According to AirNow.gov the Air Quality Index in Eugene is currently 130 which is described as unhealthy to sensitive groups. In southern Lane County near Cottage Grove the AQI is over 160 which is considered dangerous. The Cedar Creek fire near Oakridge has burned almost 123,000 acres and Eugene is in the line of smoke….
Elections are fast approaching and Oregonians in House District 4 have questions to consider when choosing their representative. On Oct. 6, the City Club of Eugene and the League of Women Voters of Lane County hosted an online candidate forum for candidates where questions about reproductive healthcare, the housing crisis, child care, and more were…
LCC’s new president, Dr. Stephanie Bulger, comes from a family of educators. She is the great granddaughter of a sharecropper who passed a philosophy of “using education as the vehicle to change your life” down to his children, and his children’s children. Dr. Bulger has tried to embody that philosophy throughout her journey to LCC….
Welcome Week has arrived at Lane Community College. The college welcomes students back with an array of clubs, organizations and support groups for students to help them with everyday college life. While maneuvering college life, Welcome Week invites students to walk around and see what opportunities await. Career Pathways is a program that aids students…
Lane Community College’s Board of Education held its monthly meeting June 1. The first action item of the meeting was the proposal to approve the budget plan for the fiscal year 2022-2023. All six of the board members voted in favor of approving the plan. Here is the link to the document with a detailed…
It was a who’s who of Lane Community College administration at President Marge Hamilton’s retirement celebration. The second floor of the Center Building was decorated with a congratulations banner and jazz music filled the space. President Hamilton gave a speech thanking board members, staff and students who have made her feel welcome these past five…
This article has been updated as of 6/1 to include comments from the city. Recent revelations that the city of Eugene is considering turning their temporary lease into a permanent solution has been called “surprising and jarring” by Lane Community College staff that work at the downtown campus. In 2020, LCC administration and the City…
In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian and Pacific Islander Programs at Lane will be hosting an event titled “Nā Mele O Nā Kūpuna: An Evening of Hawaiian Music and TalkStory.” This event will be held tomorrow, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m and will be in a hybrid format, with live…
Ms. Wheelchair America is a pageant unlike any other. Competition winners aren’t crowned for their beauty or best outfits, but are instead crowned for being the best advocate for accessibility and empowerment. Winners are women in wheelchairs who have stood up and fought for disability rights. Melinda Preciado is a Springfield resident and former CNA2/ER…
