migrating along the Oregon coast. This year’s event took place Dec. 27–31. If Lane Torch readers missed the Christmas break opportunity to see whales, Spring Whale Watch…
On April 16 Mayor Lucy Vinis visited Chase Commons Park to announce that Eugene has earned Tree City USA status for its 43rd consecutive year. Whilst also announcing that April will now be referred to as Arbor month, dedicated to the growth of the city’s tree population. Urban Forestry and Eugene’s Parks & Open Space…
