Eugene
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued 11 penalties totaling $231,281 in March for various environmental violations
Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, fines reportedly ranged from $450 to $87,600.
Alleged violations included hazardous waste violations by a metal plating company and a wood ceiling manufacturer, as well as a university not testing and maintaining underground fuel storage tanks.
DEQ issued civil penalties to the following organizations and individuals:
- 9Wood Inc., Springfield, $18,142, hazardous waste
- Caswell Thompson LLC, Grants Pass, $7,511, stormwater
- City of Dundee, Dundee, $1,200, total maximum daily loads (TMDLs)
- Curtis M. and Nicole H. Graham, Carlton, $8,400, water quality
- East Side Plating 1,2,3, Portland, $87,600 hazardous waste
- Express Auto Body Inc., Portland, $450, air quality
- Industrial Knife & Machine, Wilsonville, $24,667, stormwater
- IXS Coatings, Lebanon, $4,800, hazardous waste
- Portland State University, Portland, $25,472, underground storage tanks
- Pressure Safe LLC, Wood Village, $21,960, stormwater
- Shamrock Food Company, Portland, $31,079, stormwater
The Private Forest Accord Mitigation Advisory Committee will hold its regularly occurring meeting, virtually on Monday, July 8, 2024
Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, you can find the full agenda here. State officials released a statement, saying...
Crews responded to vehicle accident at the intersection of Polk Street and 7th Avenue, injuries reported
Eugene, OR – According to the ESF officials, fire crews reportedly responded to a two-vehicle motor accident at the intersection...
The police department’s parking lot was filled with excitement as the Oregon Wood Fired Pizza Truck made a special visit
Eugene, OR – EPD officials released a statement, saying that the truck arrived to treat the officers to delicious custom...
Gov. Kotek reminds Oregonians to take extra precautions to stay safe in advance of excessive heat warnings for most of the state this holiday week
Eugene, OR – According to the statement, several state agencies are mobilizing resources and standing up the state Emergency Coordination...
ODFW planned a series of online public meetings in July, where district wildlife biologists would present proposed changes to the next year’s big game regulations and gather feedback from the public
Eugene, OR – According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials, in addition to the online sessions, an...
Mother’s boyfriend, who was babysitting her 1-year-old baby, convinced the child’s mom that her son did not need to go to the hospital for treatment after beating him to death
Las Vegas, NEVADA – Police officials have reported that a 28-year-old suspect identified as Chirstian has been arrested and charged with...
McKenzie Pass opens today with fresh pavement for all travelers
Bend, OR – According to the ODOT officials, the McKenzie Pass has remained closed as crews completed paving work on the...
Officials declared the start of fire season for Eugene and the surrounding areas of Lane County
Eugene, OR – Oregon Department of Forestry officials released a statement, saying that effective from 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July...
Eugene Springfield Fire officials say there is an opportunity for you to get rid of illegal fireworks without getting cited!
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire officials released a statement, saying that if you have illegal fireworks at your home, there is...
EPD’s Street Crimes Unit executed search warrant, seizing 20 lbs of meth and significant cash
Eugene, OR – According to the police officials, the Department’s Street Crimes Unit, in collaboration with the Special Investigations Unit...
Brush fire on North Game Farm Road under control, the size is estimated at 28 acres
Eugene, OR – According to the statement, the responding crews actively fought a brush fire on North Game Farm Road....
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